Water In Radio ... New Service Bulletin

[SpongeBob]

Is there no end to the issues ? :dontknow:

While speaking with my mechanic today regarding the on-going howl noise at 45-50 mph, he mentioned that there's a service bulletin to check for water that may enter the radio module.

Apparently, the water can enter via the (left?) saddlebag, so he will have to take all the tupperware off to perform the check.

The glass is half full ...

Good thing is that he will also have access to the front sprocket area to further investigate where the howl could be coming from.

 

[docdoru]

Is there no end to the issues ? :dontknow:

While speaking with my mechanic today regarding the on-going howl noise at 45-50 mph, he mentioned that there's a service bulletin to check for water that may enter the radio module.

Apparently, the water can enter via the (left?) saddlebag, so he will have to take all the tupperware off to perform the check.

The glass is half full ...

Good thing is that he will also have access to the front sprocket area to further investigate where the howl could be coming from.

I think is the left antenna?

 

[harrypottar]

I think is the left antenna?

:agree: It is the left antenna, I had mine done last Thrusday while it was in for it's first service

Harry

 

[spyder3]

Had mine done also...there were no signs of water leaking. :dontknow:

 

[Huntindawg1962]

Yup - both of mine were in for oil changes and updates last week and this tech bulletin was also checked on both.

 

[SpongeBob]

Looks like the fix is to place a piece of heat shrink tubing over the antenna lead where it enters the radio.

This procedure will be performed even if you do not have a CB antenna on the left rear of the RT.

 

[kinggeek]

I have a copy of this bulletin if you want to see it PM me and I will send to you.

 

[MarkLawson]

I have a copy of this bulletin if you want to see it PM me and I will send to you.

Can you scan and post it here?

 

[kinggeek]

No the file os too large, I just tried.

 

[Illinois Boy]

Just had mine done... while having the throttle-body replaced...:sour:

 

[BitSlayer]

I had mine in for the 6K service and they performed this as well as the throttle body update.

 

[viperryder]

I have a 2011 RTS SE5 with the same radio problem. Have a scratchey noise at highway speeds. have been in contact with service manager and he has stated that there is a service bulletin out to fix. I told him I saw it on spyderlovers.som about radio problem. He is on vacation until week of 25 June and then will make appoitment to get fixed. It has taken almost eight months to get it this far as they have not been able to determine the problem. Also, have problem with CB.:banghead: