{"product_id":"hdtslinkar-b","title":"HDTSLINKAR-B — H-D® Factory Radio T-Harness with ADS Maestro AR Included","description":"\u003c!-- TAB 1: OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFactory radio T-harness for 2014–2023 Harley-Davidson® Touring — plug-and-play 4-channel amp integration with the ADS Maestro AR included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio® HDTSLINKAR-B is a factory radio \"T\" harness that connects a 4-channel aftermarket amplifier to a 2014–2023 Harley-Davidson® Touring model, supplied complete with the ADS Maestro AR interface. It taps the factory radio signal at the source through correctly pinned Molex® connectors — no cutting, no splicing, no CAN-bus interference — and outputs through removable RCA connectors for any amplifier, or a built-in 4-position Molex® plug for direct connection to Cicada Audio® amplifiers. The Maestro AR flattens the factory equaliser, so the amplifier receives a clean signal rather than a processed one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete version of the harness. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hdtslinkar\"\u003eHDTSLINKAR\u003c\/a\u003e is the identical T-harness supplied on its own, for riders who already own a Maestro AR or who don't intend to flatten the factory EQ. Everything else — the connectors, the dual output, the seven harnesses it replaces — is the same between the two. The only difference is whether the Maestro AR is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders adding a 4-channel aftermarket amplifier to a 2014–2023 Harley-Davidson® Touring model who want the whole signal path sorted in one order. If you are building a serious system — upgraded fairing speakers plus Tour-Pak® or saddlebag lid speakers, driven by a real amplifier — you need the factory EQ flattened, and this part number includes the module that does it. If you already have a Maestro AR from a previous build, or you are running a simpler setup where factory EQ correction isn't part of the plan, order the harness-only \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hdtslinkar\"\u003eHDTSLINKAR\u003c\/a\u003e instead and save the difference. If your bike is a 2024 or later Touring model, neither applies — those bikes use the A2B digital bus and need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-24hdzenhcakit\"\u003e24HDZENHCAKIT\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ADS Maestro AR is in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e — the factory Boom!™ head unit applies heavy tonal shaping before the signal ever leaves the radio. The Maestro AR removes that processing so your amplifier receives a flat, neutral signal it can actually tune. Sourcing one separately means a second supplier, a second lead time, and a compatibility check; here it arrives matched to the harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-cut, no-splice factory integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — the T-harness plugs into the factory radio output and rear speaker connectors and leaves the original circuits live. The CAN-bus is untouched, so fade control, factory EQ profiles and handlebar audio adjustments all keep working, and there are no fault codes to chase at the next service. The install is fully reversible at trade-in time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual amplifier output — RCA or direct Cicada Molex®\u003c\/strong\u003e — the removable RCA connectors feed any 4-channel aftermarket amplifier, while the built-in 4-position Molex® plug connects straight to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cicada-audio-amplifiers\"\u003eCicada Audio® amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e without adapters. Both outputs live on the same harness, so changing amplifier brands later doesn't mean buying the harness again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces seven separate harnesses and adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e — one part number covers the front signal adapter, rear signal adapter, stealth accessory power tap, rear speaker harness for bags or Tour-Pak®, battery and ground power tap, ultra-rear radio signal and speaker T-harness, and the fairing speaker pod plug adapters. Fewer joins behind the fairing means fewer connectors to work loose under vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers every 2014–2023 Boom!™ configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — basic radios through CVO™ Ultra, factory-amplified and non-amplified alike. You do not need to identify which stereo package the bike left the factory with before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for bikes running front and rear speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the harness delivers the most complete OEM-integrated signal path when the build uses both fairing speakers and Tour-Pak® or lid speakers. On a fairing-only build it still works, but you are paying for signal paths you won't use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHDTSLINKAR-B, HDTSLINKAR or HDFiM-Y — which harness for your build?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOrder the \u003cstrong\u003eHDTSLINKAR-B\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the complete package: the T-harness plus the ADS Maestro AR for factory EQ flattening, under one part number. This is the right call for most serious 2014–2023 Touring builds, and particularly any bike running both fairing and rear speakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hdtslinkar\"\u003eHDTSLINKAR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already own a Maestro AR, or your build genuinely doesn't need factory EQ correction. Same harness, no module.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hdfimy\"\u003eHDFiM-Y\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-hdfim-radio-to-front-fairing-amp-input-harness-2014-2023\"\u003eHDFiM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if your installer has specified them for a particular configuration. The Y-version is optimised for multi-channel \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cicada-audio-amplifiers\"\u003eCicada FLX amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and is the better path for those specific setups — it is a narrower solution, not a lesser one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot sure which fits your build? