Run power/mp3 cable from trunk to handlebars and mount phone?

[FINFAN3DP]

It was 73 degrees in Northern Va today, so I went for a ride. I'm tired of putting the phone in the trunk. (who's stupid idea was this?) I would like to run the cables from the trunk to the front, that way I don't have to modify anything other than buy some long cords. Has anyone done this? Is there videos somewhere?

Run power/mp3 cable from trunk to handlebars and mount phone?
Has anyone done this? How hard is it? How did you do it?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

It was 73 degrees in Northern Va today, so I went for a ride. I'm tired of putting the phone in the trunk. (who's stupid idea was this?) I would like to run the cables from the trunk to the front, that way I don't have to modify anything other than buy some long cords. Has anyone done this? Is there videos somewhere?

Run power/mp3 cable from trunk to handlebars and mount phone?
Has anyone done this? How hard is it? How did you do it?

I ran the OEM cable ( for MP-3 etc. ) that was in the rear trunk to the right side of my glovebox ( RT , inside the box ) …… I removed the connector in the trunk and traced the cable back to the Radio on the right side just below the passenger seat …… I then CAREFULLY stripped out the cable using a sharp box cutter …… I was lucky in that I had enough cable with a little bit to Spare...…. I now use this new connection for my Sirius XM, but it works with an MP-3 also ….. I have pics in my Album ………………. Mike

[McClendons]

I understand the glove box gets way too hot. I have a 2018 and have been monitoring the last couple of months, and it does not seem too bad, but it is winter. Interesting to hear people's thoughts. You want to do exactly what I am considering.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I understand the glove box gets way too hot. I have a 2018 and have been monitoring the last couple of months, and it does not seem too bad, but it is winter. Interesting to hear people's thoughts. You want to do exactly what I am considering.

…. I don't keep Chocolate in the glovebox ( of a 2014 RT ) , but I do store " StarTron " and a Butane lighter + my Sirius and sometimes an MP-3 ….never had an issue with any of them ...….. Mike

[Grizzly]

I am in the same boat, I have the AUX cable and a 10ft AUX extension. Would like to do the same thing. I am thinking I will need to drill a small hole in the trunk so where to pass the cable through and then be able to hide it under the seat.

[finless]

Make sure the cable is shielded! Engine electrical noise can cause problems if not.
A few have done this. You buy the connectors and solder up the cable. I made a few for some folks in the past.

Bob

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It was 73 degrees in Northern Va today, so I went for a ride. I'm tired of putting the phone in the trunk. (who's stupid idea was this?) I would like to run the cables from the trunk to the front, that way I don't have to modify anything other than buy some long cords. Has anyone done this? Is there videos somewhere?

Run power/mp3 cable from trunk to handlebars and mount phone?
Has anyone done this? How hard is it? How did you do it?

You're using it for music, right? If so the easiest, and probably most popular, solution is buy a used iPod, or maybe Apple phone, and leave it in the trunk permanently. You can control an iPod from the handlebar controls.

[Lew L]

I ran a 6' shielded USB cable from the trunk ( powered by a $4 cig lighter plug in. Goes to the phone in an X-grip on the dash mount bar. Easy peasy and cheap.

[Tatonka]

Lamonster single powerport, lamonster iPhone ram mount, old iPhone 4 with tunes loaded, Bluetooth receiver also from lamonster....shows aux on the screen but control volume from bar and selections on the phone....also have an old iPod with tunes loaded...that shows on the screen and controlled from the bar....no drilling, holes extra wire etc.

[FINFAN3DP]

Lamonster single powerport, lamonster iPhone ram mount, old iPhone 4 with tunes loaded, Bluetooth receiver also from lamonster....shows aux on the screen but control volume from bar and selections on the phone....also have an old iPod with tunes loaded...that shows on the screen and controlled from the bar....no drilling, holes extra wire etc.

I'm looking for a full front setup though. I don't want to have to go in the trunk every time I stop somewhere. I like the ram mount though, but I notice you don't have the tether on it, aren't you worried about losing the phone?

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I'm looking for a full front setup though. I don't want to have to go in the trunk every time I stop somewhere. I like the ram mount though, but I notice you don't have the tether on it, aren't you worried about losing the phone?

I'm curious why you are so all fired up hell bent to have the phone up front. You haven't answered my earlier question. If you're using the phone for music only have you considered getting an iPod and leaving it in the trunk? Or, if you're using the phone to stream music then consider putting a Bluetooth receiver in the trunk and BT connect your phone to it. Either of these options will negate needing to run the cables to the front.

