Non Marine grade head units... how are they working for you?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Hudson Valley- NY
Another vote for a standard non-marine grade Alpine. No CD in mine, I got one of the digital media units (I-pod, etc. inputs) I've had it on the bike through a lot of rain, bike washes, as long as the retractable cover is down in a heavy downpour, no problems in over a year.
If all you're looking for is tunes on the cheap, any inexpensive car stereo will do the job.
If all you're looking for is tunes on the cheap, any inexpensive car stereo will do the job.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Richmond, VA
Had a Sony non marine from biketronics and I covered it with a towel one day while washing and forgot to take the towel out so it got damp in there and bye bye stereo. Went with a marine alpine set up and I feel a lot more comfortable. I still bought the kuryakyn splash guard,fake Chrome piece as well.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
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I have been an Alpine user for many years now and thought I might have to go with Kenwood for a marine grade unit. But alas, Apline now has Three marine grade units with one listed as "water proof". I think I will stay with Alpine now.
All the boards in the Alpines have been coated for salt and abrasion resistance. I don't care that someone here says different, but marine units are without a doubt a world better than any non marine grade unit. Radios in Harley's usually undergo more water contact than most that are installed in boats in my opinion.
My $0.02
aka Bob
All the boards in the Alpines have been coated for salt and abrasion resistance. I don't care that someone here says different, but marine units are without a doubt a world better than any non marine grade unit. Radios in Harley's usually undergo more water contact than most that are installed in boats in my opinion.
My $0.02
aka Bob
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