[MegaGlide]

Even when the radio is off?
Was talking to the Hog Tunes folks today, and they said it's not normal, usually a loose ground. Haven't had time to pull the seat and check there, but the one at the steering head is tight.
Anybody else experiencing this?

Thanks!

 

[jnbernstein]

mine do it all the time. i just haven't got around to lookin for the reason yet. i guess it's been poppin' all year and everything still works.

 

[Blue Glider]

I have the stock (factory) radio on my EG Calssic, and it's "popped' like you describe since new (February). I never really thought it was odd, until now. I'll check the ground.

 

[deucedog]

Mine pops too on our Ultra. Kind of a static pop right when I flip the ignition switch. Been doing it since day one. Zero impact on operation.

 

[Peacekeeper]

My 04 classic does it when I turn the ignition on, off, or set the alarm with the key fob. Its always done it and always worked fine. :dunno:

 

[MegaGlide]

Yeah, mine has always done it, too.
It was just always kind of a background thing with the stock speakers, but it's kind of "in your face" w/ the more gooder Hog Tunes units. If it's that common, I'll probably just add it to the list of annoying crap that's "normal" on my bike.

 

[kampfire]

Radio pop

I have the stock (factory) radio on my EG Calssic, and it's "popped' like you describe since new (February). I never really thought it was odd, until now. I'll check the ground.

My 2000 Ultra has always done it, I just considered it normal. I now have HogTunes... but it did it pre-HogTunes. The pop is clearer and louder now. LOL
Mitchell in VA

 

[Geezer-Glide]

Same here with my 2003. I gots the Hog Tunes too. Oh, BTW RiffRaff, thats more gooderer, not gooder. Loin youse engalishes wilt yas?

 

[JMS]

The popping may be due to inadequate speaker wire shielding (speaker wires near another hot wire) or a ground loop. The easiest thing to try 1st might be installing a ground loop isolator.

JMS in TX

 

[Pezsez]

Hey Dave

When we spoke--I thought you meant the speakers popped when you turned the radio on--not the bike--Yeah--mine does that to-sorry for the confusion.

PEZ (Damn Canadians)

 

[MegaGlide]

Ahhhhhh.
One less thing to do today, eh?
Thanks for the clarification.
It was nice talking to you, BTW!