Thanks for your video. I purchased the tool, downloaded the software and finally flashed my own radio. Your step by step is spot on . Great job. I did it on a 2023 RoadGlide Special.
I just bought the flash tool as a rental. The setup is similar as far as the downloads go but a bit different from this year old video. I downloaded it to my pc along with all updates necessary. I’ll install tonight on the bike wish me luck. Thanks VA
@@volunteeraudio So I looked at the site and this is an affordable rental. Just to be clear though, I can do this update before doing the physical install of amps and speakers? I currently have a Road Glide Ultra with 4 speakers and the OEM head unit. TIA
@@heybruh3274 yes you can do it before installing the amp but remember this also attenuates the radio / turns down output, so I would not do it until the time of install
I purchased the Hertz stage 4. Just completed the flash on my 2016 Street Glide. Only issue was how my connection was a little stiff coming out of the fuse box cover. Great video I will comment on all the install videos as I install my system. Only one I am nervous about is cutting my saddle bag lids.
Just flashed 2023 FLTRXS with your loaner tool. If you count the time I stared at the unit before realizing it was really that simple I spent 15 minutes. 13 of that was staring.
I have a tri glide also I would like to see the rest of this build and how it goes I want to put speakers in places where speakers should be and also some sort of enclosure in the back or some type of application where bass can be inserted because the tri glide has a trunk
I NEED this.. I assume my 2018 road glide special wasn't flashed, cause it doesn't sound that good. Granted it only has rockfords in the fairing, and a soundigital amp. Unless of course it was flashed already, and just sounds bad.
Great video very informative. Ive been down this audio rabbit hole all day. You say in the video part of the reason you’ve choose the default setting is because it turns on the rear speakers. So if i don’t want the lower speakers which i assume is in the leg faring. Can i use the 6 Speakers - Upper Fairing / Saddle Bags / Rear Pods / 2 AMPS and get the same eq curve or if i was to do the rockford flash will that enable all my speakers and have the flat curve you speak of? With these being factory flashes will my local dealer be able to do this? TIA
Every flash is a default flash, some are renamed brand names like Rockford but all are a factory Harley amped or non amped flash, I shared the only correct flash and explained why we use it in the video. This is the best flash for upgrading your factory system by adding an amplifier and speakers, and no the local dealer cannot flash to a factory amplified flash unless you have factory amps installed and connected to the ecm data lines
@@PkwyDrive13 I'm rocking hertz neo speakers and tweeters with a BT line level currently. Sounds good but I hear my amp isn't pushing full potential of the speakers.
I got the PPI amp and Hertz neo 6.5 and it sounds good nice and clear and loud I also added the boss kit for rear bags 2021 sg will be putting Hertz 6x9 later when the boss ones blow out also did a flash on the gts stereo
Nicely informative video, I didn't quite get the answers I was looking for. I have a KAC-M3004 4 channel amp, and it will turn on with line input or remote 12v. Would a flash be recommended for this amp on stock harley gts. Thanks
I just ordered a stage 4 hertz with the sp4.900 and soundskins fairing kit for my 2019 streetglide on 6/8/23 I have not started the install...waiting for my off days with much anxiety lol...My question is I mostly use android auto,so should I still do the apple carplay play flash just in case and will it affect android auto in anyway? I use a ottocast for wireless android auto. Also appreciate your videos and the work you put into your kits.
Thank you, the CarPlay flash has no effect on android auto, we have had many issues with the ottocast adapter, if you have issues with it then plug in using a quality cable, if it works well keep using it
Great info Jay! Would you use that same flash (6 speaker/2 amp) if you were just doing the 2 fairing speakers and an amp? It gets a bit confusing but I think that's what you recommended.
I work for a shop and we have the Techno Research hardware already. My employer asked me to familiarize myself with how to use it and what we can do with it. The how to use it was perfectly covered in this video. Thank you. My only remaining question at this point pertains to bikes with the boom systems or other factory amp add ons. This device is ONLY for the radio itself correct? On those bikes my thought would be (if the customer isn't happy with the "premium sound") 1... flash the radio, 2... remove the "factory" amp, 3... replace with aftermarket amps and speakers. This seems to be the best way in my opinion to deal with the cross over points in the amps and get a full range signal to work with. Am I on the right track in your opinion or am I over thinking things?
Great video Jay! If i wanted to keep my Boom II amp and fairing speakers (for now), can I have the dealership flash my radio to fix the eq curve? Possibly to the 6 speaker, 2 amp factory Boom Audio flash that you mentioned in a different video? Or does the dealer have to flash it to what the bike actually has?
