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Video-Harley Boom!™ Box New Feature | Auto Zoom GPS Map-VLOG 34

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Harley Boom Box New Autozoom Feature tutorialVideo-In this completely free video I show you how to use the new GPS map autozoom feature that was added to the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System in the last major system software update, which was version 1.20.1. I show where the new map autozoom feature located in the Boom Box settings menu and how get it going. Basically, it allows three different settings to choose from on how close you want the GPS map to autozoom. A rider could manually zoom out to see the overall route and surroundings.  Then after a short time, the GPS will autozoom back in closer to the predetermined setting. Before this feature, a rider would have to manually zoom in after zooming out. The map will also autozoom if you leave the map view and then come back in to view the map.

Further Details:
• Autozoom can be configured in Navigation Setup
Appearance menu.
• There are four separate levels based on what zoom level
the map will return to after the autozoom.
i. OFF – Autozoom is disabled (default)
ii. NEAR – It will return to the tightest scale.
iii. NORMAL – It will return to the middle scale.
iv. FAR – It will return to the widest scale.

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Harley Davidson Boom!™ Box Software Update Version 1.20.1-VLOG 33

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Harley Davidson and Harman Kardon just released Boom!™ Box software update version 1.20.1 on August 23, 2016. This comes after software update versions 1.19.2 was released in February 2016.  We have received many inquiries from bikers asking if they should update to this latest version. It is always a good idea to wait and see if an update fixes more than it breaks and let me have some time to test things.

Harley Boom Box Software Update Tutorial Video WebNote: This particular update if for the Boom Box 4.3 Standard, 6.5T Premium, and the CVO 6.5GT systems. I give the go ahead to update to this new Boom Box software update version, 1.20.1.

I installed and tested this update for you. As usual, don't expect any miracles and that suddenly all things will be fixed for ever user. They still have a long way to go to get rid of all the problems that persist with the Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. We are all skeptical that they'll ever get the Boom Box working perfectly at this point.

FAQ:

Question: If I get behind on updating my Boom Box software, will I have to go back and install each past update I missed?

Answer: No, you do not have to update incrementally. If you get behind, just grab the latest software update here and install it. It will update everything you need including past updates. There is no access to the older updates from the Harley website anyways.

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Remember; The Harley Boom!™ Box still has many annoying bugs and problems, so don't expect this software update to suddenly fix everything.

If you don't know how to properly update your system software and maps then check out my Official Boom!™ Box Software Update  Video.

This update claims to fix the following: (1.20.1)

Issues Fixed:

Improvements:

• Zoom out levels have been increased to allow for viewing
of longer routes.
• Azerbaijan Map has been added to the ROW map database.
• The heading directional display will now operate as a
traditional compass with the top representing the direction
ahead and the rotating needle shall point to the direction of
North.
• The disclaimer or “Accept” screen will now auto advance
after 15 seconds.
Added Features
• Autozoom can be configured in Navigation Setup
Appearance menu.
• There are four separate levels based on what zoom level
the map will return to after the autozoom.
i. OFF – Autozoom is disabled (default)
ii. NEAR – It will return to the tightest scale.
iii. NORMAL – It will return to the middle scale.
iv. FAR – It will return to the widest scale.
• Vehicle Information screen will display “OK” or “Check Oil”
for oil pressure on MY17 models. Oil pressure values can
be enabled with a P&A accessory for MY17 vehicles.

Fixes:
• Endless authentication during navigation updates
• Radio starting in clock/off screen display
• Access to tire pressure info on applicable models while in
clock/off screen display
• XM stuck in “retrieving data” screen
• Score updates through XM are not automatic after adding
team to favorites
• Voice recognition feature for “search by channel name”
• Bluetooth Audio stuck in fast forward when held between
songs
• Quick press of “back” in genre search results in empty list
• Seek through presets of multiple USB devices pauses media
• Going from XM to audio menu back to XM removes button
text
• Selecting “back” from POI location search defaults to “Near
Location”
• Quick key cycle with MTP device results in screen staying
off
• Reduced time to index device with large number of songs
• 100% Precipitation displayed as “10%” in weather screen
• Map response improvement at elevated zoom levels
• GEO coordinate entry in some languages
• Navigation prompts “Repeat” button functionality addressed
• Tuner scan stops after 2 times around band
• Radio waking up while in clock screen
• Correction to RDS traffic functionality (HDI and ROW units)

 

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Harley-Davidson Boom Box Via Point 1 Error & Problem-Easy Workaround | VLOG 31

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Harley Boom Box Via Point 1 Error YT copyVideo-I was recently on a 6-day motorcycle trip across multiple states on my Harley Davidson Street Glide Special. We ultimately ended up in Colorado.

