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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I've got over 40k on my 08 Ultra and never had a problem with the radio yet
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Phat09flhx
I was reading somewhere on the net that Harley was considering changing the radio's to another brand and at the time I had to chuckle cause it used to be a lower end brand. Don't qoute me but thought it was Craig or somethin to that affect. Gotta be better than the HK.
Maybe Philco?

Craig? I had forgotten about them. I had a Craig 8-track player in my 1964 Impala SS back in high school.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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I loose about 3 minutes a month on the clock..

Other than That it has worked flawless


damn clock
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra89Rider
You have not said what model or year you have.
So it is no telling who produced the radio you are complaining about.
in the op he said he had an flhx. first year of that was 2006, so we know its at least an 06.....

when did hd switch to hk from rs? (say that 3 times fast.... )
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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I don't know the differences, but the one on my 03 Ultra was way better than the one on my 09 SG. Different like night and day.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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06 ultra...harley is replaceing my 5th radio today,hopeing this one will last
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
in the op he said he had an flhx. first year of that was 2006, so we know its at least an 06.....

when did hd switch to hk from rs? (say that 3 times fast.... )
My bad
Maybe H/K had more problems in the first year they were in Harleys ('06). I have had no problems but i have heard a lot of owners of the '06 say they have had them.

I was worried when I bought my '09. But not any more. It works fine.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ahoxsey
Can anyone tell me why it is that the Harmon Kardon radio is such a peice of crap?

Same reason Chryslers are.........They just are.............Mine was removed shortly after bringing it home..........and the funny part is people pay stupid money for them.........
 
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Three years old hear also! So far, No Problemo!!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Coolhawg6622
Same reason Chryslers are.........They just are.............Mine was removed shortly after bringing it home..........and the funny part is people pay stupid money for them.........
the really stupid money is for the add ons.... $500 for the xm module? more for the nav. thats just insane.
 
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