Thanks so much for this video Volunteer Audio! I was so exasperated with Harley regarding Carplay support because if I buy a $45k bike it better has at least 2 bells and 1 whistle on it!. I bought the tool last week, and installed everything just like you guys showed here and it simply works. No more cussing at the crappy Harley Navigation!🛵
I have two GZ front speakers and the Sounddigital 800.4 amp. which flash should I use for this? In default the 1 Amp 2 Speaker, the Rockford Fosgate or the Soundz? It's important to me that not too much bass is lost.
Great info here Jay! Wondering... is the "6-speaker, 2amp" flash any different from the Rockford flash? I'm wondering specifically about the low-EQ gain differences that may boost the low range when using a single amp with 2 speakers. Thanks!
The Rockford flash is a non amped factory flash , it has the bass boost and eq changes still in effect and has a lot of distortion that will blow speakers, I do not suggest using the Rockford flash, also known as the stock 4 speaker no amp flash
@@volunteeraudio I get what you're saying Jay, thanks! American Hard Bag exclusively recommends the Rockford flash and Logan says it does not change the EQ (engine on/off) and also that it came from Rockford and not just a "copy" of the 4-speaker no amp stock Harley flash. So it's really confusing hearing these conflicting stories. Either way, I appreciate your insights and will likely stick with the 6-speaker 2 amp flash.
I have a 21 SGS I bought new and the 1st thing I did was put in different speakers and a little amp, I went with Hogtunes REV225 Amp and 462F because it was plug and play no flash required, sorry I didnt even know of you guys at the time! It's way better than the stock garbage anyway. Would purchase this and doing this flash improve it even more? Thank you.
The hog tunes amp uses a high pass filter in the amp to try and compensate for the no flash, but they also don’t have enough output after flash to sound right
Do you recommend flashing the radio before the amp/speaker install or after? Does it matter? Also, do I have to do the Apple Car Play flash is I have an Android phone? Is there any benefit to doing so? TIA
Hi, What about 2019 CVO SG? It has a WHIM, 6 Speakers and boom audio stage II, but on the software it says “Do not flash boom audio stage II…” in bold red
If you flash to boom 1 you won’t be able to flash back to boom 2, that is why it is red, if you flash the whim on again with software apple CarPlay will work without the need of a headset connected
Do you flash the radio before you install the amp and speakers or after the install? I’m planning on buying the 4 stage kit for my stock radio. 2018 RGS….
I have a 2016 Street Glide and purchased a 2021 GTS Boom head unit to install in place of my older unit . Will this tool “Marry” the Boom GTS to my bike when I install it ? Thanks
While trying to flash with the one you recommended , no sound from the speakers. I have the wild boar audio amps and speakers. So I used the wild boar option and they work …🤷🏻♂️
If you flash radio for CarPlay and don’t have a whim then decide later to add the whim will it work with the original radio flash you get with your tool or do you have to reflash a second time?
I have a 2016 Ultra limited. The Stereo crashed while under warrenty and was replaced. Im going on a ride with my wife and friends. The Headset doenst work and the CB wont come on unless someone else keys in on a different CB. Apparently there is a option that needs to be set to internal. Will your programmer work to fix this issue???
SO, I purchased the Hertz Neo's from you guys(690's, SV/SX165's-front and rear Powered byCicada BDA10000.4) can you tell me what the difference would be between the 8/2 and the 6/2 flash. or should I experiment between the flashes? also have a DSR1 in line.(thinking of removing)
No, you must have a 2019-up gts radio for CarPlay or purchase a Soundstream Hdhu14+ volunteeraudio.com/product/soundstream-reserve-hdhu14-replacement-radio-fits-2014-harley-davidson-touring-motorcycles-thumb-control-module-included
Looks like you only internet connection to down load the App.. But will you need internet connection when connected to the bike to make the changes..that can make a big difference as many don't have internet where the bikes are garaged? Seems well detailed otherwise
Any time a license code is involved an internet connection is needed to verify the code and the vin number of the bike being flashed, we use a laptop to show what is needed and we always say a pc computer with internet connection. At no time do I say “only needs internet to download software” we make videos to try and not have assumptions to the process. Thank you for watching
Is thisn eeded for a 2023 street glide flhxs. Looks lke it has the soundstream radio already but wanting to do a 4 channel,replace front speakers and add rear saddle.speakers
good morning Jay. i am not sure i am understanding this. a few days ago in your "why you need to flash" video, i had asked about a flash to get rid of my biketronics BT-35. you had indicated that i needed the boom 2 amp setting, but now you indicate that they can't do that without the boom amp? about the 6:05 mark. you indicate that the dealer cannot do this without the amp installed. so is there a setting they can do? i may have just misunderstood the information
This flash has the strongest output, the soundz flash is the 8 speaker 2 amp boom flash which does all the same things but radio output is less than we like
hi jay i have a 2017 street glide cvo i swapped the radio for the boom box gts my technoresearch computer can't configure the amps. Specifically, 4 Stage II speakers (Fairing Upper & Saddlebags) with 2 amplifiers.
