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I was just at the local HD dealer and the service manager is suggesting the Jensen Jensen HD1BT to replace my dying stock HK radio....
Any additional feedback, positive or negative, would be appreciated as I'd like to place the order by tomorrow.
I say order it. From my view (in a Batwing), the Jensen's display is usually very readable. The biggest issue I seem to get is reflection off the tank console's chrome that ends up obscuring the clock (the clock display on the Jensen is small, and situated in the lower right-hand corner of the display window...conveniently, right where the chrome reflects the most). And when it's in direct sunlight, the display seems to work just like the HK unit: it washes out the background and the text display becomes nice and crisp. I would suspect that even in a Road Glide fairing, the display would be pretty readable. As for "issues", the only thing I can really think of is I'll have an occasional blast of "noise" from my iPhone- it's kind of a loud "screech"-, but pushing the power button on the faceplate off then back on resumes normal playing. Not sure what that's about- if the USB extension cable, Lightning cable in the TP or cable from the head unit is the contributor, or if it's the deck or my phone- but I put about 7500 miles on the bike this summer (calm down- I suffered a heart attack in July, and I have a job that doesn't always allow riding to/from work!!), and the issue wasn't TOO common that I'd want to yank the deck.
And if Ultra comes through with a $350 source, then that's even MORE reason to get this deck.
I got it off Ebay for $300. I couldn't pass it up. I read all the reviews and put it in with the Fosgate amp and JBL speakers. I think it works awesome. Screen washes out in sunlight but Ultra already stated the angle of the Road glide fairing causes this issue. I don't think its that big of a deal. I never used the AVC anyways, all in all I am very happy with the stereo. I have also been caught severe downpours with no issues what so ever.
Jim
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