Radio Software upgrade
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Westerville, OH
RE: Radio Software upgrade
ORIGINAL: simcom
Yes there is a upgrade, but only the dealer can do it for you. They will charge you. You will need another wiring harness also. I would love to have one of these radios off an ultra to play with. I wonder if I could extract the software and make it available. This is a senseless way to make money from the expensive T-Shirt stores.
ORIGINAL: ftlee20723
Is there software available to enable the rear channels on a Street Glide?
Thanks,
Frank
Is there software available to enable the rear channels on a Street Glide?
Thanks,
Frank
http://www.hogtunes.com/ultrasound.htm
Mike
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Vermont
RE: Radio Software upgrade
ORIGINAL: gregorysfd
So there is no reason to upgrade unless you have problems. Is this correct ?
So there is no reason to upgrade unless you have problems. Is this correct ?
Novice
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21
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From: Little Britain PA, southern lancaster Co.
RE: Radio Software upgrade
trying to download the upgrades to a CD, but it won't take. Won't copy. "zero interger error". I am umzipping the files, but that will no copy to disk, also getting an "extra information error"
Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong?
thanks
Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong?
thanks
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Midwest
RE: Radio Software upgrade
One of the upgrades early on increased the volume considerably on my 06, so I wouldn't say that it's only for correcting problems. But since some people have had problems after some upgrades you might try to get your hands on the *previous* version to use as a backup. In other words, if you burn an upgrade disk and don't have problems with the software, don't throw the disk away. Keep it in case a later upgrade fubars on you.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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RE: Radio Software upgrade
Billd
Although I haven't actually done it I understand the process to be as follows.[sm=pcwhack.gif]
-Download upgrade to a PC
-Unzip the ZIP file (which should contain files)
-Copy the 2 files (not the ZIP) to a CD (using Nero or whatever.....as a DATA disk not music)
-Place the CD into the HK CD slot and let the HK onboard computer find the files (loader and data)
This is kind of similar to BIOS upgrades on a PC (if fact this is probably exactly what is happening)
This link has more instructions
http://www.harley-davidson.com/cp/moar/en/software.asp
Good luck
Although I haven't actually done it I understand the process to be as follows.[sm=pcwhack.gif]
-Download upgrade to a PC
-Unzip the ZIP file (which should contain files)
-Copy the 2 files (not the ZIP) to a CD (using Nero or whatever.....as a DATA disk not music)
-Place the CD into the HK CD slot and let the HK onboard computer find the files (loader and data)
This is kind of similar to BIOS upgrades on a PC (if fact this is probably exactly what is happening)
This link has more instructions
http://www.harley-davidson.com/cp/moar/en/software.asp
Good luck
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2006
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RE: Radio Software upgrade
I've got an 06 Ultra as well... Have done several upgrades since getting the bike. Haven't had any problems with the upgrades and some of them have been benifical.
As stated above, did help increase the volume.
Also now am able to display track/song info from CD & MP3's
also seemed to correct a problem with the clock constantly gaining time.
As stated above, did help increase the volume.
Also now am able to display track/song info from CD & MP3's
also seemed to correct a problem with the clock constantly gaining time.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Phila
RE: Radio Software upgrade
Steve's right on the procedure
current version of the software is 8.19.. (directions for checking your version are in one of the links above)
the upgrade, among other things, allows the radio/CD/MP3 to display the song title and artist name. My original (06) version did not do that.
I had problems with my radio playing for 30-40 seconds, then cutting out for 1 or 2 seconds.. reburnt the CD and reinstalled (see VERY IMPORTANT below) .. works fine now
There was some feedback that the newest version caused a loss in Volume on mp3 files, but mp3 volume levels are controlled when a CD is converted into an mp3 file.
If you do find that you have an old version (8.0x), I would suggest doing the upgrades in sequence till you get what you're looking for (song display).
ALSO.. VERY IMPORTANT.. when you burn the files to your data CD, make sure you burn them at the lowest speed your computer will handle.. This ensures that the laser burns deep enough into the CD. If you burn it too fast, you may have problems with the software.
before you insert the DATA CD into your bike, turn the volume on the radio down.. the installation will periodically allow sounds thru, and if the vol is up, you think something's wrong.
current version of the software is 8.19.. (directions for checking your version are in one of the links above)
the upgrade, among other things, allows the radio/CD/MP3 to display the song title and artist name. My original (06) version did not do that.
I had problems with my radio playing for 30-40 seconds, then cutting out for 1 or 2 seconds.. reburnt the CD and reinstalled (see VERY IMPORTANT below) .. works fine now
There was some feedback that the newest version caused a loss in Volume on mp3 files, but mp3 volume levels are controlled when a CD is converted into an mp3 file.
If you do find that you have an old version (8.0x), I would suggest doing the upgrades in sequence till you get what you're looking for (song display).
ALSO.. VERY IMPORTANT.. when you burn the files to your data CD, make sure you burn them at the lowest speed your computer will handle.. This ensures that the laser burns deep enough into the CD. If you burn it too fast, you may have problems with the software.
before you insert the DATA CD into your bike, turn the volume on the radio down.. the installation will periodically allow sounds thru, and if the vol is up, you think something's wrong.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,091
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From: Northeast Wisconsin
RE: Radio Software upgrade
My '08 had the upgrade, follow the instructions and see what version is on your bike. Mine had the latest version already.
ORIGINAL: MassHD
Should I assume the 08 have the up grade?
Should I assume the 08 have the up grade?
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 918
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From: Bulldog Country
RE: Radio Software upgrade
My advice would be don't do it unless you are having problems. These radios are pretty sensitive. I did one update (don't remember which one) and had to re-update with an older version to get it to work right again.