Quick question I have a 2023 Ultra Limited and have the WHIM installed, will this flash the need for me to connect a wireless headset so that I can get WAZE and Spotify to work without wireless headset
@@volunteeraudio cool, but if I then plug in a wireless headset the WHIM will still do its job and allow me to use voice commands for carplay and hear calls via the headset
I have a 2019 Ultra Limited with J&M Rokker 800W 4 speaker system. If bike is off, system seems extremely load and clear. At 70-80 MPH music can barely be heard at max volume. Will a flash fix this issue?
There are many factors, a flash may help but we remove the J&m rocker system quite often due to the same complaints, they exaggerate the power of the amp, we have much better, louder options at Volunteer Audio
Does this work with other installs or only with kits you sell? I currently have yellow basket Gz on the way and currently use Alpine R2-s65 speakers connected to kenwood xr401-4 and LC7i converter. What benefits would this flash do and what setting should I choose?
We recommend this flash when installing any aftermarket amplifier, it does the following This flash makes 4 needed changes 1. Activate rear speakers in stock radio 2. Removes the factory bass boost and flattens the Eq 3. The EQ no longer changes when engine is running 4. Lowers factory radio output voltage to a cleaner more useable input signal for most amplifiers
I just flashed per instructions 5:00 my 21 RG with rockford 6 speakers and amp.CarPlay appeared but sound disappeared , reflashed multiple time with same results.
If you have the hd audio by Rockford you should not change the flash, this video is for installation of aftermarket amplifiers only. If you are using aftermarket Rockford your amp turn on wire was probably not connected and signal sense auto turn on will not work after flash
So my question is, actually, 2 parts 1. Do you have to reflash if you flash for 1 amp and 2 speakers and later decide to add 2 more speakers? 2. What is the cost to rent the module?
We recommend the flash in the video for any number of speakers, the radio does not care how many speakers or amps you have, this setting just makes the radio have its best signal for an aftermarket amp. Pricing for rental is on our website at www.VolunteerAudio.com
I was having an issue with Apple Play not working after I flashed my radio. I called Tachno Research and the technician tried to get it to work but couldn’t. He said the software might need updating. Have you ever had this issue?
@@macmcmickle8558 Sorry for the late reply. My brother 2020 street glide had Carplay issues until I updated the software on his GTS. I flashed his bike exactly how Jay did in this video. Now he has Carplay.
Apple CarPlay requires a gts radio, once the whim is flashed on you simply plug your apple phone into the factory usb using a quality charge / sync cable and CarPlay will automatically launch on the radio
After flash you cannot fade, display will show fader but it will not actually move the sound, we gain the rear up slightly when we set the amp for correct sound and no need to fade
I cannot clear the following codes after using your recommended flash: U0186c - Lost comm w/AMP 2 AMP COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS U0186c - Lost comm w/AMP 1 AMP COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS I clear them, then it keeps coming back! I flashed the radio using your rental tool and the recommended flash. Installed the Hertz amp 4.900 ( With plug-n-play harness ) I purchased from you for GTS head unit. How do I clear these codes that keeps coming back? Amp is on, everything sounds great! Just cannot clear these codes
No need to clear these codes, you got these when running radio diagnostics, no light was illuminated on your dash. If you properly flashed the radio you used a factory amplified flash that would have used factory amplifiers. These codes just say the radio does not detect the stock amplifiers. It will always say this because you are using a non factory amplifier.
@@volunteeraudio cant really see its buried ill have to take the light out all i can see is its white. it was put in in Laconia bike week outside at a harley dealership
HI, I just bought a used 2014, its got a stage 2 upgrade, boom audio, 8 speakers. I've got 1 channel out on the amp on the front and on the back. (i took to the dealer for them to finally tell me its the amps). I noticed in the very big red letters there, DO NOT FLASH BOOM. I've got the 8 speaker boom. Would this work? (let alone the 6 speaker setting vs the 8 speaker setting)? any help would be great before i purchase new amps. The bike has 1 blown speaker. And I do notice the low mids are super punchy, I turned mu bass down. I'm optimistic the flash flattening out the bass will help if it can work on my 8 speaker boom.
