After much thought I decided to install a Ipod Touch for mp3 on my 12 SG. I looked into the HD adapter but it was just to much money and I really didn't want to take the bike apart. I purchased a black Leader bar mount along with the Ipod cradle. Same mount I have on the left side for my Zumo. Quality built plus it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Mainly what I like about the mount is if in the future I decided to take it off you would never know it was ever there.

I purchased a Ipod cable with an aux plug and usb plug built in from ebay for $8. The mount with cradle was $80. I already have the double usb cig lighter charger plug from my previous Zumo install. So I'm into it for around $90 bucks.

I ran the wires under the triple tree without disassembling anything. I put a couple of black cable straps to secure it underneath. It all can be taken off with ease if needed.

Now my Ipod charges while the bike is on so I don't have to worry about running out of juice when riding. I can control the volume control from the factory switch on the bars but do have to change songs on the Ipod itself, not a big deal to me. easy peasy......

 

Clever, where did you get adapter for the cigarette light?

 

I am about to do the same thing, but have you had any issues with the screen going blank in the heat/sun? I tried my touch last year and had it sitting on my seat while gearing up and the screen went dark until it cooled off. I found the double plug at Best Buy.

 

Oh, you have voided your warranty using that USB plug in the cig lighter Manual say not to do that. I just can't believe they actually state that in the manual - LOL

Nice setup and clean. I agree the Harley one is way too $$$. It would be almost $500 to fully integrate an IPOD on my RG since I have the fairing amp (must put the IPOD IF in the saddlebag) Heck I bought one of those fancy stereos for my truck with everything (GPS, IPOD IF, Phone IF etc) for only $600. That said it is sure nice to control the IPOD through the stereo especially with my 6th gen Nano. The screen is small...

I have had bad luck with those cig lighter USB plugs. They are cheap switching supplies and with continual use the caps break down and you can hear a hum on your music. And it gets worse and worse. Been through a half a dozen so far. Different brands etc. They all do it after a while...

 

Damn nice set up, write up and pics. Thanks. Links to parts and #'s would make it perfect.

 

target...

 

no issues as of yet...

 

no problems as of yet...I keep mine plugged in all of the time though...plug was like 15 bucks so worst case I'd just buy another one...

 

ask and you shall receive...

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/delu...-harley-black/

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/PROD/CRAD-I.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-E60-...item43b17c2fef

http://www.target.com/p/griffin-dual...r/-/A-13671868

 

here's the link...

http://www.target.com/p/griffin-dual...r/-/A-13671868