Are the HK radios junk?

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Aug 14, 2012 | 01:42 PM

#21

sleepersti

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From: ohio

My HK is starting to have trouble, just going to go aftermarket. Few questions though, Does the hand controls still work? volume? Mode? seek? does is still volume down with your speed? I have hogtunes amp and speakers, will they still work?? Sorry to hi jack but these are prolly common questions.

Last edited by sleepersti; Aug 14, 2012 at 01:46 PM.

Aug 14, 2012 | 01:59 PM

#22

bmaier

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From: Albuquerque New Mexico

48000 trouble free miles and we use the hell out of it . Did the BOOM speakers and bass booster ports but we always use headsets on long trips. Handlebar mounted controls cb and intercom, what's not to love!

Aug 14, 2012 | 02:01 PM

#23

bmaier

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From: Albuquerque New Mexico

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmaier

I forgot to add, the auxilary input for navi and mp3 works seamlessly, does everything i need it to do through many torrential downpours

Aug 14, 2012 | 02:05 PM

#24

paulhog

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From: Sequim, WA

No problem with mine. It actually sounds better than I expected considering the listening environment. I added the Garmin 665 with Sirius/XM. Use it all the time.

Aug 14, 2012 | 02:14 PM

#25

Shakeydeal

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From: Lynchburg, Va

My installer added a kit to keep the handlbar controls. The AVC however, does NOT work.

Shakey

Aug 14, 2012 | 02:56 PM

#26

Mark5

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From: Illinois Corn Desert

I like mine.....alot. Not changing unless it craps out.

Aug 14, 2012 | 03:19 PM

#27

buggin02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

I've been real pleased with the HK Unit, although the Boom Speakers and Bass Port made a significant improvement in the sound quality at higher speeds ... the Boom Set-up was well worth the money ( my dealer was having a 20% off sale ) ... Hope this helps.

+1 definitely upgrade to the BOOM with the amp. Worth every penny.

Aug 14, 2012 | 03:26 PM

#28

0ldhippie

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From: Santa Cruz

Hogwired and Biketronics make kits to install about any aftermarket radio and have the hand controls work. There are also generic wiring kits. The HK unit is fine for most folks but I wouldn't replace it because the cost/features/quality available in the aftermarket just blow it away. I'm sure your amp and speakers can be hooked up too if ya want to keep them.

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Aug 14, 2012 | 03:56 PM

#29

pjones1969

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From: DFW, Texas

I've replaced mine under warranty once, if it does crap out and you are still in warranty and you want to go aftermarket get it replaced first so you can sell it to offset some of your costs