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[ccr]

Hubby won't post and I can't find, so I am asking for help. 

His stereo is being replaced.  But when it comes back, he wants to replace the replaced unit with better. 

What are the reccomendations please? 

[naitram]

what are his requirenments for the replacement

[hogasm]

Candy I talked to HD Dude totay about the same thing. Any of the Sony units will work but most are not water proof. There is a harness that makes the Sony unit work with the stock handle bar controls.

I did not care if the unit was water proof since the bike I am going to put it in is only going to be my under 1000 mile a trip bike.

Give Jim a call, he will steer you in the right direction, and order it for you also

[Puzzled]

Biketronics makes adapters so you can run standard automotive stereos on our bikes and still retain the use of the hand controls. From there a marine grade radio is a better choice for its weather protection.

My radio is not waterproof so I made a cover for the face of it. If installing it yourself there are things you can do to help with keeping some of the water/moisture out. I've learned the expensive way.

[naitram]

i use a sony marine grade, as already stated hd-dude can you you a mounting kit and harness adapter

[hd-dude]

Candy;
Happy to help out. The Hawg-wired HSA kit includes a Billet mounting bezel and steel innerframe to hold the aftermarket stereo in place. Also included is an adapter that allows the handlebar controls to work with any remote ready Sony Stereo. The unit that I have had good luck with is the Sony CDX-50M. The best place to get the stereo is Crutchfield.com.

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=221050&i=158CDXF50M&c=20&tp=1721

This unit is marine rated and silver faced so it will look good in the SEEG dash. It is also plays MP3 cd's and you can add satelite radio as well. I have the HSA kits in stock as well.

Hope this helps

[grc]

Mrs. We,

There are a couple of other sources for the Sony CDX-50M if you are interested.  Crutchfield is an excellent vendor with outstanding customer service, but they aren't known for low prices.
http://www.nextag.com/sony-cdx_-_f50m/search-html

Jerry

[naitram]

should be able to get it for around 150. might want to look for a new in box on ebay

[hd-dude]

should be able to get it for around 150. might want to look for a new in box on ebay

I have never shopped that deck before Good to know they are out there cheaper. Crutchfield is really hard to beat for customer service though.

[Fired00d]

Crutchfield is local to me, and they do have an Outlet Store (inside their store). People will order/buy things, return them, and Crutchfield will inspect/test them an offer discounts while still maintaining the factory warranty. You would be surprised on the deals you can get on TV's after the Super Bowl because people have purchased big/wide screen TV's to watch the game on then return them.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[hogasm]

Biketronics makes adapters so you can run standard automotive stereos on our bikes and still retain the use of the hand controls. From there a marine grade radio is a better choice for its weather protection.

My radio is not waterproof so I made a cover for the face of it. If installing it yourself there are things you can do to help with keeping some of the water/moisture out. I've learned the expensive way.

Puzzled, do you know of a flip up face like yours that is water proof?

[Puzzled]

Unfortunately no. I didn't kill my first unit by riding in the rain. I killed it with the garden hose! Riding back from Daytona I caught a good five hours of rain and I simply closed the screen. When I got home I could see some condensation in the face plate of the radio. I let it sit for a day or two to dry out before turning the radio on, no problem.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=6593.0

Give me a call somewhere mid morning if you would like.

[ultrafxr]

Mrs. We,

There are a couple of other sources for the Sony CDX-50M if you are interested.  Crutchfield is an excellent vendor with outstanding customer service, but they aren't known for low prices.
http://www.nextag.com/sony-cdx_-_f50m/search-html

Jerry

Crutchfield has a list of competitors that they will match prices with.  Bought a Sony big screen hdtv last year and they matched the price for me.  Must be a valid Sony retailer if I recall correctly.

[JCZ]

There are several advantages of a marine grade unit..... they're generally more dust proof, as well as more shock resistant.  Both important considerations for a motorcycle.

And I do believe that I saw a flip up screen unit at the boat dealership last summer, when I took my boat in for service.

[ccr]

what are his requirements for the replacement

Better sound (more volume), plus XM and if possible, XM portability

His died, has been heading that way since new, but I made him get his replaced under warranty.  Now he will have a brand new stock one in about a week, and he wants a replacement with the above requirements.