Looking for ideas on how people have mounted the ipod in the hard bags and still wired it to the AUX in.

Namely, looking for how you ran the long AUX cable.

I'm going to be using this remote control system:

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-AI-REM...798573-7066357

 

I've got the Sony head unit w/ onboard IPod control so my 8GB nano is ziptied in a waterproof case under the seat. The control cable from the head runs out of the fairing and under the fuel tank console beside the vent line. Not exactly what you asked for, but maybe another possibility...

 

Take a look at what I'm doing.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/274954-09-standard-radio-install.html

I know having it in the hard bags is safer, but I just can't get myself to drill a hole in the bag.

 

How are you going to see the display? There isn't a great solution on the market for the iPod and the factory stereo. Trust me I have tried lot's. I just bit the bullet and have it mounted on my handle bars. Not the best looking, but nothing in existance is and still functional. None of the after market controllers work with the Harmon Kardon and they don't make one for Harleys. I just got the reply email from HK's customer service, no luck.

 

One of the main reasons why I went with an aftermarket deck. It charges and is controlled via the deck so no need to see the iPod display.

 

Exactly, but the original post didn't mention an aftermarket deck. It's an '09 SG, so I just assumed it was factory since it isn't an option.

 

I had a small leather bag velcroed in the bag. I had my satellite radio in it. I ran the aux cable out the bag, under the seat and under the tank. I didn't hard wire the cable I just plugged it in and use a 90 end to get the cable out of the way. I listen to the same station most of the time so I didn't have to worry about changing channels much. It also kept it dry and safe.

 

My plan was just to use a remote controller for the ipod to control changing between songs/volume/play/pause, what is all I really need.

 

This works for me. Put the iPod where you like. Mine is a 4G Nano mounted inside the fairing. No worries.

 

I just burn mp3s.Dont have to worry about the Ipod and holds lots of music