The BOOM! Box GTS infotainment system walkthrough tutorial

[@jimdandy4825]

Great job man! This was the most informative video I've seen on the 6.5 Boom Audio. Just watched Ryan Urlacher and he goes around the world to tell you nothing and wants your money to boot!! Keep up the great work!!

[@westondeacon5092]

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[@davidmc8764]

I like your video but next time you need to move your camera so your hand isn't in the way so much.

[@michaelpulice6100]

Great video, I am sure I'll be using it again when I program mine 😅😅😅😅

[@lcorvette]

great tutorial on the boom!! thanks!! I don't want the music to pause when I'm using the GPS - how do I turn the sound off completely for the GPS?

[@thomassugano4656]

Just bought a 2019 CVO Limited and have been learning a lot on the BOOM Box system. Been having issues and they upgrade to software and finally got the blue tooth headsets to pair. Still haven't figured out the contact sync odd ball things happening. The dealer was totally up to speed for the 2019 system. The online manual for the BOOM it self is huge. Don't know why they don't give it out with the bike. Cost $20 for a hard copy. After what I spent for the CVO you'd think they would have included it. Anyway I thought some of my findings might help others. So it's great that you can get Apple car play by plugging it your phone. But be aware that the compartment on the CVO limited where the connecter is will NOT fit the large apple phone like my 6 plus. So now I've got to figure out some place to mount the phone and run the cable to it. I'm thinking I'll get a little lower fairing bag and will put the phone there and run the cable up. Short sighted design that if they programmed all that was needed for car play that you can't actually store the phone there. One other note on the CB. We tried for a long time to hook up my headset to the HD CB and was able to transmit but couldn't receive audio. Just confused us. Turns out the bike actually have to be running for the CB to fully function. Not for the other older bikes. But for my 2019 that's the case. Finally a shout out that I just got back from a trip actually tried to stop there at Owens but it was closed on Sunday. Surprising as the Seattle stores are all open. Any way I came home and found this review. Found it very informative.

[@jeffhennings6015]

Picking a 2020 ultra limited in a few weeks can't wait man this system does a bunch of stuff sweet

[@gijoe5508]

I don’t know why I appreciate so much old technologies. I use paper maps, old watches, no cellphones, no musics, ... I liked the feeling when I succeed to start my carburetor engine with smoke from fuel, loud pipes and car alarm system sound in the background.

[@hughfrank4391]

Great Job one of the best tutorial walk throughs on here thank you

[@domus2065]

Thank you for posting it. Excellent presentation.

[@freedomranch6094]

You have a great attitude. Dealership is lucky. USMC/USAF Ret.

[@Mizfit27]

Nice video and extremely in depth, only one I can find on the newest system to date! Love it guys thanks

[@dennishenson2997]

Nice info.Just purchased 2019 Street Glide. Very useful for me just getting used to bike. Thx.

[@ijames1222]

A nice video of the back of your hand!

[@MrNico2964]

Great explanation of the system! However, your hand was in the way. Should have used your other hand.

[@steveb2618]

Thank you man. Good basic walk-through and I learned a lot.

[@Joseph-wh5of]

I can't wait to get my hands on this.

[@MrSkeyxc]

Thank You "SO" much for this video; your time and effort is greatly appreciated. I just got a new 2019 Harley Tri-Glide Ultra Classic and this will be such an asset.

[@josephpurcell1182]

Thank you for the nice review of this system. The GTS was a major reason why I purchased a new bike. The previous 6.0 system was better than the previous nothing offered. This system is comparable to what is offered in high end automobile systems. I wish the wire headset interface module was included, but there are a few frugal options out there if you need to go cheap. I expected a few complaints, but that is normal for owners of Harley Davidson’s.

[@thegoblin2684]

Thank you , you saved me a lot of stress . 👍

[@garyhuddleston4472]

Thank you, well done and easy to follow. i sure needed this.

[@Renegade1968]

Very informative. Thank you!!

