I'm looking at doing some upgrades and here is my options...

Leaving factory and adding the Ipod module..

Changing to the Sony S100 so I will have the Ipod and rca for my amp..

I have an amp to install and going to 4 speaker set up.

My questions are...if you changed headunits why? if you didn't why? and what did you go with... thanks

 

Why ?? Factory head unit lacks a little........I wanted DVD , touch screen, USB, IPOD , 5v pre-outs , to name a few !!!

 

Sony. Stock head units leave much to be desired. I changed because my stock 97 unit quit working. I was gonna change it eventually, but project got moved up. Now I have bluetooth for my cell, mp3 player that can be accessed by thumb drive. Remote control that is waiting on a module so hand controls will work, but now the remote is good enough. All this for under 200 bucks. Try buying a stock head unit for that.

 

Using the stock HU, mainly because I use the intercom and CB, and there isn't anything out there aftermarket that will still provide those capabilities. Added an amp and good speakers, and I hear my music just fine. Won't win any awards, but I can enjoy the tunes at highway speeds just the same. See my sig for my setup.

Reason I went with the RF amp is because I listen to FM a lot, it has good power, and was a lot less expensive than comparable alternatives.
Installed the iPod interface from Iron Cross and bought a 32gb iPod Touch at a pawn shop for $50 that I just leave connected in my tour pak. Only time I take it out is to sync new music to it.

I ride daily, and commute to work over 100 miles each day (unless it is snowing) and this works for me just fine.

You asked... so there is my .02

 

If I had a working stock unit I'd leave it but I sure wouldn't add any of the modals to it. Much better to get a quality unit with the features ya want/need. My standard didn't have a radio so the kenwood was a no brainer. Did I mention, IT ROCKS!

 

Looking at adding the iPod connectivity...does the ironcross adapter allow you to change tracks and such or is the Harley ipod unit needed for that?

 

The HDPD2 does everything the HD module does only a lot less expensive. However, on both units, picking a specific song is a bit difficult as you have to scroll quite a while if you have a lot of songs. Setting up playlists on your ipod helps a lot to reduce the amount of tracks you have to scroll through to get to a song or artist that you want.