Listening to radio on RT's with TFT without using BT or speakers?

[TracerBullet]

Is there, or has anyone figured out how to listen to radio on the RT 1250's that have the TFT without using the speakers or BT head phones/buds?

I have a couple of really, really nice studio monitors that are wired with a 3.5mm plug. I would like to plug them in, or at the very least use them for music listening when my new 22 arrives and I can get the radio installed. I have been using them on various bikes for the last ten years or so. But never with an integrated radio. Usually a stand alone satellite set up or iPod.

If I have to do the same, or invest in good BT earbuds (albeit expensive) so be it. But I thought maybe there are others like me and way smarter with electronics.

[Hati]

There is no way to do that out of the box. You need to splice a jack each side to be able to route output to your speakers as an aftermarket solution.

[TracerBullet]

I figured as much. Looking for ways to do it  (how). I am not electronic savy

[Bernie]

I don't know how to do it on a 2022 RT, but on the 2018 RT, I installed a speaker bridge by MotoChello. It splices into the speaker wires of the factory stereo unit. It is straight forward and came with simple directions. 

This unit lets you use either a 3.5mm outlet or the speakers by sliding a switch on the box.

[Hati]

10 hours ago, TracerBullet said:

Looking for ways to do it  (how). I am not electronic savy

 

Take it to an electronics or auto electrical specialist. They will have the tools and the knowledge to do it.

[lkraus]

3 hours ago, Bernie said:

I don't know how to do it on a 2022 RT, but on the 2018 RT, I installed a speaker bridge by MotoChello. It splices into the speaker wires of the factory stereo unit. It is straight forward and came with simple directions. 

This unit lets you use either a 3.5mm outlet or the speakers by sliding a switch on the box.

I think the Motochello speaker bridge is as close to a plug-n-play solution as you can get.  Very good info on their website with links to videos here: https://www.motochello.com/shop/bike-audio-speaker-bridge/?doing_wp_cron=1635639037.3347520828247070312500

[Hati]

8 hours ago, lkraus said:

the Motochello speaker bridge is as close to a plug-n-play solution as you can get

 

Yeah, but the OP can't/won't dabble in wiring which is what that bridge requires too.

[TracerBullet]

3 hours ago, Hati said:

 

Yeah, but the OP can't/won't dabble in wiring which is what that bridge requires too.

I never said I won’t. I did say I did not have the knowledge but I can learn,  hence asking the questions. It then gives me a starting point to learn.

[TracerBullet]

12 hours ago, lkraus said:

I think the Motochello speaker bridge is as close to a plug-n-play solution as you can get.  Very good info on their website with links to videos here: https://www.motochello.com/shop/bike-audio-speaker-bridge/?doing_wp_cron=1635639037.3347520828247070312500

Thanks I appreciate it. 

[strataj]

17 hours ago, Bernie said:

I don't know how to do it on a 2022 RT, but on the 2018 RT, I installed a speaker bridge by MotoChello. It splices into the speaker wires of the factory stereo unit. It is straight forward and came with simple directions. 

This unit lets you use either a 3.5mm outlet or the speakers by sliding a switch on the box.

I too like the MotoChello

[Bernie]

6 hours ago, Hati said:

 

Yeah, but the OP can't/won't dabble in wiring which is what that bridge requires too.

Yes of course, but you can take the device to a professional installer and have him attach the 6 wires with the provided twist on connectors to install it, as long as the person is not color blind. 

[alexp]

I'm still waiting for my radio on my 2021 RT.  Last time I checked, was going to be a couple more months before they become available for my bike.  Please let me know if someone here knows when I'm going to be able to order one. 

 

Thanks,

 

Alex

[APDDave]

I think the radios are availabe now.  I just got my 2022 and they ordered the radio as it only came with the radio prep kit installed.  The parts guy said the radio has come in and I am waiting to get it installed at the 600 mile service.  Fingers crossed.

[alexp]

The radio is now available.  I just ordered mine yesterday. 

 

Thanks,

 

Alex

[TracerBullet]

Thanks to all

I ordered the Motocello.

My bike is scheduled for production next week. I wonder if, since the radios are becoming available if they will install it on the bike during production 

[strataj]

On 10/31/2021 at 7:30 PM, APDDave said:

I think the radios are availabe now.  I just got my 2022 and they ordered the radio as it only came with the radio prep kit installed.  The parts guy said the radio has come in and I am waiting to get it installed at the 600 mile service.  Fingers crossed.

Do you know if the Radio's are Sirius XM Radio's?  

[wbw6cos]

It should include Audio Software for AM/FM, SiriusXM, and USB input to be able to play through speakers or Bluetooth.

[Hati]

5 hours ago, wbw6cos said:

It should include Audio Software for AM/FM, SiriusXM, and USB input to be able to play through speakers or Bluetooth.

 

What makes you think that? The USB part I mean. The '21 bikes do not have facilities to play back from storage only media such as USB, must be done through a BT connection.

[John Bentall]

Surely all that is needed is a simple Bluetooth receiver with a 3.5mm jack. Like this.  You pair the receiver with the TFT in exactly the same way as you would a BT headset. 

 

The more you pay for the BT receiver the better quality reception you should get. The really cheap ones can crackle a bit.