Bluetooth adapter for Kawasaki Vaquero

[@nayanrach]

Dude ! ! I ride a 2010 1700 Voyager and after watching your vid I bought one and it’s been 2/3 years of BS trying to work out a solution I freakin LOVE IT !! Thanks

[@GoofyBastard]

First of all thanks for watching my video it is appreciated. I’m happy to hear that it has worked out for you. It’s a lot cheaper than changing out the radio. Ride safe brother!!!

[@rezaom]

Hi mate, thanks for the video. I still don’t understand which connector you used between the Bovee 1000 30 pin, and the connectors that vaquero comes with. could you please post a link to that specific connector ?.

[@GoofyBastard]

It is the Kawasaki iPod adapter. The unfortunate thing about them is that Kawasaki doesn’t make them anymore. I know a guy on one of the Vaquero Facebook groups was making them. Not sure if he still is. I can’t tell you exactly which group or his name due to the fact I am no longer on those groups. You might want to try EBay for a used one. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@michaelroman2606]

This is exactly what I am looking for, for my 2022 Vaquero. Nice short, to the point, video. Hopefully it will work for mine, thank you for the video

[@GoofyBastard]

It worked out well for me for the time I used it. As long as you have the iPod adapter to go along with it. Hope it works out for you!! Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@michaelroman2606]

@@GoofyBastard

[@michaelroman2606]

Could you tell me what exact adapter I'll need to connect my Bovee to my 2022 vaquero. Thank You

[@GoofyBastard]

You need to get the iPod adapter, unfortunately Kawasaki stopped making them some time ago. You can find them used some times or there is someone who was making them and selling them on one of the Vaquero Facebook groups. Good luck!!

[@johnnysako462]

Just put this on my Voyager. Love it. I already had the iPod connector.

[@GoofyBastard]

They are great!! I love the fact that all the handlebar controls work and with an iPhone, the info comes up on the radio. Thanks for watching

[@michaelroman2606]

Hi I have a question. You mention that the Bovee 1000 streams from Spotify. does the bovee work with sirrus or pandora?? thank you.

[@GoofyBastard]

In all honesty I have only ever used Spotify with it…but I don’t see why you can’t play anything through it that comes from a connected device. Thanks for watching…hope this answer helps ya out some!!

[@bmxsnake]

How does the connector work? Does it connect to a station? Does it use its own thing?

[@GoofyBastard]

It works on Bluetooth through the iPod connector that is a separate purchase. Unfortunately Kawasaki stopped making them some time ago. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@kevinwilson33513]

where can i buy the 30 pin adapter for my vaquero. i dont have one in my glove box

[@GoofyBastard]

Unfortunately Kawasaki stopped making them a number of years ago. But if you jump in the Vaquero groups on Facebook, there was someone who was making them. Either that or keep checking eBay for a used one. Thanks for watching

[@kevinalbrecht7606]

i have a 2015 voyager and i don't have the 30 pin connector for the bovee 1000 i bought, any suggestions

[@GoofyBastard]

There are a couple things you can do. You can try to find the 30 pin used on EBay….but they are getting harder to find and more expensive. There are a couple different hacks you can find on some of the Vaquero/Voyager Facebook groups. But personally, I would do the same thing I have done and just change out the head unit. It is relatively simple to do. Thanks for watching and if there are anymore questions you have, feel free and I’ll be more than happy to try to answer.

[@WDStock_man]

I bought an aftermarket 12v charger BUT the ends came with loop ends. When I checked the connector inside the compartment the connector were round bullet shaped. I'm going to purchase the OEM for this bike.

[@GoofyBastard]

The OEM is a little bit more expensive but it is a simple install. I have done an install video on the OEM power port. Thanks for watching

[@jsolis4402]

What is that holder deal you had in there?

