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Offline pdorman

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am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« on: July 19, 2010, 06:32:22 PM »
Sold the Voyager to mount  a 01 B12 and have it ready to tour but i'm missing my radio. I loved tuning in to the local AM sports station and catching our local baseball games.  Trying to figure something out that will work and not look too clunky....  any ideas?

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Phil

Offline Red01

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Re: am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2010, 01:58:50 PM »
How about something you can slip in your pocket and plug earbuds into?  Some of the ipods and the like have FM radio capability, not sure about AM though.
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Offline Dean

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Re: am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2010, 03:30:40 AM »
I'm using a Scala g4 headset, I dont think it handles AM, but it handles FM and streaming bluetooth fine.

Offline Big Bo

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Re: am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2010, 03:56:21 PM »
I too love local radio, and am/fm pocket radios do the job. I have a Sony am/fm, you can pick them up at Walmart, or Radio Shack for $30 or less. A set of earbuds ???? JVC I believe runs about $20. I am tuned up and localized.
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Offline pdorman

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Re: am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2010, 02:43:59 PM »
Thanks guys, I have put helmet speakers in and am using a digital am/fm radio clipped to my tank bag now.   I need to try earbuds instead, it gets a little hard to hear the helmet speakers at highway speeds.  My other issue is motor noise coming through the radio when listening to am mostly but some on fm.   Maybe the sony radio would work better, I will give it a shot...

Offline Big Bo

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Re: am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2010, 07:27:14 PM »
Thanks guys, I have put helmet speakers in and am using a digital am/fm radio clipped to my tank bag now.   I need to try earbuds instead, it gets a little hard to hear the helmet speakers at highway speeds.  My other issue is motor noise coming through the radio when listening to am mostly but some on fm.   Maybe the sony radio would work better, I will give it a shot...

My little Sony radio "DOES NOT? rest in a tank bag. Put it in a pocket. You will be very happy. Get back and let us know what you think.
2002 Silver 1200S
Two Brothers slip on
Busa shock
Power Bronze Hugger
Zero Gravity Double Bubble
Ivan`s jet kit and air box mod

Ya gota love a 1200 torque monster.

Offline JRK5892

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Re: am/fm radio for my 01 B12 S ??
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 01:12:18 PM »
this is the set up i use... it is one of my fork bag stereos adapted for the bandit... screams at 300 watts!

it is hardlined with quick release and runs off an i pod