How to Install the Kenwood Plug n Play Amp & Speaker Upgrade on a 2024 Harley Davidson® Road Glide

As you probably saw in our last video, after we continued hearing people with 2024 Road Glides and Street Glides couldn't hear their system at highway speeds or even slower, we came up with the perfect solution to get your system where it should've been from the factory! Today's video is going to cover step by step how to install this new upgrade in the 2024 Harley Davidson® Road Glide! So follow along and we'll have you through your install in no time!
If you're one of these people, you've come to the right place! We build the best fully plug n play Amp / Speaker Upgrade packages using the best brands for your Harley Davidson®! All plug n play so no wiring is cut and all factory warranties are maintained! Give our sales team a call at 1-844-30AUDIO to go over pricing, options, and to book your installation appointment! Want to save money and install yourself? Call us to get a diy plug n play package, then watch our simple step by step install videos at www.VolunteerAudio.com! We offer no interest financing for up to 24 months through affirm or PayPal credit! Get your system now and pay later!
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[@stonergravy]

**Review** video is very great! I got this system on Thursday and installed it Saturday on the 24 Road Glide. Video doesn't do it justice with how loud it really is. Everyone tells me they can hear the audio a block away and we could have a block party with it lol. I will say usb media seems to be louder than Bluetooth. I did set the bikes EQ to Bass at 0 and max out trebble and adjust the mids accordingly. Thanks so much for this Jay.

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@volunteeraudio]

If you could, please leave a google review! Thank you!

[@Cruiseon2s]

I can’t agree more, you’re 10000% right.

[@volunteeraudio]

@@Cruiseon2s thank you!

[@Yeetsforthestreets]

For anyone on the fence, this is totally worth it! I got the hertz speaker setup with mine. After installing it I I went on a ride to test it out. I could hear my music going 90+, and it wasn't even up all the way!!!! (I'm running a 12" sport klockwerks on my 24 RG which helps as well) My stock speakers with the klockwerks barely could be heard at anything at or above 65mph. I'll probably want that A2B amp eventually, but this setup will keep my happy for quite awhile!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@user-rv9zj9jc1e]

I installed this system on my 2024 Street Glide. WOW! Before I couldn’t hear the music above 40 mph, now I have to turn it down. Awesome set up. Thanks

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@JasonChilton-ev1ll]

Normally don’t take the time to provide a review, but I am very happy with this upgrade. I already had the Hertz front speakers installed and adding this amp is 100% better than stock. Went on a 500 mile ride this weekend and had no problem hear the music at highway speed. Wind was even blowing at 20+ mph on Saturday. My buddy upgraded his with the Harley 500 watt amp and speakers and Jay’s set up is louder. Great video for the install and had no problems. Could it be louder, sure what couldn’t. But, I am really happy with it and given that thought I would let everyone know. I have the stock windshield on. A little taller one will only enjoy the listening experience. So like others have said, if you’re on the fence about getting this do it. You won’t be disappointed.

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you so much!

[@Cruiseon2s]

@volunteeraudio I installed the Hertz 6.5 SX165NEO upper fairing speakers with the Kenwood XM160-2 Amp…..It sounds absolutely amazing. It is so clear and loud. The installation video was on point and made the install super easy and helpful. I will be posting a review video soon. I am a very pleased and happy customer. Thank you Jay and Volunteer Audio

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you so much!

[@cobralife0417]

I just installed mine tonight with the Kenwood rear speakers! Man, what an improvement! Thank you so much for the install video! This was the easiest stereo install I've ever done and I've installed several stereos. It was nice having such a plug n play system with an actual install video that was good!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you so much!

[@Steff_06]

Where’d you get the rear speakers from? You’d you find a cut kit for the 24 RG bags?

[@Kenn1969]

Great solution to an absolutely ridiculous Rockford system!! God Bless!!😇👍

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you Ken! God Bless!

