AUX Port / Cable Help!
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AUX Port / Cable Help!
I just recently purchased a 2012 Street Glide! I am in love! I mostly have been using my iPhone to play music. I have been just running a AUX cable from the head unit to my rear bags. does anyone have suggestions as to where I can permanently run a cable for this. I haven't taken anything apart on this bike yet.. is it simple to just loosen the tank and remove the seat and run the cable? or any other suggestions as to what I should do.. id like to just run a mount from my bars and run a short cable to the head unit, but LifeProof doesn't really make a mount for the Iphone 6+ yet atleast.
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
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A lot of guys keep the phone in a pocket or windshield bag and run tunes through Bluetooth. Running a wire under the tank isn't hard, but not the prettiest either. What quite a few folks have done is bought a Bluetooth receiver and just Velcro it to the fairing with a very short (6") cord to the aux port and they can take it on/off if needed and don't have to unplug phone every time you stop.
I used one for a few months before I upgraded to an aftermarket blue tooth head unit and never had a problem with it. Used it on a couple of 10+ hours days and it never died. They run anywhere from $25 - $40 brand new and work great, easy to find at Best Buy, amazon or fleabay. If you wanna try it shoot me a PM - mine's just sitting around collecting dust and you can have it for the cost of shipping.
I used one for a few months before I upgraded to an aftermarket blue tooth head unit and never had a problem with it. Used it on a couple of 10+ hours days and it never died. They run anywhere from $25 - $40 brand new and work great, easy to find at Best Buy, amazon or fleabay. If you wanna try it shoot me a PM - mine's just sitting around collecting dust and you can have it for the cost of shipping.
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A lot of guys keep the phone in a pocket or windshield bag and run tunes through Bluetooth. Running a wire under the tank isn't hard, but not the prettiest either. What quite a few folks have done is bought a Bluetooth receiver and just Velcro it to the fairing with a very short (6") cord to the aux port and they can take it on/off if needed and don't have to unplug phone every time you stop.
I used one for a few months before I upgraded to an aftermarket blue tooth head unit and never had a problem with it. Used it on a couple of 10+ hours days and it never died. They run anywhere from $25 - $40 brand new and work great, easy to find at Best Buy, amazon or fleabay. If you wanna try it shoot me a PM - mine's just sitting around collecting dust and you can have it for the cost of shipping.
I used one for a few months before I upgraded to an aftermarket blue tooth head unit and never had a problem with it. Used it on a couple of 10+ hours days and it never died. They run anywhere from $25 - $40 brand new and work great, easy to find at Best Buy, amazon or fleabay. If you wanna try it shoot me a PM - mine's just sitting around collecting dust and you can have it for the cost of shipping.
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Some use a magnetic tank bag, but know that phones cook under plastic windows. I used one for a short time; i needed to shield the phone though. I quickly upgraded everything and now connect w/ blutooth.
Removing tank is very easy. Can be heavy if full!
Removing tank is very easy. Can be heavy if full!
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Yes tank comes off easy couple bolts in front(one each side) and one in rear. Gas line is has quick disconnect so no issues there. I have a Gen 3 Nano iPod in my right saddlebag using USB cable but you could run a 3.5mm mini Aux plug. I found long cables(6ft) on ebay cheap. Here's a pic of my iPod in saddlebag give you idea.
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I keep my phone handy- maps- use them all the time
I use an isimple interface for the phone - it charges and gives me a 1/8" stereo plug for the aux in
( used $25)
with change to the new iphone I had to get the apple 30 pin to lightning adapter.
online under $10
a "better" solution, although more expensive are the offerings from iron cross audio
I test rode a CVO with the harley ipod adapter and I found it required my eyes off the road too much.
sometimes i just keep the phone in my pocket...and use earbuds- I have pro in-ear buds which block out road noise and keep the music in for an overall lower listening volume.
I also have a headphone out on my radio and sometimes use that
mike
I use an isimple interface for the phone - it charges and gives me a 1/8" stereo plug for the aux in
( used $25)
with change to the new iphone I had to get the apple 30 pin to lightning adapter.
online under $10
a "better" solution, although more expensive are the offerings from iron cross audio
I test rode a CVO with the harley ipod adapter and I found it required my eyes off the road too much.
sometimes i just keep the phone in my pocket...and use earbuds- I have pro in-ear buds which block out road noise and keep the music in for an overall lower listening volume.
I also have a headphone out on my radio and sometimes use that
mike
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Hook one of these up, it allows you to also control the tracks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171761490707...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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I just recently purchased a 2012 Street Glide! I am in love! I mostly have been using my iPhone to play music. I have been just running a AUX cable from the head unit to my rear bags. does anyone have suggestions as to where I can permanently run a cable for this. I haven't taken anything apart on this bike yet.. is it simple to just loosen the tank and remove the seat and run the cable? or any other suggestions as to what I should do.. id like to just run a mount from my bars and run a short cable to the head unit, but LifeProof doesn't really make a mount for the Iphone 6+ yet atleast.
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
I adapted one of the new lifeproof Iphone 6 Belt clips to be a handlebar phone mount on my bike. I wish Lifeproof would make the style like they made for the previous cases.
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From: Suffolk, VA
I just recently purchased a 2012 Street Glide! I am in love! I mostly have been using my iPhone to play music. I have been just running a AUX cable from the head unit to my rear bags. does anyone have suggestions as to where I can permanently run a cable for this. I haven't taken anything apart on this bike yet.. is it simple to just loosen the tank and remove the seat and run the cable? or any other suggestions as to what I should do.. id like to just run a mount from my bars and run a short cable to the head unit, but LifeProof doesn't really make a mount for the Iphone 6+ yet atleast.
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
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