My Radio is Possessed
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,583
From: Wisconsin, USA
My Radio is Possessed
My 2003 FLHTCUI has had an intermittently responsive mode change switch for about a year. Usually if I hit it about 20 times it will eventually switch. I have a squeak in my fairing also, so I know I probably have a broken bracket, and was going to order the Ragan brackets, but I never did. Too cold to work on in Winter, and would rather ride in Summer.
So of course, today, the day before I leave on a 4 day trip, my radio goes bonkers. Was trying to switch radio stations, but the seek button raised the volume to the max. Then volume and even power off button wouldn't respond, so I had to shut the speakers off to avoid getting run out of town for blaring at stoplights at max volume.
Should I take my fairing off now, or wait til I get back from my trip? Any way to repair the radio or will I have to sent it to Iron Cross anyway? Is taking the fairing off tricky and probably break something, or is it easier than it looks?
Thanks
So of course, today, the day before I leave on a 4 day trip, my radio goes bonkers. Was trying to switch radio stations, but the seek button raised the volume to the max. Then volume and even power off button wouldn't respond, so I had to shut the speakers off to avoid getting run out of town for blaring at stoplights at max volume.
Should I take my fairing off now, or wait til I get back from my trip? Any way to repair the radio or will I have to sent it to Iron Cross anyway? Is taking the fairing off tricky and probably break something, or is it easier than it looks?
Thanks
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 662
Likes: 1
From: Kelowna, BC, Canada
I had the same problem. I had a loose ground in addition to a broken bracket. You don't have to unhook the battery, actually, leave it plugged in so you can test the radio as you go.
The fairing will take 5 mins to take off the first time. It's easier than you think!
The fairing will take 5 mins to take off the first time. It's easier than you think!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 411
Likes: 9
From: Orig Surfers Paradise Australia, then Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Tokyo, Toronto, now So Cal
Dont be scared of the fairing removal - its easier than you think, have someone hold it as you remove the final screws, just to be safe so it doesnt drop on your fender. Take your time gently unscrewing the 7 Torx (#27) screws and your good.
Oh and when reassembling tighten the screws GENTLY - they can strip easy and cause some hassles
Oh and when reassembling tighten the screws GENTLY - they can strip easy and cause some hassles
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 662
Likes: 1
From: Kelowna, BC, Canada
I didn't have any problems, but do make sure the screws go in without stripping. Just take your time. This is an easy job.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