[@sirpunishm623]

So if you get the new bluetooth headsets on HD website , you can finally use call feature and voice commands for station change and Nav intro features ? And do you have to RIP the fairing off to add things , and how about XM radio ? For a $27,500 vehicle XM should simply need a subscription to work. Indian motorcycle just released a newer bluetooth nav system with 100 watts stereo. Why didn't HD give more boost stock ?

[@vincentmcclain9307]

sirpunishm623 I get where you’re coming from I just picked up a 2020 road glide S and a guy told me I downloaded my SiriusXM app on my phone plug that in and you’re good to go are you have to do is pay your XM subscription and stream your phone music through your speakers and it sounds great

[@alekseygrachev4025]

@@vincentmcclain9307 Your app needs Internet to work. No Internet - no Sirius.

[@kennethcalimpong7919]

Liked & subscribe, thank you for making this very helpful video.

[@randyk636]

Great overview! Thanks!

[@jiripastrnak1936]

thank you for this. One question ... can it be set up so upon powering up it goes to navigation automatically instead of radio or USB ?? it kinda drives me nuts and I cant figure it out. Thanks

[@eddytaylor5423]

Nice review, just got the trike here in aus, what a ripper system.

[@maxfranklin4107]

Great information on functions and how to operate.

[@mymm6327]

on minute 18:11 you said the trip summary is saved, where? I can't find any information in there even after I take the bike for a ride!

[@jonathangill9081]

Great Information JUST an FYI the data feed on the Boom Nav IS NOT realtime (ie waze, google maps etc) meaning, it will not be able to determine if you have issues with traffic / weather etc along your route.

[@davidl6757]

Nice info. Thanks

[@ltcfont]

Fantastic! Thank you for this

[@jimspicer2986]

How do you reset the trip summary. If I start riding in the morning and want to see how many miles I went that day and gas mileage.....etc?

[@gregmiller8882]

Question I have the 2024 rg3. I have the Hd Sena Bluetooth helmet. When I go to audio routing, I leave the music/media on speaker and set the phone on headset. When I start out everything including music goes to the helmet. I do not have a whim and not sure if that affects it. I’m looking to use helmet to answer the phone , and have speakers on bike for music. Any help would be appreciated. TY

[@aaronstyles6433]

I have a 19 road glide special. I want to know if there is anyway to put the temp down by the compass or do you have to go to the info screen to see it?

[@davida.4509]

Still can’t find a good video on this system. What about using the buttons at the hand controls?

[@AdaLopez-nw3zh]

Minute 17:56 and on...how is the summary uploaded to the phone? And when stoping ,can you see if you turn the bike off...and does it work only after you use the GPS to a destination?

[@ericmarsh9679]

How do you reset the trip summary on the radio?

[@Jazzysub2]

Nice overview! Does the Bluetooth headset need to be Boom Audio for Apple CarPlay to work, or will any helmet Bluetooth system work (Sena, etc)?

[@dirtyfxdls7547]

Josh Miller that what I’ve been wondering also

[@josephpurcell1182]

It only needs a microphone hooked up, does not say it must be HD. You should also be able to add a 7 pin DIN connection and use a wired headset(cheaper).

[@josephpurcell1182]

You can easily add a 7 pin din connection along side your console. If you don’t like a helmet there are short microphones available on eBay.

[@JohnnyBtrucking]

Maybe I missed it but I didn’t see in the Video how to hook up the head set on A 2021 bike. Could you please explain That procedure thank you

[@williamweathers2065]

When you select the time on the clock, how do you save it

[@stevegonzales3612]

Here's a question I haven't found reference my GPS on my 2019 HD Tri-Glide Ultra. I've taken sum trips and though the I can get the GPS to to route my course/destination...I can't get it to vocally tell me!? I have to continuously look down at the screen, to see when my next turn is? Or the distance to my next turn? Is there a way to get my GPS to voice activate, like in my cars, or phone?

[@delltaylor3327]

You can retro fit to 14 up bikes, soundz do a unit , plug an play.

[@netmeistr329]

I have a new bike on order 2021. I'm installing a CB as well as the wifi add on. with my bluetooth head set will I be able to get bike info (tunes, navigation etc) through my head set as well as inbound calls and bluetooth to my fellow riders?

