Do you need to flash Harley radio?
Unless you want to invest in a dedicated digital signal processing, the Harley-Davidson radio flashing process is mandatory when upgrading these systems.
What is RBDS on Harley radio?
The Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) is the American equivalent of the Radio Data System (RDS) protocol, which is the standard protocol for the distribution and propagation of data by FM radio signals. The two standards (RDS and RBDS) are more or less the same.
How does a factory radio work on a Harley Davidson?
Use a DSR1 and the DSR1 signal harnesses that we have designed and your factory radio will be plug and play with your aftermarket stereo system. Note: All bikes that have factory amplifiers require some additional adapters. Give us a call and we can set you up with exactly what you need for your particular bike.
Can a stereo system go bad on a Harley Davidson?
While some riders prefer the sounds of wind flowing through their helmets, the many of us just want to listen to our jams. A stock stereo system can go bad lots of ways, such as corrosive wires, blown speakers or a malfunctioning head unit. Each problem has its own specific symptoms that gives you ability to easily pinpoint and find the problems.
What happens when you remove the factory speakers on a Harley Davidson?
When you remove the factory speakers and instead feed the radio output to an aftermarket amplifier or sound processor, the radio has no load and the output becomes unbalanced. A special resistive load needs to go between the radio and the next device (amplifier or processor).
Where is the radio fuse on a Harley Davidson?
Open the fuse box up on your motorcycle and locate the radio fuse using the diagram on the cover. Use a test light to check the electricity. If nothing is present, pull the fuse and inspect it.
Use a DSR1 and the DSR1 signal harnesses that we have designed and your factory radio will be plug and play with your aftermarket stereo system. Note: All bikes that have factory amplifiers require some additional adapters. Give us a call and we can set you up with exactly what you need for your particular bike.
When you remove the factory speakers and instead feed the radio output to an aftermarket amplifier or sound processor, the radio has no load and the output becomes unbalanced. A special resistive load needs to go between the radio and the next device (amplifier or processor).
While some riders prefer the sounds of wind flowing through their helmets, the many of us just want to listen to our jams. A stock stereo system can go bad lots of ways, such as corrosive wires, blown speakers or a malfunctioning head unit. Each problem has its own specific symptoms that gives you ability to easily pinpoint and find the problems.
Open the fuse box up on your motorcycle and locate the radio fuse using the diagram on the cover. Use a test light to check the electricity. If nothing is present, pull the fuse and inspect it.