Bluetooth
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Tourer
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Bluetooth
What the best Bluetooth to put on a stock 2010 radio. I guess the units that plug in the auto jack need power to function. I have the iPhone that I have to use the lighting jack. I believe the last iPhone quit charging because of the Harley vibrations while charging on the road.
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From: Nor Cal
What the best Bluetooth to put on a stock 2010 radio. I guess the units that plug in the auto jack need power to function. I have the iPhone that I have to use the lighting jack. I believe the last iPhone quit charging because of the Harley vibrations while charging on the road.
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-1QbjDC...io-MBT-RX.html
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I used one similar to this years ago. I preferred the ones with the cord like this and Velcro'd the adapter to the side of the switch housing.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alurate...?skuId=5715709
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alurate...?skuId=5715709
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From: Southern Virginia
I use the Metra Saddle Tramp BT-HD01 bluetooth module. It plugs inline with the stock radio harness and integrates the bluetooth functionality into the head unit. It allows handlebar controls for track skip and reverse and shows artist and track information on the head unit. That way my phone can stay on my belt or in the tour pak. Here is a link.
Radio Bluetooth Kit - Harley Davidson 2006-2013
Radio Bluetooth Kit - Harley Davidson 2006-2013
Road Captain
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I also have the metra module (bike came with it bought used) but it kinda breaks sometimes when initially connecting to my iphone... no idea why. it goes back to radio and becomes 'dead' until power is cut and restored to it (I put a small swicth under the handlebars to do this).
is there any 'software update' that can be applied to this module to fix this annoyance?
is there any 'software update' that can be applied to this module to fix this annoyance?
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Interested in purchasing the Metra Saddle Tramp BT-HD01 for my 2013 Limited Anniversary Edition that I bought used. It had all the options installed for the radio - XM module, CB, Garmin Road Tech Navigation module, and IPod interface. Does anyone know if will I need to give up any of these features, to install this? I’ve had a road king for 15 years and I’m enjoying all the music options, and yes, I use them all. 
. Thanks for any response.
. Thanks for any response.
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The power for the module needs to be connected to a constant 12v source or it will continue to disappear
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Interested in purchasing the Metra Saddle Tramp BT-HD01 for my 2013 Limited Anniversary Edition that I bought used. It had all the options installed for the radio - XM module, CB, Garmin Road Tech Navigation module, and IPod interface. Does anyone know if will I need to give up any of these features, to install this? Ive had a road king for 15 years and Im enjoying all the music options, and yes, I use them all. . Thanks for any response.
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From: Coconut Creek, FL
So a battery disconnect fixed the issue, even temporarily?
I also have the metra module (bike came with it bought used) but it kinda breaks sometimes when initially connecting to my iphone... no idea why. it goes back to radio and becomes 'dead' until power is cut and restored to it (I put a small swicth under the handlebars to do this).
is there any 'software update' that can be applied to this module to fix this annoyance?
is there any 'software update' that can be applied to this module to fix this annoyance?
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From: Southern Virginia
I had HDBT from the Metra module on my screen (lower right option) the day I got the bike. It is a 2010 Ultra Classic. I was pairing to my IPhone and it connected but then a minute later the HDBT option disappeared from the radio. I was going to open the fairing to look for a loose connection but if you are saying cutting all power (meaning disconnect the battery?) and then it might come back on, i'll try that first. I did speak to someone at Iron Cross who I think did the install and they said it was probably lost power to the unit (loose connection) which in the end it might be. I'll check the battery disconnect first before I tear open the fairing to look for a loose connection. Turning power off on the bike does't fix it, but maybe disconnecting the battery will. Thanks