[@clarkbabin9799]

I have a 19 FLTRXS with stage 1SE and Rhineharts true duels. The system I something. Else I recommend learning to use controls on the bars since even though I have long arms reaching forward to perform a channel change or any other thing is a distraction. All the other things like setting GPS I'd do before hand as you've done in this vlog

[@curtwilliams6655]

Hey bud, just got a 23 road glide. Is there a way to turn the radio on in accessory mode? Wanting to listen to tunes while washing it but don't wanna have the headlight and all on.

[@AdaLopez-nw3zh]

I can on my 21 Ultra, don't see why the RG would be different!@@curtwilliams6655

[@mymm6327]

On my 21 Ultra I can..!@@curtwilliams6655

[@abefroman2091]

Did I see EQ under system information? We can set the EQ up?

[@robertlevites7146]

Have you done the 30k wireless headset demo

[@pd6569]

Thank you very much.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

I wish they would have included an oil temperature gauge in the information screen. And oil pressure would also be nice...

[@torion29able]

I just bought digital gauges...it came with that option! Pretty pricey tho! 1200.00 Amazon

[@johnTsantes]

I've got a 2020 trike with the GTS system and i have one simple question: Are you able to mute the radio or other media using cursor controls other than just "touching" the mute button with a finger...difficult to do while riding.

[@martinhilliard753]

I don't think this system is so great. I just bought a 2021 CVO Street Glide and it can't even tell me where I live. It says my house is on the right when it is on the left. Also my H-D dealership show it being on the other side of the highway. And seems that is the nav system, if it says things are on the right look left, if it says left then look right. So i spent 47,000 + for people to tell me to use my phone for the navigation system. And yes i have the latest update. Dealer did it just a week ago.

[@melinda197260]

On the 2022, I have to log into my Bluetooth everytime I turn bike off. Does it not automatically play when turning bike back on without having to go into settings and doing all that??

[@belmontcortes6037]

Very nice.

[@matthewlippert6864]

Is this the same infotainment system on the 2021’s?

[@brazeagle]

Good video, I learned the hard way. Now... the trip summary DOES NOT FUNCTION properly, every other GAS STOP the information will reset and start new and VOILA...you lost track of what was going on and that is pretty bad in long trips, as you cannot rely on this feature at all...I would appreciate any inputs on the TRIP SUMMARY, or if you have a video, I would be grateful. Thanks, LCL

[@michaelsweeney6596]

Very helpful 👌 thanks

[@julieredmon1521]

One thing I hate about my new Harley (2020 Ultra LImited) is the fact that it always defaults to the radio at startup. My Indian Limited and any car I ever had remembers I was streaming music from my phone via bluetooth and at startup plays no audio until the phone syncs up and it continues right where I left off. Is there a way to make this thing default to my last audio source or at the very least default to bluetooth audio? I NEVER play the AM/FM radio...ever. So I really hate that some commercial starts playing at a very loud level (yes...I love to play my music loud) at startup and I'm having to turn it down OR turn it down before I shut the bike off.

[@rhoonah5849]

I agree. What I hate is that I don't really even use the radio but want the view to default to the GPS but it always defaults to the radio on my 2020 Street Glide Special. My friend's 2018 Indian has more functionality on the touch screen as well.

[@carlloud1187]

@@rhoonah5849 I have a 2020 Street Glide as well and I very rarely listen to the radio. This is the first bike I've ever owned with a sound system so I guess I'm really old school since I would rather listen to the engine and hear the wind rushing past my ears.

[@rhoonah5849]

@@carlloud1187 I'm with you brother. I upgraded from a 2002 Road King Classic and didn't need no stinkin' radio on that baby.

[@Roadglide911]

my 2021 will automatically connect to Bluetooth but it takes a few seconds. Most Tim’s I just plug it in to the USB.

[@IzzyL-ny9gj]

How do you mute the navigation voice? When I am listening to music without a helmet and navigation is running, it cuts the music even though I can’t hear what the navigation is saying?

[@rdaugherty52]

My trip information never changes I have a 2020 street glide special and I don't have the Harley app or a headset do how do I get this to work?

