You are correct, I discovered this as well and it makes sense pulling the cable naturally collapses it. I found if I just take the slack out of the lever I can then collapse it without as much effort and its a little easier with no helper handy. I am still tempted to just dump the stock adjuster however.

Excellent, appreciate the feedback!

Most welcome!

The Harley 5amp comes with the SAE connector for the tender and is a NOCO charger. I would just go with the Harley version. Note that this often goes on sale for Black Friday. Any tender should work however, it may take many hours for anything less than 5 amps

Should work for you but if not let me know, happy to help!

@ will do

Let me know, happy to help you with it. I don't know about famous but if I can help some Italians with these new Harley's I am happy to do so!

appena mi arriva lo provo e poi ti scrivo . Grazie

Hello, I suspect you have the AI box paired as a headset. This will prevent the wireless option from working for you. You should not need to connect the box each time. You should be able to leave it physically plugged in and have it boot to Android auto without having to touch anything. Again I suspect you have the box paired as a headset. Send me a photo of your device manager screen, [email protected] Happy to help!

Yes!

Agree, but setting the gap that small seems to create a very late engagement at the lever. I have since gone even further out with the gap to get the early engagement. This “auto” clutch cable is not great!

Most welcome! Its been my honor to provide the channel.

Remember this solution is targeted for the new infotainment system and not the older Boom. For the Boom system you would need to have the WHIM installed for the Bluetooth connection BUT you really do not need a headset adapter you need the CarPlay Jumper or I have seen it work with a wired headset for those that have the 5 DIN headset plug in the center console.

@ITFZone thank you. What's funny is that flat cable you suggested. I got the A-to-C one and was just checking to make sure it charges my phone since I like it better. My Android Auto comes right up just using that cable. Of course, if I unplug the cable, it goes off. So it makes it wired, but it seems since I have Android Auto on my phone and use Android Auto in my truck, for some reason, it works with just that cable.

On the older Boom system you do not have a headset requirement for Android Auto BUT the bike does not support a wireless headset. So with a good quality USB cable that supports data you would have wired Android Auto or CarPlay. But my understanding is like the new infotainment system CarPlay requires a headset so you have to purchase the WHIM or use that CarPlay jumper to fool it.

@ITFZone for that carplay jumper. I see it also works with android auto. Do you have a video on how to install it?

I do not but CycleFanatix has one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4bXnaywad6La9Usi=e1PLkYGrL2PisCL-

No! This will not work for Android auto by itself. You would need an AI box in addition as the new system does not support Android Auto. See this video: Android Auto for the New Harley Davidsons by ONINCE kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4u2pXiYjbRoaNE

I see where the confusion is from the Amazon description, it will work for Android Auto IF the infotainment system supports it, which the Harley system does not! They note this in the description, “Infotainment system must support wired or wireless CarPlay or Android Auto that requires a paired wireless headset. Device does not convert wired CarPlay or Android Auto to wireless but only presents as a headset for this requirement.” I have asked them to change the Android reference. If you have a motorcycle that does support Android Auto it would work.

MaedHawk has responded and will update the description to avoid further confusion but it is Harley that is not supporting Android Auto and the adapter will work for manufacturers that do. Please consider removing the review, I am trying to support their efforts with this adapter as it is an excellent option to avoid the headset requirement.

Not sure, if you start with just the adapter connected to the bike and power on it should indicate pairing. If you go to device manager and add device it should show. If not I have to assume a bad adapter. Possibly send a photo: [email protected]

See this video: Android Auto for the New Harley Davidsons by ONINCE kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4u2pXiYjbRoaNE

iPhone 15 and newer are USB C now. So for an older phone you would need to use the USB C to lightning cable. amzn.to/4hHmthr I believe the iPhone 14's come with this cable.

Either way! Your phone will prompt if you would like to enable wireless CarPlay or continue with USB.

@@ITFZone great! Thanks for confirming!

Politics aside, there just was no USA option here. For me it was about offering the option to get around the crazy Apple or Harley or Government safety policy of a headset requirement. Hopefully we can see this change! Ride free and crank up the tunes!

Hello! When you say without a headset you do have an adapter? I would try Menu - Sound - Routing and set prompts to headset to silence them.

Appreciate your support!

Appreciate the support! I think you will find this plug n play option will work well!

Awesome! These adapters will eventually come to your Amazon site.

Thanks. Maybe, one day, you will come to this old city. 👋

@@francescogalizia337 On the list!

Love Rome and Italy in general! Safe riding!

Hello! So there is no way to change your phone AND use a thumb drive for music. Unless you want to add a USB Power only option for charging your phone as I showed in this video. Only the 1 USB C port in the cubby supports data and you cannot split it into 2 data input sources and there is not enough power to split it for your thumb drive and charge your phone. SO if you plan to use a phone mount I would consider a mount that charges the phone and connects to the battery. Otherwise you can use the products in this video and run the battery tender extender to the front under the tank to give you a 2nd USB charging option. Might be easier to go over it via a phone call. Reach out: [email protected]

Appreciate the support!