Prior to leaving, we had our ride completely mapped out using Harley Davidson Ride Planner. I downloaded our trip and uploaded it to my Boom Box Infotainments System, which has integrated GPS.

We all know by now that the Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment System has had many bugs and issues since its inception. The integrated GPS system has seen its fair share of quirks that can be very frustrating.  Harley-Davidson & Harman Kardon, makers of the Boom Box, have been trying to work the issues out through the routine Boom Box Software Updates.

The error and frustration I speak of in this tutorial video is specific to the GPS “via point 1” issue. Basically, Ride Planner & the Boom Box don't always translate things the same. A rider should be able to just head out on the road each day and hit the “start” button in the GPS for that day's ride. What happens is that a mysterious “via point 1” gets put into the mix.

So, you head out on your Harley after hitting “start” button and the GPS keeps trying to re-route  you back to “via point 1”.  In my case “via point 1” was a hotel we stayed at the prior night. Frustrating for sure.

The way you get around this is to go into the listed addresses and locations for that day's ride. Don't just hit the “start” button. Instead, scroll down through the ride plan and select the next physical address you are headed to that day. Then the Boom Box leaves behind “via point 1” and you can head on down the road.

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LAB-103-Harley Boom!™ Box Wireless Bluetooth Pairing Headset Hacks-The Facts-Special Patron Guest Darwin Cheng

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Harley Boom Box bluetooth wireless headsetPodcast-In this episode we talk about the inability of the Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment system to pair “directly” with a wireless Bluetooth motorcycle headset.  We speak the truth based upon facts, research, & testing that was done. We discussed all of this via a Live Blab session. On the mics with me were Rick Kane of Law Abiding Biker™ and Community Patron Member Darwin Cheng of California.  These are the kind of things that go on in the forums in the Private Patron Only Facebook Group!

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Harman Kardon, the maker of the Boom Box system for Harley-Davidson, never intended it to work directly with wireless Bluetooth headsets. They only created it with a hands-free profile (HFP) to work wirelessly with things like smartphones and MP3 players.  It was not created with a headset profile (HSP) to work with wireless Bluetooth headsets and those are the facts.

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J&M Rokker XX Extreme Amp & Speaker System-Overview & Unboxing-VLOG-25

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J&M Amp & Speaker Unboxing YT copyVideo-Based on a ton of requests from the law abiding biker community, we purchased a J&M Rokker XX Extreme amplifier and speaker system for a 2014 and newer touring model Harley-Davidson. The items arrived and I go over them for you while unboxing.

This J&M System really rocks and you can save a ton of money installing the system yourself with our tutorial video! No need to have a dealership install the system.

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Video-Install J&M Audio Rokker XX Extreme Front Fairing Amplifier & Speakers on Harley 2014 & Newer

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  • Install a J&M Rokker XX Extreme Amp & Speakers on your 2014 & Newer Harley Davidson touring model with the Boom Box Infotainment System yourself! 

  • Save money by not having a dealership do this project. 

  • Do it in your garage or on your patio right on the kickstand!

  • Have the pure satisfaction of working on your own Harley!

  • Get greater sound out of your Boom!™ Box system with a J&M Rokker amp & speakers.

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This tutorial video will work for 2014 & newer Harley-Davidson touring models with either a batwing or shark nose style fairings & equipped with the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. This video is for installing the J&M Rokker XX Extreme front amp & speaker kit. We do show you how to run the separate wire harness to the rear in this video for the possible future addition of lid/rear speakers & amp. Even if installing the additional lid/rear amp & speakers on your current project, this video will likely get you 95% the way there & it will just be plugging in things at the rear. This video covers every aspect of front amp & speaker installation & in great detail.