[@Brad-gg1gf]

Video was awesome and a huge help… Jay makes it look simple! Which it really is, but it still took me about 3 hours to install. Sound is great. I can actually hear my radio now!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@newmoney8128]

Great video Jay, but Harley is definitely making it easier to choose, as in buying an older bike instead of washing money on newer bike. I shouldn't be spending 30k with a horrible radio 😂

[@volunteeraudio]

This is how they have always been, but people love spending money on upgrades for Harley’s, it’s part of the culture to change anything and everything

[@mateusreisferreira]

hi from Brazil!! thanks for sharing your knowledge, it was very helpful.

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you for watching!

[@josecatty1]

I just ordered mine, after not being on stock for a bit. Shitty part is that you guys raised the price on the amp, but I understand. Great video

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes we had too, we paid more to get more inventory so you could have it available

[@josecatty1]

@@volunteeraudio totally understand, we customers always gonna complain about something 😂😂 but my order is in so I’ll give you guys a great review. Keep helping the biker community! 👊🏽

[@volunteeraudio]

@@josecatty1 thank you so much!

[@jimzalewski4148]

Like the t-shirt at the end.

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@mrchopboogie]

This looks great for the 2024 bikes. Can’t wait to get the bike and this upgrade.

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@RidingandWrenching]

That's a nice upgrade! Great work as always!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@averykauffman2463]

When would the amp with the 8 channels be coming out approximately?

[@volunteeraudio]

We put up a new video this week with updates on release times

[@Greg-bu6ns]

Great video for stereo upgrades on the 24. The factory wiring to the existing amp is supposedly sufficient for the 500W Fosgate upgrade amp. Why don't you tap into the existing fairing power wiring (posi-tap) so you don't have to remove the tank and add new power cables?

[@CraigC.78]

Nice upgrade. looking to do this on my 2024 Street Glide!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you

[@kanesword9528]

Do you have different speaker grills? The factory ones look cheap, I do like the Stage 2 ones, but not sure you can just buy those.

[@volunteeraudio]

You can buy the stage 2 grills from your local Harley dealer

[@BT-ih6kr]

good video Jay. almost makes me want to buy a new bike just so i can put one in

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@markbarron9253]

I have a '24 Street Glide with stock basic amp. I've upgraded the speakers to the Hertz Neo and done the rubber sound deadening matting to the speaker enclosures. This has made the world of difference, the sound deadening completely changes the sound to a nice thick solid tone, with lots of projection, amazing really. I can't get the Kenwood MX160-2 amp here in the UK and the cost is prohibitive (Import tax/VAT) to buy it from USA. I can get the Hertz 4.500 or 4.900 here though. Would you ship your new A2B cable for the 4.900 to me in UK when it comes out? (do you have a date?)? Another question I have is, as the 4.500 is smaller, would this fit under the fairing as a piggy back amp on the stock amp? If not would it work as a replacement amp with your cable? I currently only have fairing speakers so would be probably be enough for what I want.

[@volunteeraudio]

We are only going to offer our a2b amp interface as a plug n play package including the sp4.900 amplifier. This allows us to perfectly tune the amp for the interfaces built in DSP.

[@rjsauvageau1967]

Just waiting for the amp to be available again!

[@volunteeraudio]

@@rjsauvageau1967 should be back available early next week

[@rjsauvageau1967]

I was waiting for you to remove the factory amp. Why does it have to stay?

[@volunteeraudio]

@@rjsauvageau1967 we explain why in our other videos about the 2024 models

[@rjsauvageau1967]

@@volunteeraudio okay I will try to find that video. You mentioned in your reply to another question here that there would be a way to remove it this month. Do you have an ETA? I plan on purchasing this kit when the amp is back in stock, which a rep said should be soon.

[@hydroboy35th]

Nice install job 👍🏻

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@davidwilley4524]

I think I found a sound system.God bless.

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you!

[@MotorCity2up]

Jay are you bringing kits to RUN TO THE HILLS?? I would like to have installed Friday 6/6- Larry

[@volunteeraudio]

No, we are not selling or installing at run for the hills

[@chrisjaskolka2907]

Awesome video Jay. I see that the amps are sold out. One thing I am confused (forgive me my ignorance) why the mod is needed with the blue wire if the Kenwood amp has it's own power supplied from the battery? Thanks.

