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Apr 9, 2007 | 02:49 AM

assaultthesalt

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stereo install on FLHTPI ?

I have a 05 FLHTPI that was not used for service work.I'm planning on installing a stereo.Are there any tips that yall can give me.I'm mechanically inclined and plan on doing the installation myself,but I have one question.How hard is it gonna be to do the wiring?Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Apr 9, 2007 | 07:51 AM

jbhawley

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RE: stereo install on FLHTPI ?

call Hogtunes and talk to Pez (owner) he will give you all the info you need. They are hogtunes.com
Great customer service, great product. I did the same thing on my pollice bike, used a sony stereo and got the biketronics module to make the handlebar controls to work as w/ factory. I have about 500$ invested in it all. Less than 1/2 price from a stock HD radio only. You will probably have to replace the handlebar controls, if your has the siren buttons, but this is still not a big deal. Call Pez and see what he says and if you need more info let me know. Like i said I have just completed my bike a month or so ago.

Apr 9, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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RE: stereo install on FLHTPI ?

I installed a Clarion marine radio I got off ebay for 164 dollars it has a wireless remote you can mount on the bars somewhere. I also got some pioneer speakers and it sounds great!! Easy install as i have the police wire diagrams. There are wires running to the fuse box you just have to splice in. they are tied off somewhere in the fairing. I also used a piece of 1/2 inch plexi glass as the support of the front of radio and J B welded that in place.

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Apr 9, 2007 | 07:50 PM

Harleypingman

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RE: stereo install on FLHTPI ?

If you are not seeking handlebar controls it is very simple. You can buy the mounting hardware for the headunit from Biketronics for about $50 or Hawg-wired for more $$; both give a nice, factory-finish look. As far as getting the headunit to work, you simply tap the power from inside the fairing and supply a ground, hook up the speakers and an antenna. You will also need an antenna--there are lots of choices--Tune Trapper, Dakota Digital or equivalent(check with an auto audio shop; they will have them as do auto parts stores). You will also need to purchase "speaker adapters" from HD for mounting the speakers to your fairing--under $30 for the pair. If you go with the Biketronics or Hawg-wired, the plastic box where the radio goes comes out. You can also mount the radio inside the plastic box if you want to save $$, but it is not as good cosmetically IMHO. I did the non-handlebar control approach initially and it worked fine with Sony Xplod 4-way speakers from Wal-Mart for $35 (but I'm no audiophile) and Sony headunit. Have since added handlebarswitches and purchased the Biketronics interface for handlebar controls.

Apr 9, 2007 | 08:05 PM

Neggy ZRXOA 5248

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RE: stereo install on FLHTPI ?

I have the Hawg-Wired bezel and cradle, with a JVC stereo and some sony XPLOD speakers.

into the whole deal for about 350 bucks, My bike already had the antenna lead so when I put the tour pack on I was good to go.

Since my bike never sees water I don't worry about weather.

Apr 10, 2007 | 08:28 AM

jbhawley

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RE: stereo install on FLHTPI ?

biketronics sells an adapter plate that fills in the extra space around the radio area. a stock HD radio is bigger than a sony car radio. they also sell a splash guard that snaps in place over the radio. I got both and they look nice. I only use the splash gard when washing the bike or riding in the rain.

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:05 AM

assaultthesalt

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RE: stereo install on FLHTPI ?

Thanks for all the help guys!!!!I think I'll give Biketronics a try and just order the whole kit.Sounds like a pretty easy install.Once again, THANKS for all the help.