What can you do when the old radio doesn't work anymore

[mrall]

The old Panasonic Radio stopped working, so I decided to upgrade. The problem was finding a radio that was affordable and would fit in to radio mount. While I know there are radios that might fit, I noticed that they were either too expensive or didn't have all the features I wanted. So I started to think out of the box.
Instead of the radio being crammed into the Panasonic slot, I decided to put a USB, DC Voltage meter, and cigarette lighter panel into the radio slot $13.
I then installed a very low profile 7" touchscreen AMFM/MP3/MP5/Bluetooth/Backup Camera/GPS into the gas tank fairing over the fuse box $65. You might ask "Why a backup camera that bike does not even have reverse?" The answer is simple, I hooked it up to a switch so I could look behind me where the mirrors can't see, anytime I want. The camera has night vision even cooler. I made a cover out of aluminum with rubber on all edges to cover the screen and protect it from the weather.

I made videos of the whole installation process and will post them if anyone is interested.

[FM-USA]

My radio quit couple years ago, I don't miss it.
I listen to natures radio. One channel, always changing.
CHIRP-CHIRP.... RIB-BIT RIB-BIT .. .. Eagle screech ... etc..

AHHhhh but she needs her noise.
CD player, tho she's changing it on the run.
Sometimes music on her phone with earplugs. A 32 GB SD card can load A LOT of MP3 tunes.

[Good Hondog]

Very impressive! Good job on the new radio! I am in the planning stage for a modern stereo system for my old Hondog too. Unfortunately mine won't be as elaborate or cool as yours though. We'd like to see your pictures when you have time. Thanks.

[WingAdmin]

I made videos of the whole installation process and will post them if anyone is interested.

Yes, definitely like to see pictures and video!

[mrall]

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Pin 6 - Accessory power
Pin 8 - ground
Pin 13 - Right Channel
Pin 14 - Left Channel
Pin 15 - Speaker ground
Pin 16 - Power output for Auto Volume Control

[mrall]

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[FM-USA]

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I'd put in a 3 spigot tapper.
root BEER
orange crush
squirt

[Stew]

Good solution to the radio problem! What model/brand is that radio? That looks like it could be a good candidate to eventually replace the radio in mine, I have a 1500 so a low profile touchscreen like that would be a perfect type of replacement for the stock radio location.

[mrall]

I can't find quite deal I found, but here is a link. You will need to search for 7" GPS Radio. The order tends to take 3 weeks to get but I wasn't in a hurry.

https://www.wish.com

[wing rider 2012]

Very good job on the radio install, I'm impressed.

[2000 wing]

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY 89 RADIO, FOUND A SHOP IN DALLAS THEY WERE ABLE TO REPAIR IT. WORKS FINE

[mrall]

I'm not so big on keeping my bike all original. I wanted all the gadgets. So I wasn't concerned with attempting to get it fixed, after all I don't have any cassette tapes.

[vtflatlander1]

Very nice job where did you buy the Usb, volt meter, and cig lighter gauges
Does the radio have a name and model I think this would be perfect for my 86 interstate. might have to do things a little different since my Interstate never had a radio so now case to work with
Very Impressive good work
Fred

[Hoosier Jack]

That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen anyone do on one of these old wings. I thought that I was going out on a limb cutting up the right fairing lid to put a radio in mine. Hell, you destroyed the tank cover.

Well, I think I'll just cut this hole bigger and put a TV in there" Beautiful.