while searching the internet the other day i came across a mp3 fm radio that is waterproof has anyone ever put one of these on their bike

a bit more info
http://www.imdsales.com.au/index.php/marine-products/dvd-mp3-cd-radio/new-marine-boat-waterproof-mp3-usb-fm-am-ipod-radio.html
these look pretty good
should be easier to use than ipod in pocket

I would be checking whether the weather proofing is valid for the front of the radio etc. only. The wiring in the photo suggests that it must remain totally dry. That may limit your mounting possibilities. ( of the radio, that is ) The aerial seems to be an extra...no problem if you are using the mp3 most of the time.

thinking of mounting on the left side of the fairing and usb on right as per 2 white circles in photo can buy usb lead (data cable) with mounting socket for dash with rubber cap,all connections behind dash use the trusty old heat shrink, mount arail on front of fairing, can also get power usb cable with 3.5mm socket with rubber capso i can run a lead to helmet for speakers

try agian with photo

second try agian

i cant get photo to upload even after following cf guide
technically useless is the often used with me and computers so i go with description in fairing on k100 lt large flat area about 90mm diameter i think it is where bmw mount speakers
unit on left so can adjust on the go
usb on right
second usb in left pad just below box lid because there is already hole there

hope this works

I was thinking of putting one of these into one of my glove boxes and a UHF in the other.

http://www.gme.net.au/products/entertainment-systems/stereo-radio-marine/GR200

we have them in the machines at work and they are ok but no usb input
you will just have to open lid to make adjustments like change station or tun volume up or down

we have them in the machines at work and they are ok but no usb input
you will just have to open lid to make adjustments like change station or tun volume up or down

No USB but they do have a connection you can plug the ipod into. That way you can change songs etc or even watch a movie if you have the right ipod!!!!!!! Just need to weatherproof the ipod. Given they are IP55 waterproof I was looking at using the flush mount kit and installing in the lid of the glovebox. That way I can get at the controls. Not sure if this will work yet but will investigate further once I get the girl back on the road.

Have ye seen this set up ??

youtube clip - mp3 player on K100RT

the player buttons would be a bit fiddly with gloves on.

Vis a vis that marine one Col, make sure it's not just the buttons that are waterproof. The ones that CanberraDave posted are designed for speedboats/ RIB's etc and have waterproof connections to the rear.

Also bear in mind that once you mention "marine" the markup % goes through the roof. Why not just get an LT radio pocket cover and put in a stereo that takes a usb or Aux input?

88KE

Canberra Dave, are you expecting a lot of rain down your way? The unit you showed has a marine band radio. From memory Canberra is inland a fair bit. Oh well I better see if Noah is busy later on today.

If you had of been here last night Ainsjac you would have agreed I need a marine radio. 50mm in 24 hours. The reason for the marine jobby is more for the waterproof action than anything else. My plan is to have the dials outside the lid of the glove box so I can adjust on the move.

Still investigating solutions though as things like that are a bit far off to worry about yet.

have found distributer in china who makes the one iam looking at negoting price

I bought one of these and put it in my LT dash.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Stereo-FM-Radio-2-Speakers-/170665439774?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bc73f21e



Speakers located in fairing eitherside of headlight.

Volume was not loud enough so I also put a small amp insde the dash.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Amplifier-Amp-mp3-iPod-Car-Motorcycle-/400260066103?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item5d315beb37

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Amplifier-Amp-mp3-iPod-Car-Motorcycle-/400260066103?pt=AU_Electronics_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item5d315beb37

Regards Bushy

sorry posted the same link twice, should have been a pic of my radio.

Here it is, I hope



Bushy

Thats a very neat looking setup Bushyintas. I like some of the mods you've made, I'm particularly intrigued by the hoses on the side of the tank - I presume these are for cooling air in hot weather (which we don't realy get ). Your screen looks interesting too. Any threads on the mods you've made?

88KE

Very interested in your dash setup Bushy. Do you have any detail on how it was nade etc. I am looking at something like this to support my Zumo 550.

what about a blue tooth set up, i have a helmet with built in blue tooth (stereo) which i link up to my mobile phone, can take calls one button push listen to music and depending on the type of phone you have listen to radio.
keeps me smiling

You blokes really amaze me....the things you can put on a K. I suppose the next thing on bikes will be a reversing camera. I get in trouble from my wife when I reverse my bike. I make beep, beep noises...doesn't need any installation instuctions!

88KE,

You're right about the hoses, Vacuum cleaner hase with crevice tools from same vacuum cleaner. Hose runs from scoops mounted under front of fairing, cool air to my knees, Vents also mounted on each side just like the ones sometimes found on the LT.





