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[Gkup]

Has anyone tried upgrading their IPod to a newer nano or touch? I'm curious if they controls on the handle bars will work with a newer IPod. Pretty sure this requires ans adapter to go to the lighting connector on the newer IPods.

[Ghost Rider]

I've always used my ipod touch on my bike, no issues there.  If you are getting a brand new ipod you may need to get a 30 pin to 8 pin converter depending on which one you buy.

[skratch]

i have heard that the 30 pin to lightning adapters that you can get pretty cheaply on amazon work just fine with the 'new' ipods.  no loss of functionality with the handlebar controls.

[conmore]

Hi there

I've got a 5th generation Nano and it works perfectly.

Not wanting to hijack this thread but do most folks just leave their iPod plugged in? Or remove it after the ride?

Cheers

[skratch]

the only time that i ever remove mine is if i want to change some of the music on it.  otherwise, it just sits zipped up in the saddlebag pouch.

[stevehd]

I have been using a gen 7 Nano with the 30 pin to lightning connector on both my FLHXSE3 and the iPod adater that I have in my Silverado with no issues.

[Gkup]

Perfect thanks for the input.

[Tannehill Kid]

the only time that i ever remove mine is if i want to change some of the music on it.  otherwise, it just sits zipped up in the saddlebag pouch.

Same here.

[Mano]

the only time that i ever remove mine is if i want to change some of the music on it.  otherwise, it just sits zipped up in the saddlebag pouch.

X3

If you don't start your bike for a while once you do it will take about 5 to10 min for the ipod to charge up to turn on.

[mitch.smith]

I did a 4th Gen touch 64G and works like a charm!!!!

[Gkup]

So I purchased a 5th generation IPod and it sync'd with my Ipad perfectly. Do I need to create a playlist for it? Is there something I have to set up on it to make it automatically start play inning when it is in the dock on the saddlebag lid? Sorry for all the questions but I guess I'm and electronic Dufus.

[Para Bellum]

Is there something I have to set up on it to make it automatically start play inning when it is in the dock on the saddlebag lid?

Not sure if this is what you're asking, but:  On my '08 and '11 CVOs, they always start up using the same input that was in use when I shut it off; i.e., if it was on XM, that's where it starts.  Does yours require you to cycle through all the inputs and back to the iPod to restart it?

[Gkup]

My bike does that too. I wasn't,t sure if I had to create a new playlist on the IPod touch. After messing with it for a while I found the playlist's I create we're automatically downloaded tithe new Touch. Looks like I'm ready to go,just need some warm weather. Heck I'd ride it now if if the roads weren't covered in snow and salt. Thanks for your input

[mitch.smith]

didnt think the 5th gen will connect!!  The plug in my 12 is for a 4th Gen.  The plugs are different.  Plus dont know if HD software in radio will be compatible with 5th Gen!!  Very interested to know!!  Thats why I found a new 4th Gen!!!

[Gkup]

The 5th generation seems to work just fine once I figured the playlist out

[D-N-D]

I did not know you can leave it in the saddle bag I take it out after every ride !!! and charge it.

[conmore]

I did not know you can leave it in the saddle bag I take it out after every ride !!! and charge it.

Hi there
That's why I asked the question and got the answer/s I needed. Forum always helps
Cheers

[skratch]

X3

If you don't start your bike for a while once you do it will take about 5 to10 min for the ipod to charge up to turn on.

i've never had to wait.  but then again, i've never let my bike sit more than 2 weeks at a time.

I did not know you can leave it in the saddle bag I take it out after every ride !!! and charge it.

i think mine has been out of my saddlebag twice in the last year   it should be charging all the while your bike is on.  i've never seen mine less than 95% charged, even after a full day of riding.