These directions that we have in the video are for replacing factory amplifiers with aftermarket amplifiers, when using factory amplifiers you must use the correct factory flash for your exact scenario
There is a risk that your radio will get damaged in shipping, and it will not be less money once you calculate shipping costs with insurance to cover that risk
So it tells me the USB is not found in a plug-in a different one and I've tried both ports keep saying the same stupid thing. I should have known this thing wasn't going to work
This video is specifically on how to flash the radio, we have many full videos that show radios working. What do you want to see and I’ll share the video with you ?
Thanks for your video. I purchased the tool, downloaded the software and finally flashed my own radio. Your step by step is spot on . Great job. I did it on a 2023 RoadGlide Special.
Thank you!
I just bought the flash tool as a rental. The setup is similar as far as the downloads go but a bit different from this year old video. I downloaded it to my pc along with all updates necessary. I’ll install tonight on the bike wish me luck. Thanks VA
It is the exact same process, but if you have a new tool the license will already be in it
Yes it’s a new tool
Lot of great information.
Thank you for watching!
For some reason I had to delete it in download the whole thing to times but I finally got it the second time. Thank you
Thank you, glad you got it
Brilliant and great information!!!
Thank you for watching!
@@volunteeraudio So I looked at the site and this is an affordable rental. Just to be clear though, I can do this update before doing the physical install of amps and speakers? I currently have a Road Glide Ultra with 4 speakers and the OEM head unit. TIA
@@heybruh3274 yes you can do it before installing the amp but remember this also attenuates the radio / turns down output, so I would not do it until the time of install
Great video, helpful
Thank you for watching!
I purchased the Hertz stage 4. Just completed the flash on my 2016 Street Glide. Only issue was how my connection was a little stiff coming out of the fuse box cover. Great video I will comment on all the install videos as I install my system. Only one I am nervous about is cutting my saddle bag lids.
Good luck!
Just flashed 2023 FLTRXS with your loaner tool. If you count the time I stared at the unit before realizing it was really that simple I spent 15 minutes. 13 of that was staring.
Lol! Thank you!
I have a tri glide also I would like to see the rest of this build and how it goes I want to put speakers in places where speakers should be and also some sort of enclosure in the back or some type of application where bass can be inserted because the tri glide has a trunk
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I NEED this.. I assume my 2018 road glide special wasn't flashed, cause it doesn't sound that good. Granted it only has rockfords in the fairing, and a soundigital amp. Unless of course it was flashed already, and just sounds bad.
Great video very informative. Ive been down this audio rabbit hole all day. You say in the video part of the reason you’ve choose the default setting is because it turns on the rear speakers. So if i don’t want the lower speakers which i assume is in the leg faring. Can i use the 6 Speakers - Upper Fairing / Saddle Bags / Rear Pods / 2 AMPS and get the same eq curve or if i was to do the rockford flash will that enable all my speakers and have the flat curve you speak of? With these being factory flashes will my local dealer be able to do this? TIA
Every flash is a default flash, some are renamed brand names like Rockford but all are a factory Harley amped or non amped flash, I shared the only correct flash and explained why we use it in the video. This is the best flash for upgrading your factory system by adding an amplifier and speakers, and no the local dealer cannot flash to a factory amplified flash unless you have factory amps installed and connected to the ecm data lines
Wow. Super easy with those instructions. Still need to call yall to figure out if we can get more out of my SD 400.4Evox with this flash.
Same.. I have that amp and rockfords in the fairing. Sounds meh, but I got it used and don't know if it was ever flashed to begin with
@@PkwyDrive13 I'm rocking hertz neo speakers and tweeters with a BT line level currently. Sounds good but I hear my amp isn't pushing full potential of the speakers.
@@jasonbreedlove495 ah you got good speakers.. 😂 Compared to the Rockford ones I got
I got the PPI amp and Hertz neo 6.5 and it sounds good nice and clear and loud I also added the boss kit for rear bags 2021 sg will be putting Hertz 6x9 later when the boss ones blow out also did a flash on the gts stereo
I would suggest an upgraded amplifier, the 400.4 is underpowered and high distortion compared to most amps we use
Nicely informative video, I didn't quite get the answers I was looking for. I have a KAC-M3004 4 channel amp, and it will turn on with line input or remote 12v. Would a flash be recommended for this amp on stock harley gts. Thanks
You always flash the radio if using an aftermarket amp for best results, then use the remote 12volt turn on
I just ordered a stage 4 hertz with the sp4.900 and soundskins fairing kit for my 2019 streetglide on 6/8/23 I have not started the install...waiting for my off days with much anxiety lol...My question is I mostly use android auto,so should I still do the apple carplay play flash just in case and will it affect android auto in anyway? I use a ottocast for wireless android auto. Also appreciate your videos and the work you put into your kits.
