radio restarts when starting bike...
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 92
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
I always leave the radio on, but always listen to MP3 CDs. I find that some CDs restart from the beginning when the bike is started and some pick up from where they were when the bike was shut off. After experimenting, I have found that it depends on the amount of data on the CD. If you're close to the limit, it resets to the first track...if you leave a little room, it picks up where it left off. Anyone else find that? Or is there something wrong with my radio?
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,384
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From: California
A few weeks ago I posted a problem with the radio on my 2010 Ultra, but never got a solution. When I turn the ignition to 'on', the radio is off, just as is had been when I last shut down the bike. But, when I push the starter button, once the engine catches, the radio comes on.
I've spoken to the dealer, but have not taken the bike in yet. Dealer says he's never heard of this. I'm guessing that there is such a load on the electrical system when I hit the starter button, it's tripping the radio on.
I've spoken to the dealer, but have not taken the bike in yet. Dealer says he's never heard of this. I'm guessing that there is such a load on the electrical system when I hit the starter button, it's tripping the radio on.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 716
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From: Shreveport,La
If your battery is not fully charged you will have all kinds of funny things going on with the radio. I found that if I turn on the ignition and wait for the stereo to start playing fully before I hit the starter, it didn't act up. It would change function every time I hit the starter before.
Now I keep the Battery Tender on it when it sits and my stereo works perfect every time. So the only thing that is different is the battery is always fully charged. Battery Tender's are wonderfully tools and they will make a battery last years longer than they normally would. At least they always have for me and I have been using one on my bikes for the past 15 years.
Now I keep the Battery Tender on it when it sits and my stereo works perfect every time. So the only thing that is different is the battery is always fully charged. Battery Tender's are wonderfully tools and they will make a battery last years longer than they normally would. At least they always have for me and I have been using one on my bikes for the past 15 years.
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