motorcycle radios - Harley Forum

#1 03-25-2008, 09:22 PM

i have been thinking about putting a radio on my electroglide standard. i think it might be nice on a long trip.
people that have them, can you really hear them,even on the freeway? do you listen to then. does anyone have any experence with the sony radio kits they have on e-bay?
thanks for any input youall have.

#2 03-26-2008, 08:01 AM

Installed the Sony kit on my 05 FLHTI and am very happy with it. Not difficult to do just takes some time. The Sony marine radio is the best bet. The antenna is the problem. I tried a hidden faring mount one and it didn't work very well. Went with a vertical on the back of the bike and it works very well. Bought the antenna parts at a truck stop in the truckers supply section. love my radio on the road.

BlueBob · #3 03-26-2008, 12:16 PM

I CAN say, don't go with 2 Wheel Tunes. They went out of business and no longer support their warranty and don't even make replacement parts. Problem is, there are still a LOT of vendors out there with a lot of these systems in inventory... and they will sell them to you without filling you in on the current state of the product.

I went with www.cyclesounds.com. Everything that WAS 2 Wheel Tunes is now at cycle sounds. It's a small and unobtrusive system with quality sound. Only problem is, it doesn't actually include a radio. It's just the sound system. But you can plug in just about anything. iPod, XM, Sirius, whatever...

Our07Ultra · #4 03-06-2009, 04:34 PM

07 Ultra with HK system. Sound is good while cruising. The AVC. automatic volume control is nice as it increases and decereases as ambient sounds increase.
It is not perfect stereo/audio by any means but is clearly audible while rolling!

aceharleywrench · #5 03-13-2009, 08:45 AM

Not only can I hear my stereo at freeway speeds,so can the cops!!!

NewHarleyGear · #6 03-13-2009, 09:15 PM

Biketronics kit...Sony (marine) with preset amp, Hogtune speakers, cover, and all the parts needed for a standard install. Consider painting the inner fairing while you have it apart. Check it out!

Gas Man · #7 06-13-2009, 03:58 AM

I have did the hogtunes upgrade. New front speakers and amp. Let me tell you something... it rocks! Well worth it and how can you beat a 20 yr warrenty and all plug-n-play.

T Bird · #8 06-14-2009, 08:51 PM

I had the Roadtech Riser Mount Radio on my 04 Heritage. It was OK but I really missed having the space windshield bag. I have since put on a pair of Handlebar Mounted J & M Internal Amp Speakers, plug in my MP3 Player, and rock on down the raod. Very pleased with the J & M set up. Got them for $425 off the internet, install was a piece of cake.

Gas Man · #9 06-15-2009, 12:29 AM

I believe hogtunes also sells a handlebar setup as well.. but its just for your mp3 players
http://www.hogtunes.com/MA-2/MA-2.html