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I have a 2015 RG Ultra CVO.

I am looking at replacing the head unit with: Sony 7000 from FatHeadCycles (https://fatheadcycles.com/collections/harley-davidson-audio/products/sony-7000)

It says it is not compatible with the Boom Amp system.

I am considering replacing the Amp as well... I heard there are some amps that allow me to use the existing wiring, so I do not have to run new wires all the way to the speakers.. but cannot find them.

Bottom line, I am looking to get Android Auto capability without buying the $1,900 upgrade from Harley.

Any help or advice is appreciated.
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2020, 01:53:05 PM »

by the time it's all said and done, you'll probably have spent close to that amount anyway.  but you will have a better sounding system   :bananarock:

the flip side to that is, android auto is not a 'hatched egg' yet.  supposed to be released  this spring/summer, but you know with hd it's better to not hold your breath.
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2020, 05:19:55 PM »

Don't get caught in the rain with that head unit and be real careful washing your bike.

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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2020, 10:16:05 PM »

Don't get caught in the rain with that head unit and be real careful washing your bike.

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What's your basis?  Do you know anyone who has had problems?  Stories you're aware of?
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2020, 12:27:50 AM »

What's your basis?  Do you know anyone who has had problems?  Stories you're aware of?
I heard it was the 5000 that would have problems, I just saw a post some where about it and the 7000 was to be waterproof


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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2020, 05:51:16 AM »

What's your basis?  Do you know anyone who has had problems?  Stories you're aware of?
Lots of info on the Facebook forums. Guys have gotten it wet and it fogs up but clears off within a few hours.


I heard it was the 5000 that would have problems, I just saw a post some where about it and the 7000 was to be waterproof


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Water sealed buttons. Says right on their paperwork that it's weather resistant. Nothing about waterproof.


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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2020, 07:01:30 PM »

Thanks for the gouge.

Anyone know which amps is the one that uses Harley wiring?
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2020, 09:41:04 AM »

Anyone know which amps use the Factory wiring on a Harley?  Or are easy to install?
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2020, 09:54:17 AM »

Anyone know which amps use the Factory wiring on a Harley?  Or are easy to install?

J&M is plug and play with the HD junk, but be aware you are taking 2 OHM for HD and 99.9% or real radio world is 4 OHM, there are many threads on here regarding this issue. If you are changing head unit, then I'd look at Rockford-Fosgate https://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/selector/motorcycle-kits/. If you want to stay simple and just change amp and speakers, J&M is cheapest and easiest with decent sound. If you want full on kick ass, Pete and Custom Soundz rocks, you would just have to find him at a large rally and have $2,500 to $4,000 to spend, but workmanship and sound quality is unsurpassed and customer service is beyond expected
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2020, 02:12:59 PM »

Do you realize that if you have speakers in your tour pak that you have 3 amps in 3 different places with speaker wires leaving each amp to its own 2 speakers respectively.  So unless your going to buy 3 amps & a head unit....you get my drift.  Optimally you would buy a head unit and 1 nice amp to power  all the speakers but because of location you would have to run new wires to the bags & tour park, and then deal with splicing into wires to get through your oem quick disconnects or adding new ones. 

P.S.:  I added the HD Speaker amp kit awhile ago to my lowers cause I didn't want to cut up the bike even though I known better sound would result by sh_t canning the stock system, and the one thing I don't like is when adding the new amp to the side bag the new HD quick disconnects are a pain in the ass to disconnect as opposed to the stock ones when cleaning / servicing the bike.  Hope this info helps
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2020, 06:23:48 PM »

Do you realize that if you have speakers in your tour pak that you have 3 amps in 3 different places with speaker wires leaving each amp to its own 2 speakers respectively.  So unless your going to buy 3 amps & a head unit....you get my drift.  Optimally you would buy a head unit and 1 nice amp to power  all the speakers but because of location you would have to run new wires to the bags & tour park, and then deal with splicing into wires to get through your oem quick disconnects or adding new ones. 

P.S.:  I added the HD Speaker amp kit awhile ago to my lowers cause I didn't want to cut up the bike even though I known better sound would result by sh_t canning the stock system, and the one thing I don't like is when adding the new amp to the side bag the new HD quick disconnects are a pain in the ass to disconnect as opposed to the stock ones when cleaning / servicing the bike.  Hope this info helps
If the OP has the stock system in His bike, He has one amp in the fairing and just the 4 speakers common on the Ultras. He has the same bike I do and that's the stock setup.

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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2020, 07:18:32 PM »

I have a 16 rgu ultra. If I were thinking about changing the head unit, I would go with the new HD unit that comes in 19 and newer models. As far as amps and speakers, I would look at soundz customz in Holly Hill FL.  I have their stuff in 2bikes. You won't go wrong.       He's really good at Mc audio.     Stuart.
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2020, 08:52:00 PM »

Yea what Cvostu said!
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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2020, 03:54:46 AM »

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Re: 2015 CVO RG Ultra - Looking for help on Head Unit / Amp replacement
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2020, 03:48:27 PM »


"If the OP has the stock system in His bike, He has one amp in the fairing and just the 4 speakers common on the Ultras. He has the same bike I do and that's the stock setup."

Sorry didn't realize that the CVO SG that year looks like the only multi amp (2) set-up and not until 18' did the CVO SG get a (3) amp 6 speaker set-up.  I added the (3rd) HD amp set-up to my 17'.
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