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Oct 13, 2010 | 11:11 AM

Aces&Eights

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From: Beaver Dam, WI

Looking for a new deck

Im looking for a little input for a new deck for my new bike, I had a pioneer first on my 07 street glide and it went out twice due to water damage. I replaced it with a Kenwood KD-700 series and I do like that deck. Just wondering what others have tried. I am still a little leary about the aftermarket decks and the unforseen rain storm. Wondering if anyone has had good luck with other decks. I am running the arc mini amp with 4. 6 1/2" Hertz speakers. and the Hawg wired hand control module, works great. My only real requirements are that I can keep my ipod in the saddle bag and control it and charge it, and that the deck is readable in the sunlight.

Any suggestions?????

Oct 13, 2010 | 11:17 AM

07FLHT

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Look at the marine grade units. Water resistant and you can read the display better in the sun than an automotive unit.

Oct 13, 2010 | 11:32 AM

pargenz

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Ditto on the marine-grade units.

Oct 13, 2010 | 12:39 PM

Turbo Turtle

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I was going to recommend Alpine, and they are the best, as far as I'm concerned. I just looked and did a search on their page and they do not offer a marine grade head unit. What a shame, as I would have considered one for my Standard Glide.
A friend in the bus. told me years ago that their parent company was Luxman, makers of studio grade equipment. He was baffled as to why they stepped into the auto audio market. They do have the best anti skip capabilities on their CD player, and excellent radio reception as well. check them out for yourself: http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/

Oct 13, 2010 | 03:09 PM

baldeagle503

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I'm putting the Alpine ida-x100m in my fairing this weekend. You might look at that if you can live without the CD player.

Oct 13, 2010 | 03:21 PM

nemick

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Originally Posted by baldeagle503

I'm putting the Alpine ida-x100m in my fairing this weekend. You might look at that if you can live without the CD player.

This may be precisely what I'm looking for as an update. Please keep us posted on this unit as I am seriously considering it if it works well for you.

Oct 13, 2010 | 03:30 PM

02ULTRA

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From: Grayson, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07FLHT

Look at the marine grade units. Water resistant and you can read the display better in the sun than an automotive unit.

Don't assume the marine grade units are the answer, I am on my 2nd Sony Marine grade. The 1st only got minimal moisture in the removeable face and all the buttons on the face quit working. A buddy of mine had the same model and the exact same thing happen. Sony has dis-continued that model and sent me the CDX-M60ui, it seems to be ok, but after the 1st I keep the Biketronics "Splash cover" on it anytime there is any chance of rain.