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Perusing the '09 P&A book and noticed HD is offering owners of bikes with the HK radio an intercom rig for $254.95 list. Part nos. are 77173-06, -07, and -08.
It provides owners with the opportunity to install an intercom system without the added expense of the CB radio which was previously required.
Of course, helmet headsets are a seperate purchase item.
I'm interested . . . $204 at Chicago Harley. I have the 09 catalog in PDF format. Here is what it shows. I may have to get one of these this winter. I'm not very happy with the bluetooth setup I have.
H. COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH KIT
Allows the use of a Harley-Davidson helmet headset
on Touring models that are not equipped with the
helmet headset interface. This kit contains Console
Pod Assembly, Left-Hand Control Switch Assembly and
Fairing Speaker Switch.
77173-08 $254.95
Fits 08-later Touring models equipped with an
Advanced Audio Radio System.
77173-07 $254.95
Fits 07 Touring models equipped with an
Advanced Audio Radio System.
77173-06 $254.95
Fits 06 Touring models equipped with an
Advanced Audio Radio System.
I've got an Ultra, so obviously I have an intercom, and we use it all the time. But speaking from previous experience on bikes that did not have them, I've come to the following conclusion: If the wife wants to make her intentions known, she will do so with or without the headset.
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