Should you replace or keep the head unit on a 2015–2023 Road Glide?
If you replace the head unit, each SoundStream unit includes internal speaker-level amplification for a non-amplified speaker system, plus front, rear and subwoofer RCA pre-outs for an aftermarket amplifier. The Sharknose integration is tighter than on the batwing, with extra connector positions, navigation antenna routing and display mounting to account for. Where the bike has a factory Boom! amplifier, the WHD.UNLOC kit retains it on a WHD14+ build and adds gauges and thumb control.
FAQ
Should I replace the Boom! Box or keep it and add an amplifier?
Both work. Keep the Boom! Box and add an amp if the factory unit is in good order and you mainly want more output. Replace it with a SoundStream CarPlay unit if you want wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Tell us your goals and we will advise.
Do the replacement head units fit the Sharknose fairing?
Yes, with the supplied harness and mounting hardware, though the Sharknose integration is tighter than the batwing. Confirm your exact year and model with us before ordering.
Do I need a separate amplifier?
Not necessarily. The replacement units have internal amplification for a non-amplified speaker system and RCA pre-outs for an aftermarket amp. Bikes with a factory external amplifier may need integration hardware. See the Road Glide amplifiers.
What does the WHD.UNLOC kit do?
On a WHD14+ build, the WHD.UNLOC kit retains the factory Boom! Stage 1, Stage 2 and HD Audio amplifiers and adds real-time digital gauges and advanced thumb control. Check the product page for the exact part for your setup.