What is Radio model in K1200LT

[ArthurKnowles]

Does anyone know the actual model name/number of the radio in the K1200LT?

From what I have been able to gather it is an Alpine unit, but the actual model number would help a lot in figuring out what accessories may or may not work with it.

[Randy]

Does anyone know the actual model name/number of the radio in the K1200LT?

From what I have been able to gather it is an Alpine unit, but the actual model number would help a lot in figuring out what accessories may or may not work with it.It is made by Becker. Here is a picture of the label from a 2002 LT

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[RVB1019]

I called Becker last week to get an advanced exchange.

They use to, for something like $150, send you a replacement tape unit. You would then send your unit back to them. I guess they got screwed too many times.

Now, you have to send them your unit, and $250, to get a replacement.

They can repair the tape decks but not the CD player units.

The Becker repair center is located in Saddle River, NJ.

[ArthurKnowles]

Becker. Hmmm, this is going to be harder than I thought.

[Free2bu]

The company was Becker Automotive, acquired and now Harman Becker (Harmon Kardon - Audio / JBL, etc.)

[ArthurKnowles]

Larry,

Thanks. I had already found the website with the information that they were bought by Harmon. The website wasn't showing much in the way of help for the radio though.

I was really hoping the information I had that it was an Alpine radio was right. That is a radio with much more support and available information.

[DavidTaylor]

Becker. Hmmm, this is going to be harder than I thought.

So, what is it exactly that you're trying to do? There's only a few thousand folks in here with LT's, they might just have some ideas for you. ;)

[ArthurKnowles]

I can think of quite a few things I'd like to do.

Starting with adding a music player that supports WMA files and is not an iPod.

I do have an iPod (a gift from someone that repalced theirs with a newer model) and might add it, but would like to do so without having to spend $500 in cables as my LT is not wired for a CD.

I'd also like to get the stock radio to play MP3/WMA files, but doubt it will happen so would like to replace the stock radio with something better, but would like to keep the controls on the handlebars and the display on the dash. Not likely considering the current model is not well known and/or user configurable.

Sigh, there is a LOT I would like to do to the current system (com system too) but don't see a way to do it and keep the integration. So I suspect I'll just have to live with it.

[Woolly]

I do have an iPod (a gift from someone that repalced theirs with a newer model) and might add it, but would like to do so without having to spend $500 in cables as my LT is not wired for a CD.

I'd also like to get the stock radio to play MP3/WMA files, but doubt it will happen so would like to replace the stock radio with something better, but would like to keep the controls on the handlebars and the display on the dash. Not likely considering the current model is not well known and/or user configurable.


Just get a DICE / ICE link unit for bout 100 bucks - plugs in the back of the head unit, and your pod is controllable from the bars.

[Silverhair]

Its not elegant, but I use a cassette adapter from an old DiskMan "car kit."

[AlaskaFish]

Its not elegant, but I use a cassette adapter from an old DiskMan "car kit."
This is what I've been using for many years now, no probs! And if I want to be able to see what is playing I can place it just under the map window on the tank bag.

John

[ArthurKnowles]

Just get a DICE / ICE link unit for bout 100 bucks - plugs in the back of the head unit, and your pod is controllable from the bars.

From what I read, that requires a connection to the CD Changer wiring harness and my motorcycle doesn't have one. At least that is what the NeoProLink thread specifies and the NeoProLink is the same as the Dice unit.

Do you have any more information on connecting it directly to the back of the head unit?

[ArthurKnowles]

Its not elegant, but I use a cassette adapter from an old DiskMan "car kit."

The 2006 does not have a cassette interface. I could connect it to the AUx-In, but then I couldn't control it from the handle bars either. I don't want to try and open the glove box and make changes while driving. Not safe enough for me.

[ArthurCal]

Is there a product that will connect an iPod to the radio system without the CD Changer. I don't have the CD Changer on my bike and I have been connecting my iPod it through my Autocom unit but I can't get the volume loud enough to use at anything above 50mph.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[dglenn1]

I can think of quite a few things I'd like to do.
Starting with adding a music player that supports WMA files and is not an iPod..This falls far short of what you're looking for but it is really cheap and can be accomplished in short order. This is what I use. (Link to Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/VR3-MP3-PLAYER-MODULATOR-TRANSMITTER/dp/B000FCI7KS/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1208615870&sr=8-22)) (And this one as well (http://www.amazon.com/VR3-Wireless-Modulator-Black-Remote/dp/B000EO771W/ref=pd_sim_auto_title_1).) It's an FM modulator that plays files directly off a memory card or stick.
I load it up with files I want to play and use a BMW to standard power port adapter. I have been just laying the unit in the space between the back seat and the trunk (trunk in the rearward position.) This song list just repeats endlessly and it becomes one of the stations on the radio unit. Since the capacity is only 2G per card it might not fit the bill for long trips.
For as little as $20 + a USB memory stick and power plug adapter and less than 10 minutes of set up time you get an MP3/WMA player that you can switch back and forth from the handle bars and control the volume. You'll have to decide how much more versatility per dollar you need.
Having said that, I am ready for better integration, but this has done well for my commuting for the last couple of years.