Tuning the Biketronics system
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Tuning the Biketronics system
Got my system installed - BT 2180 amp and fairing BT 7.1 speakers in a 16 Streetglide. Sound is loud and clear. BUT very flat with almost no bass. I did the factory reset as Mike at Biketronics recommended and that helped a little - but still no depth to the sound. Also, playing with the head unit bass/treble settings does very little. Has anyone NOT used the line levelers which I understand flatten out the sound from stock? Any advice??
Thanks much.
Thanks much.
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RCA cables to the amp. This will help immensely. Secondly you my want to adjust the two pots on the bottom of the line levelers to "warm" up the sound and add a little more mid/low. Several write ups on here or just ask again we will help.
Adding a lineleveler/DSP unit will more than do it. With the type of DSP that has adjustable eq settings you can really dial the sound in. The drawback is it will cost 200.00+ for a good one PLUS all of the work/materials to install it. It's a little tedious to do but well worth it if your wanting to squeeze everything out of the Rushmore head unit.
Last is the Biketronics, supposedly being released end of November, double din head unit. This is the ultimate option but be warned it hits the wallet hard, approx $2000.00, just for the unit ready to install. Then factor in labor to remove/install this.
If you wanting to go new head unit and don't mind losing the touch screen, Biketronics makes a retro kit that will interface the bikes electronics and allow you to control any aftermarket head unit you choose via the handlebar controllers/buttons. There are several options on the head unit and waterproof cover for it. A simple search here will yield more than enough options/suggestions.
I've worked on mostly the Rushmore bikes for many folks audio/mechanical/etc and one thing about them is nothing in the audio factor is easy nor cheap to get good sound out of them.
Try the line levelers, I'm sure this will do what your wanting.
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The OP is only running a fairing only set up so no need to use a breakout harness.
Also the only Rushmore bikes that need the Breakout harness are the ultra and limited models as they do not have the plug in the fairing for the rear channels as the non-tour pack bikes have a plug in the fairing for the rear channels.
As for warming up the sound when using the BT LINE LEVELERS you can do small adjustments to them until your ears are happy. When adjusting the leveler I would suggest setting the bass and treble to the center before making any changes.
If you get to deep and want to reset the line levelers back to the stock settings there is a procedure but it is VERY tedious and takes some time.
Hopefully you can find the sound you are looking for.
Also the only Rushmore bikes that need the Breakout harness are the ultra and limited models as they do not have the plug in the fairing for the rear channels as the non-tour pack bikes have a plug in the fairing for the rear channels.
As for warming up the sound when using the BT LINE LEVELERS you can do small adjustments to them until your ears are happy. When adjusting the leveler I would suggest setting the bass and treble to the center before making any changes.
If you get to deep and want to reset the line levelers back to the stock settings there is a procedure but it is VERY tedious and takes some time.
Hopefully you can find the sound you are looking for.
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The OP is only running a fairing only set up so no need to use a breakout harness.
Also the only Rushmore bikes that need the Breakout harness are the ultra and limited models as they do not have the plug in the fairing for the rear channels as the non-tour pack bikes have a plug in the fairing for the rear channels.
As for warming up the sound when using the BT LINE LEVELERS you can do small adjustments to them until your ears are happy. When adjusting the leveler I would suggest setting the bass and treble to the center before making any changes.
If you get to deep and want to reset the line levelers back to the stock settings there is a procedure but it is VERY tedious and takes some time.
Hopefully you can find the sound you are looking for.
Also the only Rushmore bikes that need the Breakout harness are the ultra and limited models as they do not have the plug in the fairing for the rear channels as the non-tour pack bikes have a plug in the fairing for the rear channels.
As for warming up the sound when using the BT LINE LEVELERS you can do small adjustments to them until your ears are happy. When adjusting the leveler I would suggest setting the bass and treble to the center before making any changes.
If you get to deep and want to reset the line levelers back to the stock settings there is a procedure but it is VERY tedious and takes some time.
Hopefully you can find the sound you are looking for.
Is there a more tedious process to it than just putting the line levelers back to the position they were sent to you in? If so would you please explain the process involved?
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Originally Posted by Fatherwayne
Hey Man,
Is there a more tedious process to it than just putting the line levelers back to the position they were sent to you in? If so would you please explain the process involved?
Is there a more tedious process to it than just putting the line levelers back to the position they were sent to you in? If so would you please explain the process involved?
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He sent me a voltage chart and 2 different test tones 1 was 1k for the gain setting and if I remember correctly the second was a 200hz for the HP FILTER setting.
I have all the info on my computer.
I do remember you need a voltmeter that reads millivolts for the filter setting.
The output volume voltage of the head unit has to be at 1.31 vac +/- .02vac.
Then after the head unit voltage is at the setting voltage you start the process of setting the gain with the 1k and switch to the 200Hz and set the hp filter. But every time you move either the gain or hp filter it changes the other setting. You just have to keep going back and forth until you reach the goal voltages BT has came up with for the LINE LEVELER
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Talked with Mike at Biketronics and he suggested moving the filter dials counterclockwise in VERY SMALL increments, checking the sound as I go. I ended up moving the default settings maybe 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch and the sound is much fuller with a reasonable amount of bass. Thanks Mike for excellent customer service. So far only garage tested but I'll get out tomorrow and do a road test.
So far all good.
So far all good.
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Got my system installed - BT 2180 amp and fairing BT 7.1 speakers in a 16 Streetglide. Sound is loud and clear. BUT very flat with almost no bass. I did the factory reset as Mike at Biketronics recommended and that helped a little - but still no depth to the sound. Also, playing with the head unit bass/treble settings does very little. Has anyone NOT used the line levelers which I understand flatten out the sound from stock? Any advice??
Thanks much.
Thanks much.