BikeMP3 Evolution CB system, the Enable kit for F6B

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09-24-2015, 03:15 PM
nvmyf6

BikeMP3 Evolution CB system, the Enable kit for F6B

I called the BikeMP3 company and asked about the F6B Enable kit that is needed for the Evolution CB system. The Enable kit, is an add-on item to the top portion of the left side handle bar switches that are needed to operate the CB. I was told that by the end of this year or beginning of next that the Enable kit will again be available.

I have been looking at both CB systems, the BikeMP3 Evolution, and the J&M handlebar mount 2003K system. I want something ASAP. I'm just not sure if I want the J&M CB, which is available now. I think I want to wait and get the Evolution.
09-24-2015, 10:15 PM
Steve 0080

UUMMmmmmmmm.... not....:nono:...JMHO
09-25-2015, 12:09 PM
BACA

I have the enable kit from BikeMP3 and a factory CB on my 2013 F6B and wouldn't have anything else....looks and works like a factory install. Just my opinion.
09-25-2015, 02:30 PM
nvmyf6

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACA

I have the enable kit from BikeMP3 and a factory CB on my 2013 F6B and wouldn't have anything else....looks and works like a factory install. Just my opinion.

I have to agree, that really is the best solution for having a CB on the F6B. :icon_cool:

So, having to wait on the availability of the "enable kit" is the hold up. Unless maybe getting factory switches. Wonder if that is possible?
09-25-2015, 02:56 PM
Steve 0080

There was a set on eBay...
09-25-2015, 04:32 PM
nvmyf6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve 0080

There was a set on eBay...

eBay.. right..

I located the set of switches for an 01 Honda Goldwing, and it should arrive Oct 5th. and it looks like there are plenty of CBs for 01- 2010. cool thanks Steve

I'm getting closer :clap2:
09-27-2015, 08:59 PM
EZ Ed

Hold off trying to get one!

PM me for information. They have had a manufacturing problem that I got caugh up in. It is not going well -- for me the customer! More to follow after I get back from a long trip!
09-27-2015, 09:25 PM
bertrider

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZ Ed

PM me for information. They have had a manufacturing problem that I got caugh up in. It is not going well -- for me the customer! More to follow after I get back from a long trip!

I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with their cb kit. I, like BACA, have a Honda radio and a Bike MP3 kit and it works perfectly.
Some of the problems Wingers have with their cb's are discussed at Wingconnect.com. It's a good source of information and the place to send a broken Wing radio for repair.
09-28-2015, 05:08 PM
EZ Ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertrider

I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with their cb kit. I, like BACA, have a Honda radio and a Bike MP3 kit and it works perfectly.
Some of the problems Wingers have with their cb's are discussed at Wingconnect.com. It's a good source of information and the place to send a broken Wing radio for repair.

Unfortunately Wingconnect.com only repairs 2001-2010 radios not the 2012 and newer. The F6B radio (AM/FM) is a 2014.
As I said in my post-- THEY have a manufacturing issue and I got caught with it.
09-29-2015, 03:05 PM
ths61

Where does the CB module go on the F6B, or does it replace the radio unit under the seat ?

TIA
09-29-2015, 03:20 PM
bertrider

Quote:

Originally Posted by ths61

Where does the CB module go on the F6B, or does it replace the radio unit under the seat ?

TIA

It goes under the tool kit strap in the left side case. It takes up very little space. When installed all the cb info is displayed on your dash screen just like on a full Wing.
09-29-2015, 03:27 PM
ths61

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertrider

It goes under the tool kit strap in the left side case. It takes up very little space. When installed all the cb info is displayed on your dash screen just like on a full Wing.

Thanks. Sounds like BikeMP3 is out of stock until sometime next year.

Do you know if the "Enable Kit" includes the handlebar CB switches ?
09-29-2015, 07:55 PM
bertrider

Quote:

Originally Posted by ths61

Thanks. Sounds like BikeMP3 is out of stock until sometime next year.

Do you know if the "Enable Kit" includes the handlebar CB switches ?

It includes the switches.
09-29-2015, 08:12 PM
ths61

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertrider

It includes the switches.

Thanks.
10-01-2015, 01:37 PM
mholmes226

Installation

Anybody had any experience installing the Bike MP3 CB radio with the F6B enable kit? How difficult is it to install?
Thanks for your time.
Mark
10-01-2015, 04:27 PM
bertrider

I've installed two of them, one on my bike and one on a friend's. I wouldn't say it's too difficult. It depends on how "handy" you are. The you tube video that explains what to do needs to be studied. You just need some patience and realize that when finished, it looks "factory". I used a splitter to use the cb antenna for both the cb and the factory radio. Fabricating an antenna mount to make the cb antenna exit the antenna boot was harder than the radio install. Sierra electronics have antenna parts and a slim black cb antenna that looks good.

If you decide to take it on I'd be happy to answer questions if you have any, but I'm not an electronics guru. I just take it one slow step at a time.
10-01-2015, 05:28 PM
mholmes226

Thanks Bertrider!!

OK question....If I buy a complete left side switch cluster for a 2015 goldwing which includes the CB switches will that switch cluster work on a 2015 F6B?

Thought maybe I could that, then buy the Bike MP3 CB radio and put it on my F6B, just concerned if the switch cluster will work.

Thanks for your time!!
Mark
10-02-2015, 12:50 AM
bertrider

You don't need to buy the entire switch cluster. All you need is the switch unit that controls the cb. If you look closely at your bar switches on the left bar, the top comes off. It screws on from the bottom of the cluster. The cb switches then screw on to the top.

Note that even if you get just the cb switch cluster it will need to be sent to Bikemp3 to be wired. The kit supplies all the wiring for the cb from the rear of the bike forward. Your F6B wiring doesn't include all the wiring for a cb, just a connector or two. The kit supplies what is missing to make it all function just like a full Wing's functions.

You can supply the cb switches or simply purchase them from Bikemp3. You supply them is one price, they supply them is higher.

I guess what I'm saying is that you need three things for it all to work: the Bikemp3 kit, a factory Honda cb or a Bikemp3 cb, and a cb antenna. I think I said above, the antenna thing took the longest for me to figure out and be satisfied with the result, looks wise. I just wanted one antenna sticking out of my bike.
10-02-2015, 03:07 AM
mholmes226

Ok I got it now, thank you Bertrider. I'll keep checking with Bike MP3 to see when they have switch avaliable or try to find the switch for sale.
Thanks for your time!!
Mark