So I Went to Local H-D Dealer for Flash....
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From: Nor Cal
OK, Here's what you have all been waiting for.....
I finshed installing the new equipment yesterday and used the Biketronics BTRX1 Flash tool to change the radio flash file.
It was easy peazy to say the least. It took as long to remove the saddle bag and side cover as it did to do the flash.
You plug the tool into the diagnostic port under the left side cover, turn bike to IGN, LED on tool glows solid, after 5 seconds or so it flashes, you turn the pot to 0 on the tool, LED goes back solid and your done! Turn bike off, wait at least 1 minute then boot radio up in service mode to check flash and it's now 00_OFF.BIN
Everything works correctly - rear outputs are turned on, balance and fader both working.
I believe Biketronics has a winner in this tool. I have called them several times with questions and they have been very good to respond. I can't say enough about good LIVE customer service and Tech help.
BTW, Speakers sound great, still have some tuning to do and button everything back up.
I finshed installing the new equipment yesterday and used the Biketronics BTRX1 Flash tool to change the radio flash file.
It was easy peazy to say the least. It took as long to remove the saddle bag and side cover as it did to do the flash.
You plug the tool into the diagnostic port under the left side cover, turn bike to IGN, LED on tool glows solid, after 5 seconds or so it flashes, you turn the pot to 0 on the tool, LED goes back solid and your done! Turn bike off, wait at least 1 minute then boot radio up in service mode to check flash and it's now 00_OFF.BIN
Everything works correctly - rear outputs are turned on, balance and fader both working.
I believe Biketronics has a winner in this tool. I have called them several times with questions and they have been very good to respond. I can't say enough about good LIVE customer service and Tech help.
BTW, Speakers sound great, still have some tuning to do and button everything back up.
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From: Moorseville, NC
I don't think you can select different flashes with this unit. It is pre-programmed from Biketronics with the flash you need for your application. It doesn't give you an option, everything is done automatically other than turning the pot to 0. Not sure how the magic happens behind the scenes, I just know it happens and without any headache or hassle.
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I don't think you can select different flashes with this unit. It is pre-programmed from Biketronics with the flash you need for your application. It doesn't give you an option, everything is done automatically other than turning the pot to 0. Not sure how the magic happens behind the scenes, I just know it happens and without any headache or hassle.
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Maybe someone can help me understand the amp flashing process. Specifically, I have a 6.5 GT HU that I upgraded to from my 4.3 from and had to flash it back to stock when I installed it. So, I went with "2 speakers upper fairing no amp" since I only have the stock fairing speakers and no other aftermarket stuff, yet! I ordered my Mmats PA601.cx for the fairing and trying to decide on an amp. Leaning towards a Stinger 700.
Why are there 2 choices? 2 speakers upper fairing no amp, or 2 speakers upper fairing 1 amp? And, then on the second page, there are two more amp choices?
I guess my question is what is amp 1 pertains to when flashing 2 speakers upper fairing for the stock flash? I thought maybe amp 1 was to turn on the HU's built-in amplifier because having flashed mine with 2 speakers upper fairing no amp the volume level is not as loud as the 4.3 that I pulled. I can literally run the volume control to maximum and just leave it there. My 4.3 would be screaming at me if I did that. Let's be honest, swapping a 4.3 HU with a 6.5GT HU is a no brainer.
My treble and bass functions work. My speed volume works. There is no option to fade. It appears to be correct I just expected more volume. Is it me?
I am using the Techno-Research tool.
Why are there 2 choices? 2 speakers upper fairing no amp, or 2 speakers upper fairing 1 amp? And, then on the second page, there are two more amp choices?
I guess my question is what is amp 1 pertains to when flashing 2 speakers upper fairing for the stock flash? I thought maybe amp 1 was to turn on the HU's built-in amplifier because having flashed mine with 2 speakers upper fairing no amp the volume level is not as loud as the 4.3 that I pulled. I can literally run the volume control to maximum and just leave it there. My 4.3 would be screaming at me if I did that. Let's be honest, swapping a 4.3 HU with a 6.5GT HU is a no brainer.
