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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 05:44 PM
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I have a 2020 RGS stock H/U
Stinger 700/4 amp
Mmats up front
Fosgate saddlebag lid speaker kit.
I want to keep the fade and dealer told me Rockford flash only works with RF setup and harley flash only works with harley setup.
​I thought a flash will work with any setup am I wrong ?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jumpnbean
hello
I have a 2020 RGS stock H/U
Stinger 700/4 amp
Mmats up front
Fosgate saddlebag lid speaker kit.
I want to keep the fade and dealer told me Rockford flash only works with RF setup and harley flash only works with harley setup.
​I thought a flash will work with any setup am I wrong ?
I had the exact same set up on my previous bike and had the Rockford flash. Wound up replacing the lids with the nnats 690. That set up sounds good.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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So any flash works with any system right?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jumpnbean
So any flash works with any system right?

yes. It only changes head unit EQ and it doesn't matter what amp and speaker combo you have
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 08:55 PM
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Rockford "FLASH",,, ROTFLMAO,, that's some funny stuff right there. I do believe Harley Corporate only "Endorses" their BOOM system,,, I had mine flashed for four speakers is all, to give me fade front to rear.
 

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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JimTJr
Rockford "FLASH",,, ROTFLMAO,, that's some funny stuff right there. I do believe Harley Corporate only "Endorses" their BOOM system,,, I had mine flashed for four speakers is all, to give me fade front to rear.
thats not how it works and that flash provides a horrible signal.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JimTJr
Rockford "FLASH",,, ROTFLMAO,, that's some funny stuff right there. I do believe Harley Corporate only "Endorses" their BOOM system,,, I had mine flashed for four speakers is all, to give me fade front to rear.
Actually the Rockford flash is one of the better flashes available.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 06:12 AM
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Actually the Rockford flash is one of the better flashes available.
Quite true. Mine was flashed with the RF and it sounds better, and was flatter than even the 8/2.
 
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Originally Posted by SBates08
Actually the Rockford flash is one of the better flashes available.
Ok, my bad, been away for a while. HD techs actually have a Rockford Flash? You can teach an old dog,,, sorry guys! So I respect you all,, and thank you for all the advice. I can go and ask for a Rockford Flash and they'll know what I meant?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 07:20 AM
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Ok, my bad, been away for a while. HD techs actually have a Rockford Flash? You can teach an old dog,,, sorry guys! So I respect you all,, and thank you for all the advice. I can go and ask for a Rockford Flash and they'll know what I meant?
You will not get that flash from a Harley dealer. Most Rockford dealers are able to do the flash or your local Indy that has the flash tool.
 
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