[@volunteeraudio]

The modification is for the amp to turn on, the stock amp is not powerful enough to auto dc turn on the new amplifier, we sold so many that Kenwood is sold out of amplifiers

[@PUREOWN]

Not sure how I feel about sticking something to the heat sink on the back of the infotainment though

[@volunteeraudio]

There is no amp in the infotainment unit to get hot, plus heat rises, if it got very hot the top of the infotainment unit would not be plastic

[@EstosWebos]

Looks simple enough!

[@volunteeraudio]

We make it easy!

[@michaelwilliams9266]

Hey sir can this fit in my 2019 Road Glide I’d like too upgrade my tunes

[@volunteeraudio]

We offer a Kenwood system for your bike volunteeraudio.com/product/kenwood-excelon-p-hd1f-upper-fairing-audio-kit-for-select-2014-up-harley-davidson-motorcycles

[@dvarcham]

when will you have more in stock? Want to get one installed in my SG as quick as possible.

[@volunteeraudio]

I added more Saturday morning but quickly sold out, we will be adding more throughout the week as I have a limited supply coming. After that their will not be more until June

[@splvega1]

Great job guys!

[@volunteeraudio]

Thank you

[@johnnycarvalho2538]

Dome question. Why not remove the original amp. Did I miss anything?

[@volunteeraudio]

@@johnnycarvalho2538 the factory radio does not create any audio output, it uses an a2b digital communication to the factory amp, you must keep the stock amp or use an a2b interface. Volunteer audio is the first to have the interface and we expect to start shipping them later this month

[@johnnycarvalho2538]

Ok I’ll wait for that a2b interface im getting my 2024 this week and obviously the audio as to be upgraded Thanks

[@johnnycarvalho2538]

@@volunteeraudio can wait to see the options once the factory amp gets removed

[@edwest3351]

does the amp not fit on top of the factory amp?

[@volunteeraudio]

No it would not, the factory vent hugs the stock amp

[@fabolopez9143]

How do I get this and price ?

[@volunteeraudio]

Here are the options with pricing volunteeraudio.com/product-category/2024-up-road-glide

[@darrylcharles2114]

Hello Jay, this is Darryl. I bought your plug and play for the 24 road. Glide Harley Davidson and I just wanna know if the Hertz speakers hookup the same as the Ken would speakers. Thank you.

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes they do, just squeeze the terminals with pliers to make sure they stay connected well

[@rsanchez5676]

What I don’t understand is: if you tap into any factory wiring , you void warranty! Any tapping is warranty voiding ammo for Harley!

[@volunteeraudio]

Not using a posi tap, if you cut factory plugs off you can void warranty, this is the p&a circuit that is fused

[@chrisbeall5831]

Will this produce enough power if I want to add saddle bag speakers? I noticed you said only a two channel. So how would I make it work for 4 speakers?

[@volunteeraudio]

This only powers 2 speakers, you can not add rear speakers without adding an additional or different amplifier

[@edtekk]

Website shows not in stock. Looks like I'll have to wait.

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes Kenwood is sold out of amplifiers currently

[@kendallrampy2360]

Just purchased this system for my 22 road glide st. Is there an install video for the Kenwood 2 speaker set up?

[@volunteeraudio]

Here is a video on a Streetglide, we have not videoed the roadglide yet Step by Step Install Kenwood Excelon P-HD3FR Plug n Play 4 Speaker / Amp Kit for Harley Davidson kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXXLlZqLrd5jabM

[@jordanschroeder3287]

I just ordered this, after install do you have to go into the settings and configure the speakers like they do with the Rockford system or no?

[@volunteeraudio]

No, just simply use our recommended eq settings that we send with your new system

[@manumaxtocho]

Y no pasa nada por tapar la refrigeración de la pantalla con el ampli?