[@GoofyBastard]

That is the Kawasaki iPod adapter. That connects to the Bovee. Thanks for watching

[@jsolis4402]

@@GoofyBastard I got that but the holder it self

[@GoofyBastard]

@@jsolis4402 the foam piece? That came along with the iPod adapter

[@chrisnrae69]

Hi mate we brought the bovee 1000 but cannot find the cable to plug it into the bike could u let me know where you got yours and I’ll see if they post to Australia

[@GoofyBastard]

I bought mine from the dealer when I took delivery of the motorcycle back in 2017. Unfortunately Kawasaki isn’t making these anymore. My best advice to try to get an iPod connector for the Bovee is to either look at EBay or try one of the Vaquero groups on Facebook. Occasionally you will get lucky and find one. Thanks for watching and I hope you can find one.

[@vadereighty-eight6612]

one thing that no one seems to mention off the hop, does the Vaquero come with the ipod adapter installed from the factory? this would solve so many issues for me, as i'm looking at getting a Vaquero for my next bike and not one video talks about if the ipod connection comes standard. lol. thanks!

[@GoofyBastard]

Sadly no the iPod adapter does no come with the Vaquero. And even sadder is Kawasaki doesn’t even sell them anymore. When I bought my bike I was able to order it and was installed before I took delivery of the bike. There are still some people that have their adapters on some Vaquero groups on FB. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@louisrivers5425]

Thank you!

[@GoofyBastard]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@WDStock_man]

So the connectors on the Vulcan fits the bovee???

[@GoofyBastard]

Yes the iPod connector from Kawasaki fits the Bovee. The unfortunate thing is that they stopped making them and are really hard to find. You can find them from time to time on EBay. There is someone on one of the Vaquero groups on Facebook that makes them as well. Not sure which group though. Thanks for watching and good luck

[@WDStock_man]

@@GoofyBastard hey I have two connectors when I open the door to the small compartment. Then when I remove the 3 screws and get behind the compartment there is one white connector. Is that the connector I plug my Bovee into? Not sure which connector to plug into

[@GoofyBastard]

@@WDStock_man the 2 plugs inside the left glove box are what the Kawasaki iPod adapter plugs into. And the Kawasaki iPod adapter is what plugs into the Bovee.

[@WDStock_man]

@@GoofyBastard Brother thanks for answering! So I need to get an adapter that will plug into the Bovee. Because what's in the glovebox now doesn't fit the Bovee adapter. That fine.

[@GoofyBastard]

@@WDStock_man you’re quite welcome. If you got to the Facebook group Vulcan Vaquero Owners. There is a guy who makes them and sells them. That’ll probably be the best bet to get an iPod adapter

[@paulmolinari5784]

Are you able to successfully scroll through tracks on music streaming apps with the handlebar controls?

[@GoofyBastard]

Yes you can track up/track down with this device. I was streaming Spotify when I was utilizing it. Thanks for watching!

[@MarcoMezaWust]

Somebody know if it control Spotify with Android phone ?

[@michaelmccrum5468]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a 2020 Vaquero, and it has IEC connectors in the front left storage area. How did you convert the IEC connectors in order to connect to the Bovee connector?

[@GoofyBastard]

Thanks for watching. You need the 30 pin iPod adapter that Kawasaki sells(or eBay) if ya can find one. And that connects right to the Bovee. I do hear in the Vaquero groups that they are becoming harder and harder to come by.

[@retrokz]

@@GoofyBastard I've been looking for several days now and can't even find a used iPod adapter kit, and I've checked just about everywhere that I can think of. Do you know what the Kawasaki part# is for it? It might help in my search.

[@GoofyBastard]

You have to have the iPod adapter to plug the bovee into

[@GoofyBastard]

@@retrokz from what I’ve heard Kawasaki discontinued making them. Check some of the Vaquero pages on FB. Might be able to find em there

[@jamiec5872]

Thanks for the video this helped me pull the trigger on it. I am using it with an android (Galaxy S8) and it works great the only thing that doesn't work is displaying what song is playing mine just says 123 on it but the handle bar controls work and it plays perfectly so for me its not a big deal. I think the reason it displays what song for you is because your using apple hope this helps for anyone wondering about andriod

[@GoofyBastard]

First, thanks so much for watching the video...I appreciate it greatly. Second thanks for the feedback on the android, I have had multiple people ask about it working with them and I don’t have any experience using them. Thanks again for watching!!!!

