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Apr 12, 2018 | 12:27 PM

ffken

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Upgrade 4.3 boom

I have a 2015 street glide with the 4.3 head unit. It isn't very reliable anymore. It only works when it wants to and it's quite sporadic. I want to ditch it for the sony xav-ax100 but I'm hesitant because it isn't waterproof, I do ride in the rain if I have to. I'm not crazy about shelling out a grand for a used 6.5. Im at a loss. What should I do?

Apr 12, 2018 | 12:36 PM

mikes300

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Apr 12, 2018 | 12:44 PM

InthewindMN

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The 6.5 factory nav units are coming down in price. I have seen them used as low as $550. The average seems to be about $700.

Apr 12, 2018 | 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by InthewindMN

The 6.5 factory nav units are coming down in price. I have seen them used as low as $550. The average seems to be about $700.

That's not a bad play at all right there. I'm very pleased with my 6.5 after figuring out all the audio specific work arounds.

I'm a caveman and don't need all that Gee wiz stuff when I ride. A functional map, some tunes, waterproof and reliability is all I care about.

T

Apr 12, 2018 | 03:54 PM

Juice

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I had the 4.3 and went with the sony. I like it and it is easier to make it sound good. There is a water cover for them now that they are selling. It was a easy install.

Apr 13, 2018 | 08:28 AM

ffken

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Fmfpj, where did you get the rain cover for your Sony? Have you had it in a downpour? It appears that the consensus is leaning toward the 6.5. I'd like to hear more from people that have the sony.

Apr 13, 2018 | 08:45 AM

Hoyt 1911A1

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Hey for an Ultra Classic the backup camera on the Sony could come in handy

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Apr 13, 2018 | 11:28 AM

Juice

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Fmfpj, where did you get the rain cover for your Sony? Have you had it in a downpour? It appears that the consensus is leaning toward the 6.5. I'd like to hear more from people that have the sony.

I just finished install this past week, waiting on speakers. Have not had it out in the rain as of yet. Garage Bagger stereo has a rain cover for it. I believe Bad AZZ Bikes has them too.

It does every thing I need it to and plays well with the combo of speakers and amps that I have.

May 2, 2018 | 01:10 PM

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marcodarq

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so are we of a general opinion that this unit can handle the rain?? the video was cool, but some real world road use input would help a lot, thanks.
marco