Ipod Hookup
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: Thompsons Station TN
Ipod Hookup
Does anybody have there ipod hooked up (wired)to there bike? I have a 06 heritage and would like to ride with my Ipod . Looking for a handlebar mount and powered through the bike. I don't have a fairing or radio on my bike and really don"t want one. Just every now and then listen to some music.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
I have that hookup ,i made a case for the ipod out of aluminum flashing and bent it to fit my ipod and it fits nice and tight in it .Then i got a cigarette lighter and put that on and used my 12 volt plugin on that .I am in Arizona for the winter like they say here snowbirds ,so when I get home if you haven't figured it out I can help you out .
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,004
Likes: 1
From: Arkansas
A popular option seems to be the Pro Armor billet mount, and of course you could pair that with a hogtunes or similar setup mounted on your handlebars or (i like better) your engine guard. I posted this before but it bears repeating...stay away from the boom audio tank pouch as the magnets are worthless. Also remember if you have a hard disk based iPod it isn't gonna last mounted on your bars...flash based, your fine, hard disk, the vibration will destroy the iPod within a week.
Anyway, thats my
Anyway, thats my
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 10
From: Aledo, Texas
I just installed a Kuryakyn 1421 accessory mount for my Sirius receiver today before my ride. It was great! I use earbuds with it. That way I don't have to worry about wind noise either.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 921
Likes: 22
From: Houston, TX
This is the one I used to mount my ipod.. http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?...eid=319911&ck=
Billet aluminum and made by a forum member.. It ain't cheap but it's a nice setup.. I got the one that allows you to plug your cord into it.. As for headphones, you won't hear **** with the stock setup.. You need to buy a good, in the ear set.. I use the Etymotic hf5's.. They work great on the road..
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/default.aspx
Billet aluminum and made by a forum member.. It ain't cheap but it's a nice setup.. I got the one that allows you to plug your cord into it.. As for headphones, you won't hear **** with the stock setup.. You need to buy a good, in the ear set.. I use the Etymotic hf5's.. They work great on the road..
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/default.aspx
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 672
Likes: 1
From: Pensacola Florida
A popular option seems to be the Pro Armor billet mount, and of course you could pair that with a hogtunes or similar setup mounted on your handlebars or (i like better) your engine guard. I posted this before but it bears repeating...stay away from the boom audio tank pouch as the magnets are worthless. Also remember if you have a hard disk based iPod it isn't gonna last mounted on your bars...flash based, your fine, hard disk, the vibration will destroy the iPod within a week.
Anyway, thats my
Anyway, thats my
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 921
Likes: 22
From: Houston, TX
the ipod original uses something lile a computer hard drive with a disk for memory.. The nano, touch and shuffle use the flash drive.. With the disk your songs will be skipping as if you had a cd strapped to the handle bars..
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,004
Likes: 1
From: Arkansas
Yup...iPod classic models (the ones that hold 80 plus gigs now) are HD based. all that vibration on a hard disk will kill it fast and usually for good. I just keep my iPhone in my pocket set to shuffle my ride playlist and user some Shure noise canceling in ear buds.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 442
Likes: 3
From: Warren, Ohio
I found I don't need an electric hookup. If you're just playin' tunes, a fully charged battery on iPod and iPhone will last longer than you can ride.
I use the kind of earbuds (in both ears) that have a small hook that goes over the ear, and slide the iPhone in my pocket.
Last edited by mcpastor; Jan 18, 2010 at 01:16 PM.