[Badrider]

I am trying to get an accessory plug put into my 2000 GL1500 SE so I can listen to my iPod through my radio system while cruising. I know my buddies have this on their 1800's. Does anybody know how to do this.

 

[whacker]

Don't think there was any any aux input on the 1500, for that matter don't think the mp3 was even around. The big thing back ten was trying to get a cd changer on the bike.
User the search tab above Badrider, search for ipod or mp3, it will bring up several threads on the subject. I've set up an ipod on my 2000 as lrjackel mentions above.

 

[The Red Zepplin]

Could you use one of the cassette adapters to do this? I remember using one of those cassettes with a wire attached to it so I could hook my portable cd player into my car stereo. Wow, I think I just showed my age.

 

[Badrider]

Hi Charlie, did you mail your stereo to them? Do you know if I can go directly to where they are located to have them install it?

 

[trike lady]

If you can find the unit that is a cassette FM transmitter, it looks like a cassette tape and fits in the player, you hook your ipod, CD player to it and it will play through the GL stereo. No need for high $$$ mods to your sound system

 

[Badrider]

Hi trike lady. its funny you say that because I had a couple of these hanging around the house and tried one last year. It sounded lousy. I am heading out to Americade tomorrow morning and I bought a new on a couple days ago to try again. This time it sounds amazing.
Thanks
I also have a fm tranmitter (made for i-pods) I used, and at first it worked good on the bike I have lot's of problem with it now. It still works good in my car.

 

[L2R]

for what it's worth.
Several I know have put this on their bike or boat over the last year.
http://www.gooddeals18.com/product/...__yacht_2_speakers__amplifier__radio_pkg.html

$85 for a 100 watt amp, 2 marine speakers, internal fm (probably not too good considering the antenna) and even a remote. all in a tight small package.

just got this in and I am pleased with it.
steve saunders website shows step by step to tap into the radio and solder another device and void the tape deck.
hoping these speakers will fit in the back.
the amp will boost the bike fm and mp3.
a male/female cable will allow you to put the aux jack wherever you want.

I am just starting on this so I can't say it's a great idea but it is the direction I am going.
I can then play the mp3 or radio thru the speakers.

I also have just bo't a set of speakers for the helmet (amazon $20) with a jack that fits the gps.
I am going to splice this so 1 speaker will let me hear the cb and the other the gps.
don't care if they are stereo anyway. It is the only way I can figure out how to get it all.
good luck and if anyone has a better way, I am all ears.

 

[jmorizi1]

cassette adapter for iPod

I've used a cassette adapter (~$15 from Radio Shack) for years to play my iPod on my 2000 GL1500SE, and the sound quality is exellent. Don't know why anyone would spend big $ for a hard wired option. Try this before you do anything else.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

www.serraelectronics ( not sure if i have the right web address )adds an ipod input to 1500 wing radios

 

[Badrider]

Just got back yesterday and after being on the bike all week the cassette hooked up to the ipod works great. That is the way I"ll run it.
Thanks for the info everybody.

 

[Badrider]

Hi josua60, I've been using the cassette adapter for the last few months including the last three days riding the Ottawa Valley and Quebec. The I-pod works and sounds great.
All the best

 

[detdrbuzzard]

i would not want a cassette adaptor but would use the griffin or audiovox fm transmitter