Cardo pack Talk edge non HD branded Issues
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@cycle7447 thanks for the help.
I do work on my bikes, so installing wont be an issue. Ill check it out. Before I buy, I am going to reach out to cardo tech support and see if they have any insight or if they will issue a refund approval.
If so, I may go back to the Sena SMH 10 or 20s. (If they are still in production) I know they work.
I do work on my bikes, so installing wont be an issue. Ill check it out. Before I buy, I am going to reach out to cardo tech support and see if they have any insight or if they will issue a refund approval.
If so, I may go back to the Sena SMH 10 or 20s. (If they are still in production) I know they work.
Did you fully charge your non-Harly Cardo? Have not heard of anyone that gets just 4 hours.
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yeah, it charged overnight.
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I thought the same thing but is not the case.
Been crazy busy at work since returning from Sturgis, but I need to call Cardo tomorrow. Took the bikes out tonight, after doing some adjusting I found online, no difference in sound or music quality.
Im guessing it’s an HD compatibility issue because if I don’t connect to boom, it all sounds great and works ok. All is fine with it on my Yamaha Tenere 700 with a carpuride.
I would think Cardo would want to have a fix for this since they are now the brand Harley is pushing.
If I can get my $ back, an older Sena is the way I’m going to go. -either that or
trade to a 24+ HD or switch to Indian, LOL 😂
Been crazy busy at work since returning from Sturgis, but I need to call Cardo tomorrow. Took the bikes out tonight, after doing some adjusting I found online, no difference in sound or music quality.
Im guessing it’s an HD compatibility issue because if I don’t connect to boom, it all sounds great and works ok. All is fine with it on my Yamaha Tenere 700 with a carpuride.
I would think Cardo would want to have a fix for this since they are now the brand Harley is pushing.
If I can get my $ back, an older Sena is the way I’m going to go. -either that or
trade to a 24+ HD or switch to Indian, LOL 😂
Last edited by steelerdude1; Aug 12, 2025 at 08:24 PM.
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I thought the same thing but is not the case.
Been crazy busy at work since returning from Sturgis, but I need to call Cardo tomorrow. Took the bikes out tonight, after doing some adjusting I found online, no difference in sound or music quality.
Im guessing its an HD compatibility issue because if I dont connect to boom, it all sounds great and works ok. All is fine with it on my Yamaha Tenere 700 with a carpuride.
I would think Cardo would want to have a fix for this since they are now the brand Harley is pushing.
If I can get my $ back, an older Sena is the way Im going to go. -either that or
trade to a 24+ HD or switch to Indian, LOL 😂
Been crazy busy at work since returning from Sturgis, but I need to call Cardo tomorrow. Took the bikes out tonight, after doing some adjusting I found online, no difference in sound or music quality.
Im guessing its an HD compatibility issue because if I dont connect to boom, it all sounds great and works ok. All is fine with it on my Yamaha Tenere 700 with a carpuride.
I would think Cardo would want to have a fix for this since they are now the brand Harley is pushing.
If I can get my $ back, an older Sena is the way Im going to go. -either that or
trade to a 24+ HD or switch to Indian, LOL 😂
Thats why I suggested the dongle - works perfectly with thenon Harley Cardo
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@steelerdude1
I use the cardo Edge on my 2021 RG. I connected a cable to the whim connector under the fairing. Ran he cable under the fuel tank and it reached to the rear left speaker pod. Bought a used Sena Freewire and connected it the cable. Bluetooth the Cardo to the Freewire and my iPhone. I have my phone plugged into the USB on the bike and all the music controls work and I get gps directions. Incoming and outgoing calls work.
I've never tried communicating with anyone so don't know anything about that. I basically us the cardo for music in my helmet and to make an occasional call.
I use the cardo Edge on my 2021 RG. I connected a cable to the whim connector under the fairing. Ran he cable under the fuel tank and it reached to the rear left speaker pod. Bought a used Sena Freewire and connected it the cable. Bluetooth the Cardo to the Freewire and my iPhone. I have my phone plugged into the USB on the bike and all the music controls work and I get gps directions. Incoming and outgoing calls work.
I've never tried communicating with anyone so don't know anything about that. I basically us the cardo for music in my helmet and to make an occasional call.
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Just so you know - Cardo is wrong on this. I have set a few up. If you use the Harley branded Cardo, you get stereo. No Harley Cardo, you get mono.
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