jwcutler Posted March 31, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2013 Star newbie here... Does anyone have any experience with the iSimple system? I have a brand new 2011 Venture S that has the CD changer in the saddlebag. If I understand from the ads the setup is pretty simple. Unplug the CD changer, plug in the iSimple and the iPod, use the handlebar audio controls to run everything from there. So...any reviews? Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted March 31, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2013 I havnt heard about the Isimple, but know that a few guys in here are using the Venture MP3 system that replaces the Cd and works off the handlebar controls. Oh, BTW, welcome to the group! I am sure youll find eveeyone here friendly and a lot of fun. (with useful info thrown in for good measure too) Brian A link to the thread about it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64911&highlight=venturemp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 31, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2013 When I got mine I posted a write up on it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63049 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcutler Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted March 31, 2013 When I got mine I posted a write up on it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63049 Thanks for the write up and the pics. Nice clean install and you get some saddlebag real estate back to boot. Looks like a nice addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 31, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 31, 2013 Just remember that even when the bike is turned off the bike is still charging the iPod. I try to remember to unplug it if I'm not riding for a few days. Since I got my Zumo 660 I use the gps for music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted March 31, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 31, 2013 I had read somewhere someone was going to wire in a realy so that the only time power was to the I-pod was when the bike was fired up. Its an idea. I was pondering the idea of swapping out the CD player for the I-pod gizmo. But @ close to $300 to get it up and working I dont think its going to happen for me. Teh Venture MP3 has the same sort of issue with needing to run a power for it and remaining on after parking and key off. An they aint cheap neither. For time being I guess I'll just keep using my phone and Pandora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcutler Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted March 31, 2013 I havnt heard about the Isimple, but know that a few guys in here are using the Venture MP3 system that replaces the Cd and works off the handlebar controls. Oh, BTW, welcome to the group! I am sure youll find eveeyone here friendly and a lot of fun. (with useful info thrown in for good measure too) Brian A link to the thread about it. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64911&highlight=venturemp3 Thanks Brian, That system looks pretty good too. Nice to know that there are some rockin' options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted March 31, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 31, 2013 My 2011 came with it and I installed it, it was simple. My complaint is that it worked great until apple did an upgrade, now it hangs on some songs. I have found it plays audio ripped from origination cd's fine, does not songs ripped from "best of" K-tel type cd's. You can only have your songs in one of five directory's set up in itunes. It will kill your battery in about three days if you leave your ipod on. I actually like my iphone better on the handlebars plugged into the aux input. I can listen to pandora or itunes and gps at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcutler Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted April 1, 2013 So you can only select from 5 playlists? I would rather be riding than organizing my whole iTunes library! I also wondered if "shuffle" mode is available. That is my default setting for riding so I can pay more attention to what I'm doing and let the iPod select the tunes. The handlebar option is sure cheaper and would allow for use of iTunes Match, Pandora, Spotify, GPS, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted April 1, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 1, 2013 On your iPod or iPhone you start set it up the way you want it to play (random, the playlist)... then control it from the handle bar controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 1, 2013 Share #11 Posted April 1, 2013 My previous phone a Samsung Transform fit nicely in the RAM mount for my Garmin 765t. I had to make a couple of foam spacers to nestle it a little better, and then use a velcro cable strip around it as just a "feel better" securaty strap. Well as fate would have it I lost the phone in an airport and only used it once. The replacment phone is too big to fit. So I looking for a way to mount the new phone a Galexy s 2. I really dont want to spend $40 to mount this up so I am experementing. Right now it jus sort of sits in one of those cloth cup holder catch all things you get for a few bucks. Works OK but once its in there you cant easily adjust your settings, be it pandora stations, volume etc. RAM mount when I put the stuf in comes up with this plastic pouch looking thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcutler Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted April 2, 2013 Well I was talking to the dealer about picking up the bike this week if the snow melts and the polar bears leave town he informed me that my "brand new" 2011 has the iPod system which includes an 8GB iPod Touch! After downloading and looking through the manual, the last few posts have been making more sense. I am coming from a 2005 Honda VTX-1800N with the Kuryakyn Sounds of Chrome system using a RAM mount with my iPod. Going to be a nice audio upgrade! Thanks for the tips...can't wait to get it out riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted April 2, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 2, 2013 Glad it came with the bike for you ! You'll enjoy the ride and the tunes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted April 3, 2013 Share #14 Posted April 3, 2013 Well I was talking to the dealer about picking up the bike this week if the snow melts and the polar bears leave town he informed me that my "brand new" 2011 has the iPod system which includes an 8GB iPod Touch! After downloading and looking through the manual, the last few posts have been making more sense. I am coming from a 2005 Honda VTX-1800N with the Kuryakyn Sounds of Chrome system using a RAM mount with my iPod. Going to be a nice audio upgrade! Thanks for the tips...can't wait to get it out riding. Ah, must be nice to have it included. I got my 2013 a month ago, and shortly thereafter, I received my iPod SHUFFLE! The cheapest iPod on the market, and a cord to plug into the aux jack only. I emailed them stating that Americans get the iPod touch and the I-simple adaptor, but we Canucks get the cheap ass solution to playing iPods. They replied today, stating that it is more expensive to do business in Canada, and that they were sorry I was disappointed with the promotion. Oh well, I will have to survive, somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 3, 2013 Share #15 Posted April 3, 2013 That aint right man. From what I understand you all north of the boarder pay more for them also, and get less??? such a deal. I might have half a mind to send it back to them postage due and a letter saying "thats OK if its going to bankrupt you guys you can keep it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted April 3, 2013 Share #16 Posted April 3, 2013 2013 RSV S - $19,999 in Canada, $20,590 in the U.S. iSimple in Canada (Yamaha) - 1BM-H722E-V0-00 - $239.95 In U.S. (Yamaha)$233.95 (get a 15% (?) discount from Pioneer Motorsport) *** might be superceeded to 1BM-H81C0-V2-00 Boats.net has it for $153.34 http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/Y-1BM-H722E-V0-00.html Partzilla.com is $141.54 .... plus cost of an iPod... around the same price as in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted April 3, 2013 Share #17 Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) doesn't the kit from yamaha include a star engraved ipod?? When I got mine with the bike it was in one box, cables, isimple, ipod and new owners manual that included the ipod/isimple. Edited April 3, 2013 by dacheedah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcutler Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted April 4, 2013 Ah, must be nice to have it included. I got my 2013 a month ago, and shortly thereafter, I received my iPod SHUFFLE! The cheapest iPod on the market, and a cord to plug into the aux jack only. I emailed them stating that Americans get the iPod touch and the I-simple adaptor, but we Canucks get the cheap ass solution to playing iPods. They replied today, stating that it is more expensive to do business in Canada, and that they were sorry I was disappointed with the promotion. Oh well, I will have to survive, somehow. Wow, that's pretty lame. How much cost to Yamaha is involved in buying the better stuff? You would think that with smart volume buying that the cost would not be such an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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