My treble and bass functions work. My speed volume works. There is no option to fade. It appears to be correct I just expected more volume. Is it me?
I am using the Techno-Research tool.
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From: Austin, Texas
I might also add that the HU has the latest 6.5 software update for CVO and not the regular 6.5GT update. I don't know if that matters but I thought the startup screen was cooler. There might be some other little nuances that you get. I may flash it with the regular 6.5 software and see if it matters.
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Maybe someone can help me understand the amp flashing process. Specifically, I have a 6.5 GT HU that I upgraded to from my 4.3 from and had to flash it back to stock when I installed it. So, I went with "2 speakers upper fairing no amp" since I only have the stock fairing speakers and no other aftermarket stuff, yet! I ordered my Mmats PA601.cx for the fairing and trying to decide on an amp. Leaning towards a Stinger 700.
Why are there 2 choices? 2 speakers upper fairing no amp, or 2 speakers upper fairing 1 amp? And, then on the second page, there are two more amp choices?
I guess my question is what is amp 1 pertains to when flashing 2 speakers upper fairing for the stock flash? I thought maybe amp 1 was to turn on the HU's built-in amplifier because having flashed mine with 2 speakers upper fairing no amp the volume level is not as loud as the 4.3 that I pulled. I can literally run the volume control to maximum and just leave it there. My 4.3 would be screaming at me if I did that. Let's be honest, swapping a 4.3 HU with a 6.5GT HU is a no brainer.
My treble and bass functions work. My speed volume works. There is no option to fade. It appears to be correct I just expected more volume. Is it me?
I am using the Techno-Research tool.
Why are there 2 choices? 2 speakers upper fairing no amp, or 2 speakers upper fairing 1 amp? And, then on the second page, there are two more amp choices?
I guess my question is what is amp 1 pertains to when flashing 2 speakers upper fairing for the stock flash? I thought maybe amp 1 was to turn on the HU's built-in amplifier because having flashed mine with 2 speakers upper fairing no amp the volume level is not as loud as the 4.3 that I pulled. I can literally run the volume control to maximum and just leave it there. My 4.3 would be screaming at me if I did that. Let's be honest, swapping a 4.3 HU with a 6.5GT HU is a no brainer.
My treble and bass functions work. My speed volume works. There is no option to fade. It appears to be correct I just expected more volume. Is it me?
I am using the Techno-Research tool.
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From: Austin, Texas
The flash changes hu eq curve and output voltage. Heres a thread that can help explain the difference.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...ash-rta-s.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...ash-rta-s.html
I guess what still has me confused is the amp choices. 2 speakers upper fairing no amp, or 2 speakers upper fairing 1 amp? When would I choose the 1 amp option? Is that only if adding a Boom amp? Because every post I have seen is going with 0 amp and then on the next page in the tuning software pick amp 1 yes, amp 2 yes. If I am adding only 1 amp am I still choosing amp 2 yes? Those other posts it looks like 8/2 is the optimum set up in order to work with the cleanest signal. What is the point of having 1 amp as an option in the tuning software first page/ list of tunes?
2 speakers upper fairing no amp is the stock EQ from the factory, correct?
I don't mean to be so dense but typical HD overcomplicates things.
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From: Minnesota
I guess what still has me confused is the amp choices. 2 speakers upper fairing no amp, or 2 speakers upper fairing 1 amp? When would I choose the 1 amp option? Is that only if adding a Boom amp? Because every post I have seen is going with 0 amp and then on the next page in the tuning software pick amp 1 yes, amp 2 yes. If I am adding only 1 amp am I still choosing amp 2 yes? Those other posts it looks like 8/2 is the optimum set up in order to work with the cleanest signal. What is the point of having 1 amp as an option in the tuning software first page/ list of tunes?
2 speakers upper fairing no amp is the stock EQ from the factory, correct?
I don't mean to be so dense but typical HD overcomplicates things.
2 speakers upper fairing no amp is the stock EQ from the factory, correct?
I don't mean to be so dense but typical HD overcomplicates things.
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