Thank you, the CarPlay flash has no effect on android auto, we have had many issues with the ottocast adapter, if you have issues with it then plug in using a quality cable, if it works well keep using it
Great info Jay! Would you use that same flash (6 speaker/2 amp) if you were just doing the 2 fairing speakers and an amp? It gets a bit confusing but I think that's what you recommended.
Yes, you are fixing the radio, not actually picking the number of speakers you are using
I work for a shop and we have the Techno Research hardware already. My employer asked me to familiarize myself with how to use it and what we can do with it. The how to use it was perfectly covered in this video. Thank you. My only remaining question at this point pertains to bikes with the boom systems or other factory amp add ons. This device is ONLY for the radio itself correct? On those bikes my thought would be (if the customer isn't happy with the "premium sound") 1... flash the radio, 2... remove the "factory" amp, 3... replace with aftermarket amps and speakers. This seems to be the best way in my opinion to deal with the cross over points in the amps and get a full range signal to work with. Am I on the right track in your opinion or am I over thinking things?
Same flash will be used no matter which system they had stock, and yes you will remove the stock amp and upgrade if you are flashing the radio
Great video Jay! If i wanted to keep my Boom II amp and fairing speakers (for now), can I have the dealership flash my radio to fix the eq curve? Possibly to the 6 speaker, 2 amp factory Boom Audio flash that you mentioned in a different video? Or does the dealer have to flash it to what the bike actually has?
Boom 2 only works with the boom 2 flash, if you change it your amps stop working
@@volunteeraudio Thanks! Looks like an audio upgrade is in my future.
Great video and very detailed. Does the program work with Apple MacBook as well?
Pc computer only
Hi fantastic video, does it flash a sound stream amp with kicker 3 way speakers?
The flash fixes the radio for any aftermarket amplifier, you then must properly set your amp gains and high pass filters for your speakers
Thanks so much for this video Volunteer Audio! I was so exasperated with Harley regarding Carplay support because if I buy a $45k bike it better has at least 2 bells and 1 whistle on it!. I bought the tool last week, and installed everything just like you guys showed here and it simply works. No more cussing at the crappy Harley Navigation!🛵
Thank you so much!
I have two GZ front speakers and the Sounddigital 800.4 amp. which flash should I use for this? In default the 1 Amp 2 Speaker, the Rockford Fosgate or the Soundz? It's important to me that not too much bass is lost.
Follow the video, same flash every time
Great info here Jay! Wondering... is the "6-speaker, 2amp" flash any different from the Rockford flash? I'm wondering specifically about the low-EQ gain differences that may boost the low range when using a single amp with 2 speakers. Thanks!
The Rockford flash is a non amped factory flash , it has the bass boost and eq changes still in effect and has a lot of distortion that will blow speakers, I do not suggest using the Rockford flash, also known as the stock 4 speaker no amp flash
@@volunteeraudio I get what you're saying Jay, thanks! American Hard Bag exclusively recommends the Rockford flash and Logan says it does not change the EQ (engine on/off) and also that it came from Rockford and not just a "copy" of the 4-speaker no amp stock Harley flash. So it's really confusing hearing these conflicting stories. Either way, I appreciate your insights and will likely stick with the 6-speaker 2 amp flash.
I have a 21 SGS I bought new and the 1st thing I did was put in different speakers and a little amp, I went with Hogtunes REV225 Amp and 462F because it was plug and play no flash required, sorry I didnt even know of you guys at the time! It's way better than the stock garbage anyway. Would purchase this and doing this flash improve it even more? Thank you.
The hog tunes amp uses a high pass filter in the amp to try and compensate for the no flash, but they also don’t have enough output after flash to sound right
What about 98-13 factory radios? Is there a way/need to flash those when adding an amp?
Do you recommend flashing the radio before the amp/speaker install or after? Does it matter? Also, do I have to do the Apple Car Play flash is I have an Android phone? Is there any benefit to doing so? TIA
No reason to flash CarPlay if your using android, flash the radio when installing the amp, not before
Hi, What about 2019 CVO SG? It has a WHIM, 6 Speakers and boom audio stage II, but on the software it says “Do not flash boom audio stage II…” in bold red
If you flash to boom 1 you won’t be able to flash back to boom 2, that is why it is red, if you flash the whim on again with software apple CarPlay will work without the need of a headset connected
I bought the Rockford fosgate stage 3 kit. should i be programing the radio with the 6 speaker 2 amp flash or the rockford fosgate flash?
