Road Glide (2015-2023)
Road Glide Audio Upgrades, 2015 to 2023
The 2015 to 2023 Road Glide runs the factory Boom! Box radio in the frame-mounted Sharknose fairing, which puts the front speakers directly in front of the rider and makes a front-speaker upgrade especially effective on this bike. This collection covers compatible upgrades for the Road Glide, Road Glide Special, Road Glide ST, Road Glide Limited and selected CVO configurations. Both the fairing speaker size and the radio version vary by model and audio package across these years, so confirm your exact bike. Factory fairing speaker size varies by model and audio package. Many factory systems use 5.25 inch speakers, while selected higher-spec systems use 6.5 inch. Direct-fit 6.5 inch upgrade kits are also available for compatible factory pods. Confirm your existing pods and factory audio package before ordering.
Start with the front fairing speakers, add an amplifier for clean power that integrates with the factory radio, and add saddlebag speakers for a full stage. From 2015 to 2018, Road Glide models may use the Boom! Box 4.3 or 6.5GT depending on model and trim. From 2019, the Boom! Box GTS was fitted to selected models, while some standard models retained the 4.3 system.
Before you spend a dollar, read our 2015–2023 Road Glide audio upgrade guide and the best Road Glide speakers guide.
Shop This Bike by Category
These category collections cover everything confirmed to fit the 2015 to 2023 Sharknose Road Glide.
- Speakers: fairing, lower fairing, saddlebag and Tour-Pak drivers for the Sharknose platform, across all ranges and sizes.
- Amplifiers: compact amplifiers that integrate with the factory Boom! Box, from two-channel front-stage units to full multi-channel systems.
- Head Units: direct-fit wireless CarPlay replacements for the factory radio.
- Complete Kits: matched speaker, amplifier and harness packages, specified together so the system is balanced from the start.
Choosing the Right System for Your Bike
- Sharknose advantage: the fairing speakers sit right in front of you, so the front upgrade hits hard. Confirm 5.25 or 6.5 inch against your pods.
- Add clean power: a compact amplifier that integrates with the factory Boom! Box.
- Full rear stage: 5x7 or 6x9 saddlebag speakers with the right lid.
- Head unit option: a direct-fit CarPlay head unit for a modern screen.
- Confirm the package: factory-amplified and CVO systems may need additional integration.
FAQ
What size fairing speakers does my 2015 to 2023 Road Glide use?
Factory fairing speaker size varies by model and audio package. Many factory systems use 5.25 inch speakers, while selected higher-spec systems use 6.5 inch. Direct-fit 6.5 inch upgrade kits are also available for compatible factory pods. Confirm your existing pods and factory audio package before ordering.
Why is the front upgrade so effective on a Road Glide?
The frame-mounted Sharknose fairing places the front speakers directly in front of the rider, so a fairing-speaker and amplifier upgrade is heard clearly, even over wind at speed.
Do I need to replace the radio?
No. Most non-amplified systems provide an analogue speaker-level source that can feed a compatible amplifier through the correct plug-in harness. Factory-amplified and CVO systems may need additional integration. A head unit is optional.
Can I add lower fairing speakers?
Yes, on bikes fitted with compatible vented lower fairings or speaker pods. The enclosure, mounting hardware, speaker size and wiring vary by model and year, so confirm the complete lower-fairing setup rather than choosing by speaker diameter alone. See the lower fairing audio.