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This tutorial video will work for 2014 & newer Harley-Davidson touring models with either a batwing or shark nose style fairings & equipped with the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. This video is for installing the J&M Rokker XX Extreme front amp & speakers.  We do show you how to run a separate wire harness to the rear in this video for the possible future additon of lid/rear speakers & amp. Even if installing the additional lid/rear amp & speakers on your project, this video will likely get you 95% the way there & it will just be plugging in things at the rear. This video covers every aspect of front speaker & amp installation & in great detail.

Note: With the J&M Rokker XX Extreme amp & speakers install you will not need a Harley dealership to “flash” or “re-program” your Boom!™ Box Infotainment System after install if you have never flashed the Boom Box before for any other configuration than stock. If you have flashed the Boom Box for another audio system of some sort then you will need to visit your dealership and have it flashed.  The stock Boom Box configuration is set to “0” amps and “4” speakers out of the factory. This configuration is what the J&M Rokker XX Extreme is specifically set to work with.

Save your money and do this project yourself right in your garage or on your patio right on the kickstand. No fancy motorcycle lifts, jacks or tools needed.

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IMC Harley Music and Communications Wired Headset-98 to Present Harley Touring-Harley Boom!™ Box Integration-Replaces the Biker Boom Headset

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IMC Headset-Replaces the Biker Boom Headset: (Helpful Videos Below!)

The IMC Headset replaces the Harley Davidson brand Boom! Audio Half Helmet Music & Communications Headset part #76572-09 at half the price!

The IMC wired headset fits 98 & later Harley Davidson touring models equipped with a 7-pin DIN plug, which can also be added if it was not original equipment! (see note below for add-on HD 7-pin kit)

The IMC Headset costs less than the Harley headset! After much testing, the IMC is better quality than the HD brand version in our opinion. 

Tested by Bikers for Bikers in a real world day to day biker environment! We wanted more bikers to have an affordable headset solution. The IMC Headset works great at freeway speeds and above!

Harley Boom!™ Box Infotainment System Full Integration:

Yes, this headset is the only headset aside from the HD brand that will allow for full functionality with 2014 & newer models equipped with the Boom Box Infotainment System. Give voice commands directly to the Boom Box-directions, next song selection, make a phone call etc! Full integration………

Mount your Smartphone for phone calls and music:

Important Information: (Bluetooth Headsets?)

There is NO Bluetooth (wireless) headset on the market that will pair “directly” with the Boom Box Infotainment System-PERIOD. There are only workarounds, which we've been testing. Harman Kardon, creator of the Harley Boom!™ Box, specifically designed it to work with a “wired” headset & NOT directly with a Bluetooth headset.

Note: (Add-on 7-pin DIN kits)(Street Glide, Road Glide Etc)

If your Harley touring model, such as a Street Glide, Road Glide etc, doesn't come stock with the 7-pin DIN plug, you can easily purchase and install an add-on kit. Then you can utilize the IMC Headset!

2014 & Newer 7-pin DIN Kit:

2008-2013 7-pin DIN Kit: 

1998-2008 NO KIT: 

  • There is no available kit. Only those Harley touring models that came factory with the 7-pin DIN.

Further Details:

  • Lightweight, durable neck bow wraps around the ear and across the back of the neck
  • Fits comfortably below the shell of most half helmets
  • Great sounding foam-covered on-ear stereo headphone cups reduce wind noise while allowing you to hear surrounding traffic
  • Adjustable extended boom microphone with wind sock has been optimized for superior clarity when connected to Harley-Davidson® intercom and Bike-to-Bike communications equipment
  • 7-pin DIN plug can be connected to the front and rear communication ports, allowing both rider and passenger access to the music, navigation, and voice communication features of the motorcycle

Fitment:

Fits ’98-later FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE, FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLTRU, FLTRUSE and FLHTCUTG models.

**See note above for add-on HD 7-pin DIN kits for models such as Street Glides and Road Glides.

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