On my 08 SG when I turn the radio up, it reaches max volume when the indicator bars reach the middle of their travel limit. However i can get additional volume by holding the volume control in the up position. Obviously i can't go around holding theswitch in the up position all the time, although i do when i want to hear something in particular. I'm wondering if this is normal or could my radio be defective. At 60/65 mph I can hear fairly well. ASt 70/75 forget it, unless I hold the control up. Opinions?
Gary

 

You might try reloading the software on the radio.&nbsp\\; You can get the download at http://www.harley-davidson.com/cp/mo...mLo&nbsp\\;and burn it onto a CD.&nbsp\\; Instructions are also on the same website.&nbsp\\;
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Yeah, it's pretty much normal.&nbsp\\; Anything beyond halfway on the bars is a waste of time because the volume doesn't really increase any more.&nbsp\\;

 

I have the same problem. I'm looking to add the Harley amp and see how that works. My Dad did it with his '06 and made a big difference.

 

Mine does the same. Its to do with the speed sensitive volume increase, which automatically boosts the volume as you speed up. Even though the volume level indicates 1/2 way, that would be when stopped. At 60mph (thereabouts), you're at maximum boost.

 

my 06 is the same way-safe riding

 

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My 08 Street Glide pretty much does the same thing.
Doesn't get any louder, with the 2nd half bars.
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and I know about the "speed sensitive volume control" feature.

 

Hey folks, I believe you can&nbsp\\;adjust the volume control to BLAST you after half-way at a stand still.&nbsp\\; I adjusted a bunch of stuff the day I bought it about a year ago, but I think the adjustment is in the volume control part.&nbsp\\; Go past the bass and treble parts.&nbsp\\; When I get my radio past half it really cranks.&nbsp\\; Can't keep it there long - maybe one tune.&nbsp\\; &nbsp\\;It's just too damn loud!&nbsp\\; If I didn't make it that way by adjusting the volume and possibly the speed sensor control part, I'll be danged if I can figure out why you guys don't get bars or increased volume past half-way.&nbsp\\; Play with the controls and let me know.

 

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