Bought a new Harley-Davidson? Can't hear your audio? TRY THIS!

[@roosterinmarari]

"Late Night" in the EQ settings will give you the loudest music

[@ksoblv]

I changed the setting way back since I’ve had my 2015 Road Glide Special new. It’s just something you learn

[@harleyman3986]

Bigger windshield helps. Have a 2024 Roadglide CVO, bought a 12” Harley windshield, and can actually hear my music now. But great tip as well

[@nigel8649]

You should have an option as to what height your windscreen is at the time of purchase for no extra charge. Corp Theft.

[@DucDNA]

I have the 2024 Road Glide and tried out the 10" demo windscreen for a week and then took it back. The distortion at the top of the windscreen really bothered me, and I am 5'8". I wish someone would make a taller screen without that curved lip (they call it the wind splitter). Did the 12" screen give you this same problem?

[@harleyman3986]

@@DucDNA 12” is working for me. Don’t even need to wear ear plugs when riding at high speeds

[@JimCunningham-m1b]

Is the replacement windshield Klock Werks? I have a CVO ST Roadglide. I'm 6"2, the stock screen other than looks is useless.

[@harleyman3986]

@@JimCunningham-m1b mine is a HD windshield

[@vtking310]

I like the music that comes from the pipes on my Harley

[@JimCunningham-m1b]

After 100 miles, you want to change the station!

[@mmroadking]

Thank you There is a IFCU SUPPORT bulletin on this also To improve audio output it is recommended that the H-D Signature equalizer setting is used. See Figure 17. If playing audio through an I-Phone it is also suggested that in your Music settings, turn EQ off and disable Sound Check and Crossfade. See Figure 18.

[@hdryderct]

Gotcha. I wasn’t aware of the IFCU support bulletin so I’ll have to check that out. I’ll also give the H-D Signature equalizer settings a try and see what that does. As far as the sound check and EQ settings they make a huge difference. The crossed IMO isn’t gonna do much as that only lowers the volunteer for the transition from song to song.

[@mmroadking]

@@hdryderct Honestly, I tried the H-D Signature but ended up going with your recommendation and did the custom setting as shown in the video. I think it sounded better.

[@mattvmani]

Heyyy Kam! Just here for support and glad to see you doing well here! Much love to you and the fam!

[@hdryderct]

Appreciate it man thank you. Long way from that first ride in the target parking lot lol. Everyone is good. Hope you and your fam are doing good as well.

[@mattvmani]

@@hdryderct yeah! It’s awesome to see your content here, Facebook, and instagram. I don’t have an insta account but I can at least view them. All is good here, just the wifey plus a dog for now until a baby pops out. Is replacement of the bike I’ve move over to the water, ct river particularly. I just traded mine in for a small seafood switch. I might need to do some videos for lack of content in the baby version I have but we’ll see lol. But good seeing you here!

[@Yeetsforthestreets]

My fix ended up being a speaker and amp upgrade, a 13" freedom shield was icing on the cake. Now my music sounds nice and I can hear it all speeds. Excited for the aftermarket to fully catch up so i can do a full system upgrade.

[@hdryderct]

Nice! Yeah the windshield I hear helps some and of course upgrading the audio helps as well. Idk if I’m gonna wanna go all out with a full system so when you upgrade lmk; I may buy yours off you if it’s for sale and your interest in selling. My IG is @HDRyderCT just shoot me a message.

[@nigel8649]

How much extra was all that on top of a bike that shouldn't be more than $20k to start with? Hmm... It's a motorcycle and Apple sold them down the iPhone rabbit hole at your expense, Knowingly! ASSHATS!

[@my14hog]

It really works & makes a big difference! Can’t wait to try it on my 14 Limited with my new Soundstream V2 radio! Thank you!

[@christophercolumbus6594]

thanks for the tip big dog 🙏

[@FFL-vg9ro]

Also, bluetooth will not produce the volume levels that a hardwire into the USB will provide.

[@hdryderct]

Mine is a Bluetooth connection and audio is the same connected into the usb as it is using Bluetooth so not sure where your getting that information from.

[@hondahoon2479]

@@hdryderctthat’s universally known that a wired connection will always give you a louder sound over Bluetooth. Any audiophile will tell you that.

[@hdryderct]

@@hondahoon2479 gotcha. I’m no audiophile but to my ears I can’t tell a difference between wired or Bluetooth. Idk.

