Everything you need to know about the Harley-Davidson Wireless Headset Interface Module (WHIM) for the Boom Box Infotainment System.
It will only work properly with Harley-Davidson Wireless Bluetooth Headsets, which are made by Sena. That is the only way you will get wireless stereo sound from your WHIM. If you try to use a regular Sena Bluetooth headset, you’ll only get mono sound. You’ll get the same issue if you try to pair other motorcycle Bluetooth headsets, such as Cardo Systems.
And this is what I call the “Harley Tax”. This is just one instance of Harley sticking it to their customers. The Boom Box should have originally come with Bluetooth headset connectivity and that was a big screw up by Harley-Davidson. Now, the company wants their customers to spend upwards of $1000 to fix their mistake with the WHIM. If the continuing Boom Box issues have not already left a sour taste in many Harley owner’s mouths, then this debacle certainly will.
With the WHIM you will get full wireless Boom Box integration such as voice commands, turn-by-turn navigation, and rider/passenger communications. We still say the Sena Freewire is a better option, as it is cheaper and you’ll get stereo sound even with regular Sena headsets out there. With the Freewire, you also get full Boom Box integration and rider/passenger communications.
Note: 2014 & newer Harley models with the Boom Box must purchase the WHIM on their own and install it as an “add-on”. 2018 & newer CVO model Harley with the Boom Box are coming already equipped with the WHIM out fo the factory.
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If you choose to go with the WHIM, then this is what you’ll need to pay: (part numbers)
1. Wireless Headset Interface Module ($299)
(Part Number 76000768)
2. Wireless Headset Interface Module Harness ($49)
Part Number 69201726
3. Boom! Audio 20S Bluetooth Helmet Single Headset ($299)
Part Number 76000736A
4. Boom Box Dealership Flash ($50-$100)
5. Dealership Install of WHIM ($200?)
We will be releasing a free WHIM install video on our YouTube Channel
SEE OUR FULL ARTICLE AND LINKS TO EXACT HARLEY PARTS AND PART NUMBERS YOU NEED GOT GET UP AND RUNNING WITH THE WHIM: http://www.lawabidingbiker.com/harley-wireless-headset-interface-module-problems