I have a hard time understanding your assertion that the engineers were stupid for putting the iPod connection in the trunk. For the intended/expected use of it I see it as a perfectly sensible place to put it.

[FINFAN3DP]

I'm curious why you are so all fired up hell bent to have the phone up front. You haven't answered my earlier question. If you're using the phone for music only have you considered getting an iPod and leaving it in the trunk? Or, if you're using the phone to stream music then consider putting a Bluetooth receiver in the trunk and BT connect your phone to it. Either of these options will negate needing to run the cables to the front.

Besides using it for streaming Sirius radio, i plan on using the Waze app with it. If you have never tried the Waze app, please check it out. Plus, I don't want to have to go into the trunk each and every time i use the bike. (and I am anti i-crapple big time)

[FINFAN3DP]

Has anyone taken the mp3 & the power outlet from the back and just moved them to the front using the wiring that takes it to the back? I am thinking this might work, so long as the wiring isnt in some bigger harness.

[UtahPete]

I think that is what Mike (BlueKnight911) was describing that he did in an earlier post on this thread.

[FINFAN3DP]

I think that is what Mike (BlueKnight911) was describing that he did in an earlier post on this thread.

He was talking about splicing wires.... i am wondering if it could be done without cutting.

[UtahPete]

He was talking about splicing wires.... i am wondering if it could be done without cutting.

I think he was talking about carefully stripping the audio cables away from the rest of the wiring harness so that he could re-route them.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

He was talking about splicing wires.... i am wondering if it could be done without cutting.

… please RE-READ my post #2...… I never said anything about splicing wires ………….. I said I " carefully " stripped that part of the cable from the harness at the Radio ……… NO SPLICING INVOLVED …………….I also MOVED my DESS module without SPLICING any wires also ……. Mike

[FINFAN3DP]

… please RE-READ my post #2...… I never said anything about splicing wires ………….. I said I " carefully " stripped that part of the cable from the harness at the Radio ……… NO SPLICING INVOLVED …………….I also MOVED my DESS module without SPLICING any wires also ……. Mike

Guess i'm not understanding what "stripping" is vs "splicing"... Did you cut the wires at all? If not, do you have a picture of what you are talking about?

[Drdarren]

Lamonster sells a bluetooth adapter that connects to the two ports in the rear trunk. this allows you to keep your phone up front but play the music through your bike speakers via bluetooth. I just put it in last week and works great.

[jlhogue]

I removed the gauges from the dash and replaced one with a digital volt gauge and the other with a 12v outlet.Purchased a Victsing FM transmitter with Bluetooth from Amazon to plug into the 12v outlet added.The Victsing FM transmitter has a slot for a memory card full of music and has USB charging ports.Connects to the radio through whatever FM channel you desire.Your phone can also hook up to the Victsing transmitter through Bluetooth.Inexpensive and looks and works great.

[stevencovert]

Just curious... RT-S models have the 1/8" female jack zip tied to the gas tank on the right side. I put in an extension cable and brought it out under the handle bars. Very easy. I was wondering if the RT-LTD models use a different harness, or if they have the same jack with an extension going into the trunk? Maybe this has to do with what was mention about stripping away the audio cable, not sure. I was wondering if one could just unplug the audio connector and install another to run to the front. I to removed the gauges and installed powered USB on one side, and a cigarette lighter on the other (for my Garmin).

[FINFAN3DP]

Steven could you take a picture of what you mean, so I can look for it on my LTD?

[Tatonka]

The ram mount holds the phone securely The single pole report I have has two USB slots and you can pull that unit out and you have a 12 V cigarette. Mine is wired directly to the battery so it's hot all the time. I believe Lamonster has a dual power port unit and various other configurations . The wiring went straight down the front but I did have to drill a small hole in the side interior of the Frunk which made it easier to get the wires through to the battery . Also how do you the Lamonster spider cuff With another ram mount and ball so everything is up front

[FINFAN3DP]

The ram mount holds the phone securely The single pole report I have has two USB slots and you can pull that unit out and you have a 12 V cigarette. Mine is wired directly to the battery so it's hot all the time. I believe Lamonster has a dual power port unit and various other configurations . The wiring went straight down the front but I did have to drill a small hole in the side interior of the Frunk which made it easier to get the wires through to the battery . Also how do you the Lamonster spider cuff With another ram mount and ball so everything is up front

The sirius app is on my phone and so is the Waze App, so no need for two.