LOL! You are not missing anything, and there is nothing wrong with leaving it in the saddlebags. I guess it comes down to personal preference. I would like my iPhone fully accessible, and since I use it for music, I would like to have it available in a pinch, so for me, it would be a pain to have to go into my saddlebags each time I pull over to stop for gas, lunch, or into a store or home.
If I were to use my ipod, or MP3 player, I would have to open the saddlebags and turn it off everytime I was going to be away from the bike for extended periods.
Most of the time, I stuff the hell out of those bags on a trip, and I don't want to worry about pulling on the ipod cord, or knocking it with a helmet or boot. JMHO
I ran a USB cable from my right handle bar to the cubby for power to my iphone…. I then blue tooth the phone to my helmet or a blue tooth device into my ears…
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Ok thanks.You are using your phone for music
Ride it like you stole it
I apologize if this is a stupid question as I couldn't find the answer on a thread, but does the USB cable in the left pannier charge the iPod as well? I am considering picking up a cheap one to use for this if the controls and display are enhanced. Thanks in advance.
- Bill
Yes...... also pick up some two sided tape and tape the unit to the top of the bag out of the way ......
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