You are most welcome!

Yep if what you have is working stick with it!

Appreciate the support!

Appreciate the support! Let me know how it works out for you.

I have been using this adapter, a prototype version for about 3 months over the summer, I have never seen it drop. BUT I have seen where CarPlay would not launch at least a few times. I think this is more the infotainment system than the headset. If you have CarPlay on the screen and it goes away that is generally the headset. Now Bluetooth signals are impacted the environment, WIFI signals can cause a lot of interference. I would turn OFF the bikes WIFI if you have that on.

@ thanks will go do that now…. Keep that great info coming.

The only way to use Navigation with an Android phone is to invest in an AI box and using Android Auto. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4u2pXiYjbRoaNE

Yep this is the smallest option!

Appreciate your support!

Nope not yet! Since it is so small I would be happy to purchase and mail it to you. If so reach out in email: [email protected]

Without the WHIM or CarPlay jumper you cannot use CarPlay on the older Boom System. So yes you would only need this for the new Infotainment systems.

This device will not work as a microphone so you cannot use Siri with it. The intent is to just use the speakers for music / navigation prompts with the new system. Since the new infotainment system supports a Bluetooth headset you do NOT need to use a Harley helmet headset and you can use all of the features of the headset with the new system.

The CVO's come with lighted hand controls...

@@ITFZone but if you look for it in harley-davidson parts it doesn't exist. Do you know if it is the same as the 2024? and if it will work on the ST 2024 specifically?

Yes they will work with the CVO ST. I don't believe the part is VIN locked since the ST is a CVO. Your local parts counter can help you here. I suspect we will see the illuminated option for all of the new bikes after the first of the year when the '25's are announced.

Ah, if you don't want to talk to the system you can use this to have music and nav prompts through the speakers without having to bring / charge a headset.

Awesome! Appreciate the feedback, I am always curious how these ideas are working for others. Appreciate the support!

You must be the one others have been telling me about. I have to assume the adapter you were using had a short. The USB C is only 5v 2 AMP but if there is a short it would melt. I have not heard of anyone else having this issue but I have heard of one case and that must be you. The adapter you had must have shorted but the odd of this occurring have to be really small. I get that you would not trust it at this point but for sure this is just a standard 5v 2amp connection on the bike so extremely low risk.

@ just keep a close eye on yours.

I agree! There has been nothing all summer. Harley has had a history of updates in January but who knows. I keep checking!

Helmet headsets are the way to go if you wear a full face. I love my old Sena 20s and used it for years commuting to work. But I love this headset free setup on the weekends with my half helmet.

Awesome! Let me know how you make out with it.

lol! Enjoy the freedom of no stereo. I often miss my carbureted 2003!

A lot of possibilities here. #1 is to not use the box as a headset. Happy to look at it with you, [email protected]

Thank you! Thank you!

Besides the startup power, having the adapter under the seat is a signal challenge at times, being as close to the infotainment system helps. BUT the system overall is still buggy!

Are you using it wired or wireless when it loses connection?

⁠both. I usually go wired. Once in a while I try wireless. But not very often. Any suggestions?

Bluetooth is impacted by other Bluetooth connections but more so WIFI connections. If you have WIFI turned on in the bike, assuming you are not using it for weather or traffic I would turn it off. Remember even with a wired connection if the headset drops, CarPlay drops. Having the adapter under the seat is a challenge for a BT Signal as it is surrounded by power and the ECM / BCM. I think you will have better luck with an adapter in the cubby / tray vs under the seat. I tried a few different adapters under the seat with the heated gear. I ended up with this UGreen option: amzn.to/40I902Y which worked really well, really never lost CarPlay with it BUT I had 2 or 3 other samples that vendors gave me that dropped frequently under the sear.

About 2 feet in total, record for this time of year and killed all plans for a ride this weekend!

@ come to Vegas and let’s ride.

Let us know how it goes with it! Appreciate the support!

No, you can use this with an AI box or a system that supports Android Auto but requires a headset. Unfortunately the Harley system does not support AA. See my video on the AI box option.

@@ITFZone so you can use this with the Onince (sp) box???? Just plug in and pair the Maedhawk with the bike. Then hook up the Onince, then pair the phone to the AI box????? I'm currently using the heated adapter extension cable under the seat to the Tender to micro to the Green thing. It works but as you say if you delay in starting the bike, everything resets and I have to start over, shut the bike down wait then restart. If I try out this I still like the idea of having another usb plug in case I need one.

Correct, you can use this new adapter and then connect the AI box to the USB C passthrough. You will have much better luck. Anything tied to the ignition causes the AI box to not connect on the first attempt and once it fails it will never reconnect until you power cycle the bike again.

@@ITFZone good deal then, I'll put my order in.....