[Q&A] Soundstream Harley Radio 98-13 Street Glide

Here it is: the Soundstream SG head unit that fits 1996 through 2013 Batwing touring motorcycles. This has been out for a couple of years now, and everyone who’s buying them is giving us great reviews. If you’ve got questions about the SG head unit, then I’ve got the answers.

Yes, all Soundstream head units are IPX5 rated, meaning that they can withstand direct contact with water that's projected from a nozzle from any direction. Park in the rain, ride in the rain with confidence—don’t even worry about it! The Soundstream SG head unit is 100% plug-and-play; however, all of the 1996 to 2005 Harley-Davidson Batwing motorcycles will need a little more modification, as the OEM harnesses are different on some of these models.

Absolutely, this works with the hand controls on your handlebars, although it will not work with the passenger controls on the tour pack speaker pods in the rear.

Yes, but even better, the radio comes with a wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adapter to wirelessly connect your phone and still get all the maps, texts, and phone [Music] calls. The SG radio does not support any of the wired or wireless headsets or CB functions.

Yes, the radio is SiriusXM ready; however, you will need to purchase part number SXV300 V1 and activate it.

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