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dancnman
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« on: July 30, 2017, 04:18:54 PM »

Has anyone added a Bluetooth connection to their Interstate? Can it be done? I don't want to talk to anyone while riding, I want to have my phone connect to Bluetooth for my music.
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2017, 04:45:07 PM »

Has anyone added a Bluetooth connection to their Interstate? Can it be done? I don't want to talk to anyone while riding, I want to have my phone connect to Bluetooth for my music.


Assuming you don't want two way (just phone to speakers) you should be able to hook one of there to the aux in and be on your merry way. 

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Bluetooth-Receiver-NFC-Enabled/dp/B00KXYXXK2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8


I haven't used this on my Valk, but have used it on umpteen other applications.
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oldsmokey
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« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2017, 04:56:10 PM »

No direct knowledge on it. Seem to remember reading on wing site, Sierra or  J&M or Sena? has something that will work through factory 5 pin then will Bluetooth it to wireless head set. if you figure it out let us know, its on my to do list.
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dancnman
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2017, 05:00:13 PM »

Has anyone added a Bluetooth connection to their Interstate? Can it be done? I don't want to talk to anyone while riding, I want to have my phone connect to Bluetooth for my music.


Assuming you don't want two way (just phone to speakers) you should be able to hook one of there to the aux in and be on your merry way. 

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Bluetooth-Receiver-NFC-Enabled/dp/B00KXYXXK2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8


I haven't used this on my Valk, but have used it on umpteen other applications.



Something like that I suppose.

Thanks
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Valkorado
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« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2017, 05:04:14 PM »

I use this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC12V-Wireless-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-Box-RCA-For-Car-Speaker-Amplifier-Modify-/132005847569?hash=item1ebc296211:g:zHcAAOSw4GVYLXWC

Got an RCA to 3.5 mm adapter, found the proper 12v power supply wire and hardwired it in.  When I switch to AUX on the IS stereo, I hear a charming (sexy?) Chinese girl saying, "The Bluetooth (pronuncination Brue-toof) Device is ready for pairing" through my speakers.  Great stuff.

The power adapter

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-2-1x5-5-mm-Male-plug-12V-DC-Power-Pigtail-Security-Camera-CCTV-DVR-/151115540381?hash=item232f30279d:g:OCQAAOxyMKNSJ0kE

RCA to 3.5mm adapter

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R4.TR10.TRC2.A0.H0.Xrca+to+3.5mm.TRS0&_nkw=rca+to+3.5mm+female&_sacat=0

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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2017, 06:59:37 AM »

You can also hook your phone to your  aux input.
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2017, 08:02:25 AM »

Once upon a time, J&M offered wired and battery-powered Bluetooth dongles for their JMCB-2003 transceiver. Bear in mind these are 6-wire setups: Left and Right Channel Audio Output and Mic...with separate grounds for each.

Hondaline/Clarion's 5-wire setup is "partially" compatible, as they use a common ground connection - ostensibly for best channel isolation and the prevention of talkback loops. I've made various combinations of this stuff work when interfaced with a Kennedy Technologies FRSet-4. Or, one can roll their own setup using miniature 1:1 isolation transformers of the correct impedance and a low-gain follower AF amplifier.

The real gotcha: There are two specific protocols which a Bluetooth headset can use - but not at the same time.

A2DP (Which is stereo output and no mic input)
HFP (Which is monaural output and mic input)

Thus, you cannot listen to the factory I/S radio through a dongle and use the CB radio in Transceive mode.

LAME.

My Tourer and my two Concours 14s came without any sort of radio gear, so in addition to J&M and Hondaline CBs I equipped them with the ham radio transceiver shown below. It can also receive AM/FM stereo and various public safety bands...plus the ten weather channels. Yaesu offered an optional Bluetooth transceiver for it (which all of mine have) that allows pairing with an HFP or A2DP headset.

If I'm paired in Stereo (A2DP) mode and switch to one of the saved ham band memory frequencies, you'd think the thing would re-negotiate the connection and allow me to use the microphone to talk - right?

Wrong.

MORE LAME.

This IMNSHO is the number one reason why Bluetooth will eventually fall flat on its face as a powersports communication connection medium - unless the Bluetooth industry working group gets with the times and fixes a sore lack of functionality.

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dancnman
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2017, 10:18:06 AM »

I use this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC12V-Wireless-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-Box-RCA-For-Car-Speaker-Amplifier-Modify-/132005847569?hash=item1ebc296211:g:zHcAAOSw4GVYLXWC

Got an RCA to 3.5 mm adapter, found the proper 12v power supply wire and hardwired it in.  When I switch to AUX on the IS stereo, I hear a charming (sexy?) Chinese girl saying, "The Bluetooth (pronuncination Brue-toof) Device is ready for pairing" through my speakers.  Great stuff.

The power adapter

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-2-1x5-5-mm-Male-plug-12V-DC-Power-Pigtail-Security-Camera-CCTV-DVR-/151115540381?hash=item232f30279d:g:OCQAAOxyMKNSJ0kE

RCA to 3.5mm adapter

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R4.TR10.TRC2.A0.H0.Xrca+to+3.5mm.TRS0&_nkw=rca+to+3.5mm+female&_sacat=0




OK, this looks workable. Does it ever need reset or is it always ready to pair when powered?
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Valkorado
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2017, 11:49:53 AM »



OK, this looks workable. Does it ever need reset or is it always ready to pair when powered?

Always ready to go when key on and radio on aux.  And it can work with many bluetooth audio devices.  I use it with my bluetooth GPS/MP3 player mostly, but have also paired it with my smartphone.
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dancnman
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« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2017, 01:50:58 PM »



OK, this looks workable. Does it ever need reset or is it always ready to pair when powered?

Always ready to go when key on and radio on aux.  And it can work with many bluetooth audio devices.  I use it with my bluetooth GPS/MP3 player mostly, but have also paired it with my smartphone.

Ordered your list. Thanks a million. Just did a 3-week ride and passed through your state.
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2018, 04:59:13 AM »

I’m thinking of getting this kit:
JL Audio MBT-RX Bluetooth Audio Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MH5CFEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gFz8Ab67HMRSK
All it needs is an RCA to 3.5mm jack adapter and it is ready to go.

There are also some cheaper Chinese versions of this for about 20 bucks
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2018, 04:05:01 AM »

I just installed a 400 watt Kenwood amp that was bluetooth compatable. works great, I have like 600 songs on my phone and it connects as soon as I turn on the bike.
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2018, 04:25:22 PM »

I installed this with 4 speakers on the handle bar.  It sounds and looks great even at 80mph cooldude

BOSS Audio MC900B 500 Watt, 4 Channel, All-Terrain, Weather Resistant Amplifier System With Bluetooth Multifunction Remote

Got it on Amazon for $80 and paid another $80 for matching chrome Pyle speakers. Would recommend.
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