Cassette Deck vs?

[Mikepp]

I have a 2008 venture and would like to get rid of my cassette deck and install what? I don't want to stock cds in the bike but I suppose if I have to I would. I would prefer a USB hook up to plug in an Ipod. Is there anything like that available ? Tks.

[dray]

:crying: I dont have a tape Player:crying::crying:

 

 

So i just plug in my MP3. or my phone and use Pandora's internet radio or some times i use IHEARTRADIO. and suffer through with a very:big-grin-emoticon:

 

dray

[Mariner Fan]

I have a 2008 venture and would like to get rid of my cassette deck and install what? I don't want to stock cds in the bike but I suppose if I have to I would. I would prefer a USB hook up to plug in an Ipod. Is there anything like that available ? Tks.

 

I was going to say that alot of guys have just plugged in their MP3 players to the AUX jack on the cassette player. It works fine and is very easy to do.

 

I guess your using Ipod's and they have a different plug?

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

Like - I sat on a band new Venture in the show room yesterday..... on sale for 17 plus plus plus.

 

Can anyone tell me why in the name of all that is known to man WHY does Yamaha put a tape deck in the flippin thing.... Like can you guys buy cassets, I have not seen a tape sold in 5 years in Canada.

 

It would take over 20,000 $ to roll that thing out of the show room..... and it has a tape deck!

[Mariner Fan]

I don't think about my cassette deck. It's behind a door and out of sight.

 

I have plenty of options....

 

Mp3 Player

Regular Radio

XM Radio

and the cassette player!

[Trader]

Can anyone tell me why in the name of all that is known to man WHY does Yamaha put a tape deck in the flippin thing....

 

They do that just so the new bikes can be as good as the 1st gens somehow!

 

:rotf:

[Mikepp]

Thanks for all the responses. Actually Ipod was the first thing that came to mind but MP3 would be just fine. Ok Thanks.

[Ky. Rider]

Like - I sat on a band new Venture in the show room yesterday..... on sale for 17 plus plus plus.

 

Can anyone tell me why in the name of all that is known to man WHY does Yamaha put a tape deck in the flippin thing.... Like can you guys buy cassets, I have not seen a tape sold in 5 years in Canada.

 

It would take over 20,000 $ to roll that thing out of the show room..... and it has a tape deck!

Remember, this is 1999 technology and won't change until a 3rd. gen tourer comes out, if ever. Tape decks were hot items in 99.

[flb_78]

This Yamaha has an Ipod jack.

 

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelhome/634/0/home.aspx

 

There is even a blue tooth adapter available for it.

 

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelscitemdetail/5/634/2200/19840/2010/1/8417/0/0/detail.aspx

[1 Canuck]

These Yamaha cassette decks will last forever! They should last even longer than than the bike.

Maybe that's because almost no one uses them?

[Carbon_One]

I think next winter I'm going to gut mine out and convert it to a storage area. Hopefully I'll still be able to use the door. Anyone ever do this?

Larry

BTW: I'll make anyone a super deal on never been used cassette deck.

[dr_bar]

Like - I sat on a band new Venture in the show room yesterday..... on sale for 17 plus plus plus.

 

Can anyone tell me why in the name of all that is known to man WHY does Yamaha put a tape deck in the flippin thing.... Like can you guys buy cassets, I have not seen a tape sold in 5 years in Canada.

 

It would take over 20,000 $ to roll that thing out of the show room..... and it has a tape deck!

 

 

A lot of gas stations and truck stops carry cassettes as do the odd music store... Yes in BC

[Sideoftheroad]

Can anyone tell me why in the name of all that is known to man WHY does Yamaha put a tape deck in the flippin thing...

 

Have no idea if it is true but makes sense to me. A guy I know said Yamaha bought a ton of tape deck units from Clarion. I guess they are determined to use ever last one of them until the supply is used up.

 

He said Toyota did the same thing in their cars but as soon as the tape deck era was over, they dumped their supply for cd players.

 

There comes a time when you just need to cut your losses.

[Guest scarylarry]

Have no idea if it is true but makes sense to me. A guy I know said Yamaha bought a ton of tape deck units from Clarion. I guess they are determined to use ever last one of them until the supply is used up.

 

He said Toyota did the same thing in their cars but as soon as the tape deck era was over, they dumped their supply for cd players.

 

There comes a time when you just need to cut your losses.

 

 

I disagree, I don't think they have a clue what to put there so they still use tape decks... Kinda like if ain't broke don't fix it:crackup:

[kwisor]

hello

i use a ipod touch and love the best thig i have ever used i took the cassit out and made it a storage box i keep a kick stan boot with a string in it so when i hevr to park where i need one i have

bumble bee

[FutureVentures]

hello

i use a ipod touch and love the best thig i have ever used i took the cassit out and made it a storage box i keep a kick stan boot with a string in it so when i hevr to park where i need one i have

bumble bee

 

 

Good grief, were you typing with your toes while pounding a beer?

[awsmsrv]

Good grief, were you typing with your toes while pounding a beer?

Now, that's funny. Made me laugh out loud.

[kj5ix]

I am working on a CD emulator that will plug in the back of the cassette or radio, and be controllable with the handle bar control like the CD, and should emulate 9 CD's with 99 songs each,,, I hope that is if I ever get the proto-type ,, Should have gotten it two weeks ago. It will use an SD card or USB stick.

[Mikepp]

I checked out both ipods and mp3s today and they both have an output to speakers which requires a 3.5mm jack. Now if I plug this jack from either an ipod or mp3 player into the cassette deck input, it should work right and I will get it on my bike speakers??

[Mariner Fan]

I checked out both ipods and mp3s today and they both have an output to speakers which requires a 3.5mm jack. Now if I plug this jack from either an ipod or mp3 player into the cassette deck input, it should work right and I will get it on my bike speakers??

 

Yes, you need a double male end jack. Plug one end on the bike and the other to the Mp3 player.

 

Here is the one I use right now. It's highly rated and cheap!

http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sandisk-sansa-clip-4gb/4505-6490_7-33770002.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r

 

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[Mikepp]

Thanks Mariner Fan. That looks like a good deal. Some of the players and Ipods I saw today were quite pricey. I will definitley check that one out.

[Mariner Fan]

Go to radio shack for the double male end jack. It should be pretty cheap.

[Mikepp]

Ok Thanks.

[scotty]

I have a cassette deck in my 1980 dodge truck. Somebody broke in and left two tapes.

[cb1313]

I removed my deck for a glove box and use this Ipod remote because it works with gloves on. Made by Monster cable.

 

Cb