Aux Input

Mule Skinner · May 1st, 2009, 07:40 PM

I would like to connect my Zumo 550 into my radio some how other than into the AUX Input. I would rather have the connection in the fairing as I've got a painted inner fairing coming. I don't want the cable going across the inner fairing. Is there a way to connect the Zumo to the back of the radio and have it function as it does connected to the AUX Input?
Thanks

TQuentin1 · May 2nd, 2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mule Skinner

I would like to connect my Zumo 550 into my radio some how other than into the AUX Input. I would rather have the connection in the fairing as I've got a painted inner fairing coming. I don't want the cable going across the inner fairing. Is there a way to connect the Zumo to the back of the radio and have it function as it does connected to the AUX Input?
Thanks

Not on my bike ('03 UC). There are no aux. plug ports in the back (would this actually be the front?) of my radio, but I am not sure about the newer models. You will have to take off your outer fairing and see. I have run my satellite radio wire out the bottom of the radio opening and doubled it back to the aux port on the face of the radio. See below.

TQ

Mule Skinner · May 2nd, 2009, 08:47 AM

Thanks. That's a pretty good option I hadn't thought of.

buddybr · May 2nd, 2009, 10:36 PM

Mine is ran similar to the above, except I ran the wire under the switch plate. I've been planning on getting a 90 degree jack so it won't stick out so much.

I have read where you can add an aux input to the back of the radio but it's quite involved. Not sure I want to go into my radio with a soldering iron.

If your interested in attempting that, I'll try and find where I read it for you.

Mule Skinner · May 2nd, 2009, 11:26 PM

That is exactly like David, a friend of mine, has his run. He showed to me today so I when I got home this afternoon, I ran mine like that. I already have the 90* ends. Looks much better but I still may do something different.
Thanks to all that responded.

harley man · Sep 21st, 2009, 07:12 PM

A cable with a 90 degree on the end would have looked much better

wildman9 · Sep 21st, 2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by harley man

A cable with a 90 degree on the end would have looked much better

You Mean like these:

Neilwillo · Sep 24th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Hi guys,
I found that my MP3 player is much softer into the Aux plug. i can crank up the MP3 volume but it is close to flat out before I get it to an acceptable level through the radio.

Is anyone else haveing this problem or is it my dodgy MP3 player.

Neil

Breeze3at · Sep 24th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Hi Netwillo; I had the same problem. Search threads for "ipod question" with me as originator. Roadglider's reply helped my volume problem a lot.

Sprint57 · Oct 9th, 2009, 02:40 PM

call or look up CycleGadgets.com they sell a product from kennedy technolgies that allows you to interface with the intercom with out the aux input so u can still enjoy your tunes and use cb intercom etc. you can even use you cell phone through the headset from your bluetoothe connection on the zumo 550 i have it on my 08 uc and a buddy on his 09 uc works great.

May 1st, 2009, 07:40 PM	#1
Mule Skinner Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Light/Dark Candy Root Beer Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 21	Aux Input I would like to connect my Zumo 550 into my radio some how other than into the AUX Input. I would rather have the connection in the fairing as I've got a painted inner fairing coming. I don't want the cable going across the inner fairing. Is there a way to connect the Zumo to the back of the radio and have it function as it does connected to the AUX Input? Thanks

May 2nd, 2009, 08:47 AM	#3
Mule Skinner Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Light/Dark Candy Root Beer Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 21	Re: Aux Input Thanks. That's a pretty good option I hadn't thought of.

May 2nd, 2009, 10:36 PM	#4
buddybr Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Dec 24th, 2008 Location: Southwest Georgia Posts: 220 My Mood:	Re: Aux Input Mine is ran similar to the above, except I ran the wire under the switch plate. I've been planning on getting a 90 degree jack so it won't stick out so much. I have read where you can add an aux input to the back of the radio but it's quite involved. Not sure I want to go into my radio with a soldering iron. If your interested in attempting that, I'll try and find where I read it for you. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Buddybr Geezer Glider and I have the patch to prove it!

May 2nd, 2009, 11:26 PM	#5
Mule Skinner Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Light/Dark Candy Root Beer Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 21	Re: Aux Input That is exactly like David, a friend of mine, has his run. He showed to me today so I when I got home this afternoon, I ran mine like that. I already have the 90* ends. Looks much better but I still may do something different. Thanks to all that responded.

Sep 21st, 2009, 07:12 PM	#6
harley man Start The Engine Ride: 2009 FLHTC Join Date: Sep 20th, 2009 Location: Ft Myers, FL Posts: 23	Re: Aux Input A cable with a 90 degree on the end would have looked much better

Sep 24th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#8
Neilwillo Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHT Join Date: Aug 11th, 2009 Posts: 81 My Mood:	Re: Aux Input Hi guys, I found that my MP3 player is much softer into the Aux plug. i can crank up the MP3 volume but it is close to flat out before I get it to an acceptable level through the radio. Is anyone else haveing this problem or is it my dodgy MP3 player. Neil

Sep 24th, 2009, 09:04 AM	#9
Breeze3at Community Star Ride: 2007 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Aug 18th, 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 680 My Mood:	Re: Aux Input Hi Netwillo; I had the same problem. Search threads for "ipod question" with me as originator. Roadglider's reply helped my volume problem a lot. __________________ I'm catching up on all those naps I didn't take as a child.

Oct 9th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#10
Sprint57 Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FLHTCU Join Date: Mar 8th, 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Aux Input call or look up CycleGadgets.com they sell a product from kennedy technolgies that allows you to interface with the intercom with out the aux input so u can still enjoy your tunes and use cb intercom etc. you can even use you cell phone through the headset from your bluetoothe connection on the zumo 550 i have it on my 08 uc and a buddy on his 09 uc works great.

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