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes, no issue, the stock radio has no amp so it does not get hot

[@frankc.258]

What if any difference is there for a Street Glide

[@volunteeraudio]

@@frankc.258 fairing disassembly is different and the Kenwood amp goes directly on top of the stock amp

[@frankc.258]

@@volunteeraudio Thank You

[@dyulliannoqueiroz4863]

Where are you located?I need work on my sound system

[@volunteeraudio]

Oliver springs Tennessee, call us at 1-844-30AUDIO to set an appointment

[@anthonypesquera5858]

Can’t find the Amp for 24 RG on the website?

[@volunteeraudio]

volunteeraudio.com/product/hdpkg2279-audio-upgrade

[@volunteeraudio]

volunteeraudio.com/product-category/2024-up

[@cambysimpson]

I just bought this system with the Hertz speakers. If we want to add bag speakers later, will this amp handle it? Or will I have to change the amp out?

[@volunteeraudio]

This is a 2 speaker system only, our future hertz amp / a2b interface solution will run up to 8 speakers but this current solution will not

[@whatmademeinsane]

The white connector from the 2024 street glide front fairing speakers is too small to accept the larger male connector from the Kenwood speaker not sure if road glide is different

[@volunteeraudio]

You must be on the wrong connector, the speaker connector is below the factory amp location

[@whatmademeinsane]

Im talking about on the speaker itself. The wires that come from the speaker housing had a white and black connector. The smaller of the two does not fit on the metal male connector on the Kenwood speaker itself

[@RoderickCross]

I noticed the front left speaker was deformed across the top. 20:23 mark

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes stock speaker, been in and out several times

[@markspaulding443]

With this system can you add rear speakers to it?

[@volunteeraudio]

This is a 2 speaker system, you can not add rears to this amp

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

You have to turn media up on the console to hear it.

[@volunteeraudio]

Many are confused and think the media slider in the menu is a magic volume slider, it is only a visual of the current volume level that was selected with your thumb controls, leave the screen, raise volume by thumb controls and relook at it.

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

@@volunteeraudio that’s funny, cause when I turn mine up, I can still thumb my volume up afterwards…hmmm Could I just replace these factory speakers?

[@volunteeraudio]

@@Pinozcyclezandridez yes you can but go back and look and you will see it changes each time you look At it to the current volume level

[@volunteeraudio]

@@Pinozcyclezandridez watch our video where we test the factory amp output, to gain volume you will need an amp and speakers

[@qualuedtke]

You preset the gain for that amp with the Kenwood speakers. Will the gain adjustment be the same for the Hertz neos? Or should I inform you when I order the amp that it will be paired with Hertz neos?

[@volunteeraudio]

The gain setting is for the matching to the factory amp, input sensitivity, there are 2 recommended eq settings, one for the kenwood speakers and one for the hertz

[@qualuedtke]

@@volunteeraudio got it. Thanks.

[@shannon1991]

Will this eventually be available for a 2014 Ultra Classic with factory radio ?

[@volunteeraudio]

volunteeraudio.com/product/kenwood-excelon-p-hd4ut-upper-fairing-tour-pak-audio-kit-for-select-2014-up-harley-davidson-motorcycles-with-factory-radio

[@travisbowers5991]

How can I order?

[@volunteeraudio]

Call 1-844-30AUDIO or purchase on our site, we will be adding more amp inventory later today volunteeraudio.com/product-category/2024-up

[@thump169]

Does this system have the capability to add rear speakers?

[@volunteeraudio]

Not with this single amp

[@brianlaney8299]

Is there a ‘general’ position for the gain using the kenwood speaker setup?

[@brianlaney8299]

I should add ‘for a 2020 Road Glide’

[@volunteeraudio]

@@brianlaney8299 about 1’ O’clock

[@brianlaney8299]

Thank you. Keep up the great work!!

[@volunteeraudio]

@@brianlaney8299 thank you

[@brianlaney8299]

Got to admit, I didn’t come onto your site until last night, but when I add on, I will definitely go through you guys. Your instruction is excellent.

[@michaellong6002]

Can I come by and have you do the installation?

[@volunteeraudio]

With an appointment we can

[@michaellong6002]

@@volunteeraudio OK......I'll plan on it in a month or so.....

[@robertturriff9836]

We're can I get those taps to add the wire they are coll I need some.

