The Official 2014 audio upgrade thread
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 110
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
How are you guys connecting the ARC 600.4 to the factory radio? There are obviousley no RCA pre-outs on the radio and the ARC has RCA's in. I am about to get one and add rear speakers so any assistance would be awesome. Pics advice ect. i saw on ARC's website there is an HD harness and a 2014 suppliment harness but I still don't see hour the RCA ins are being addressed...
How are you guys connecting the ARC 600.4 to the factory radio? There are obviousley no RCA pre-outs on the radio and the ARC has RCA's in. I am about to get one and add rear speakers so any assistance would be awesome. Pics advice ect. i saw on ARC's website there is an HD harness and a 2014 suppliment harness but I still don't see hour the RCA ins are being addressed...
Use a line level converter if you are going to have the head unit flashed by dealer, like the PAC SNI 35
or use the magic box, it has stock high level connections to RCA outputs
Banned
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 277
Likes: 48
From: Hometown
Accept screen
I have a 2015 street glide special with the Premium boom box. Current software version 1.19.1 Does anyone else have problems with their radio during turn on?
1. I always wait to start the bike until the accept button comes up, Strangely, sometimes it takes forever to get to the accept screen.
2. Lately, once the accept screen comes up, I hit accept, and it shows a black screen with the time and the music starts playing in the background. Then I have to hit any button and it will start showing the correct screen.
I am really hesitant to add aftermarket amps and speakers in fear that this radio is defective. You know how Harley is, or at least my local dealer, if you change anything it voids the warranty. I have tried upgrading the software, downgrading the software, and even saw in the manual how to do a factory reset. Nothing seems to change how this thing random boots in different patterns.
Can I get a few responses please, on how your radio boots up? Thank you!!
1. I always wait to start the bike until the accept button comes up, Strangely, sometimes it takes forever to get to the accept screen.
2. Lately, once the accept screen comes up, I hit accept, and it shows a black screen with the time and the music starts playing in the background. Then I have to hit any button and it will start showing the correct screen.
I am really hesitant to add aftermarket amps and speakers in fear that this radio is defective. You know how Harley is, or at least my local dealer, if you change anything it voids the warranty. I have tried upgrading the software, downgrading the software, and even saw in the manual how to do a factory reset. Nothing seems to change how this thing random boots in different patterns.
Can I get a few responses please, on how your radio boots up? Thank you!!
Last edited by hikervt; Aug 9, 2015 at 05:35 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Mine has always been a bit goofy, before and after the update. Sometimes the colors and brightness will be different from my personalized settings, then correct itself minutes later. I've heard of similar complaints. I just contribute it to buggy software, not hardware. I wouldn't let that stop you from doing anything.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 118
Likes: 1
From: Georgia
I have a 2015 street glide special with the Premium boom box. Current software version 1.19.1 Does anyone else have problems with their radio during turn on?
1. I always wait to start the bike until the accept button comes up, Strangely, sometimes it takes forever to get to the accept screen.
2. Lately, once the accept screen comes up, I hit accept, and it shows a black screen with the time and the music starts playing in the kibackground. Then I have to hit any button and it will start showing the correct screen.
I am really hesitant to add aftermarket amps and speakers in fear that this radio is defective. You know how Harley is, or at least my local dealer, if you change anything it voids the warranty. I have tried upgrading the software, downgrading the software, and even saw in the manual how to do a factory reset. Nothing seems to change how this thing random boots in different patterns.
Can I get a few responses please, on how your radio boots up? Thank you!!
1. I always wait to start the bike until the accept button comes up, Strangely, sometimes it takes forever to get to the accept screen.
2. Lately, once the accept screen comes up, I hit accept, and it shows a black screen with the time and the music starts playing in the kibackground. Then I have to hit any button and it will start showing the correct screen.
I am really hesitant to add aftermarket amps and speakers in fear that this radio is defective. You know how Harley is, or at least my local dealer, if you change anything it voids the warranty. I have tried upgrading the software, downgrading the software, and even saw in the manual how to do a factory reset. Nothing seems to change how this thing random boots in different patterns.
Can I get a few responses please, on how your radio boots up? Thank you!!
