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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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wondering if someone can answer this question for me. I am new to the "ultra" ownership and I'm a little confused on what the speaker switch is for. I know I can toggle the speakers off but there is also a middle setting as well as a lower setting on the switch. The middle and lower switch setting dont seem to do anything different. Am I missing something?

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Off, front or front/back
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Both front and rear speakers work no matter which position the switch is in on my '09 Ultra. I haven't tried it yet but one switch position I'm sure controls the headset if you have one.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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yup, mine is a 09 Ultra and I have the same thing going on as you bikes. I bet your right, might have something to do with a headset?.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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The settins are nothing to do with front and back. They are comm system or headset whatever ya want to call it, Spaekers only, and both. Enjoy the Ultraism, we all do and so do our very happy passengers. Happy Wife, Happy Life!!!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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very well put, Kris...."happy wife, happy, life"...
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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The speaker switch is used for headset, intercom, and CB. In one position (forward) the intercom is the only thing played through the headset; CB and Stereo are played through the fairing speakers. In the middle position, CB and Intercom are played through the headset and stereo is played through the fairing speakers. In the rear position, ALL sounds are played through the headset and nothing is played on the fairing speakers.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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The lower position works the CB and Intercom, when it that position all music and voice come through your headset. When in the center position, music comes through the speakers, and voice communications come through the headset. When up (light on) all sound comes through the speakers, to include voice communications. Sometimes thats not a real good thing.
 
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At risk of sounding trite...and I am really not trying to be...did you read the instruction manual? It is all in there.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowRain
At risk of sounding trite...and I am really not trying to be...did you read the instruction manual? It is all in there.
Obviously I did'nt by my response. I just turn the switch either on or off. Usually off everything through the headsets.
 
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