I completed the swap out of my GT BOOM for the new GTS BOOM upgrade. This was a pretty easy install. Basic tools and very good instructions kit includes. I used the upgraded USB cable as outlined. I also upgraded my XM radio antenna. The kit includes a new GPS antenna and a replacement right hand control switch.

I swapped the XM module from my GT radio (76000233) over to the new GTS. Pretty easy but you’ll need a small torx bit (7.5).

After the swap, I took the bike to the dealer to have it mated/flashed. No issues and the radio runs great. XM is active. Very pleased with the upgrade. And now I have the addition of CarPlay which is a major improvement from my perspective.

 

I'm curious...

What is different on the right hand control that needs a new switch.....?

Is it just a switch cover or do they swap out the switchpak....?

Thanks...

 

Its just a different plastic cap for the right hand blinker switch. Instead of an “Info” symbol the new cover has a “return” symbol. Its doesn’t really change anything. Just has a new symbol to reflect a different function on the GTS Boom.

 

Good info - thanks for sharing. Looking forward to this myself later this year...

 

Dealer was finally able to fix the problem by connecting the radio to a 2020 bike and reprogramming. I had then enable WHIM and car play is working

 

Same here....................I think the three week delay on repair was waiting for the new update.

 

Completed this swap yesterday... I went ahead and swapped the instrument gauges along with the GTS Boom! radio. Took me a slow-and-steady three hours to completed. Dealer-flash scheduled for Wednesday - can't wait.


Out with the old...


In with the new!

Few observations / my experience:

• Straight forward install / very pleased
• I purchased / installed the new USB cable
• I moved the existing SiriusXM module to the new unit
• I DID NOT swap the right-hand switch cap yet - didn't seem like it wanted to come off (?)
• Radio fired-up w/ CVO badging
• Radio operational but no sound
• Apple CarPlay operational
• No navi / only compass

Dealer flash Wednesday:

• WHIM
• Audio config
• SiriusXM
• Navigation w/Maps
• TPMS Info

Looking forward to enjoying this.

 

You went from the CVO instruments to the cheap looking standard instruments?? Say it isn't so?

 

Ha — definitely is so. I could not read the CVO gauges, especially during the day. Numbers are too small and contrast to weak for me. Love my new dash, both day and night.