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by TexasMule
Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: low seat wanted, 2009 RT
Replies: 2
Views: 1001

Re: low seat wanted, 2009 RT

I have a low heated seat in perfect condition off my 2008 RT.  Used for 6,000 miles by previous owner.
Too low for me.  Where are you located?
by TexasMule
Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception
Replies: 7
Views: 2402

Re: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception

Instead of messing around trying to shield crappy HID ballasts, I just bought a set from XenonDepot. They state; Do you have a motorcycle CB or radio on your touring motorcycle? Xtreme motorcycle HID ballasts are especially equipped with EMI filters to ensure that our upgrade kit does not interferen...
by TexasMule
Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception
Replies: 7
Views: 2402

Re: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception

After many months, and installing a Tune Trapper antenna in the fairing, I think I may have isolated the problem. I'm running HIDs in both my headlights, and based on input from both Tune Trapper, and the Swedespeed forum, it appears that HIDs emit a tremendous amount of EMI noise that reduces recep...
by TexasMule
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception
Replies: 7
Views: 2402

Re: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception

I would add I have never heard of a Jensen radio on a European BMW.  We get digital radio over here, and I had terrible reception problems until I created a antenna ground-plane out of aluminum foil. As I stated, it's an aftermarket radio. Tell me more about the ground-plane.  Doe...
by TexasMule
Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception
Replies: 7
Views: 2402

Re: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception

I was hoping, new audience, new ideas.
by TexasMule
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception
Replies: 7
Views: 2402

Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - poor reception

I own a 2008 R12RT and fitted an aftermarket radio but cannot for the life of me get any type of decent reception. https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots-2/i-qr3kN9X/0/L/smugshot_2355959-L.jpg I grounded the antenna, and even added magnets all along the antenna wire as well as the radio power wi...