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Radio & Speakers & Controls?
My 2012 RT doesn't have a radio in it. Any ideas on the cost to get one & have it installed? Is it really worth having? Does it get used that much riding & touring? TIA
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Originally Posted by Tomline
My 2012 RT doesn't have a radio in it. Any ideas on the cost to get one & have it installed? Is it really worth having? Does it get used that much riding & touring? TIA
My short answer, I barely use my radio. Probably not worth the extra cost (guessing over $500), unless you plan to use it a lot. If you do a lot of touring, you will probably be out of touch with most radio stations anyway. If you want music, I-Pod may be a better solution. You can choose what you want and skip the commercials.
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Mine has a radio, that is never "dusted off" so-to-speak.
I like to be familiar with the little sounds my spyder makes going down the road.
It's like a conversation to me. When it is squeaking or chirping, or belching or whatever,
then I have at least a clue that SOMETHING isn't right, and may actually know more than that, just by being a good listener.
hmm.... sounds like a solid basis for a human relationship too.
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but have a new love now,
my 2017 RTS SE6 Champagne metallic (Champ)
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Radio use
My radio is rarely used. I can only hear it when going less than 50 mph. Living in a rural area where radio stations are spaced widely apart I find that I lose one station long before I can receive another. When traveling I'd spend too much effort trying to find a station I like, and then I'd probably lose it 10 miles down the road. For music I use my smartphone with a bluetooth connection to my Sena headset. I can listen to the music I like and not have to put up with the commercials.
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My radio is always on. I use the USB port in the trunk, loaded a 16 gig USB with over 1800 songs, got the dongle installed in the trunk, blue toothed to my helmet. If the motor is turning, the tunes are on.
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AM/FM Intergrated Radio System (2012 and prior)
BRP# 219400464 - $749.99
Last edited by stevedfive; 09-29-2016 at 10:35 AM.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
So with the cash saved from purchasing at Procaliber: it'll give you the funds necessary for the speakers!
(They ARE extra; aren't they? )
I believe the BRP radio kit includes FRONT speakers and harnesses only.
I believe as I recall it does not include the rear speakers and those are another kit (for upgrading the A&C models).
Just going by memory back when I was looking at 2011/12 base RT's and the cost to upgrade.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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I am just telling him the BRP upgrade kits and details. Not debating the speakers.
No need to yell about it.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
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Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 09-29-2016 at 11:23 PM.
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