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F6Dave
05-28-2015, 07:41 AM
Hello. I started reading this forum last summer and bought an F6B last August. I also have 2 Valkyries (over 260,000 combined miles) and have seen some familiar names from the VRCC posting here. This is a great forum!
I took a 700 mile trip to western Colorado this week. It's hard to believe, but this bike impresses me more every time I ride it. The mid-range power is so strong you rarely have to shift to pass. Who needs more gears? Not me. The handling and braking are in the sport-touring class. And I've been surprised that it gets more positive attention than my Valkyries. This is the finest bike I've owned.
However, I do have a complaint about the radio reception. Even strong stations fade out faster than on my Valkyrie Interstate or 4 wheeled vehicles. I suspect the stubby antenna is the cause. Has anyone replaced the antenna? If so, what did you use, and what were the results?
JackB
05-28-2015, 07:54 AM
My radio picks up stations better than my Valkyrie. But we don't have mountains in Wis like you have in Co.
vmaxed
05-28-2015, 08:03 AM
'welcome gang' Dave... a USB Flash Drive in the left bag will solve your problem :yes:
http://www.silverspacelec.com/pic/20100810201123.jpg
six2go
05-28-2015, 08:09 AM
Not if ya want to listen to a ballgame! :icon_lol:
hiflyer
05-28-2015, 08:40 AM
That's why I added satellite radio. But even satellite radio can have reception problems in the mountains.
edgeman55
05-28-2015, 12:12 PM
Stratus7 Sat radio in the left compartment and a USB flash drive and one has a lot of things to listen to on any ride no matter where you are.
Fla_rider
05-28-2015, 01:56 PM
1. ipod classic in left saddlebag with 160 GB of songs (right now I'm up to 24k songs)
2. Iphone - Pandora - connected via bluetooth to BT receiver in left cubby plugged into the audio jack.
3. Honda Radio- AM/FM and WB
4. Nothing but the whine of the engine and the tires on the road. Sometimes a break from music is needed to clear the head of all the cobwebs.
With these many options, what more could you ask for?
98valk
05-28-2015, 02:01 PM
Has anyone replaced the antenna? If so, what did you use, and what were the results?
All good answers, but I want to go back to this original question.
Even around town, it makes a difference. The more powerful stations sound more clear than the weaker ones.
I could put up with a larger antenna if needed. Maybe an amplifier??
ths61
05-28-2015, 02:34 PM
A taller antenna should help. As for the amplifier, you need a clean signal before you can amplify it, else you are amplifying the noise as well.
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Fla_rider
05-28-2015, 03:35 PM
I might be interested in something that attaches to MP3 rack and gives us may 40-50% clearer signal.
Hornblower
05-28-2015, 05:42 PM
Using the stock radio is not something I'm personally concerned about. On a trip of any longer distance, you have to constantly tune in new stations. With satellite radio, that's no longer a concern. Call me lazy :icon_redface:.
Fla_rider
06-01-2015, 08:44 PM
Hornblower- Sat radio is fading faster then you. Why pay for Sat radio when pandora is free? Ha ya prob got a record player at home too. :icon_mrgreen:
53driver
06-01-2015, 08:48 PM
Hornblower- Sat radio is fading faster then you. Why pay for Sat radio when pandora is free? Ha ya prob got a record player at home too. :icon_mrgreen:
Whoa, whoa, whoa....let's not diss the vinyl!
Fla_rider
06-01-2015, 08:56 PM
Whoa, whoa, whoa....let's not diss the vinyl!
Those were the days, ok DVDs or eight tracks or reel to reel.
53driver
06-01-2015, 09:03 PM
Those were the days, ok DVDs or eight tracks or reel to reel.
TEAC X-1000R open reel with built in dBx.
DVDs, Laser discs, cassettes, and 8 tracks - I can play them all.
Hornblower
06-02-2015, 07:04 AM
Hornblower- Sat radio is fading faster then you. Why pay for Sat radio when pandora is free? Ha ya prob got a record player at home too. :icon_mrgreen:
Hey! I represent that statement! Oh, wait! My candle is burning down and I can't see to write anymore :yikes:
Fla_rider
06-02-2015, 06:43 PM
Hey! I represent that statement! Oh, wait! My candle is burning down and I can't see to write anymore :yikes:
:lolup::icon_mrgreen::stirthepot:
unsub
06-02-2015, 07:30 PM
I took a 700 mile trip to western Colorado this week.
Did you manage to drive through Cortez? Mesa Verde NP is not only a true national treasure but a fun ride up from the park entrance.
edit: 145 is not to shabby either.
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