Regards Bushy

CanberraDave,

The dash was purchased from the USA, on e-bay, it's off a LT, bolted straight on, between the screen and the fairing, uses the same screws as the windscreen ,fitted out to what you see now, Oil pressure gauge on right, water temp on left, 12 volt power supply, radio in centre (had to cut hole to fit but looks ok),map light was with the unit, switch on far right is for power to the radio amp that is installed internally to the dash with its volume control that can be seen below it (chrome knob). My bike already had the LT screen fitted when purchased, raised contour to the base of the screen to allow room for the dash, screen was cut down by previous owner, thats another story.





Regards Bushy

I was eyeing one off on fleabay US a while ago. You must have been the one who beat me to it.

You've got to be quick, there seems to be more and more K bikes being restored to there former glory, or is that just the way it seems now that I own one, once you have purchased a type of vehicle you seem to see them everywhere.

regards Bushy

Those scoops are very neat Bushy, great find. Am I right in thinking those little pods inside them are LEDs ? If so can you post a pic of them running? I'm thinking of installing them. Bike viz bullets they're called.
88KE
PS that bike is waaay too clean! Must be all that practice polishing fire engines!!

Lucky I'm not Blakey or my bike would be red too.

Heres a pic of the led's, indicator bulb sockets also changed to stop/tail type, the bigger you look the more you are left alone.



Regards Bushy

88KE wrote:Those scoops are very neat Bushy, great find. Am I right in thinking those little pods inside them are LEDs ? If so can you post a pic of them running? I'm thinking of installing them. Bike viz bullets they're called.
88KE
PS that bike is waaay too clean! Must be all that practice polishing fire engines!!

I think the little bullet thingo's beside the vents are roo shoo's aren't they bushy?

Man your brave stealing 2 vacuum cleaner parts mate out of the house, breed em tough down in Tassie:D

Must say that your K is a quality looking unit, very nice indeed. Your profile says its an LT is that right, your headlights different to mine i dont have the strip light above the headlight. Sorry if its a silly question, but i'm still getting my head around all the variations.

Can you post a photo of your headlight, I have never seen one without a park light and now I am curious in the extreme.

K Freak, if you enlarge that photo I think you can see that park light.

ainsjac wrote:K Freak, if you enlarge that photo I think you can see that park light.

Not Bushys but Caferacers bike.

Caferacer,

Roo Shoos... yes, lots of little wallabies around where I live, Little buggers dart out at dusk, you think the've gone past then they dart back under you. Have hit one, like hitting a house brick, installed the ultrasonics they seemto move off the road before you're on top of them.

regards Bushy

It's An 88 RT, was sold as LT by previous owner but on looking into it I stand corrected, My profile updated too

Regards bushy

K Freak wrote:Can you post a photo of your headlight, I have never seen one without a park light and now I am curious in the extreme.

Will have a look when i get home from the funny farm this arvo. Now i'm not sure if its the same or not.

Checked my headlight last night. It is the same, has parking light.

The reason i hadn't noticed it is because it doesn't work, must check bulb.

The lights are not on, but someone is home !

finally got all my parts together today holes cut in dash install should be complete thursday night

col wrote:finally got all my parts together today holes cut in dash install should be complete thursday night

Did you go with the one per the original post Col? MAybe you'll stick up some pics of the finished product.

88KE

yes went with the original one fitted up works really well just one problem usb lead i bought in town doesnt work but i have replaced it will put pictures after i get it back together easier to take it all off while doing lowering work

radio /mp3 player installed
3.5 stereo socket and usb power socket in left fairing pad i installed there because there was already a hole
usb data socket behind master cylinder installed there for same reason



just waiting on new speakers to go inside helmet
price breakdown
radio 60(us including postage)
usb socket 20
3.5stereo & usb power socket 20
ariel 20
3.5 stereo plugs x4 10
every thing else i had on hand
it works great and no more trying to get ipod out pocket to adjust volume

cool

Very neat col it looks the part.

BIG D

Neat Col. Thanks for the pics. A few questions if you dont mind. The lead and helmet fitting, did you have those and does the lead pull out of the usb socket when you stretch the lead?. Will the helmet fitting need to be soldered to the speaker wires?
88KE

Col, Will your new set up work near Tamworth where they have both types of music...country AND western ?

i drilled a hole in helmet and installed 3.5mm stereo socket from a wall plate available from j car and soldered on a 90 degree plug to speaker wires you can see it in photo the curly lead i stole from my brothers old 2 way radio havent had it pull out yet i also have foam pads to go over speakers i used a plain flat lead before the curly lead and it worked fine



no the radio will not in work in tamworth as both types of music a prohibited deep purple ,black sabbath,chisel,pink floyd on the flash drive who needs the radio

Thank goodness Col that you are not a fan of country music. If you were it would not go with that fishnet concept that you made public a while ago.

stilettos ,fishnets and cowboy hat not a real good fashion statement

col wrote:stilettos ,fishnets and cowboy hat not a real good fashion statement

The mind boggles.

BIG D