View Poll Results: What kind of audio upgrade did you do?
Harley Boom speakers only.
53
13.98%
Aftermarket speakers only.
15
3.96%
Harley Boom speakers and amp.
85
22.43%
Aftermarket speakers and amp.
226
59.63%
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Poll - Who has upgraded their Rushmore audio?
Stage I
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 1
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From: Florida
2015 Limited Low
Upgrade to Hertz Mille Pro 165.3 Speakers Front only this month
Installed Rockford Fosgate TM400x4ad Amp
Installed Rockford Fosgate DSR1 Processor
Tight install, very limited space. Ordered from Digi-Key, Molex plugs so as not to cut any factory harnesses. Limited modification to the speaker pods as the Hertz speakers will not fit inside. So far as of this posting, sound is definitely better than factory, but having an issue with the DSR1 which could possibly a defective unit. Waiting for tech to answer email with suggestions tomorrow.
Upgrade to Hertz Mille Pro 165.3 Speakers Front only this month
Installed Rockford Fosgate TM400x4ad Amp
Installed Rockford Fosgate DSR1 Processor
Tight install, very limited space. Ordered from Digi-Key, Molex plugs so as not to cut any factory harnesses. Limited modification to the speaker pods as the Hertz speakers will not fit inside. So far as of this posting, sound is definitely better than factory, but having an issue with the DSR1 which could possibly a defective unit. Waiting for tech to answer email with suggestions tomorrow.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,724
Likes: 205
From: ORYGON
Power Acoustiks Razor amp, Kicker CS74 speakers in the fairing, radio flashed to Amp 1 & 2 off, 8 speakers. I'm extremely pleased with it. It is very loud, crisp and clear. I constantly get compliments on how it sounds. Total cost was $192 for amp, speakers and a wiring kit from Amazon, and $47.50 for the flash. I do plan on adding a second pair of speakers to my lowers some time.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,867
Likes: 267
From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
No "upgrades" here. I've probably used the radio a total of 3 hours since buying the bike.
Bought it to ride, not to be constantly F-ing with the electronic gadgets.
But that's just me...
Bought it to ride, not to be constantly F-ing with the electronic gadgets.
But that's just me...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,724
Likes: 205
From: ORYGON
great post..... absolutely nothing to do with the OPs post,,,.... did you just want everyone to know about what you do? maybe start your own post, about not wanting your radio....... cause u just ride.... and u cant do both at the same time....
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 399
From: Vancouver, BC
huh...but apparently you do have time to clutter up the thread. Wait a sec....nope, no "No "upgrades" here" option in the poll that I can see.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,690
Likes: 246
From: Lakeville, MN
The flash is the HD software that tells the HU what signal to send and to where. Many dealers are now refusing to flash radios and will almost surely charge you if they do it. The reason we flash is to open up all four channels (fade control) as well as to flatten out the EQ that is put out by the Rushmore HU. The "flattest" flash is the 2 amp/8 speaker flash. Dealers lost access to this version when Boom 2 came out. The flash you want aside from that one is the stock Ultra flash which is no amp, 4 speakers. This sends signal to fronts and rears at the HU and even though you're on a SG, if you have the Boom 6.5, the HU has rear outputs which can be tapped into should you want to use fade control. A fader on motorcycle audio is pretty useless, but if someone wanted to fade, that's how you do it.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,867
Likes: 267
From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
U don't like what I have to say........ u don't have to read it......
I'd think that u would rather be out playing with u'r radio........ instead of wasting u'r time reading and being frustrated by my post...... anyway...........
Last edited by jpooch00; Mar 9, 2018 at 09:27 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 233
From: North East, MD
I went with a new helmet from J&M with their Elite headset installed. The stock unit puts out more power than I can use with them.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,724
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From: ORYGON
I just answered the OP's original question "Who has upgraded their Rushmore audio?"
U don't like what I have to say........ u don't have to read it......
I'd think that u would rather be out playing with u'r radio........ instead of wasting u'r time reading and being frustrated by my post...... anyway...........
U don't like what I have to say........ u don't have to read it......
I'd think that u would rather be out playing with u'r radio........ instead of wasting u'r time reading and being frustrated by my post...... anyway...........
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