[@brentcassidy357]

Is there any way to see how fast you are going in kilometers?

[@gerrymiller7401]

Minor correction - you DO NOT need voice to use Apple car play. You can operate car play just fine from the screen. You need voice to use Siri in car play which isn't necessary at all.

[@stevecucho]

how do you raise the volume on the navigation voice prompt

[@joependergrass1278]

Thanks!

[@MightyMick88]

Thanks dude

[@KenDonaghy]

How do you rest the trip information?

[@westtxboy]

At 3:16 /3:17, What is the RBDS ✅️ (checked) box?

[@b0lobattali0n78]

So. I’m not sure how to change the input. Does the music from my phone just do the auto connect or is there a way for me to manually connect it?

[@rogerbaldwin8498]

Good video, I have that radio on my new 2020 Road Glide Limited. Who ever designed this system must have never been on a motorcycle it their life? Biggest POS I have ever had; If it would not devalue the bike, I would get great pleasure in taking a hammer to it.

[@terrencepeeples9117]

Fantastic vid!

[@JoyceHathaway]

Watched the video, but still couldn’t find the clock icon . Is there a video just explaining the function of the clock icon and how to retrieve it.

[@cleciusferreira8417]

Hi, everyone I am from Brazil and I am having problems with my 2019 Road Glide Special Boom Box GTS. The Boom Box display is glitching and having kind of magnetic interference like, and the display also had been dislocated a few millimeters to the right. I really do not know what is going on. A few days ago I updated the software and the problems was temporarily gone for a while but, it comes back again. Any thoughts would be good to help me.

[@JohnnyBtrucking]

Why didn’t you talk about the whim that’s needed for the Harley blue tooth

[@ozzie8821]

Ty 👍👍👍🍺😎

[@richardweaver2742]

How can I set it up and keep me on the four-lane wants to jump me off the interstate every chance it gets

[@isaac2152]

Can it play music from a flash drive, or is it strictly phone Bluetooth?

[@jamessturtz728]

Plug your flash drive into the USB port.

[@wexsetter]

The only thing I needed to know was how to get it to start the trip summary. Mine is not collecting any data. And also how to reset that feature.

[@MrLew1965]

Where are the TPMS values displayed ?? TY 4 TA VID !! Lol

[@johnnyturbo8460]

At 17:55... Does ANYONE know how to reset that screen? I looked in manual and didn't see it. I tried resetting my trip A and trip B with the reset button on left hand controls. And nothing. It some how will reset itself but i would like to do it myself so I start and stop it when i want... 🤔

[@delapazconstruction268]

Some useful information, but your hand was in the way most of the time when I was trying to see the details you were pointing out

[@Msrverpilot]

nice job,,,thanks

[@kevinwilliams8907]

where is the vox sensitivity setting?

[@jimbeam4111]

I have this system on my 2019 road glide special. After the initial awe, I’ve come to find it’s pretty much worthless. You need the whim and the HD sena to make it work as Harley-Davidson markets it. As of this date you don’t need an HD tattoo to make the system work. The whim is not an easy install requiring removal of the fairing and being flashed. Other than the am and fm tuner what good is it? The phone is doing all the work if I’m using Apple car play. Harley could of left an open slot in place of the stereo that an iPhone could snap into with a lighting connector that would go to an amplifier and speakers. The gauging features could be controlled with traditional gauges or an app on the iPhone. Not hating on the system or HD, they’re a business they have to make money. I just believe if all these extras are needed to make the features of the system work, it should just be included with the bike and just increase the price.

[@josephpurcell1182]

Jim Beam there are simple not really to expensive alternative to the WHIM and SENA Headsets. Add a DIN microphone connection next to the console, and use a short microphone. Does not even need to be flashed. Also the WHIM is not a very difficult install, there are videos available on KZbin. I installed it on a FLHXS and the dealer flashed it at no cost. I own a 2019 with this system. It’s definitely a nice improvement from the previous system, which was a million times better than what they previous nothing that was available.

[@jimbeam4111]

Joseph Purcell The point is for $28000 the bike should come equipped with it. I don’t want a brand new expensive motorcycle being taken apart to install something that should come from the factory. Would you pay extra to have your dash torn apart on a brand new car to get the Apple car play to work?

