i have an 09 SEUC and had my head unit replaced in Aug at 18k miles. it's now november with a few more miles and it's time for a new one.
Harmon Kardon Radio Problems
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 447
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From: Bronxville ny
Its the radio. Had my radio replaced on my 07 ultra while still under warranty in Sept of 08. Thank god its still working. I had the same issue with the switches and its not the switches its the radio.
Stage III
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3
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2007 with radio problems
Is anyone having problems with the Harmon Kardon Radio Losing Output of Sound? I am on my second radio with the same problem. All is well riding down the highway and the sound just goes away! Flick the speaker switch on the dash and the sound comes back. It might operate properly for another 20 miles or it might go off after just a mile. I am running the Hawg wired amps to power all speakers and do not believe this is the problem. It appears to be an output problem on the HK Radio. Just looking for Help!!
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 44
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From: Hutchinson, KS
I've got the HK in my 06 SG and the display is dead and the CD player is inop. The audio and the tuner still work but with no display you don't know what station you have tuned or mode you are in (AM/FM). I bought the bike used and the previous owner told me the display would resume working in a few days as it always went dead after he used the high pressure car wash hose on it. How smart is that? That was 2 years ago. I need to search out a place to repair the HK as it would be nice to have it working. I have no warranty. Anyone have some advice on where to get the HK repaired at a fair price or is it better to buy another brand replacement unit?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Central Florida, USA
<Insert sound of knocking on wood here> So far my 2007 Ultra's HK radio is working fine, although lately I've noticed my iPod Classic which must be 4 or 5 years old now seems to not last as long on a single charge as it used to. But I think that's probably a function of I've used the H _ _ l out of it versus a radio issue. I've ridden in the rain, washed the bike (although with just a hose, not a "pressure washer.") The dealer has washed it after service too. I'm not really sure how they do it. Might use a pressure washer then. I know they use a blower to dry it. I have it on either CD, FM, or Aux the entire time I'm riding too. Couldn't be w/o my "tunes" on the ride.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 215
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From: Houston,TX
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6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
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my second unit which was installed in november is still working, but at the install time the dealer said my next one would be a refurb. next time i'm just gonna bite the bullet and send to iron cross, that way i wont have to deal with getting my xm switched. i think they get refurbed units for about the same price as it costs to fix these.
