WIred intercom on 14 SG/SGS?
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Cruiser
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From: NE NC
After looking up the procedure for increasing the volume of the passenger headset in the book, it says to talk into the rider headset then increase the volume with the left toggle. The screenshot in the book shows separate volumes for front and rear. on my bike it just says intercom volume. Now, I am certain it is a software issue and not my wiring. I have two options now. First is to see if the dealership is able to activate the rear headset speaker volume control by flashing it as if it were an ultra or just make some temporary jumpers to allow sound to the passenger from the rider headset. If I go the jumper route, my wife will be able to hear everything I do like the phone and whatnot. That may be the only route if they cannot flash the radio correctly.
6th Gear
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Alright...now that this thread was hi-jacked. Back to topic.. I installed my custom harness, took it to the dealer. They flashed it and updated the radio. I only tested it by blowing into each mic, rider and passenger and intercom lit up great. Now, I can hear and talk fine. I can hear my wife, but she can't hear me. Figured I messed up a connection and would tackle it tonight. Well, after a couple of hours of troubleshooting, the flash for the street glide does not turn on the rear headset speakers. Damn MoCo. Now i have to make another trip to see if they are able to turn them on.
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From: scotland
Hey NCBondsman, I do so hope that the Tech can just flash it like an Ultra.....after all your hard work and ....selfishly.......it will save me $$$$$$$.....not having to purchase the 6.5. There is no option in the UK to upgrade to the 6.5 when you order your bike,for a comparatively low amount of cash. Its pay out $2000 and try and get rid of the 4.3 somehow....for some cash.
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Cruiser
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Well after a second trip to the dealer, I will have to wait until they come up with the passenger kit for the intercom. When they flash the radio, it is done through the plug under the left side cover. It brings up your bike on their computer and will only let you update for that bike. Unless I can find someone that is more knowledgable with the HD system and can manipulate it to believe it is an ultra and flash accordingly, I am stuck.
Tourer
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From: Flori-Duh
Interesting, I would really like to get an hour or two on the digital tech computer. I've contact all the local guys I know that know dealer techs, I just haven't been able to connect with one yet. It's pretty silly that this stuff can't be turned on with a few simple clicks of a mouse.
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Interesting, I would really like to get an hour or two on the digital tech computer. I've contact all the local guys I know that know dealer techs, I just haven't been able to connect with one yet. It's pretty silly that this stuff can't be turned on with a few simple clicks of a mouse.
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From: NE NC
I watched them flash mine. Once the screen pops up and they choose "radio" there are all the options to turn on or off everything. 1 or 2 amps, rear speakers, cb, intercom, etc... it is pretty basic, all they do is check all the boxes for what you have and flash it.
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Just to revisit this.....having purchased 2 headsets.
What puzzles me is that Scott14SG was able to have his radio flashed to enable the CB radio to work...despite the bike being an FLHX.....all the dealers say CB and an SG are incompatible......so why not the same for mere intercom capability.
I contacted HD customer services.....they said that they have no access to technical staff, but that the Dealer can contact HD Techies.....to source a solution.
Anyone any further forward with this ?????
If you install a 6-5 Infotainment on an FLHX surely the intercom would work...so I am not clear about the bike being the 'problem'.
What puzzles me is that Scott14SG was able to have his radio flashed to enable the CB radio to work...despite the bike being an FLHX.....all the dealers say CB and an SG are incompatible......so why not the same for mere intercom capability.
I contacted HD customer services.....they said that they have no access to technical staff, but that the Dealer can contact HD Techies.....to source a solution.
Anyone any further forward with this ?????
If you install a 6-5 Infotainment on an FLHX surely the intercom would work...so I am not clear about the bike being the 'problem'.
Last edited by nuages; Feb 24, 2014 at 10:34 AM.
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The problem lies with the intercom flash. There are 2 different flashes for the intercom. On the ultras, it turns on the rear headset speakers. On the sgs, it just turns on the mic in the rear amd no speakers. There really isnt anything other than waiting on HD to come out with a passenger headset harness and an appropriate flash.
When the dealership plugs in your bike to access the radio, your bike tells the computer which model it is and the computer will only flash what is available for your model. Unfortunately the complete intercom setup is not an option.
When the dealership plugs in your bike to access the radio, your bike tells the computer which model it is and the computer will only flash what is available for your model. Unfortunately the complete intercom setup is not an option.
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Just to revisit this.....having purchased 2 headsets.
What puzzles me is that Scott14SG was able to have his radio flashed to enable the CB radio to work...despite the bike being an FLHX.....all the dealers say CB and an SG are incompatible......so why not the same for mere intercom capability.
I contacted HD customer services.....they said that they have no access to technical staff, but that the Dealer can contact HD Techies.....to source a solution.
Anyone any further forward with this ?????
If you install a 6-5 Infotainment on an FLHX surely the intercom would work...so I am not clear about the bike being the 'problem'.
What puzzles me is that Scott14SG was able to have his radio flashed to enable the CB radio to work...despite the bike being an FLHX.....all the dealers say CB and an SG are incompatible......so why not the same for mere intercom capability.
I contacted HD customer services.....they said that they have no access to technical staff, but that the Dealer can contact HD Techies.....to source a solution.
Anyone any further forward with this ?????
If you install a 6-5 Infotainment on an FLHX surely the intercom would work...so I am not clear about the bike being the 'problem'.