[@josephpurcell1182]

Minus the Apple CarPlay, it’s still miles ahead of the previous system. I am sure you would have whined even if they had everything included. It’s simply your nature. Since the Rushmore Bikes, there has been much less needed in accessories.

[@danaszalajeski4416]

My infotainment System on my 2016 Road Glide Ultra CVO is more capable with the headset of my choice. The new GTS system has some more engine details like miles since last service, MPG, and more. However to get the full use of the Coms or headset feature with the GTS, you must purchase the WHIM at like $300 and the Harley Davidson branded Sena headsets to get stereo sound, both left and right speakers. You can use a headset other than the HD Senas, but you will only have mono sound, one speaker working. Also to note, when you bring your bike in to have the infotainment system “flashed” all they are doing is plugging into the USB connector loading the options menu and clicking “enable” or “disable” on the different options, press save and disconnect. Takes less than 5 minutes, unless they have a new firmware update which can take a little longer. Most dealerships will charge for this so called “flash” at a minimum of 30 minutes of labor. My opinion, all these options should be selectable in the menu of the infotainment system. Let the customer decide what they want on or off. On the options that could cause damage to the speakers with options with added amps, the system should be set up to notify the user that damage to the speakers could occur if enabled without an amplifier installed properly. Acknowledge the caution message and continue on with your day. It still boggles my mind that HD went backwards with the Bluetooth protocol on this system to require a Bluetooth s as adapter to allow Bluetooth headsets to work, whereas the older system was already setup for it.

[@tomwailand7307]

Any how to delete a trip when you are in the middle of it and decide to program another on the new 2019 w/ whim and apple car play?

[@petebusch9069]

Can this be swapped out for an aftermarket unit or are we stuck with what Harley gives us? I can only imagine this bike 20 years from now with that same unit in it.

[@jessejames4518]

Pete Busch 20 years from now The bike is gone change drastically and those radio won’t be necessary

[@kevinwhite0309]

A friend of mine put in a Sony system which does a lot of the same things this one does.

[@arthurjagers710]

Same bike for 20yrs - never mind a radio upgrade - you may want to just up some coin for a new bike - only God knows what will be available in 20yrs

[@lastsurvivor3165]

You mention car play but what about android auto ?

[@joshrandall5297]

How do you reset the last service?

[@gbinman]

Thanks for the nice review. I still have many specific questions but that's beyond the scope of your presentation. I ride a 15 FLTRUSE with the option WHIM. I have done many long multiday trips. The Boom is mine is a sorry piece of crap. I use it even with the poor quality maps, inaccurate POIs and get by. I use my Android phone which is waterproof as the real authority on the road. I am very disappointed with the original Boom and that it took 5 model years for this improved version that even at double speed of the old one, is still a snail. Apple support is nice but why not Andriod Auto? The UI changes are nice improvements and visability was seriously needed. I can always see my phone and to get an improved phone I don't need to buy a whole motorcycle. Ok end of venting.

[@scubaflimedic]

Can we retro-fit this new radio on older bikes? Like a 2014 SGS?

[@skcm2006]

You can now. Go to Soundz.com and they have the adapter which allows you to install the new GTS

[@Michael-di4fq]

Harley really has done a number on you guys smh 😂

[@kaboom362]

If you have songs on your phone can you play them on the system like an MP3 player? I

[@moddedcomputers]

Just pair your phone, like any other device. Pull down on the top bar and select which device to play from and choose your phone.

[@CecilSaxon]

Apple's Car play would have been the best added feature.

[@johnslavinsky3254]

How do I turn off NAV.

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

where do you find air temp ?

[@maddawg4599]

Touch the I (info) button in the top right of the screen, there you’ll find the outside air temp. On the pre 19 models it was at your right thumb but not anymore.

[@chiefrich4120]

Having problems with my radio cutting in and out on my 2019 street glide.. any suggestions?

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Make sure your radio signal is strong... or take to dealer

[@rwaters254]

Do you keep a USB cord pulled into your USB plug in? even when not attached to phone? This was causing static on mine, until I removed it.

