2009 venture stereo

[tat2dnthedesert]

I was wondering if anyone knows if they made a replacement for this handle bar mounted stereo that is Bluetooth.   I am looking at upgrading stereo and speakers and thought I would see if anyone has ever seen a newer version of this.  
 

[WIZ]

I've had one of these installed since 2016 big improvement. https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Powersports/dp/B074X456TN/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=marine+grade+bluetooth+amp&qid=1609132766&sr=8-6 . The control is almost identical size to the original.

Ron

Edited December 28, 2020 by WIZ

[tat2dnthedesert]

Does it mount to your handlebars also?    Have any pics of it mounted. 

[WIZ]

It mounts in the same place as the original. I had to make a bracket to attach it, but it wasn't hard.

Ron

[tat2dnthedesert]

We’re you able to use the existing wiring also?   And this is an amp that will stream music from my phone or music services.  

[tat2dnthedesert]

Also what speakers do you use?   I am

just trying to get the best sound I can. 

[WIZ]

I used the existing wires. I removed the plug end from the original stereo and connected the amp wires to it so I could plug into the bikes wiring without having to cut the bikes wiring. Yes this is a amp that will blue-tooth music from your phone to the amp. I used the original bike speakers. I think they sound fine. I wasn't expecting a lot of bass just wanted clearer sound, I think that the extra watts put out by the amp makes the sound a lot clearer.

Ron

[FredKG]

On 12/29/2020 at 2:04 PM, WIZ said:

It mounts in the same place as the original. I had to make a bracket to attach it, but it wasn't hard.

Ron

My uncle is looking to get one for his incoming Venture project. Just got to finish installing the suspension and nitto ridge grappler tires on the current Wrangle project. Is that a good cellphone holder?

[WIZ]

I am happy with the phone holder, been using it for about 65,000 miles or so. Had my phone in it a couple years ago when we wrecked my first venture, my phone stayed in the holder during the slide and only came out when the bike dug in and flipped.

Ron

[FredKG]

Good find for that nice and tough phone holder.

[OutKast]

On 12/29/2020 at 1:39 PM, tat2dnthedesert said:

We’re you able to use the existing wiring also?   And this is an amp that will stream music from my phone or music services.  

The unit on the handlebar is just the controller.  The actual radio/amplifier/intercom unit is inside the front fairing.  The actual CB is underneath the trunk, and of course the tape deck is in the dash.  These wire back to the central radio/amplifier/intercom in the front fairing and are all controlled by the same handlebar controller.

So if you replace this unit, you delete the intercom and CB.  You may already know this. Just FYI.

 

[OutKast]

On 1/5/2021 at 10:27 PM, FredKG said:

Good find for that nice and tough phone holder.

I have that phone holder, love it.  I used a longer arm to raise the phone up, so can use it as a "dashcam".

[PreachJohn]

On 12/29/2020 at 10:54 PM, WIZ said:

I used the existing wires. I removed the plug end from the original stereo and connected the amp wires to it so I could plug into the bikes wiring without having to cut the bikes wiring. Yes this is a amp that will blue-tooth music from your phone to the amp. I used the original bike speakers. I think they sound fine. I wasn't expecting a lot of bass just wanted clearer sound, I think that the extra watts put out by the amp makes the sound a lot clearer.

Ron

Did you lose CB and Intercom functions with your wiring job?

[WIZ]

Yes I completely removed the factory stereo and cb system.