I just got an R1200RT and want to add a few items to it to make for a better ride. I do want to keep the installation rather clean and professional looking.
What I want, and in priority order, is music (iPod & XM), GPS, and maybe a radar detector since I have an extra one just sitting around. And maybe... in the future... I may want bike to bike communication. This bike to bike is a maybe only since I like the quiet time on a bike and do a lot of riding alone. Also I never do two up riding so that is not a consideration for the system.
Currently I an using ear bud speakers with an old iPod in a tankbag. I added an iJet remote so I can control the volume and tracks up and down. Today I ordered the Zumo 660 so now I need a way to connect two or more devices to a small amp. On my old non BMW bike I had an AmpliRider that I used for many years without problems. Cost of the unit is only $65 but I am considering the Mix-it2 for about $159. I still have my old XM radio but am thinking of buying the new portable unit. Anybody have any info on it?
I am thinking of mounting everything in a tankbag except for the GPS. I want that to be more a part of the basic motorcycle. Want to mount it between the handlebars just in front of the key. RAM mount perhaps?
Any ideas or pictures of systems will be greatly appreciated. Advise on the Mix-It2, portable XM player, small tankbag for the electronics, GPS mounting advise, etc. is what I am asking. Don't want to do this more than once or buy the wrong stuff.
Thanks in advance,
tsp
2010 R1200RT
What I want, and in priority order, is music (iPod & XM), GPS, and maybe a radar detector since I have an extra one just sitting around. And maybe... in the future... I may want bike to bike communication. This bike to bike is a maybe only since I like the quiet time on a bike and do a lot of riding alone. Also I never do two up riding so that is not a consideration for the system.
Currently I an using ear bud speakers with an old iPod in a tankbag. I added an iJet remote so I can control the volume and tracks up and down. Today I ordered the Zumo 660 so now I need a way to connect two or more devices to a small amp. On my old non BMW bike I had an AmpliRider that I used for many years without problems. Cost of the unit is only $65 but I am considering the Mix-it2 for about $159. I still have my old XM radio but am thinking of buying the new portable unit. Anybody have any info on it?
I am thinking of mounting everything in a tankbag except for the GPS. I want that to be more a part of the basic motorcycle. Want to mount it between the handlebars just in front of the key. RAM mount perhaps?
Any ideas or pictures of systems will be greatly appreciated. Advise on the Mix-It2, portable XM player, small tankbag for the electronics, GPS mounting advise, etc. is what I am asking. Don't want to do this more than once or buy the wrong stuff.
Thanks in advance,
tsp
2010 R1200RT