[@todkapuz]

Love the new radio. Old GT is horrible. Sadly harley is missing the mark with my generation and younger, which I thought it was trying to go after. Artificial limitations like which are imposed on this radio and the whim module are just insane. In this you mention to upgrade to the most current headset... that is only partially true. No doubt, the Boom 20 Evo, for music, is the true winner due to its employment of AptX codec. Sadly the Boom 20 Evo (and even the Sena 20 Evo it is made on) fair miserably as communicators compared to the Sena 30K. But sadly the 30K and even the Sena 20 Evo (of which the Boom 20 Evo is made from) are specifically locked out of the whim. They do not get the AADP protocol that is industry standard. They are forced to use HFP, basically telephone mono quality. So the Boom 20 Evo doesn't even have to compete (do you want stereo music? got to get boom 20 evo) . Same thing with this radio. Double-din radio, same mounting, same harness, talks to same BCM (at least for the 18, it is different bcm from 17), same stage 2 amp, same whim module, etc. Sure the XM module changed, but could be several reasons for that, and yes the key cap changed on the right controls, but since its canbus and the button is already only listened to by the radio, thats not why. Maybe the 19 has a sensor for figuring the mpg that the 18 doesnt have (you know, like my 18 only says "OK" for oil pressure versus the actual PSI my friend's 14 gives), but again that isn't really an issue. So then it comes down to either harley doesnt want to allow it on old bikes because, "its a feature" not a P&A of the new bikes (which is stupid, why adopt the double-din standard, its all about changing radios), or they have made the new radio ask the BCM was model year, and if its not 19 then it doesnt work. Despite owning Harleys, and only harleys, for a very long time (82 sportster to my 18 RGS), this new behavior with harley is making me rethink if I want my next bike to be a harley. And I love the pan america, would love to have a livewire.... I'd even pay the $1900 (which is two to three times what similar high-end dash systems cost) for this radio because its waterproof and no other in-dash system is, and retains headset and cb functionality.... but financial costs of trading an 4month old 18 for a 19 just to get the radio is insane bad financial decision. Leaves a horrible taste in my mouth... the only complaint I have with my 18 is something that could be fixed, but harley wilfully chooses not to allow that should have been a no-brainer.

[@atozrecovery518]

Man I read maybe 2 sentences and stopped. Way too much

[@drodNY]

you show bluetooth connection but it only supports playing music from your phone. The entire unit only supports Navigation and bluetooth paired music out of the box. Nothing else. No Apple Car play, no phone capabilities. For those functions, you need to install a WHIM module, a wired microphone, and use a wired compatible headset kit attached to your helmet in order to make or answer a simple phone call. Same old system in a new package.

[@darrelladams7804]

I play music bluetoothed from my Sony Walkman. No problems and bone stock.

[@joebar2002903]

What about Android phones

[@hlw76692]

. I purchased a sportster from dillion harley in elkorn and the day before harley service went through the bike but screwed up adjusting the spokes and left the rear wheel was 1/4 inch out of true. I get on to go for a ride and the first bump I hit blew the tube. They wouldn't even replace just the tube they claimed the had to replace the undamaged new tire. At the purchase I was told I could buy parts and stuff and add it to the financing. I told them I would order some but if It couldnt be ship to my home I didnt want to order because I lived to far away the parts guy promised it would come to my home that was a lie. The way ot was explained to me Thier service is like all harley. If you spend alot you can expect honest service but if not they dont care that thier poor service might wreck you.

[@huckleberryred472]

Bullshit on the rain! Got caught in a rain storm and it was like my kids where pushing random buttons. In short it doesn't like water 2019 road glide cvo

[@Chilllybob]

I agree your hand was blocking a lot of the display. !!! Why didn't you use a pencil the eraser end. System information tells you what version you have it does not tell you if there's an update you need to get your facts straight

[@patrickcavanaugh1809]

Keep your hands out of the way/ blocking many times on what you were doing

[@brianmoles824]

On the screen that shows the service mileage,how is the service mileage canceled from the screen.

[@davida.4509]

Your hand is in the way!