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Old 07-24-2018, 03:53 AM
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Hey Lip, as in Philip, that's old....Radio Sound...they even made a cassette player version...whoa...anyway, your options are slim....HU drives 2ohms speakers, which you can upgrade to 6-1/2 Kappas, or Hogtunes OEM replacements....Other than that, upgrade amp to drive more power or replace HU....No to plain...lol
When I had my OEM Radio Sound HU, I upgraded to Hogtunes...better, then a mini amp, forget the name (Arc) and 6 1/2 hertz speakers....much better....then completely went to system now....omg better.....Good luck and post up later...Best, D.
 

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So can I put the newer hk head unit in my bike? I know I’ve seen it done before, but I don’t know what all is required to make that switch.
 
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So can I put the newer hk head unit in my bike? I know I’ve seen it done before, but I don’t know what all is required to make that switch.
Yes, a member here done it to his 2004 Electra glide.....Carl from Atlanta or south somewhere has a nice writeup on this mod.....May have to search mode for it....Pixs included....Good luck
 
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So aside from the xm module, what other advantages is there to switching out the a newer stock head unit?
 
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So aside from the xm module, what other advantages is there to switching out the a newer stock head unit?
None. It's just a newer version of the same garbage you have already.
 
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That's the weakest link in the HU....lip.
Nobody has the old a$$ Radio Sound HU...Nobody.
If you want to keep it, replace speakers to Hogtunes or Kappas...
Be done or go for it all, cry once....Good luck.
 

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Old 07-25-2018, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Philtheman12
So I just bought an 04 cvo Electra glide off Facebook for a hellish good deal, now I’m starting to have questions that I can’t seem to find answers for, specifically about the capabilities of the stock stereo. I don’t know and can’t seem to find out from the google if I can get a SiriusXM unit that will work through the stereo or not. Also I have no clue where to start with speaker upgrades but I know these are pretty weak at 70 on the interstate. Any and all help would be appreciated, thanks!
Lip, Your CVO old a$$ Radio sound HU will NOT support any XM radio....Other than an auxiliary plug for a IPod...that's it, or CD, or AM/FM Radio....it's OLD....
I suggest to replace your OEM s poo speakers to Hogtunes or Kappas or totally gut out system for much upgraded tunes...i.e., Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite radio, USB....everything I have on my plain Jane glide...huh..
Good luck again., D.
 
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None. It's just a newer version of the same garbage you have already.
He's right Lip, any updates????
 
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I’m looking into changing out everything. We went for a little cruise last night and I played a cd instead of the fm radio and the sound quality was much better but we also stayed off the interstate. Might be one of those winter projects unless I get some extra cash. Probably going to do 6x9 kids and 6.5s in the fairing and maybe add a tourpack with pods later on. Any head unit recommendations?
 
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i run the old radio sound head unit. while i know that it is not anywhere near as good as a quality aftermarket head unit, it is still not worthless. with the correct line output converter and a dsp, it can sound very good and intergrate Sat radio, if you are willing to spend for the hardware. it's less money and work to use the aftermarket HU, but not impossible. just not cost efficient.
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i did not want to give up my c/b, ok call me weird.
 
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