GL1800 Accessory Electrical Connection iPod Interface

This product works great. Had to take the seat off and a couple of side panels to run the power wire (optional hook up if you want the ipod to charge) but other than that an easy install. Gave me chance to get in and do some deep cleaning anyway. It sounds great. So much cleaner than the radio, and loud. Be sure to turn up the volume on the ipod though. The second time I used it I could not turn up the stereo volume, found the ipod volume set to low! Great product.

I have used this item for a few seasons now with out any issues. I tethered a cap using a piece of velcro to protect the port when not in use and from inclement weather. My only issue is I have recently upgraded to a ITouch from a Classic and this unit will NOT charge the ITouch but will play the music. I hope they will correct this in an updated version as the ITouch was not out when this product made it debut. Sound quality is excellent and a must have for those long trips.

Just removed adapter kit # 2 since Nov/08. When these work, they are excellent. However I feel they are not designed properly as the electronic circuit box is poorly made (loose ends, no weather sealing). Both times mine died, it was after riding in the rain... they need a more robust design. Don't waste your money on this until they redesign.

Seems that almost everyone is having basically the same problem with this product. I have just ordered my second Kit hopefully this one will last a little longer. overall the sound is good and I like the fact that I can control my Ipod from the mounting position I chose. The installation was a breeze. although I think almost a 100.00 for a new cable is just a little to much.

I've used this unit for a couple of eeasons quite successfully. Acoustically it is a big improvement over the FM transmitter alternative which is subject to interference and loss of your selected frequency as you ride around.
However, after those couple of seasons it no longer charges the iPod without holding the connector 'just so'; a bit difficult when riding.
While the audio connections still work, I think that exposure to the elements has caused corrosion of the tiny charging connections inside the connector that now prevent an adequate connection with the iPod side to allow charging. This would come about when the iPod is safely stowed in the dry but the connector is unprotected 'in the breeze' at the handlebar. Water gets into it, electricity is applied and, over time, corrosion happens. I have yet to think of a way to clean inside that tiny opening and the 'soldered/epoxied-to-the-cicuit-board' iPod cable can't be replaced without replacing the whole $100 unit.
Its worth it to me to do that given the lack of good alternatives but I will certainly do a much better job of protecting the connector from water the next time around and I sure would like it better if the iPod cable was a two piece component with a detachable and replaceable connector.