[@retrokz]

I finally pulled the trigger and bought a new 2020 Vaquero last Saturday, and the lack of Bluetooth was something I immediately noticed. Kawasaki really is missing out big on offering upgrades, and the 30-pin(!) iPod kit is outdated and would be better if it also charged your iPod while playing. Anyway, I plan on getting the iPod kit and the Bovee 100 Bluetooth device soon. Just curious, what model iPhone are you using, and how do you keep it charged if pout on a day long ride? Thanks for the info and video!

[@GoofyBastard]

Good luck with the bike!!! Welcome to the club. I’ll be honest with you....your best best is to replace head unit and use that for Bluetooth. Kawasaki sells a power port that would go right under right side glovebox for power. Thanks for watching

[@GoofyBastard]

Last time I used the Bovee I was using an iPhone 10+

[@davejam]

does it matter which adapter you get? (AUDI, BMW, Volkswagen, ect)

[@GoofyBastard]

Honestly I’m not sure but the one I got is linked in the description. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@osfuentes]

Thank you for your excellent review!

[@GoofyBastard]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!! I appreciate it...stay safe

[@jonathanwhalen1041]

Thank you

[@GoofyBastard]

Thanks for watching

[@tomsmk3]

So is it just spotify?????

[@GoofyBastard]

Well Spotify is my choice of music streaming, but I would assume it would work with any of them. Thanks for watching

[@toniaharris8262]

Great video 👍🏻 how is this adapter still working after 2yrs?? Any troubles?? Thanks

[@GoofyBastard]

Well I wound up upgrading the audio so I haven’t used it in a little over a year. Thanks for watching and stay safe

[@bdavis1902]

Can you put a link in the description

[@GoofyBastard]

Bovee 1000 Wireless Music Interface Adapter for in Car iPod Integration www.amazon.com/dp/B00B52LLJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s1DAEb7TARN91

[@GoofyBastard]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@craigrodgers4372]

Great video,was wondering if this was possible.you answered my questions perfectly,thanks.

[@GoofyBastard]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad I could help

[@michaelroman2606]

very good, thank you very much.

[@GoofyBastard]

You’re quite welcome

[@Huff0267]

Will that work with any phone? Do you have to have a iPhone?

[@GoofyBastard]

I can only assume that it would with other phone other than an iPhone but I haven’t tried sorry

[@Riatch13]

do you have a link bro ? nice bike

[@GoofyBastard]

Riad Crnisanin Thanks for watching appreciate it. Bovee 1000 - Wireless Bluetooth Music Interface Adaptor for Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen car kit with 30 pin iPod connector - Compatible with iPod Touch 4th & 5th Gen , iPad 1 to 4 , iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPhone 4 , 5, 6, 6 plus www.amazon.com/dp/B00T2EVKSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YvkZCbJ6YSSTT here’s that link

[@hdpredator11143103]

Does it work with an android phone?

[@GoofyBastard]

hdpredator11143103 I use an iPhone but I can only assume it would work with an android phone.

[@hdpredator11143103]

@@GoofyBastard Cool man!! Thanks for the video and reply! That is going to be a lot better than just using a 3.5mm jack for sound. Plus my phone needs to be in the right side because it won't fit in the left. I appreciate man!!

[@GoofyBastard]

hdpredator11143103 thanks for watching the video I appreciate it greatly. I’m glad it helped you out.

[@a.b1266]

So. ..... many videos ......with KZbinrs......... speaking......with.....so....many......seconds......between......words....... 😕🤷🏻

[@GoofyBastard]

Yeah I know, I suck at this whole KZbin channel stuff. But hey thanks for watching