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My Sony headunit, GT 510, has AVC in 10 steps that is accessed using the left audio handlebar switch.&nbsp\\; If you look at the Base Audio Connector that plugs into the HW interface unit, there should be a white/green stripe wire which is the speed signal wire that the headunit uses to "know" the bike's speed\\; the same wire/circuit is used for the cruise control.
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Looking forward to your report on the AVC.

 

I bought my Hawg-Wired kit used from ebay so it may be an older version than the one saying that it uses the attenuate feature . I couldn't get it to do anything with the attenuate feature, but since I listen to MP3 mainly, I'm used to playing with the volume to compensate for the different mp3 volume levels. I'm going to email Hawg-Wired and see if I'm missing something in the setup or if there are two versions (their first one and the one they sell now).

 

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Deathwind, FWIW the Biketronics website claims AVC is a "Biketronics exclusive."&nbsp\\; So let us know what HW has to say about AVC.[/blockquote]

 

Great write up and pics.
I bookmarked this thread for future reference. Thanks

 

Ok, the final word is that the Hawg-Wired product doesn't control AVC. The attentate feature is essentially a mute function. I also learned today that the attenuate function is now controlled by pressing the PTT button. For me this is a nice feature when I have to access military bases and need to turn the music down/off. The AVC would be nice, but my collection of mp3s have different volume levels and I find myself turning the volume up or down (even with the HKs AVC) anyways...and the fact that I got the $239 HW kit for $157 on Ebay I have no complaints.....well other than the fact that I don't have the pods for another set of these Kicker component speakers.

 

Great setup...friend has an 02 ultra and lost the radio...trying to convince him to get a Sony.

 

MalMax - The only drawback with getting a Sony is that they need 4ohm speakers. I had upgraded to the 2ohm JBL GTO527s which were better and cheaper than Hog-Tunes, JM, or Hawg-Wired speakers. The Kickers are excellent and the Sony provides them more power. It was definately worth the upgrade. I'll keep the HK and the JBLs if I decide to trade or sell the bike. The install kits are the other big decision. If retaining AVC is a concern then the Biketronics module is the way to go. If looks are important I would definatley recommend the Hawg-Wired. You may be able to mix and match by calling Biketronics to order just the module. The faceplate and cradle are available from Hawg-Wired as seperate items.

The marine rate Sonys are built with water and rough water in mind. So far the Sony's CD player is handling the Hawaii potholes pretty well. I have noticed that the CD and radio volume are lower than the Aux Input. My Mp3 player is much louder and I still can change the Aux input level on the Sony and probably make it a little louder, but so far it isn't needed.

 

So deathwind, do I understand this correctly, you did not install the tweeters? What about all the highs from your music? Arent they by design just gone now? I don't get it, please elaborate.

 

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Good job man... Wish I would have known that you were looking for a Hawg-Wired Bezel I have an extra one sittin' at the house collecting dust.&nbsp\\; I ended up using the Biketronics one while yes it is just a flat piece of plastic I have the option to use the splash gaurd which I don't with the Hawg-Wired bezel since it is flush with the fairing.
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Jeff

 

Adlerx, I did install the tweeters. These Kicker components have the ability to mount as seperate pieces (woofer and tweeter) or as a traditional 2-way speaker (tweeter mounted on the woofer). Look at the first and third photos in origional post. The first shows as component install with a plastic bullet looking item in center of woofer. In third photo they are mounted as 2-way. The bullet is unscrewed and a tweeter mount is installed in its place. I showed the tweeter in the gauge spot to shjow what it would look like. I thought about removing the air temp and battery gauge out, moving the oil pressure up to the battery spot and then mounting the tweeters. Only concern was remembering how much water sits in the gauge area if caught sitting in the rain or washing.... the speakers are marine rated, but didn't want to take a chance with sitting water.

jskwarek, that would have been good to know. You might try putting it on Ebay, it may sell quickly. I funded this radio install by selling all my extra computer parts on Ebay, then turing around and buying the required components. When I searched Ebay for the retro kit, the used kit I bought was the only Hawg-Wired retro kit or part at the time. I kinda miss the AVC, but my screwy collection of MP3s keeps me changing the volume more anyways. May sell some more items and buy the Biketronics module later, but happy for now.