Has anyone else had any problems with the volume control on thier radio? My bike has been in the shop 2 times and they have finally decided to completely replace the radio. The first problem I had was the radio would turn itself all the way down to mute all by itself. The shop thought it was a pinched wire and fixed it in the handlebar controls. 2 months later the volume started going all the way up on its own. This time I could tell that it was only doing it when I hit a bump. If the roads were perfect I would be fine, but I live in Ohio. The shop has decided to completely replace the radio. Is this a common problem or do I just have a bastard radio?

 

I live in Seattle, my 07 SG will "sometimes" go quiet when I hit a bump, I just figured it was the CD but then it happened on FM also....... it lasts for about a second or two. My fix was to NOT hit bumps but I guess after reading your issues I should take it in, someday.

Joe

Don't fear death. Fear not LIVING life.

 

Karman Hardon radios have not had the best track record on motorcycles - (trying to be nice [8D]).

 

They replaced my radio as of today. Dropped the bikeoff last night, and they called and said your bike is ready to pick up this afternoon.

From friends, people I have met. The track record of these radios have a lot to be desired. I wonder if they are waterproof.

I have seen them power themselves on, and off, change channels am, to fm, to cd, xm, and so on. Seen the volume go up and down. Seen the famous blank red screen. Even watched a person put his CD into the radio, and the radio refused to eject the cd. Watched the clock on the bike advance one to four hours at a time.

I personaly am not impressed with these radios.

There is probably some out there that have had no problems with there radios.

Just my 2cents worth.

ToadsUltra07

 

Done being nice - THEY ARE CRAP [sm=imsorry.gif]

 

No problems with mine just yet, only 7000 miles or so though. Glad I read this in case it does happen. I've got some pretty sh!tty roads that I'm forced to commute on so I'm sure I'm accelerating any vibration issue with the electronics.

D

 

No problems with HK or anything else on my Ultra. Build date: 04/07

 

are you try to install de firmware update from HD web??

 

mine just crapped , a bit over 12k miles its switching to aux and then back and forth to radio and cd

 

My 09 was changed out in 2010 under warranty. Dealer said ground inside the radio goes bad.