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ATTENTION: With the key out of the ignition, 

disconnect the negative battery terminal 

before installing this product. Ensure that all 

installation connections are secure before 

cycling the ignition to test this product.

NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included 

with the aftermarket radio.

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REV. 10/15/21 INSTBC-DSPX-HD2

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BC-DSPX-HD2

KIT FEATURES

• Saddle Tramp DSP with radio reflash capabilities
•  Reprograms the OE radio to a flat frequency response curve
•  All settings done via the AXXESS DSP XL application
•  BC-9715 pre-wired harness included for ease of installation
•  DSP offers 31 adjustable EQ bands per channel
•  Up to 10 channels of programmable output
•  Fully adjustable crossover

KIT COMPONENTS

•  A) Saddle Tramp DSP  
•  B) BC-9715 Harness  
•  C) Instruction Sheet

 TOOLS REQUIRED

•  Panel removal tool 
•  Phillips screwdriver  
•  Torx screwdrivers
•  Allen wrenches 

TABLE  OF CONTENTS

Fairing Disassembly
  Harley Davidson 

Street Glide, Electra Glide, 

Ultra, 

and 

Limited

 Model 2014-Up .................2  

Harley Davidson Road Glide

 2015-Up ............3

Reflashing the Radio .........................................4-5
Equipment Installation
  Interface Assembly ..........................................6 
  BC-9715 Harness Assembly ...........................7-8 
DSP Setup ..........................................................9-19
Troubleshooting ...................................................20

WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Wiring Harness: Saddle Tramp interface and  
  harness included
Antenna Adapter: Included
Handlebar control interface: Included

Harley-Davidson

 Street Glide, Electra Glide, 

Ultra, and Limited Models 

2014-Up

Road Glide

 

2015-Up

 Non-amplified models only

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 for more detailed information about the product and up-to-date vehicle 

specific applications

Summary of Contents for Saddle Tramp BC-DSPX-HD2

Page 1: ...per channel Up to 10 channels of programmable output Fully adjustable crossover KIT COMPONENTS A Saddle Tramp DSP B BC 9715 Harness C Instruction Sheet TOOLS REQUIRED Panel removal tool Phillips screwdriver Torx screwdrivers Allen wrenches TABLE OF CONTENTS Fairing Disassembly Harley Davidson Street Glide Electra Glide Ultra and Limited Model 2014 Up 2 Harley Davidson Road Glide 2015 Up 3 Reflashi...

Page 2: ...inner fairing Figure A 2 With a firm grip on the windshield remove 3 T 27 Torx screws Remove the windshield the outer fairing will also be loosened Figure B 3 Remove the outer fairing unplugging the headlight Figure C 4 Remove 2 T 27 Torx screws to remove the fairing vent and then remove the vent Figure D Continued on next page Figure C Figure A Figure D Figure B ...

Page 3: ... screw from each side Figure E CAUTION The fairing will be loose at this point Have a helper hold it to keep from damaging it when removing the screws 7 Remove the fairing and set aside 8 Remove 4 3 16 Allen screws from the sides of the radio Note These screws will be reused in the Kit Assembly CAUTION Be sure to hold the radio when removing the last screw so it does not drop 9 Unplug and remove t...

Page 4: ...process To move the DSP interface to a different motorcycle you must return the original radio to the OE curve before uninstalling This process can be repeated a total of 3 times before the DSP will no longer function Both the Serial number and VIN numbers are stored in the DSP and cannot be removed or reprogrammed except by the manufacturer Each DSP that is returned will be decoded and evaluated ...

Page 5: ...s of the Frequency response curves of a stock Harley Davidson non amplified radio Does not work with Touchscreen Frequency response curve after the Saddle Tramp DSP reflashes the OE radio Interface only works with non touchscreen radios Works with 4 Button Works with 8 Button ...

Page 6: ...tive opening in the front of the Cap making sure the grommets are properly seated 2 Slide the DSP board out of the case and plug in the 16 and 20 pin connectors 3 Reinsert the DSP board into the case and snap the Cap into place The arrows on the Cap should be pointed toward the Saddle Tramp logo on the case 4 Find a secure mounting location for the DSP case It is recommended that the cap be instal...

