This basic pack is for the G6FGO iBus Radio controller module, It is suitable for all years / models of the BMW K1200LT.

• iBus control software (configured and loaded before despatch to suit your version of K1200LT and chosen radio).
• Mini USB cable for uploading free firmware updates or changes in the future.
• EITHER; an IR blaster with 3.5mm plug for IR control radios, OR
• a short 3.5mm Aux lead for SWC radios like the Pioneer. 
  
• A few cable ties.
  
• New self adhesive logo strips for the stingray controller, black on clear or white on clear as required.
  
• Aerial adapter, either Fakra - ISO or DIN - ISO as required to suit your installation.
• 7 days a week PERSONAL backup and support service.
  

• NB, the module itself is supplied in this accessory kit.
  

The BMW K1200LT Ibus interface. Allows the fitting of a modern car stereo head unit, retaining full control of the original 'bike controls and display. Currently compatible with Alpine, Pioneer, Sony JVC and Kenwood but others to come shortly or when requested. Current database examples include but are not limited to:

Alpine ( The best option and recommended radio to suit the K1200LT ), anything compatible with the Alpine remote control.  Note that old Alpine radios do not have the function.

AlpineCD173BT        
AlpineUT173BT      
AlpineCDE193BT      
AlpineUTE93BT    

Alpine UTE-200BT
Alpine CDE205DAB      
Alpine UTE204DAB

In fact most modern Alpine head units!

    
Pioneer DEHX8700DAB   
Pioneer MVHS320BT   
Pioneer SPH20DAB   
Pioneer DEHP6BT

JVC/Kenwood/Pioneer latest models have dropped the standard control function of SWC in favour of forcing you to use their own Android App, not terribly useful on a motorcycle! Consequently they may not be compatible,

   
JVC KDX360           
JVC anything compatible with IR remote control RM50 or RM52          
JVC X470BHS   

     
Kenwood_KDC200U      

Sony MEXN7300DB      
Sony MEXBT4050U     
Sony DSXA510BD       

What it can do:

It pretends to be the original radio and allows the original controls to function as they did with the original radio. It works by converting the Ibus data flowing around the 'bike's systems into an Infra Red signal, just like a TV remote control to operate an aftermarket head unit. The IR LED lives just in front of the radio where it can see the sensor.  It is compatible with most Alpine IR head units, Pioneer and Sony resistive radios, Kenwood IR (next update) and others. If you have a radio not in the database, let me know what you have and it can be easily added. Any radio with an IR control can be compatible, especially if you have a control and can loan it to me for an hour!  Tested with Alpine CD-173BT (USA) CDE-193BT, CDE-205DAB and Pioneer DEH-8700DAB. Kenwood KDC-200U and JVC libraries have recently been added.  Testing and develpment work has shown that Alpine radios offer the best control potential and are strongly recommended.

It can control other devices. There is an onboard relay output that can be configured to control whatever you wish (relays etc required for heavy loads) including the PTT for a communications radio. You choose which original button is used to operate it. I use the SC/RP button for PTT as an example. It just opens and closes the relay contacts when SCRP is pressed. Display shows "LightsON".

It writes to the original display. Because there is no physical connection from the new radio to the Ibus, there is a limit to what can be displayed. The interface makes intelligent assumptions though and tracks the use of the "source" button, displaying the currently selected source. The latest update has added band switching and radio preset display too. It can't follow dynamic operations like radio scanning or station idents etc though of course because there is no real time data transmitted from the radio..

It allows customisation. You may prefer a different control mapping to the original BMW system. If so, the interface can be supplied with your preferred mapping, or you can ask for a modified software version and upload it yourself.

Hands free ' phone. With the microphone fitted into your helmet and hardwired to the radio, you can use the hands free capabilities of your chosen head unit. The interface allows one of the stingray buttons to operate the "Voice control" in your 'phone, so that you can make calls if you have to, as well as receive them on the move (as long as your chosen radio allows it by remote control).

Installation.  Very simple to install with the supplied connector, just four connections to make once the new radio is installed.  There is an optional Plug and Play adapter available if you prefer not to cut and solder (hardwire) at additional cost.

There is a small IR LED to put in view of the radio and that is it! (Resistive radios like Pioneer have a 3.5mm plug for the back of the radio). The module is slim enough to fit on top of the new radio and if you plug in the supplied mini USB cable, can be updated with the latest software without having to dismantle everything.

Upgrades.  Many upgrades are planned for the near future, including compatibility with more radios and speed dependant volume control. These software updates will be supplied free of charge for owners to update the interface.  Latest upgrade on the list is to make it compatible with the original six CD changer, although not quite bug free yet.