Is it worth $1,000? Probably not since you can buy excellent Sony units for $150 and Biketronics or Hawg-Wired installation brackets and interface units (to allow you to use the handlebar controls like a Classic or Ultra) for $200-250. And the Biketronics unit comes with the automatic volume adjustment feature that will turn down the volume on the stereo at stoplights, etc.

If you plan to have CB, it probably is worth it since the Harley unit with a properly tuned CB antenna will outperform the alternatives available. If you want Bluetooth for cell phones you probably should consider the HD unit. As for XM, the HD unit requires a $500 upgrade, while the good Sony units can add XM for $100.

Also, the HD unit does not come with an antenna and their kit will be another $100. Most folks adding radios to EG Standards go with an antenna that mounts inside the fairing; much cleaner and they run about $60-90.

I have a police model EG, but have since added thehandlebar radio control switches and will purchase in the next week or so the Hawg-wired or Biketronics kit for use with my Sony GT 400 headunit.

Also, it is very unclearif the $1,000 HD kit includes speakers or not. So between the speakers, HD stereo, antenna kit, and labor (the P&A book says the unit must be dealer installed-no indy shops or DYI), you are realistically looking at $1,200 out the door (assuming you buy the parts from one of the good 20% off HD dealers), or $1,500 if you go to your local HD store.

As for the sound quality, that is very much a matter of personal choice. I can listen to my stereo with a 3/4 or full face helmet at 60-70 mph with Sony Xplod 4-way speakers purchased for $35 at Wal-Mart.

If you want a radio and plan to add a King Tour Pack in the near future, take a good hard look at an EG Classic.Just my $.02. Whatever you decide on, you will enjoy the EG.

 

Some good feedback here.
Harleypingman, is that unit weatherproof, who can install it? Not sure I would want to try it??

 

Chuck 1: Buy the Touring Model Harley Service Manual for the year of your bike; about $50 from Zanotti's, Chicago HD, and other 20% of list Harley stores who sell on the internet and via phone. Seven screws, easily removed, and unplug the headlamp socket and the fairing is off.

Biketronics and Hawg-wired are small, personal businesses compared to HD and other big vendors, so they are accustomed to phone calls from customers like yourself and can walk you through the installation. Both are plug and play as far as the radio controls are concerned.

Biketronics offers a durable plastic press fit cover for $20 to keep the headunit dry. My Sony GT 400 has been parked outside many times in heavy rain (shame on me for not putting it inside) and the unit runs fine. I don't recommend this type of abuse, but riding in the rain or getting stuck to let a storm pass should be easily handled without the cover. I will buy the cover when I order from Biketronics and keep it in the saddlebag for use as needed.

But do yourself a favor and buy the HD Service Manual. Folks typically say that it pays for itself with the first job, even a small one, that you do yourself. I bought mine when I purchased my EG in Feb. '05 and it has been invaluable for a person with limited mechanical experience like myself.

 

+1 for the biketronics setup. Hogtune speakers, use of hand controls. Eaisily under $500 and couple beers worth of labor to install.

Chuck

 

I didnt think I would use mine much, but since Ive had it, I hardly ever ride without it. Its nice for long rides and weather reports, traffic etc etc...

 

Hey Neggy,

That is a nice looking setup & the price is right, but can you install it without that gaudy chrome thing around the radio or is that part of the kit???

Is it available in black??

~John