I'm new to the Goldwing (4000miles) I love it!
Havng trouble with the radio. I think that the rear speakers have blown. They worked great for the first week, now they put out very little sound. Is this common?
What is the feature that automaticly ajusts the volume? I had it set but after I disconnected the battery it is not working and I don't know how to properly set it.
The front speaker don't seem to be working the same since the battery change either. I am baffeled .
Thanks.
Newbe with some questions
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Re: Newbe with some questions
You will need to play with the volume knob on the radio. Push it to select menus and then turn it to increase or decrease volumes, adjust balance, adjust fader. You may just have reverted to original settings by disconnecting the battery.
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Re: Newbe with some questions
Common problem with the rear speakers are broken wires by the trunk lid hinges.

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Re: Newbe with some questions
they put out sound but not much.
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Re: Newbe with some questions
Turns out that I have burned out the aplifier. 

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Re: Newbe with some questions
Pete, look up Larry at WingConnect. Larry is the best, and GL1800 stereo upgrades is what he does! He will not charge you a lot, and if you send it to him to fix, he usually has it back to you in about a week.
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Re: Newbe with some questions
I also recommend Larry M. at wingconnect.combagelboy wrote:Pete, look up Larry at WingConnect. Larry is the best, and GL1800 stereo upgrades is what he does! He will not charge you a lot, and if you send it to him to fix, he usually has it back to you in about a week.
He fixed mine and also took care of the "microphonics" phenomenon where the radio chassis picks up vibrations and actually amplifies these vibrations in the headset speakers. He also upgraded the amp to a better version and turn-around was in a couple of days! Awesome! Flat rate for his repairs.
Visit his website for all info.
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Re: Newbe with some questions
any pointers on how to remove the radio and amp?
are they both in the same spot?
are they both in the same spot?
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Re: Newbe with some questions
Looking at the wingconnect website, it looks like he does not do much with the 2012 and newer bikes.
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