We always use the flash outlined in the video and properly set gains no matter the brand
Do you flash the radio before you install the amp and speakers or after the install? I’m planning on buying the 4 stage kit for my stock radio. 2018 RGS….
At the time of amp install, before or after but before listening
I have a 2016 Street Glide and purchased a 2021 GTS Boom head unit to install in place of my older unit . Will this tool “Marry” the Boom GTS to my bike when I install it ? Thanks
No it will not
While trying to flash with the one you recommended , no sound from the speakers. I have the wild boar audio amps and speakers. So I used the wild boar option and they work …🤷🏻♂️
Wild boar is hogtunes, it is designed for the non factory amp flash, any other flash and the auto turn on will not work on the hogtunes amp
If you flash radio for CarPlay and don’t have a whim then decide later to add the whim will it work with the original radio flash you get with your tool or do you have to reflash a second time?
The whim should work without need of additional flashing
I have a 2016 Ultra limited. The Stereo crashed while under warrenty and was replaced. Im going on a ride with my wife and friends. The Headset doenst work and the CB wont come on unless someone else keys in on a different CB. Apparently there is a option that needs to be set to internal. Will your programmer work to fix this issue???
SO, I purchased the Hertz Neo's from you guys(690's, SV/SX165's-front and rear Powered byCicada BDA10000.4) can you tell me what the difference would be between the 8/2 and the 6/2 flash. or should I experiment between the flashes? also have a DSR1 in line.(thinking of removing)
Those 2 flashes are the closest to each other, both have similar radio voltage and same flat eq
I need you to do my 2022 trigide with Amp speakers and your Samsung play
Give us a call at 1-844-30AUDIO
I have a 2015 and would like to flash my radio. Will the 15 stock radio flash to use the Apple Car Play?
No, you must have a 2019-up gts radio for CarPlay or purchase a Soundstream Hdhu14+
volunteeraudio.com/product/soundstream-reserve-hdhu14-replacement-radio-fits-2014-harley-davidson-touring-motorcycles-thumb-control-module-included
Will this work for my 2018 CVO road glide and will I be able to change my speakers and amp out afterwards?
Yes and yes
Looks like you only internet connection to down load the App.. But will you need internet connection when connected to the bike to make the changes..that can make a big difference as many don't have internet where the bikes are garaged? Seems well detailed otherwise
Any time a license code is involved an internet connection is needed to verify the code and the vin number of the bike being flashed, we use a laptop to show what is needed and we always say a pc computer with internet connection. At no time do I say “only needs internet to download software” we make videos to try and not have assumptions to the process. Thank you for watching
Hi will this work if you have the cvo with the Rockford system?it’s a 22Cvoroadglide
We use this tool to flash your same bike, but only when going to better aftermarket amplifiers
Is thisn eeded for a 2023 street glide flhxs. Looks lke it has the soundstream radio already but wanting to do a 4 channel,replace front speakers and add rear saddle.speakers
You do not need to flash if your using an aftermarket radio
@@volunteeraudio how do I make sure it is an aftermarket for sure?
@@volunteeraudio im wanting to buy a package from your site as well
good morning Jay. i am not sure i am understanding this. a few days ago in your "why you need to flash" video, i had asked about a flash to get rid of my biketronics BT-35. you had indicated that i needed the boom 2 amp setting, but now you indicate that they can't do that without the boom amp? about the 6:05 mark. you indicate that the dealer cannot do this without the amp installed. so is there a setting they can do? i may have just misunderstood the information
Correct you cannot have this done at a Harley Dealer, it must be a techno research dealer, this is why we sell and rent their tool
If we have the jumper already installed for CarPlay, does it need to be removed after enabling CarPlay and flash? Bike is 2020 street glide
It does not have to be removed but you can if you like
I am going to buy this tool. Is the boom flash still the best one even if I am using a Diamond Audio amp?
@@jmaxx73 yes
After you flash the radio, will the speaker outputs be at a low enough level that you can use it for RCA inputs instead of the high inputs on the amp?
Yes
Is this the same process to use to add rear speakers no amp and stock radio on a 21 Streetglide??
If you are not adding an amp you will select the 4 speaker no amp flash
i was just wondering why the 6 speaker flash instead of the soundz which has a flat curve, just curious
This flash has the strongest output, the soundz flash is the 8 speaker 2 amp boom flash which does all the same things but radio output is less than we like
If you flash for Apple car play, do you need the dongle thing as well?
