I zip tie the input from the rear USB port to my wiring harness so I can change it out quickly. I ride several different bikes and use my personal USB to tune other bikes and demo a new install. So, I found this to be an easy out of the way solution. It's been there in the rain before with no issues as well.

 

for a "couple" of bucks you can find 6 ft USB extension cable. I ran (2!!! for previous Pioneer HU; both in the back)under tank, etc to under my seat. thru sleeve in seat I can grab the thumbdrive and change out.
Mark's suggestion is great as well - I would just throw a roll of electric tape in the back and tape connection for potential water penetration. Hell, I even did that underneath my seat.

 

yes - kind of playlist. See this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...corrected.html

also - you might need like f.e. MP3Gain and MP3Tag software programs to a. set the gain on all songs to the same Db's and set all the mp3 tags correctly... including titles, artist, genre, etc.
I will setup the programs on my dropbox and post a new thread today. the Exe's I got here are so far ad aware free (I am in the Software industry)

 

Mark, AAWAV, thanks for the USB locations. I'm also considering running an extension into the tour pak.

 

Definitely looking at this. I currently have albums ripped to a memory stick, but would like to have a stick with only favorites on it.
I found the new thread you created.

 

I am an Alpine guy, just picked up a CDE-153BT.
9 band EQ
3 outputs
Optional amp
Tuning App
Bluetooth
USB ( although is front mounted behind a door)
Pandora compatible

 

Yeah, I ended up going with the Kenwood 998.

 

Everything's here. Going to start the install tomorrow. Let the fun begin.

 

looks like a good set up , can't wait to see done

 

4 Boxes over $1000 bucks. . . Sheeesh!! I know the feeling man. I'm getting hyped just looking at your stuff!! lol