I just finished my guages and it looks like it about time for a radio now one question is do i take the dive and spend $1,000 for the HD radio or is there something better from biketronics i an worried about rain and water messing up the radio but i want a reliable radio for the buck any pros and cons between the HD model and the Biketronics?

 

subscribed... interested as well.

 

Ditto. That may be next years upgrade.

Bob.

 

ummmmm...
which company...
is it biketronics that has all the stuff you need to hook a sony radio in.. and still retain, all your controls?
Id much rather have a sony.. than a factory branded radio any day!!!!

 

$1000 is a lot of dough. I have been looking at alpine marine units. There are made to bounce and are water and UV protected for only $400 on chrutchfield.com You can even control I Pod through the deck.Hawg wired has the wire connector for your handle bar controls also. I have had alpine in my truck for years and would not change it.

 

Got a JVC in mine and wouldnt change it

 

I have got a Pioneer head unit in mine with a Hawg wired install kit I love it. Also 6.5" Alpine speakers and a Arc amp

 

Unless you plan to add the HD CB/intercom and/or XM, the Biketronics interface module (or Hawg-Wired's) with a compatible head unit (with features you want) is a better value IMO.

My Biketonics/Sony set-up worked great for 4+ years and was replaced with the HK and CB only because I wanted the CB.

Do a search; there are dozens of Biktetronics threads, including a sticky at the top of the forum on the installation.

Carl

 

Police model EG's don't have the same interconnect harness as the civilian bikes or the handlebar switches for a plug and play installaton of the BT or HW interface modules that allow use of aftermarket head units with handlebar controls.

BT sells a switch kit and module for police models.

Carl

 

My bike was converted to the "civilian" wiring harness when I added the cruise control. I now have all the switches for the radio and communications. I do miss the red buttons and switches though. Kind of made it unique. The only clue it was a police bike is the hockey puck saddle bags and the logo on the air cleaner.

Talking with the dealer, he said some new owners don't want the H/K and replace it with an after market radio and speakers. If I can find one at half price I may spring for their "old, unused unit". I have lots of time and in no hurry.

Bob.