Frequently Asked Questions

1. Question: Will my handlebar controls and automatic volume control work?

Answer: Yes! Using a Biketronics RetroRadio™ install kit will let you use your factory controls with your upgraded radio, and your Automatic Volume Control (AVC) will continue to function.  This is a Biketronics exclusive! 

2. Question: How does the RetroRadio™ system work?

Answer: Our RetroRadio™ control module plugs directly into your factory radio connectors.  It then sends power, audio, and control signals to and from the aftermarket radio.  Kits also include everything needed to mount an aftermarket radio in your Harley™ fairing.

3. Question: Will your control modules work with any radio?

Answer: Radios must have a wired remote input, sometimes called a steering wheel remote input. The radio must also be the correct brand for the RetroRadio™ module.

4. Question: How hard is it to install?  Can I do it myself?

Answer: If you can remove your fairing - you can install our kits.  The radio installs from the front of the inner fairing on pre-1996 bikes and the rear on 1996 and later and does not require modification to the factory mounting setup.  If equipped with the integrated factory amp and volume control Ultra models will require new wires installed for the rear speakers.

5. Question: Will I have to cut or fabricate anything to install your kit?

Answer: No, if you feel the need to start cutting please call or email us first. 

6. Question: What about Police and Standard bikes?

Answer: Standard kits just plug in but you might have to dig a little for the factory speaker wires, they are installed but you may need to look for them tucked into the speaker area. 

On the police bike we don't have a radio connector to plug into so you will need tap into a wire under the fairing or run one fused wire to the battery for the constant 12v source. 

You might also have to loosen the radio brackets and adjust them if the bike has never had a radio installed.  This is very easy to do with an Allen wrench.

7. Question: Do I need a marine grade radio?

Answer: We have installed thousands of non-marine radios without issue; our complete packages come with a splashcover to use if washing the bike or leaving it outside in the rain.  We do have marine grade radios available, these would be a good option if you ride in the rain a lot or live in a very humid area.

8. Question: Will my factory CB, weather band, and/or intercom work?

Answer: Unfortunately these devices are integrated into the H-D radio.  At this time we do not have a way to retain them when using an aftermarket radio.

9. Question: How do I turn off "Demo Mode" on my Sony Radio?

Answer: 

A. Press and hold the select button (center of volume knob) until the setup display appears.

B. Press the select button repeatedly until “DEMO” appears.

C. Rotate the control dial to select  “DEMO-OFF.”

D. Press and hold the select button until the display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Biketronics Inc.
630 N. Almon St. Suite 140
Moscow, ID 83843

Tel. (208) 882-8469
Fax. (208) 882-5938
Toll-Free From USA (800) 735-2419

 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM Pacific Time.