bluetooth setup

Helmet012001 · 07-18-2018, 12:18 PM

Hey ya'll... I searched this but couldn't find for sure what I need.. I have a Samsung galaxy S7 phone and a 2011 Vaquero bike. (so no auxiliary plug on my radio) So for Bluetooth music, I know I need a Bluetooth transmitter with the the auxiliary plug on it but I must need something else? I must plug the transmitter into something? I have an auxiliary chord already in my left side compartment so I can hook my phone to it, but i'd really like Bluetooth...

Thank you!!

MrMikey · 07-18-2018, 12:43 PM

What I did with mine is get a Bluetooth receiver that transmits on an adjustable FM radio frequency and tune the radio to that frequency similar to this type of a setup as an example https://www.amazon.ca/Bluetooth-Tran...nsmitter&psc=1
mostly I use a small .mp3 player and plug it into the plug under the left side cover. I got rid of the proprietary Kawi plug and put a 1/8" plug on the cable and plug that directly into my player. You could do the same with the phone as long as it has an earphone jack. The phone setup works but it's easier just to leave the player on the bike, for me anyway :-)................Mike

556ALPHA · 07-18-2018, 05:28 PM

Does the Vaquero have the 3 prong connection for Aux Input like the Voyager in the left storage pod?

If it does I just ordered this instead of paying 3x the cost of the Kawasaki piece
https://m.ebay.com/itm/09-18-Kawasak...-/292103405882

And this:
TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter and Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Adapter (aptX Low Latency, 2 Devices Simultaneously, For TV/Home Sound System) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSX28M..._Yj7tBbJG3MJMD

Works perfectly to send my phone music to my stereo

Peg · 07-18-2018, 05:36 PM

All you need is one of those usb bluetooth receiver / transmitter dongles in your left side compartment. plug the aux cord into the dongle, and wire in a usb charger to the accessory circuit to keep it powered.

Those bluetooth receiver dongles are cheap as chips on Amazon & Ebay these days.

4Steelers · 07-18-2018, 05:40 PM

I plugged a bluetooth receiver into the auxillary jack in the left side glove box. Synced it to my phone and stream music to it.

I got the receiver on Amazon pretty cheap. I believe the brand is unify it is about an inch square and half an inch thick. Fits in the glove box fine.

Eugene · 07-18-2018, 05:53 PM

Add Bovee 1000 to a Kwasaki Ipod conector. This will help you best.

Helmet012001 · 07-19-2018, 06:24 AM

Awesome!! Thank you everyone...

lakersfan4lyfe · 07-21-2018, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 556ALPHA

Does the Vaquero have the 3 prong connection for Aux Input like the Voyager in the left storage pod?

If it does I just ordered this instead of paying 3x the cost of the Kawasaki piece
https://m.ebay.com/itm/09-18-Kawasak...-/292103405882

And this:
TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter and Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Adapter (aptX Low Latency, 2 Devices Simultaneously, For TV/Home Sound System) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSX28M..._Yj7tBbJG3MJMD

Works perfectly to send my phone music to my stereo

This is exactly how i did it also. Works great for me.

DragonLady58 · 07-21-2018, 12:52 PM

What Peg and 4Steelers Said!

cuttinitup · 01-25-2019, 07:59 PM

My bike came with the IPod connector so I bought a cool stream Bluetooth receiver. For $80 I can stream my music, GPS ect off my phone and I can use the handle bar controls still.

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Helmet012001 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chippewa falls wi Posts: 26	bluetooth setup Hey ya'll... I searched this but couldn't find for sure what I need.. I have a Samsung galaxy S7 phone and a 2011 Vaquero bike. (so no auxiliary plug on my radio) So for Bluetooth music, I know I need a Bluetooth transmitter with the the auxiliary plug on it but I must need something else? I must plug the transmitter into something? I have an auxiliary chord already in my left side compartment so I can hook my phone to it, but i'd really like Bluetooth... Thank you!! __________________ 2011 vaquero black. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-18-2018, 12:43 PM	#2
MrMikey Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 403	What I did with mine is get a Bluetooth receiver that transmits on an adjustable FM radio frequency and tune the radio to that frequency similar to this type of a setup as an example https://www.amazon.ca/Bluetooth-Tran...nsmitter&psc=1 mostly I use a small .mp3 player and plug it into the plug under the left side cover. I got rid of the proprietary Kawi plug and put a 1/8" plug on the cable and plug that directly into my player. You could do the same with the phone as long as it has an earphone jack. The phone setup works but it's easier just to leave the player on the bike, for me anyway :-)................Mike __________________ '09 Voyager
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07-18-2018, 05:28 PM	#3
556ALPHA Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 95	Does the Vaquero have the 3 prong connection for Aux Input like the Voyager in the left storage pod? If it does I just ordered this instead of paying 3x the cost of the Kawasaki piece https://m.ebay.com/itm/09-18-Kawasak...-/292103405882 And this: TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter and Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Adapter (aptX Low Latency, 2 Devices Simultaneously, For TV/Home Sound System) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSX28M..._Yj7tBbJG3MJMD Works perfectly to send my phone music to my stereo __________________ 18 Voyager 1700 Last edited by 556ALPHA; 07-18-2018 at 05:37 PM.
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07-18-2018, 05:36 PM	#4
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	All you need is one of those usb bluetooth receiver / transmitter dongles in your left side compartment. plug the aux cord into the dongle, and wire in a usb charger to the accessory circuit to keep it powered. Those bluetooth receiver dongles are cheap as chips on Amazon & Ebay these days. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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4Steelers Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Rickman, TN Posts: 59	I plugged a bluetooth receiver into the auxillary jack in the left side glove box. Synced it to my phone and stream music to it. I got the receiver on Amazon pretty cheap. I believe the brand is unify it is about an inch square and half an inch thick. Fits in the glove box fine. __________________ 2015 Vaquero "Ivanized" V&H Dual Slash Cut Slip Ons Auxillary Lights Kuryakyn Longhorn Highway Pegs Mustang Seat VBA #: 3681 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-18-2018, 05:53 PM	#6
Eugene Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 71	Add Bovee 1000 to a Kwasaki Ipod conector. This will help you best.
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Helmet012001 Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chippewa falls wi Posts: 26	Awesome!! Thank you everyone... __________________ 2011 vaquero black.
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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	What Peg and 4Steelers Said! __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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01-25-2019, 07:59 PM	#10
cuttinitup Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2	My bike came with the IPod connector so I bought a cool stream Bluetooth receiver. For $80 I can stream my music, GPS ect off my phone and I can use the handle bar controls still.
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