No
So you flash the radio before you remove your old amp or do you install the new amp and speakers then flash?
Either works but we just flash before or after we have finished a new amp installation
hi jay i have a 2017 street glide cvo i swapped the radio for the boom box gts my technoresearch computer can't configure the amps. Specifically, 4 Stage II speakers (Fairing Upper & Saddlebags) with 2 amplifiers.
Correct only the dealer can enable boom stage 2 amplifiers
@@volunteeraudio 😱😱😱Unfortunately in Paraguay we do not have a dealer😔😔😔
So still use the 6 speaker setting when I'm only using an aftermarket amp and 2 speakers on a street glide? Correct?
Correct
Quick question I have a 2023 Ultra Limited and have the WHIM installed, will this flash the need for me to connect a wireless headset so that I can get WAZE and Spotify to work without wireless headset
If you turn the whim on inside the techno research flash tool you no longer need a headset paired for CarPlay to work
@@volunteeraudio cool, but if I then plug in a wireless headset the WHIM will still do its job and allow me to use voice commands for carplay and hear calls via the headset
I have a 2019 Ultra Limited with J&M Rokker 800W 4 speaker system. If bike is off, system seems extremely load and clear. At 70-80 MPH music can barely be heard at max volume. Will a flash fix this issue?
There are many factors, a flash may help but we remove the J&m rocker system quite often due to the same complaints, they exaggerate the power of the amp, we have much better, louder options at Volunteer Audio
Even if you're only doing a stage four, the six speaker flash is the one to choose?
Yes the flash fixes the radios output, it has nothing to do with how many speakers you are actually using
Does this work with other installs or only with kits you sell?
I currently have yellow basket Gz on the way and currently use Alpine R2-s65 speakers connected to kenwood xr401-4 and LC7i converter. What benefits would this flash do and what setting should I choose?
I have 2019 Road Glide. Wondering what benefits this will have and if necesssary
We recommend this flash when installing any aftermarket amplifier, it does the following
This flash makes 4 needed changes
1. Activate rear speakers in stock radio
2. Removes the factory bass boost and flattens the Eq
3. The EQ no longer changes when engine is running
4. Lowers factory radio output voltage to a cleaner more useable input signal for most amplifiers
I just flashed per instructions 5:00 my 21 RG with rockford 6 speakers and amp.CarPlay appeared but sound disappeared , reflashed multiple time with same results.
If you have the hd audio by Rockford you should not change the flash, this video is for installation of aftermarket amplifiers only. If you are using aftermarket Rockford your amp turn on wire was probably not connected and signal sense auto turn on will not work after flash
Is there a way to find out what flash a bike has on it or if it’s flashed at all thanks
Yes, you can pull the eq.bin number in the radio service menu. We have a cheat sheet to see what flash has been done based on that number
So my question is, actually, 2 parts 1. Do you have to reflash if you flash for 1 amp and 2 speakers and later decide to add 2 more speakers? 2. What is the cost to rent the module?
We recommend the flash in the video for any number of speakers, the radio does not care how many speakers or amps you have, this setting just makes the radio have its best signal for an aftermarket amp. Pricing for rental is on our website at www.VolunteerAudio.com
i may have been misinformed. do you need to program anything if you're JUST upgrading speakers?
Flashing is only when adding an amplifier
so when you flash your radio does the software version change?
No, the eq.bin file selected is changed
Could a Harley dealer do this same flash? Or do I need your tool?
No the Harley can not do the same flash
If you update your Harley radio using Harley update files. Do you need to reflash your radio again after updating?
No you do not
Do I need to reflash if I decide on different speakers later?
No you are flashing the radio for an aftermarket amp, not a specific speaker
I was having an issue with Apple Play not working after I flashed my radio. I called Tachno Research and the technician tried to get it to work but couldn’t. He said the software might need updating. Have you ever had this issue?
Most important is the quality of phone cable, what radio do you have?
@@volunteeraudio The stock GTS radio
@@macmcmickle8558 What year bike do you have? I had a similar problem with my brother's bike trying to get Apple Car play to work after I flashed it.
@@keithbell8690 my bike is a 2020 Street Glide Special.
@@macmcmickle8558 Sorry for the late reply. My brother 2020 street glide had Carplay issues until I updated the software on his GTS. I flashed his bike exactly how Jay did in this video. Now he has Carplay.
Do u have this for can am spyder F3L
No I do not
Can you show the process on how to start the Apple car play after this process??
