One quick thought...
I've got an iPod hardwired to the HK radio, and it worked great sitting in my Riders Claw. However, the 30-pin connector has worn out after a year, and now this hardwired angle is not so attractive. For whatever reason, all of these generic connectors are just not the same quality as the Apple deals. When they start going, you'll either loose the charging or a channel will start crackling in and out at every bump, eventually loosing everything. Wiggling the connector and contact cleaner will help for a while but I'm sensing this could turn into a royal PITA having to get these hard wires replaced every year or so, especially if you have to remove and ship the radio everytime.
My thinking is, why don't these kit guys come out of the harness or radio with a female USB lead? This way, when the connector wears out, you just get a new USB to 30-Pin cable which are cheap and available anywhere. Just heat shrink the USB connectors together under the fairing and replace once a year for $10 or as necessary, without having to send out the harness or radio?
I heard about just getting a 30 pin male to female extension, but a USB to USB is much stronger and will last forever, and allows using a very common 30pin to male USB that are sold on every city block.
Thoughts?