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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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So, I'm not really one to use the advanced audio system that came with the SG I picked up a few weeks ago, but yesterday I thought I'd put a CD in and try it out.

CD was accepted smoothly and everything seemed alright. Then, when I tried to select the CD mode, it skipped over it and the CD mode indicator was 'grey-ed' out a little. Can't play it or eject it.

Any ideas?

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Arthur
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Let the dealer handle it. That is what the warranty is for.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Check the CD is it scratched or cracked? Is this a new bike or used you picked up? If new don't even mess with it have it fixed under warranty. If it is used try a CD player cleaning kit.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Brand new 08 is the bike. CD seemed fine when I put it in. Will let the dealer have a look when I do the 1000 mi service, which is not far off now ...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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I picked up my new RG and popped a CD in and it started playing for one song then it skipped to Track 276 and other random tracks in the hundreds. Drove it over to dealer...and I'm still waiting for a replacement. Heard quite a few are having issues. Get the dealer involved early so you get in line too get a replacement.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Was it a Factory CD or a copied CD made up?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Hmmm...haven't tried the CD payer yet....guess that's something for the next ride!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Haven't had any trouble with mine...yet. Played store bought CD's as well as one I down loaded MP3's on.
 
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factory radio sucks I am on my second one[:@]
 
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I'm on my second radio also.The dealers exchange them under warrantyon a regular basis.
 
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