OEM Audio System

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OEM Audio System

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So i got hold of everything needed to add the Audio system to my RT.
Everything is fitted and it was not that hard to work out.
There was one connector that i did not know where it went right away.
But found it to connect to the white plug behind the sat nav to work the Sat nav audio.

So it all connected, but sadly its not powering up.
Now i've not tried it yet, But does it need coding to the canbus system and can i do it with my Hex GS-911 ?


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I believe it will need to be coded in and no you can't do it with the GS911

I wanted to remove mine but I can't code it out :(
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I just did a scan with my GS911, no faults with the audio system. It does however comes up with "VIN Mismatch".
I will ring up my local BMW dealer today and ask about it.

Also i have read that MotoScan might be able to code it, anyone know anything about this ?


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So i now have a nice ride over to North Oxford Motorrad next Wednesday to be there for 8am.
Will be an early start to leave home about 5.30am.
The cost for coding the audio system and doing any updates needed is £50
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That's not a bad price at all
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When i saw this audio system for sale i messaged the seller as the 3 parts were on 3 listing on ebay.
The amp and wiring were listed for £159, The speakers for £99 and the control buttons and panel for £49. A total of £307.
I asked if they would do a deal on me buying all 3 items together, and after a bit of haggling i got the lot for £250 posted.
I also wanted the right side front cubby compartment, but that was for sale with the ECU and locks ect ect.
I again messaged the seller and the first time i was turned down. So i messaged them again and said i would buy both sides.
I knew the left side compartment sell for around £50, but the right side i've never seen one for sale this pass year.
I went online to see how much they were new and was shocked at the price. So i made an offer of £150 for the both of them.
This worked and my offer was taken. So in total i spent £400 on user parts, that if i bought new would of cost £2700 :o
The seller was James Sherlock and the bike was a 2020 RT with 2.5k miles on it. It looked like a front end damage bike.
I have bought item from James Sherlock before and knew they were open to offers on items they sell if you message them.
Also what i like about buying from James Sherlock, is you get a 6 month warranty on all there used parts.

So once i have the audio system up and running i can then over time start upgrading it a bit at a time.
I've already looked into adding DAB radio to it and found some better speakers that fit in the pods.

PS. I'm glad that i carry the Noco GB45 jump starter pack on my bike with all the accessories i have fitted :lol: :lol:
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I bought a used lock off ebay this week as i needed it to rekey for the right side cubby hole compartment.
I have now robbed the one from my top box for the time being. I tried to pic it to remove but had no luck doing that.
In the end i spent nearly 3 hours taking the top box apart, remove the lock and then put the top box back together. what a pig of a job that was. But its done now and i just need to replace the lock when i can get one.
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With my hunting for wiring info on the audio system, i came across this. It might be helpful to others.
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Re: OEM Audio System *Aerial*

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I know that on the 1200 LC RT's and early 1250 RT's the aerial is on the right hand side front panel.
Can i ask those with radio's how do you find the reception with the aerial on the front.
I have read that some say the oem aerial gives a poor reception.
Has anyone moved there aerial to another location.

ATM i have fitted the aerial on my top box rack using the same hole i made for the rear camera.
I am looking at making a bracket to move the aerial to the side so if needed i can use the top box.
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No issues at all in the standard location on mine for the times I have switched it on
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Stu wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2024 9:07 am No issues at all in the standard location on mine for the times I have switched it on
As i have retro fitted my audio system, i don't want to drill a hole in the front panel.
But if anyone has a spare right side front panel to sell, give me a shout :thumb:
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Audio Upgrade

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So i have now finished all my audio system to improve it over the OEM stock system.

It now has DAB radio, and i can get a load more stations now.
I replaced the speakers for some Focal 40w RMS units that are OEM fit.
I have also fitted a mini 2ch Amp to up the wattage of the system.
When i'm ready to add a pair of rear speakers, I can put them in series.
So 2 x 4ohm speakers in series will become 8ohm. So not to draw to much power.
I can fit 5.25" speakers in the front and then use the 4" speakers in the rear.
The reason for doing the upgrade is to stop the clipping from the speakers.
Just need to brake the speakers in now to get the best from them.


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