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

[FINFAN3DP]

NO wire cutting involved ….. The OEM plug/connector that is in the rear trunk can easily be re-moved ( intact ) …. that is a separate cable assembly from the main cable harness at the Radio unit which is on the right side by the Passenger seat ( must re-move some Tupperware to access it )…… " stripping " means you slice open the main harness " sheathing " ( which is just a wrapper around the cable ) and take the rear wire bundle out of the main harness by cutting thru the outer covering …. I did it with a new blade in a box cutter …. then I directed that cable part forward to the Right side of the Glove box ( must re-move some Tupperware ) …. I drilled a small hole and put the connector piece into the hole and used the oem nut to secure it in place. …. I also made a sheet metal holder for my Sirius receiver …. I have some pics of this in my Albums ……. When I did this ( years ago ) I had an idea of what I wanted to accomplish, I just figured it out as I went along ….. there is enough extra cable in the main harness to reach the glovebox. Thinking back about the " stripping thing " , I'm pretty sure I actually just UN-wrapped the covering most of the outside covering. After re-moving the Tupperware by the radio you will see what is involved. If you think it's not something you want to try...… you can stop ….. all you will have lost is the time to re-move the Tupperware ………..good luck …. Mike hyea:

Thanks for the explanation Mike! That sounds doable for sure, but why only go to the glovebox? Was there not enough wire length to go to the handlebars? Goin to check out your pics now!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks for the explanation Mike! That sounds doable for sure, but why only go to the glovebox? Was there not enough wire length to go to the handlebars? Goin to check out your pics now!

Not long enough WITHOUT cutting and adding...… which not be a deal breaker for me …. I can't remember exactly how many wires there were 5-6 ? ….. sorry …. Mike hyea:

 

[Tatonka]

I will respectfully add again, why not buy one of Lamonster's power Ports and avoid extra wires, stripping etc etc?

 

[FINFAN3DP]

I will respectfully add again, why not buy one of Lamonster's power Ports and avoid extra wires, stripping etc etc?

How is that not adding extra wires. The way we are talking about doesnt add any wires, just uses the omes already there.

 

[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) :yes:

 

[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.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

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) :yes:

I can understand anti big A! If you haven't considered using a BT receiver in the trunk I would suggest you do so. Lamont has a good one with a mini stereo plug, http://www.lamonstergarage.com/bluetooth-receiver-for-rt-f3t-st-br1/. Although, I would suggest you get one that the iPod cable plugs into. It'll stay charged that way without having to run a cable to the power outlet. Here's one such unit: https://www.amazon.com/Aluratek-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-iPhone/dp/B00CG5EH7E I have one that I picked up from a Lowe's display, I think. Anyway, you put the phone in the mount up front like you want and just run a power cable to it from a USB power adapter you can install. Then pair the phone to the receiver and all your audio from the phone goes into the bike audio the same as it would if the phone was hard wire connected to the iPod connector. Most USB power adapters are dual port so you could power a second device up front, not just your phone, and you save the hassle of all the cable rerouting and lengthening that you need in order to do what you want.

If you get a BT receiver that is 4.1 protocol it will automatically connect any time your phone is within range. I occasionally listen to Pandora using my Android phone on my RT. Works great except that my BT receiver is version 2+ and doesn't automatically reconnect.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

If you have never tried the Waze app, please check it out.

I've checked it out but it requires a full time data connection, doesn't it? When I can get all the phone service I need for $10/month from Red Pocket I have no desire to spend another $50/mo just to hear traffic reports! For driving directions my Sygic app works just fine! On the other hand it might be worth using if the data usage when I travel stays under 1 Gb/mo. I can get that for $20/mo.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I've checked it out but it requires a full time data connection, doesn't it? When I can get all the phone service I need for $10/month from Red Pocket I have no desire to spend another $50/mo just to hear traffic reports! For driving directions my Sygic app works just fine! On the other hand it might be worth using if the data usage when I travel stays under 1 Gb/mo. I can get that for $20/mo.

Wow $10 per month ( Red Pocket ) …… please elaborate …… Mike hyea:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Wow $10 per month ( Red Pocket ) …… please elaborate …… Mike hyea:

All the details at RedPocket.com. A lot of good discussion on Howardforums.com in the General Prepaid discussion subforum. They offer a number of prepaid plans for amounts of minutes/text/data from 500 minutes, 500 texts, & 500 mb for $10/mo up to unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, & 20 Gb data for $60/mo. They have family plans too but I haven't paid attention to the details of those. They offer service on all four networks, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, & Verizon. You bring your own phone.