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We are really exited to see this radio come to market we have been working on for over a year!!
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I have a Kenwood HD head unit with biketronics controller. It is hard to read in different light and the hand controls only control very basic functions (volume, song/station up/down, band), Can't even go from radio to usb??? It sounds great but I think I should have gone with Sony for better hand control function??? Plus I wish I'd gotten bluetooth.
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hmm.. Sony Radio and Biketronics contoller = full control of the Sony head units.
Your right mode switch on the handlebar is what controls going from radio, to cd, to usb, etc. You might want to contact Biketronics to find out if there is an issue.
Your right mode switch on the handlebar is what controls going from radio, to cd, to usb, etc. You might want to contact Biketronics to find out if there is an issue.
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I have a Sony HD head unit with biketronics controller. It is hard to read in different light and the hand controls only control very basic functions (volume, song/station up/down, band), Can't even go from radio to usb??? It sounds great but I think I should have gone with Sony for better hand control function??? Plus I wish I'd gotten bluetooth.
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Nevermind ultranutz answered my question? Ultranutz whatcha think about the new radio coming out by dragonfly? Should I wait? I'm in no hurry and can always run my stock unit with the Soundstream amp and Polk speakers.
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don't know anything about it but can tell you that it will be the first head unit I've ever seen with IP 66 ratings which truly makes it water-proof with the specific NEMA enclosures that it will have to use. At the price point I can see these starting at, my question would be "will the end justify the means?"; I guess that remains to be seen.
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SORRY!!! I have a KENWOOD head unit. Fixed???
Last edited by 0ldhippie; Feb 9, 2013 at 01:55 PM.
Don't know how the Biketronics module controls the Kenwwod, but I do know the Hawg Wired until allows you to change from the different modes on the handle bar switches.
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don't know anything about it but can tell you that it will be the first head unit I've ever seen with IP 66 ratings which truly makes it water-proof with the specific NEMA enclosures that it will have to use. At the price point I can see these starting at, my question would be "will the end justify the means?"; I guess that remains to be seen.
The new Dragonfly Radio will be:
*4 channel (without re flash)
*2 ohm stable deck power (double any other aftermarket radio ratings)
*IP66 (unlike any radio that can currently work in a HD fairing)
*Direct connect for USB, works with IPod, Pandora, Sirius (at no extra charge).Sirius will steam from smart phone Blue-tooth without the need for receiver purchase. MP3 Player, Thumb Drive Stick.
*Blue-tooth
*Full color screen.
*Exact size opening of HD fairing hole.
*Directly bolts in (no extra adapters needed)
*Plugs directly into 23 pin radio connector.
*LCD; so it can be seen in direct sunlight
No Promises, but I am working hard to get the Weather Band in it as well.
PLUS all the items the other radios have.
F+R RCA, SUB RCA, Electronic crossovers, Remote turn on for amps.Play list control, charge music device, AM/FM,
It will have an opening face, however due to it being a larger face than a car stereo the IPod will not fit inside on Batwing fairings due to the ignition switch. Those bikes will utilize the USB cord that goes to the saddle bag. Road Glides, and detachable fairings will be able to insert IPod, in radio, and second cord. Bat Wing Users might have enough room to install USB Thumb Drive Stick in front of radio. Will know more when
At best all the radios talked about being put in HD fairings only have 4 of these line items, and some not even that. We are truly hoping it is looked at for what it does,and not compared by price to radios that don't come close to offering the same features.