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with your model, year and amplifier and we'll confirm the correct harness before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HDTSLINKAR-B is the cleanest, most OEM-correct way to put aftermarket power into a 2014–2023 Harley-Davidson® Touring audio system, and the version that arrives ready to tune. No cutting, no CAN-bus risk, dual RCA and Cicada Molex® output, seven harnesses replaced by one, and the ADS Maestro AR supplied so the factory equaliser isn't fighting your amplifier. Add to cart above. For the harness on its own, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hdtslinkar\"\u003eHDTSLINKAR\u003c\/a\u003e. For 2024+ Touring A2B builds, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-24hdzenhcakit\"\u003e24HDZENHCAKIT\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet Glide® \/ Street Glide® Special\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory radio and rear speaker connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Glide® \/ Road Glide® Special\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory radio and rear speaker connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectra Glide® \/ Ultra Limited® \/ Road King®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory radio and rear speaker connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri Glide® Ultra \/ CVO™ Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory radio and rear speaker connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TAB 2: TECHNICAL DETAIL --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside the HDTSLINKAR-B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe harness connects to the factory radio output and rear speaker connectors using \u003cstrong\u003ecorrectly pinned Molex® connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e at both ends — no depinning, no modification required. The \"T\" design intercepts the factory signal path and makes it available at the harness output while leaving the factory connections active and carrying signal. Removable RCA connectors provide standard amplifier input; the built-in 4-position Molex® plug provides direct connection to Cicada Audio® amplifiers without adapters. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: fade control, handlebar volume and factory EQ profiles behave exactly as they did before — as far as the bike is concerned, nothing has been added.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWiring throughout is \u003cstrong\u003eautomotive-grade with braided loom\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated for the temperature cycling, vibration and moisture exposure of a motorcycle. The connector and loom specification is consistent end to end rather than a mix of OEM-grade and budget wiring. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: the harness survives heat soak behind the fairing, road spray, and years of vibration without insulation cracking or connectors backing out.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eADS Maestro AR\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with this part number is the module that flattens or reflashes the factory equaliser settings. It connects directly to the harness — no separate interface, no adapter, no sourcing exercise. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: your amplifier's gain and crossover settings do what you set them to, instead of correcting for processing the radio applied first.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Factory EQ Has to Be Flattened\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory Boom!™ head unit applies significant tonal processing before the signal leaves the radio — bass boost, a mid-range cut, and a treble lift, all calibrated for the efficiency and physical position of the factory speakers. That processing is correct for a stock bike. It is wrong the moment you fit an aftermarket amplifier and better speakers, because the acoustic limitations it was compensating for no longer exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you hear is boomy, distorted bass and harsh mids as volume rises, and it cannot be tuned out at the amplifier — you would be applying a second correction on top of the first, which costs headroom and adds noise. The ADS Maestro AR removes the upstream processing so the amplifier receives a flat, neutral signal. For any serious audio upgrade on a 2014–2023 Touring model this is not optional, which is exactly why this version ships with the module rather than recommending it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarnesses Replaced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HDTSLINKAR-B replaces all of the following in a single install:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014–2023 Harley Plug-N-Play Signal Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014–2023 Harley Plug-N-Play Rear Signal Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStealth Accessory Harness Power Tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear Harley Speaker Wire Harness for Bags or Tour-Pak®\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStealth Battery\/Ground Power Tap Harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltra-Rear Radio Signal \u0026amp; Speaker T-Harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarley Fairing Speaker Pod Plug Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBike Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2023 Harley-Davidson® Touring — Street Glide®, Road Glide® (2015–2023), Electra Glide®, Ultra Limited®, Road King®, Tri Glide® Ultra, CVO™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll 2014–2023 Boom!™ configurations — factory-amplified and non-amplified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue \"T\" harness — plug-in at factory radio and rear speaker connectors, no cutting or splicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier Output (RCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable RCA connectors — any 4-channel aftermarket amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier Output (Molex®)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in 4-position Molex® plug — all Cicada Audio® amplifiers, direct plug-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory EQ Correction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADS Maestro AR included — flattens or reflashes factory equaliser settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Functions Retained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFade control, factory EQ profiles, handlebar audio controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAN-bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo interference — factory circuits remain live and unmodified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024+ Touring models — A2B digital bus, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-24hdzenhcakit\"\u003e24HDZENHCAKIT\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHDTSLINKAR-B factory radio \"T\" harness × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eADS Maestro AR interface — module and vehicle harness × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicada Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51127807901943,"sku":"HDTSLINKAR-B","price":510.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/HDTSLINKV2-1-Edited.png?v=1784505388","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/hdtslinkar-b","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}