I've received some great help from everyone from my other thread and reading through this one.
So I've got the PN4.1000D & Kappa's enroute. I'm having the 25k service done wend and will get them to flash for .135 att.
I've also got the Hog Tunes lids sitting in Layaway at the dealer.
My main question is what does the connector for the rear speaker leads coming out of the radio look like. I know from the Service Manual that it should be connector 162 but I'm not sure which one exactly it is....
Any help is appreciated.
So I've got the PN4.1000D & Kappa's enroute. I'm having the 25k service done wend and will get them to flash for .135 att.
I've also got the Hog Tunes lids sitting in Layaway at the dealer.
My main question is what does the connector for the rear speaker leads coming out of the radio look like. I know from the Service Manual that it should be connector 162 but I'm not sure which one exactly it is....
Any help is appreciated.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: CenCal
I have a 2015 street glide special with the Premium boom box. Current software version 1.19.1 Does anyone else have problems with their radio during turn on?
1. I always wait to start the bike until the accept button comes up, Strangely, sometimes it takes forever to get to the accept screen.
2. Lately, once the accept screen comes up, I hit accept, and it shows a black screen with the time and the music starts playing in the background. Then I have to hit any button and it will start showing the correct screen.
I am really hesitant to add aftermarket amps and speakers in fear that this radio is defective. You know how Harley is, or at least my local dealer, if you change anything it voids the warranty. I have tried upgrading the software, downgrading the software, and even saw in the manual how to do a factory reset. Nothing seems to change how this thing random boots in different patterns.
Can I get a few responses please, on how your radio boots up? Thank you!!
1. I always wait to start the bike until the accept button comes up, Strangely, sometimes it takes forever to get to the accept screen.
2. Lately, once the accept screen comes up, I hit accept, and it shows a black screen with the time and the music starts playing in the background. Then I have to hit any button and it will start showing the correct screen.
I am really hesitant to add aftermarket amps and speakers in fear that this radio is defective. You know how Harley is, or at least my local dealer, if you change anything it voids the warranty. I have tried upgrading the software, downgrading the software, and even saw in the manual how to do a factory reset. Nothing seems to change how this thing random boots in different patterns.
Can I get a few responses please, on how your radio boots up? Thank you!!
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 755
Likes: 9
From: Phoenix, AZ
Also, I have not picked out speakers because the 7.25 Rokker XT's I have will not fit. So I need to add $257.00 for the Rokker XX 6.5's or other speakers that will work. Geez man! $150 fir a tin braket???? $230.00 for some wires with connectors on it?
Last edited by bill_1202; Aug 10, 2015 at 03:10 PM.
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Advanced
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 57
Likes: 1
From: Moreland GA
So... I want to move over the J&M 250W 2 channel amp (250HC06) to my 14 SG boom 4.3 and I called J&M and they want $160 for their tin bracket and $230 for their 14 SG wiring harness ($390.00) not including install or speakers! Are you kidding me J&M?
Also, I have not picked out speakers because the 7.25 Rokker XT's I have will not fit. So I need to add $257.00 for the Rokker XX 6.5's or other speakers that will work. Geez man! $150 fir a tin braket???? $230.00 for some wires with connectors on it?
Also, I have not picked out speakers because the 7.25 Rokker XT's I have will not fit. So I need to add $257.00 for the Rokker XX 6.5's or other speakers that will work. Geez man! $150 fir a tin braket???? $230.00 for some wires with connectors on it?
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 755
Likes: 9
From: Phoenix, AZ
Upgrading my audio
I'm looking to upgrade my audio and I have a couple of questions. I have never heard speakers in lowers. I am planning on getting lowers for my 2014 SG but I do not know if I will spend the money to do the 4 speaker deal. Is putting speakers in them worth it and how does it provide good sound to the audio experience? Is it worth the cost?
The other question is who to go with?
J&M Audio
Paul Yaffe (Rockford Fosgate)
Hawg Wired
Cycle Tunes
Biketronix
The other question is who to go with?
J&M Audio
Paul Yaffe (Rockford Fosgate)
Hawg Wired
Cycle Tunes
Biketronix