Page 7: ...eaker leads loose Molex connectors are included to allow the user to pin the connectors accordingly If the amplifier uses Molex Micro Fit connectors for the inputs and outputs simply match the amplifier s speaker configuration and plug them in using the provided connectors If the amp uses RCA inputs pre terminated Molex connectors with RCAs already wired are provided The option to hardwire the spe...

Page 8: ...dded Speakers 4ch amp placement Aftermarket Amp 4ch To speakers To amplifier inputs High level Input or Low level Input OE Radio Plug Radio output Not used for this installation BC DSPL HD2 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Installation of BC 9715 The diagram shown here provides a visual representation of how the BC 9715 harness should be installed ...

Page 9: ... SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The General Information tab for installing the interface BLUETOOTH CONNECTION SCAN Press this button to start the Bluetooth pairing process then select the interface once it is found Connected will appear in the top left corner of the app once it is paired Note The interface must be powered during this process DISCONNECT Disconnects the interface from the app ...

Page 10: ...with a Graphic or Parametric equalizer LOCK DOWN Click this button to save the selected settings Attention This button must be selected before closing the app or cycling the key otherwise all settings will be lost SAVE CONFIGURATION Saves the current configuration to the mobile device RECALL CONFIGURATION Recalls a configuration from the mobile device ABOUT Displays information about the app vehic...

Page 11: ...the Vehicle Type selection screen are 5 choices ALL Flash FlatEQ HighLevInput 2014 2020 Reflash your factory radio for a flat response Output voltage from DSP reduced ALL Flash FlatEQ LowLevInput 2014 2020 Reflash your factory radio for a flat response Output voltage from DSP increased ALL OE Curve 2014 2020 Return your OE radio to the factory curve All 1998 to 2013 No reflash required All 2014 20...

Page 12: ...oin channels together for simple equalization Example Left front woofer midrange and left front tweeter will be considered simply left front The letter M denotes the speaker assigned as the married speaker Invert Will invert the phase of the speaker Mute Will mute desired channel s for tuning individual channels ...

Page 13: ... full range signal or to the lowest frequency the speakers will play down to Selecting High Pass and Low Pass will provide one crossover frequency adjustment Band Pass should only be chosen if installing just front speakers with one dedicated amp for the woofers mids a second dedicated amp for the tweeters along with a subwoofer Select the desired crossover slope 24db 36db or 48 db Higher is steep...

Page 14: ...hic EQ The front rear and sub channels can be adjusted independently within this tab with 31 bands of equalization available It is best to tune this by using an RTA Real Time Analyzer The Gain slider on the far left is for the channel selected MOBILE APP ...

Page 15: ...DSPX HD2 MOBILE APP PARAMETRIC EQ Each output has a 5 Band parametric EQ per channel Each band will give the user the ability to adjust Q Factor Frequency Gain The FLAT button above Filter 1 will reset all curves back to flat ...

Page 16: ...LAY ADJUST Allows a delay of each channel If a delay is desired first measure the distance in inches from each speaker to the listening position then enter those values to the corresponding speaker Add in inches to the desired speaker to delay it ...

Page 17: ...this feature can be adjusted to the listening preference of the user Chime Volume Not applicable at this time Amp Turn On SignalSense Will turn the amplifier on when an audio signal is detected and keep on for 10 seconds past the last signal This ensures the amplifier doesn t shut off between tracks Always On Will keep the amplifiers on as long as the bike is cycled on Turn on Delay Can be used to...

Page 18: ...18 386 257 1187 MetraOnline com MOBILE APP LOCKING DOWN DATA Last and the most important You MUST lock down your configuration ...

Page 19: ...ency Response 20Hz 20kHz Crossover Frequency 3 Way Low pass Bandpass High pass Crossover Type Linkwitz Riley Crossover Slopes 12 24 36 48 Sampling 48kHz S N Ratio 105dB 5 volts RMS Inputs Input Impedance 1M Ohm Input Channels 4 Input Options High level or Low level selectable through Bluetooth app Input Type Differential Balanced Input Voltage High Level Range 0 28 volts peak to peak Low Level Ran...

Page 20: ...USHED IN EXTRACTOR TOOL HOUSING TERMINAL TIP If you have pinned the Molex Micro fit connector improperly You will need to use a Pin Extractor tool HOUSING LOCKING TANGS PUSHED IN EXTRACTOR TOOL PULL OUT TERMINAL AND WIRE TIP OF TOOL INSERTED ON THE SIDE OF TERMINAL ...

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