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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 07:27 AM
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OK this is the second radio I've had that "stops playback" on USB and Bluetooth. Of course after screwing with the local dealer HD put a NEW one in, this is code for refurbished. Best I can think of is this is a $1500 POS in a $4 bag! Anyone else had this problem?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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OK this is the second radio I've had that "stops playback" on USB and Bluetooth. Of course after screwing with the local dealer HD put a NEW one in, this is code for refurbished. Best I can think of is this is a $1500 POS in a $4 bag! Anyone else had this problem?
The Rushmore HU is actually very well built with top quality components. When HD and there programmers got there hands on it is when it turned into a POS.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 06:08 AM
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The Rushmore HU is actually very well built with top quality components. When HD and there programmers got there hands on it is when it turned into a POS.
you do mean bean counters right?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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I am glad mine works. I actually love it. Sorry yours is a POS. Maybe you need to talk to it nicer. Lol.
 
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What ever happened to good motorcycles w/carbureted motors, period!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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What ever happened to good motorcycles w/carbureted motors, period!!!!!
Just like dinosaurs they became extinct (there's a reason for that)
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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Just like dinosaurs they became extinct (there's a reason for that)

yep it's called POLITICS!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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if it were anything less than politics then the bazillions of weed eaters, push mowers, chain saws, etc. that pollute the airways and FAR outnumber cars and motorcycles on the road would have been forced to FI a long time ago
 
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
you do mean bean counters right?
Yes, Greedy HD bean counters that have a very short leash on the programmers that most likely know what they are doing is wrong. Just like when HD convinced Dunlop to reverse the tread pattern on the tires for a time made for the bikes we ride.

 
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Well its awful frustrating with no USB or bluetooth until the radio decides it wants to work again. Then of course a new remanufactured radio one waits around 3 hours to get installed.One only thinks what if Kenwood, sony, or pioneer built this? Not to also mention Garmin. I just put a 7" Pioneer in my truck $300 not $1500!
 
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