clothing and helmet » Anyone got a System 7 with comms pack?

Just bought a System 7 lid & like the thought of the sleek 'integrated' BMW communication package (instead of a lump stuck in the side), But... I've heard that the BM comms unit is a bit of a pig to pair with other brands of bike comms (like Sena etc.)

I'm doing a ride to Austria in September with a mate and bike to bike comms will be important. Should I just stick my lump of Sena S20 Evo on the side and save myself a few quid, or do (in your experience) BMW comms pair with other brands witjout issue?

When I bought my System 7 I asked the dealer about the BMW comms system and he unofficially advised me to get the Sena as the BMW one was a bit of a nightmare to fit and not as good as the Sena. I installed the 20R with no issues.

Thanks HeinS

You may have saved me £300+ there my friend.

Out of curiosity, where abouts did you mount the Sena? Got any pics?

There doesn't seem to be a 'clean' area where the Sena would sit. (I already have a Sena S20Evo)

Subscribing to this thread and will follow with interest, as the System 7 will likely be my next lid, and having finally experienced the benefits of a helmet communicator, I won't be without one again.

I am an owner of System 7 carbon for a year. Was considering to get BMW communicator, but BMW dealer convinced me not to do so. It is good for communication with bike system on RT's or K-models - for radio, navigator (works OK with almost all navigators) and pillion. I tested it on the road - it is possible to pair it with Cardo or Sena (newer models), but it does not work as intercom between bikes, range is too small. And communication between riders/bikes is a key for me.
As I hate big units past on the side of helmets, I have taken Cardo Pactalk Slim. Needed some adjustment of bracket to fit, but it works good, fits to helmet and I am happy with it.

Since I started investigating this, it appears there's a newer version (3) BMW comms pack that has Bluetooth 4.2 protocol (V2 was 2.1), so pairing may be better.

I haven't taken the plunge yet as I just know after Ive paid for it, it wont pair with my mates comms (in the glass half empty stylee)