Head unit
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 109
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From: Minnesota
Head unit
Hey guys, I tried posting this audio section but I got no answers. I want to upgrade my head unit but I'm worried about water ruining it. What are you guys running in your pre 2014? I have 2012 Ultra Limited with the Boom Bagger setup. But I want Bluetooth to stream music since my FM reception is horrible. The HU I want is an Alpine but it's not marine grade. I know I could put a marine radio in there, I'm just not sure that's the route I want to go.
Thanks, and sorry if this is a stupid question.
Thanks, and sorry if this is a stupid question.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2018
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From: Las Vegas
I had the Aquatic AV stuff in my last bike, It was pretty good sound, but the screen was impossible to read in bright sunlight. https://www.aquaticav.com/harley/
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather
Marine units will give you some level of water-resistance and improved visual display in sunlight. I went with the Sony MEX-XB100BT which I believe is no longer manufactured but I'm sure they've replaced it with a similar but upgraded unit. Be aware however the display is still impossible to read in direct sunlight and without a cover I wouldn't expose it to heavy rain and or a direct hit from a hose nozzle. There are some manufacturers that make covers for a few select head units. Biketronics, I believe is one.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 44
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From: FL
I really liked the aquaticav I had on 2011 ultra. You get to keep the function of the controls, you can change playlist, charge phones, bluetooth worked well. The only thing I didn't like is you have more options and usability with apple products so if you have an android phone you can't use everything. I ended up just buying an ipod and just left it in the bike unless I wanted to add music. Also depending what model you get the newest version comes with Sirius xm.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 513
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From: Parrish, Fl
I have put Kenwood's in both my wife's Street Glide and mine. They aren't marine units but we haven't had any trouble here in Florida. I just make sure I take the faceplates off and am careful when I was them and we also take them off it's raining. So far so good.
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 637
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From: Ketchikan Alaska
I am still running the stock headunit. I just picked up a Ipod interface and installed it and will use it for my majority of the tunes.
If I wanted Bluetooth thru the bike instead of my helmet (Helmet Law here) I would just get Iron Cross to modify it and add it.
http://www.ironcrossaudio.com/additional-services.html
If I wanted Bluetooth thru the bike instead of my helmet (Helmet Law here) I would just get Iron Cross to modify it and add it.
http://www.ironcrossaudio.com/additional-services.html
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 44
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From: Minneapolis
You can add Bluetooth to stock Headunit.... Song titles are displayed on screen and you can change tracks with handlebar controls. Been using it for a year and never had an issue.
http://metraonline.com/part/BT-HD01
http://metraonline.com/part/BT-HD01