[@hondahoon2479]

@@hdryderct I’m not an audiophile either, and I’m not trying to imply that it doesn’t sound loud or the same to you. I’m just saying if you ever owned a pair of Bose headphones or Sony, or even have Bluetooth connection in your vehicle…it’s definitely louder technically when you have a cord hooked to the earphones or your vehicle via hardwired connection.

[@TheChuck1960]

How do you adjust the equalizer? I went to the equalizer tried to figure out what buttons to push, and I could not figure it out.

[@hdryderct]

If your in the custom setting you should just be able to move those bars up and down his the touch screen.

[@TheChuck1960]

@ thanks, I figured it out by doing that.

[@fireguy_75]

Just made this adjustment and going to try this, thanks for the video

[@hdryderct]

Not a problem at all; here to help 👍🏻

[@ralphcaro9374]

Did not work for me, same same. But I use Pandora not Apple music. Anyways tried with both heard no difference. I usually use a headset also. My complaint is the GPS, when it's telling me something the volume is low and if I catch it I can raise the volume but the next time it says something its right back to low volume. That is annoying. What is the fix for that?

[@hdryderct]

Yeah I just downloaded it to see if there was a setting and looks like Pandora doesn’t have one. You can change those settings for prompt volume and where the audio comes out in the head units settings. I’ll probably have to make a video on that one.

[@ralphcaro9374]

@@hdryderct Yeah I know how to do that. Doesn't matter always reverts to low volume. My Goldwing doesn't do that, same headset. Anyways.

[@hdryderct]

@@ralphcaro9374sorry can’t help more then. Idk why yours is reverting. I set mine and it’s stayed where I put it.

[@waynerogers1701]

Thanks for leading me to Apple music. Apple music is much louder then Spotify what I use all the time. I tested both streaming platforms on my 24 RG and Apple Music is much louder. I will still need to upgrade but I will try it out when I get a chance.

[@hdryderct]

Sorry you had to switch but glad that it’s working out better for you and I was able to help 👍🏻

[@BlakeAvery-u5i]

Alright but how did you get your CarPlay to allow you to see the other 2 portions of the screen? All I get is the left side and CarPlay.

[@hdryderct]

The setup I have is tour mode. If you have the full size gauge on the left side that’s why you can’t see the stuff on the right side.

[@yikesmikes13]

Can you ask Christian if the stage 2 upgrade was significantly louder than the stock audio?

[@hdryderct]

Don’t need to. I can tell you the audio will be louder than stock going to a stage 2 system. Your utilizing a larger 500w amp compared to the stock 200w and the speakers have larger magnets in them so audio volume will increases.

[@yikesmikes13]

Thanks bro.

[@freebehindbars8654]

I’d get away from RF/HD systems before investing in a stage. The stock 2024 system dyno’d around 10 watts to the same speaker that came out in 2015. It’s a beautiful screen, but lacking as a system. Not hating, just calling it like it is.

[@dippa1965]

-​@@hdryderct Don't waste your money on the Rockford Fosgate primary 500 watt Amplifier. Recently purchased it to install on my 2024 Roadglide vivid black. Expecting a major improvement for the music Paired with Hertz 6.5 mille Pros. Disappointment is a understatement I feel as if Harley and Rockford Fosgate robbed me as a consumer. Nearly $700 bucks for a lack luster amplifier.

[@hdryderct]

@@freebehindbars8654if your talking about the review volunteer audio did I believe he was actually sued by Rockford Fosgate / HD for false info (don’t know the legal term) hence why you don’t hear him talking about it anymore.

[@rodrigogonzalezjr8602]

What is the crossfade option?

[@hdryderct]

Like what is it by definition or what is it set at?

[@rodrigogonzalezjr8602]

@@hdryderct what is the function of it on the iPhone? I can’t wait to try the sound check off on my triglide

[@nigel8649]

Nice! My biggest gripe is that I had to purchase an iPhone to use my $30,000.00 bike on top of 8.59% interest with a 770 score? WTF, right? Biden, forgive my loan.....

[@hdryderct]

🤣🤣🤣 I hear you on that one. Fortunately I’m an iPhone user lol. But blame Android for that one. They are the ones that dropped support for 2 wheels.