[@volunteeraudio]

They are called 3m posi tap

[@robertturriff9836]

@@volunteeraudio thank you

[@mib7483]

When will the V2 pre orders ship?

[@volunteeraudio]

End of month, videos coming soon going over added features

[@sluml0rd67]

quick question why didn't you just show how to run the speaker wires to the bag's while you where in there, so people do not have to take stuff apart twice ? also how do you get rid of the nasty dirty nose from the amp with out a dsp? seems all your doing is doing a high level input ..

[@volunteeraudio]

They are not getting rid of nasty noise with a DSP, the stock 500 watt amp has rediculous floor noise when amplifying after but the 200 watt is as clean as the previous gts radio so yes we can high level after but this specific amp also has built in filters to correct the crazy bass boost from the factory

[@sluml0rd67]

again it's funny how you had ran the wires back " was going to see if you would fess up to it when i called you out " you said those would be on another video.. meaning what i said people would have to tare apart everything again .

[@Sodbuster346]

Do you ship your kits to Canada

[@volunteeraudio]

Yes we do!

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

How many ohms is the factory speakers?

[@volunteeraudio]

2 ohm

[@joedublas935]

Do you guys go to any of the rallies?

[@volunteeraudio]

We do not, thank you for watching!

[@christopherpalafox7171]

Do you get noise after adding the amplifier?

[@volunteeraudio]

Anytime you keep the factory amp in place you will get some floor noise, with this setup it is very minimal. Not audible unless you hold your ear to the tweeter while muted.

[@christopherpalafox7171]

Will there be a solution to remove the factory amplifier? Thank you for responding to my previous questions.

[@volunteeraudio]

@@christopherpalafox7171 yes, we have already built it, available in July

[@randallhd]

Are you making one for the streetglide?

[@volunteeraudio]

Same system, I’ll video install once we get one here to do

[@randallhd]

@@volunteeraudio are you sure tapping into the cable doesn't void warranty?

[@volunteeraudio]

@@randallhd I am, we do not cut any factory plugs or cut through the harness

[@gwilder97]

When are the kits ready to ship out?

[@volunteeraudio]

We are building them now, ships in 2-3 business days, we custom modify each amp for the 24 models

[@jimzalewski4148]

@@volunteeraudio how do we order

[@gorillamoto5329]

@@jimzalewski4148 Links in the description.

[@davidbridegan2302]

Does this work with the CVO's as well?

[@volunteeraudio]

No, we have speaker upgrades for the cvo with amplifiers coming around July

[@gorillamoto5329]

Rockford has become Rockwood.

[@volunteeraudio]

Or maybe Rockville

[@yungmoe5029]

Do you need a processor?

[@derfskittlers6125]

You probably wouldn't need one. The unit has alot equalization to play with. Besides processors are for high end audio inside a vehicle where sound quality matters the most.

[@volunteeraudio]

No you do not for this system

[@yungmoe5029]

@@derfskittlers6125appreciate it

[@yungmoe5029]

@@volunteeraudioappreciate it

[@funnyzen6002]

dam your out of stock for this setup? i just looked

[@volunteeraudio]

For now

[@buyck50]

Why is it a competition between shops? You say the other guys etc, let others do them

[@volunteeraudio]

It’s not a competition between other shops, there are many good shops and we know there is plenty of work for everyone, we take over 400 calls each day and get asked about other methods that people are trying to do. Many are the wrong way because they don’t understand the complexity of the new systems and the limitations of the skyline radio. We are only trying to educate the public on the correct methods and what you don’t want to do to save people from throwing away money or damaging their new Harley. I use our channel to address the common questions we get through out each week of speaking with thousands of people about Harley audio.

[@buyck50]

Does that factor 12 pin need to be plugged back up, the one that you tapped into, where does that go to

[@salvatoredantes1690]

Nope im paying someone to do this.. this bike cost too much..

[@volunteeraudio]

We can do the install too

[@JuuBagger24]

Do the hertz speakers package give the same sound or better ?

[@volunteeraudio]

It is louder and clearer using the hertz speakers