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Old 08-13-2012, 04:02 PM
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Hello,

My HK stereo is starting to have problems with the sound cutting out and I'm thinking about going with a aftermarket stereo.
Any suggestions on a head unit that won't break the bank?
Is there a way to still use the handle bar controls with the new head unit?

Thanks in advance
 
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Old 08-13-2012, 04:32 PM
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Sony radio install kit retains handle bar controls 220.00
http://www.biketronics.com/products/...stall-Kit.html



Sony Marine radio $199.00
http://www.biketronics.com/sony-dsx-ms60-marine/

You'll loose rider/passenger intercom and CB radio with this set up
 
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I did what post two recommended, I choose a different sony head unit BT4000P. I wanted Blu Tooth and USB. I bought mine off ebay for 135 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-MEX-BT4...item2ebde14d39

My only complaint it I wish in the head unit, I could shut off the options/ inputs, that I did not want, so I would not have to scroll through them.

Sound quality is as good as you can expect from an almost 100 head unit. It blows the factory one out the door.

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Hawgwired also sells the adapter unit yo use after market stereos.
 
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Does it have XM?
 
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My HK keeps cutting out too. I hit the speaker button and it comes right back on. I was hoping a new speaker button would fix it. Or is my radio going to hell?
 
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I sent mine off to Iron Cross Audio and had my stock unit reworked. Very happy with the results.
 
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I went to a sony head unit. The DSX 200 lets you use your iPod instead of CDs that skip and I also use the wring kit from hogg wire that let me keep al of my handlebar controls.
 
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I just finished doing this myself and I have to tell you the sound difference is night and day. I also have a Arc audio mini. I went with the Sony 310btx. $189 on EBay. What costs more was the harness. I went with the Hawg Wire kit and still have handlebar controls. The kit was very easy, all plug and play. The kit was $270 with tax and shipping
 
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Originally Posted by campos
I just finished doing this myself and I have to tell you the sound difference is night and day. I also have a Arc audio mini. I went with the Sony 310btx. $189 on EBay. What costs more was the harness. I went with the Hawg Wire kit and still have handlebar controls. The kit was very easy, all plug and play. The kit was $270 with tax and shipping
I bought the Hawg Wired Sony install kit from phat performance parts for $200 with free shipping for those who are interested in that product.
 


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