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Old May 3, 2023 | 11:26 AM
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I’ve installed a Kenwood KAC-M3004 amp in my Boom GTS system on my 2021 Road Glide. Do I need to get it flashed.
 

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I’ve installed a Kenwood KAC-M3004 amp in my Boom GTS system on my 2012 Road Glide. Do I need to get it flashed.
Have any pictures of the GTS in a 2012 Road Glide?

Short answer: Yes. Any aftermarket amp added to GT or GTS radio needs a flash.
 
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Sorry, meant 2021.
 
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I couldn’t tell you, I bought that garbage *** hogtunes, plug and play…works fine, but this forum demands that it’s garbage ***…even had a bad connection cable, they sent a new one practically overnight. But it’s garbage ***, did I mention that?
 
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Originally Posted by 2011BlackGlide
Sorry, meant 2021.
Ahhh, gotcha.

So yes, for the best sound quality, you would want to get the GTS flashed when adding an amp. Not required, but HIGHLY recommended.
 
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I couldn’t tell you, I bought that garbage *** hogtunes, plug and play…works fine, but this forum demands that it’s garbage ***…even had a bad connection cable, they sent a new one practically overnight. But it’s garbage ***, did I mention that?
do you need a hug? they're freeeeee.....
 
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I couldn’t tell you, I bought that garbage *** hogtunes, plug and play…works fine, but this forum demands that it’s garbage ***…even had a bad connection cable, they sent a new one practically overnight. But it’s garbage ***, did I mention that?
Yes you need to move up to a J&M ROKKER system. Everyone here will tell you they are the best of the best.
 
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It helps. I tried to go full plug 'n play, but then went ahead and flashed it after I got my TR tool. Had to set everything up again, but it sounds better at the top end, for sure.
 
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Originally Posted by M Oclaf
I couldn’t tell you, I bought that garbage *** hogtunes, plug and play…works fine, but this forum demands that it’s garbage ***…even had a bad connection cable, they sent a new one practically overnight. But it’s garbage ***, did I mention that?
Keep in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. or maybe you've head of this one, One mans garbage is another mans treasures.
If it works for you then its all good!
 
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Originally Posted by Sandwiz
Keep in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. or maybe you've head of this one, One mans garbage is another mans treasures.
If it works for you then its all good!
what i am saying, I bought my bike to ride, not rock out, I can’t hear it well enough over 65…don’t matter at that point…the views and engine sound are all I need. Weirdo above wants to hug…freaking homo…better luck playing your radio…
 
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