Looking to replace 2012 head unit - looking for recommendations. I have boom speakers in front fairing and in saddlebag lids...want clearer and crisper audio.

 

Take a look around the audio section. Most guys are running Kenwood or Sony. The x998 and mex70bt are really popular. Great sound quality and a lot of features.

You'll definitely hear it over there so I'll say it here as well - you are severely limited by the boom stuff, hopefully you're prepared to upgrade. If not, there's no real reason to go aftermarket, the whole lipstick on a pig thing.

 

Im running the 998 and its a sweet unit. hit the audio section. The head unit isnt what you need first.

 

Sony or Kenwood are the most popular. Make sure and get one with USB. You can load a ton of tunes and never be without music and my best sound comes from the USB files. Way better sound than CD or Sirius. Kenwood decks have a ton of sound options. You'll also need to pick up some form of adapter to use handlebar controls. I recommend Biketronics........and also pick up an amp if you don't have one.

 

I have the Kenwood X798 and the Biketronics RetroRadio module that has the AVC which is a must so you don't have to continuously adjust the volume.