After a long ride this past weekend, finally decided I could not take it any more. So, armed with lots of research, I just placed an order for the upgrade to the Ultra's sound system.

First off, a shout out to Biketronics, absolutely fantastic customer service. Donna and Mike went out of their way to not only educate me, but to provide multiple options at a very respectable price. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for great service and to be treated with respect.

As I am not up on all the new electronic gadgets, I can barely spell IPOD, I decided to keep, for now, the stock HK radio, 100+ songs on a CD works for me. I was looking for a reasonably priced filled in, front and back, sound system that I could clearly hear. This is what I decided on;

BT4180 180W X 4 channel amp
7.1" Titan II front speakers (not on their site yet)
BT474 6.5" Titan II rear speaker pod kit

I had one dilemma during the learning/decision process. The rear speaker pod kit does not accommodate the rear control cutouts, I was looking to keep all the stock controls for the passenger. Mike understood my dilemma and took the concern onboard. He is going to investigate constructing the rear pod kit with the ability to maintain rear passenger controls.

I was very impressed by his next move. Vice worrying about making a buck at my expense, he recommended I purchase the BT2180 180W X 2 channel with the 7.1" Titan II front speakers thinking I would be extremely satisfied with the upgraded fronts and stock rears filling the sound. Upon completion of his development of the rear speaker pod kit with rear controls, he would take care of me, exchanging the 2 for a 4 channel amp for the cost difference no matter the timeframe, or, if I decided to buy the kit now, he would swap with the new rear pod. This sold me on his product, certainly an owner looking out for his customers.

Since I already decided to make the investment and not wanting to do things twice, I decided to upgrade the rears now. If the rear pods with rear controls do not come to fruition, more power to me not having the wife able take control.

I am now waiting patiently for the Big Brown Truck. More to follow after install.

 

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Yea dude they are great to deal with and they definitely stand behind their stuff. You will be happy with that. I gone get one of their amps when money gets right again. Installs really easy the speakers anyway and that little amp won't take any room up on top of the head unit.

 

Sounds sweet. Wish I had the duckies to throw at my bike like that,lol. I am happy with the hogutne speaker upgrade so far, now I only need a soundstream amp to complete my system then I will be done until it quits working,lol. Post some pics of the install when you do it, for those of us that are not so audio inclined if you can. Good luck with your project.

 

I just ordered from these guys, and they were great to work with. Took time to provide installation recommendations. Products were delivered quickly. Now I just need the time to install the stuff.

 

I just upgraded to a Biketronics Sony Radio, 7" speakers in the front and the sound is great. The folks at BT were very helpful and a pleasure to deal with and the system is an easy hook up.

 

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. I served 23 years in the submarine service; great time, great friends, and great memories. You will find the monthly retirement checks helps out a little with the bike habit.

 

I called Bill last week after listening to my buddys new system from Biketronics. (I told him to call them) I told Bill what I was eventually looking to do and after he explained all my options and prices, he told me to give him a call when I was ready. Pulled out my credit card and told him I'm ready now. Cant wait to install the system. Its great to have a company that actually stands behind their product and takes the time to explain your options!!!!!!

 

May I? volume on rear pod control only work on passenger headset, not on radio...

If you want to keep headset, you need controls with PTT, volume and socket; not for the radio

 

Thanks Augah. I am not going to know what to do with myself the first month of retirement after so long of being used to the Army,lol. I'm sure I will figure it out though.