Bluetooth

[Rafterd]

Installed my new Bluetooth unit today. Works great.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272253475693

 

 

 

Bill

[Freebird]

Looks interesting but how did you hook it up? The RSV doesn't have the aux inputs with those RCA connectors.

[bostonlawman2003]

Looks interesting but how did you hook it up? The RSV doesn't have the aux inputs with those RCA connectors.

 

When I do this mod, I will use one of these connectors.

[Freebird]

GREAT. That would do it. I will probably do that because we use Pandora almost exclusively and it will be great to not have to worry about the cable. I wonder if the Bluetooth reception would be OK if it is mounted inside the fairing?

[XV1100SE]

Will that work with the cb though? Smartphone?

[Freebird]

The CB still works if you are streaming your phone through the AUX so it should work fine. Now I'm talking about still using my wired headsets, that doesn't change. This would just be used to connect the phone to the aux without a cable.

[bostonlawman2003]

GREAT. That would do it. I will probably do that because we use Pandora almost exclusively and it will be great to not have to worry about the cable. I wonder if the Bluetooth reception would be OK if it is mounted inside the fairing?

 

It should work just fine inside the fairing. I have a bluetooth receiver hanging on the wall of my garage connected to my old pioneer stereo, I have outdoor speakers on the patio and I can walk around the back yard with my phone in my pocket while it's streaming. The range on that particular receiver is listed as 50ft in the manual, but in actuality it is much greater than that, even through the garage wall.

[XV1100SE]

The CB still works if you are streaming your phone through the AUX so it should work fine. Now I'm talking about still using my wired headsets, that doesn't change. This would just be used to connect the phone to the aux without a cable.

 

Was thinking it would be for people with bluetooth headsets (eg Senna). Pair between bikes and rider/passenger.

[Freebird]

Nope, just Bluetooth connectivity to the aux port.

[Holly]

I did it this way

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262224708405?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Freebird]

I like the other one better because it is powered off the bike's battery. That's the primary reason. I hate having to worry about dead batteries.

[Freebird]

Installed my new Bluetooth unit today. Works great.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272253475693

 

 

 

Bill

 

That listing had ended but I found another seller with the same thing and just placed my order. I like it.

[Rafterd]

Everything on my sound system goes through the auxiliary input. I have a multi port booster that my GPS, XM, and my Bluetooth plugs into. I can now listen to my XM radio, hear GPS instructions, talk on my cell phone, and now listen to my iPod through my headsets. And my CB and intercom all still work perfect. Only thing that doesn't work is my am-fm radio and cassette, which I never listen to anyway.

 

Bill

[Kirby]

I tried a bluetooth adapter on my bike and it would only come through one speaker. What did I do wrong? It works fine in the house on my computer speakers.

[Freebird]

Hard to say without checking it out but I would suspect a bad cable, cable extension or adapter if you use any. It is often the mini stereo connector that is not making proper contact that would cause that.

[RedRider]

This, unfortunately won't work with a phone or the CB as there is no way to get the helmet microphone connected through to the mic input. Otherwise, for streaming music from a bluetooth enabled smartphone/iPod, looks great.

 

RR

[Freebird]

Exactly and exactly what I want it to do. I am perfectly happy with the wired headsets and the CB will still work with this setup through my regular headsets and mic.

[Freebird]

Got this done today. It was supposed to come on Friday but showed up today. Was waiting for it before I split the fairing to hook up the GPS so once I got here, I go it all done. Works very well. Great product. The only problem is that the allen head bolt for the light bar stripped before it got tight and I spent about an hour getting it out to install new bolts. No more allen head bolts for the light bar. I had the same problem on the '99 and thought about it before putting it back on but decided it would be OK. Huge mistake. But....it's all done now and I'm very happy with the results.

[bostonlawman2003]

I was just looking at Amazon to pick one of these up and do it myself when I saw this review! Made me think about how you guys have installed this, if this isn't installed to a switched power source it will always be on. Not sure what kind of draw it would have, but I'm sure it could kill the battery if the bike was parked for an extended stay.

 

Just something to think about:

 

Warning - Unsuitable for Constant 12v Source - Parasitic Battery Drain Risk, March 30, 2016

By

Edgar

 

 

Verified Purchase(What's this?)

This review is from: JL Audio MBT-RX Bluetooth Audio Receiver (Electronics)

The product description omits a material fact which could put your car battery at risk of being drained. The receiver does not enter low power mode after disconnecting from a bluetooth source. This is not necessarily an issue if the receiver is connected to an ignition source or accessory source. Why? Because the power to the device is cut once you remove the key from the ignition. However, if the receiver is connected to a constant or quasi-constant (e.g. sleep mode disables power) source, it could drain the battery.

 

I discovered the above issue shortly after installation in my foreign car. I tapped into the 12v cigarette lighter in my arm rest console. The cigarette lighter is a quasi-constant power source. It remains on until the car enters sleep mode (which occurs several after ignition source turned off, and power draw is below a certain threshold). The cigarette light socket was ideal because of its close proximity to the AUX port. I took the key out of the ignition, locked the car with the remote, and went out of bluetooth range for about an hour. I was surprised to find that the receiver automatically connected to my phone when I came back in bluetooth range. My car was unable to enter sleep mode because of the high power drain from the receiver.

 

[Freebird]

I hooked it into the power that powers the receptacle in the fairing. It is only on when the key is on.

[Rafterd]

Mine is switched also. Having it on all the time may even shorten it's life span.

 

Bill

[cwhite123174]

So what did you all connect to behind the fairing so that it's not on all the time? Was it an easy install? Looks pretty easy but I am curious as to what hot wire you used and what ground you used behind the fairing. Thanks!

[Freebird]

I hooked it to the wire that goes to the power receptacle in the fairing. It is only on when the key is on.

[cwhite123174]

Kinda what I figured most of you did. I will order mine today. Thanks.

[djh3]

I will ad in a key on power on the by-pass relays for guys too, some want GPS or power for a phone only with key on. Does same thing only power with key on.