Apple CarPlay requires a gts radio, once the whim is flashed on you simply plug your apple phone into the factory usb using a quality charge / sync cable and CarPlay will automatically launch on the radio
@@volunteeraudio thank you
I installed a wild boar kit and listened to it already so now how do I flash it?
The wild boar kit will not turn on if you flash it, it only works with stock no amp flash
I'm not following. I read a comment saying it has to be flashed before you listen to it if not the install has to be redone.
Do you lose your fade front to back with this flash? I have no fade after the flash????
Also just bought the polarity tool because something seems off. Beautiful sound but no bass.
After flash you cannot fade, display will show fader but it will not actually move the sound, we gain the rear up slightly when we set the amp for correct sound and no need to fade
Will this flash work for android auto as well?
Android auto works without any flash needed
How much is a license if you already purchased the tool
$120
Can you flash a 2013 Street glide radio?
We recommend replacing the stock radio when upgrading 98-13 models but yes there are optional flashes for those years but we do not use them
What are the best plug and play options ?
Can i btpaas my fob with this tool
I don’t think so
I cannot clear the following codes after using your recommended flash:
U0186c - Lost comm w/AMP 2 AMP COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS
U0186c - Lost comm w/AMP 1 AMP COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS
I clear them, then it keeps coming back!
I flashed the radio using your rental tool and the recommended flash. Installed the Hertz amp 4.900 ( With plug-n-play harness ) I purchased from you for GTS head unit.
How do I clear these codes that keeps coming back?
Amp is on, everything sounds great! Just cannot clear these codes
No need to clear these codes, you got these when running radio diagnostics, no light was illuminated on your dash. If you properly flashed the radio you used a factory amplified flash that would have used factory amplifiers. These codes just say the radio does not detect the stock amplifiers. It will always say this because you are using a non factory amplifier.
will this work with a thundermax ECM?
It will flash the radio, not the ecm
Understood, was just told it wouldn't communicate because of the ECM I have, erroneous info! can wait for it to arrive!@@volunteeraudio
Do you flash before the install or after?
Before listening to the system
@@volunteeraudio so it after the install
Great video. However, this program does not work if your computer does not have windows software.
Correct it must be a pc based computer
i did this on my 2020 RG Special, i installed the Precision Power powered sub. when i flashed it my front speakers wont work
What amp are you running in the front?
@@volunteeraudio cant really see its buried ill have to take the light out all i can see is its white. it was put in in Laconia bike week outside at a harley dealership
Wild Boar?
@@BlownC52000 you can not flash a wild boar / hog tunes system or the amp no longer turns on
@@volunteeraudio so the amp is junk now?
HI, I just bought a used 2014, its got a stage 2 upgrade, boom audio, 8 speakers. I've got 1 channel out on the amp on the front and on the back. (i took to the dealer for them to finally tell me its the amps). I noticed in the very big red letters there, DO NOT FLASH BOOM. I've got the 8 speaker boom. Would this work? (let alone the 6 speaker setting vs the 8 speaker setting)? any help would be great before i purchase new amps. The bike has 1 blown speaker. And I do notice the low mids are super punchy, I turned mu bass down. I'm optimistic the flash flattening out the bass will help if it can work on my 8 speaker boom.
These directions that we have in the video are for replacing factory amplifiers with aftermarket amplifiers, when using factory amplifiers you must use the correct factory flash for your exact scenario
Hello
Can I just ship it to y’all?
There is a risk that your radio will get damaged in shipping, and it will not be less money once you calculate shipping costs with insurance to cover that risk
Mine says I’m missing drivers
Restart your computer and try again
@@volunteeraudio 👍🏾
how much to purchase outright?
$319
Link?
@@kendrickbannister5025 there are 2 different ones, links are in this videos description
So it tells me the USB is not found in a plug-in a different one and I've tried both ports keep saying the same stupid thing. I should have known this thing wasn't going to work
What computer are you using? It must be a pc
@@volunteeraudio it's a Dell laptop. I deleted everything and I'm trying again.
yeah, dont show the radio working, just show your advertisement
This video is specifically on how to flash the radio, we have many full videos that show radios working. What do you want to see and I’ll share the video with you ?
Jay I have a 2009 harley ultra classic, with everything stock radio system, Do you recommend a certain package upgrade for my bike?Mark here
Give is a call at 1-844-30AUDIO and we will be happy to go over options and pricing with you
I need this tool for a 2023 Road Glide Fltrx. Where do I purchase?
volunteeraudio.com/product/volunteer-audio-trhdp-2021