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[naitram]

most of the sony units can do XM or sirius but its a module not portable

[erniezap]

Since the Sony only puts out 17W per, anyone know of a high output marine radio that can be controlled via an adapter kit for the handlebar controls?  Should also be XM ready, play MP3 CDs, and have an iPod jack.  I doubt that it exists, but asking is worth a shot...

[naitram]

i think Jim has done the sony marine with a hawg wired on top

[Twolanerider]

i think Jim has done the sony marine with a hawg wired on top

Did that with an acquaintance here a year or so ago.  He bought the radio head unit on eBay for just over a hundred bucks.  At that he figured the amp kit and radio were still cheaper than a replacement radio from Harley.  A little more overall once the control adapter and mounting bracket were figured in.  But he ended up with a much more capable overall system when done.

[hd-dude]

i think Jim has done the sony marine with a hawg wired on top

Yes, A time or 3

[erniezap]

I was thinking a radio powerful enough that it wouldn't need a spearate amp 

[naitram]

crutchfield shows marine units up to 22 watts per channel but cant vouch for functionality

[Twolanerider]

I was thinking a radio powerful enough that it wouldn't need a spearate amp 

Ernie, when the buddy here did his many months back he did a fair bit of homework.  Didn't find a marine unit that combined greater output and the ability to be controlled with the handlebar controls.  I didn't look up any of it myself so can't vouch for the completeness of his efforts.  He's generally pretty thorough though.

[ccr]

I see theSony CDX HS70MW http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?o=m&g=221050&i=158HS70MW&tp=1721 shows 23 watts.

[hd-dude]

I see theSony CDX HS70MW http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?o=m&g=221050&i=158HS70MW&tp=1721 shows 23 watts.

Candy;
From the look of that unit it is not a "DIN" mount. I looked at the specs on it and it is not specified so I am not positive but from the picture shown it does not look like it will fit in the seeg dash.

[hogasm]

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.

Mike I am in school till the 3rd. Thinking of changing professions.....maybe.....tired of playing with peoples sh t.......

Will try to get up with you during on of our breaks.

[naitram]

Candy;
From the look of that unit it is not a "DIN" mount. I looked at the specs on it and it is not specified so I am not positive but from the picture shown it does not look like it will fit in the seeg dash.

about 1/2 of the marine units will not fit in a a 1 DIN opening, they require custom installations. i looked at a bunch of marine units when i did my D-fly

[naitram]

http://www.riverparkinc.com/techpdf/CDX-HS70MW_Installation_Manual.pdf



Jim not sure of what dimensions are for DIN, but is it possible this could mount into the sony mounting bracket from H-W?

[MJZ]

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

I used the Sony marine also as recommended by Jim. Sound is so much better it is amazing. But I'm on my second and now it has gone bad. Since the first one is sitting here, just back from Sony warranty repair, I was going to switch them out and send the second one in for repair but this is becoming a PITA. When I sent the first one in, since the radio was pretty cheap, I bought another and just figured I'd get the first one back and have for a spare. The Sony warranty rep. called and told me it was moisture damage and that was not covered by warranty, I went off on him, as this was a Marine Radio and moisture issues were not covered by warranty? I asked for his supervisor and got a much better response, it was covered.
Point is I was much more careful when washing the bike with the second Sony and now I'm in the same situation. I can only assume it is due to condensation inside the fairing or due to the harness. Anyway before I reinstall the first Sony and send the second in for warranty service, I would like to know what is causing it.
Anyone else had this problem with the Sony?

[ccr]

I used the Sony marine also as recommended by Jim. Sound is so much better it is amazing. But I'm on my second and now it has gone bad. Since the first one is sitting here, just back from Sony warranty repair, I was going to switch them out and send the second one in for repair but this is becoming a PITA. When I sent the first one in, since the radio was pretty cheap, I bought another and just figured I'd get the first one back and have for a spare. The Sony warranty rep. called and told me it was moisture damage and that was not covered by warranty, I went off on him, as this was a Marine Radio and moisture issues were not covered by warranty? I asked for his supervisor and got a much better response, it was covered.
Point is I was much more careful when washing the bike with the second Sony and now I'm in the same situation. I can only assume it is due to condensation inside the fairing or due to the harness. Anyway before I reinstall the first Sony and send the second in for warranty service, I would like to know what is causing it.
Anyone else had this problem with the Sony?

Mark, 
     Why did you replaced your stock stereo unit?
     Jamey's eats CDs - has since day one, cuts out and is just dissapointing.  He is will have a replaced unit from warranty - ebay?
     Thanks for the reccomendations folks