[@icehog2367]

Luckily things are good enough for you to buy a $30K bike and afford 8.59% interest 🙄. People like to complain all while spending like wildfire. Must not be too bad out there 😉

[@kevinparker2409]

​@@hdryderctno proof of that

[@xx412xxbluntz8]

8.5? Shesh they tried hitting me with 27% with a 800 credit score lol

[@kevingillilan4629]

@xx412xxbluntz8 yea I got hit with 15 percent. Ridiculous

[@chrisl8020]

Been having trouble getting my phone and 24 RG to play CarPlay. Tried two different adapters (BCLink and Anker) while using the HVMLAK Bluetooth aux car jack. Have factory reset a couple of times, pulled the main fuse a couple of times (at one point the bike wouldn’t delete the phone). Doesn’t work connected either. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!!

[@hdryderct]

Personally I have the Anker USB-C to USB-A adapter and am using the UGreen 5.3 Bluetooth adapter. Works without issue. For specifics I’d refer you to In The Friction Zone on KZbin. He has a great channel and goes over this extensively. If those don’t fit your need there is a guy that makes an adapter. Shoot me a message on Instagram and I can send you his info.

[@chrisl8020]

@@hdryderct thanks for the reply! Actually reached out to TheFrictionZone last week and it even has him stumped! I may get that UGreen brand also just to rule out the Bluetooth connections. We think the issue is between the phone and bike, but nothing conclusive yet. Thanks again for the feedback!!

[@anthonypesquera5858]

Go to Bluetooth setting and make sure under HD Bluetooth is enable. That happened to me.

[@joshuaryan1714]

You need to have something connected to the bike that has a microphone OR makes the bike THINK it has a mic. No ‘mic’ no CarPlay.

[@hydroboy35th]

I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and I do not have the “music” tab in my settings 🤔

[@hydroboy35th]

Update: I must have deleted it for some reason. I downloaded from the App Store and it’s back. But makes me wonder if I didn’t have it in the first place then maybe I wasn’t experiencing the issue 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hdryderct]

Yeah if you didn’t have Apple Music to begin with I don’t think you’d run into the issue. Seems to be something specific with the Apple Music app. I’m gonna test out another music app to see what volume sounds like between the two.

[@hydroboy35th]

@@hdryderctok for the record I was using my Spotify app.

[@chuckklacko7316]

tried this on my 21rgspl nothing happened. so this must only work with the newer bikes damn!!!

[@hdryderct]

Incorrect it works with all bikes. My buddy turned off the sound check setting on his iPhone and it increase his audio on his 2019 Mako CVO. Are you using Apple Music?

[@bradneuls4970]

Is there a comparable for Android?

[@hdryderct]

I believe their is yes but not 100% sure where to find it. The OS itself may have something and the music app your using may have something as well.

[@kevingillilan4629]

Does Android have settings like this?

[@hdryderct]

@@kevingillilan4629 honestly not 100% sure but I would assume it has something similar.

[@MartinFerguson-o3w]

do you or anyone out there, know why the media setting isnt saved like other settings. Every time the bike is shut off, the media setting reverts to what appears to be a pre set level. HD customer service nor the dealership have no idea.

[@hdryderct]

Which media settings specifically?

[@MartinFerguson-o3w]

@hdryderct the media setting in volume control....both seem to be linked....as volume increases/decreases so does the media sub category

[@RanGer-498]

Looks like some other guy is taking credit for the findings you posted so sad. Great info.

[@hdryderct]

Yeah I think I saw what you’re talking about. Unfortunately things are on the internet and not everyone will give credit where credit is due but I appreciate your comment.

[@xx412xxbluntz8]

Seems like when you start the bike the sound drops but as soon you shut the bike off its loud asf.....i would never buy a 2024 tho there ugly asf

[@hdryderct]

To each their own. Man said that when they saw the redesign and they are selling like crazy.

[@xx412xxbluntz8]

@@hdryderct cause people are idiots and just want brand new

[@Robert-Herman]

A cup holder?!?!

[@hdryderct]

Yes it is the Ciro 3D cup holder.

[@alexquevedo831]

Great advice I will turn mine off. But, rather listen to the engine while riding

[@GMAN0444]

You can’t hear your stereo on a cvo because of HD’s crappy aerodynamics The wind coming off the windshield and out of the vent distorts the sound waves My 18 cvo was 10x’s better

[@hdryderct]

I’d have to agree and disagree. If you adjust the settings like I did in the video it 100% should improve the sound BUT you are correct. The aerodynamics really do mess with the audio as well. If you put a taller and or wider windshield on they also helps. I’m gonna be adding an 11” Freedom Shield soon which should help.

[@Monks_made]

This helped me out a ton! Appreciate all the info brother @monks_made