Right rear Speaker going out

[Racer222]

Just some recommendations from you guys on how to approach this with the dealer. I have had the bike for about 6 weeks and approx 3k in miles in that time. The right rear speaker is not working properly. I bought the bike used with 15k on it. Any thoughts?

Thanks

[RVB1019]

Before dealing with you dealer, try resetting the radio's memory. If you diconnect the terminals from the battery, it may reset itself. If that doesn't work, you may have a loose connection somewhere. I would think it would be covered by warranty but you never know.

To get to the radio, you have to remove the left side stingray to get to the radio itself. Depending on who you listen to on the board, this is not a big job - 2 hours sounds like a good estimate.

You can also search the forums to check the right side speaker. The wires there may have simply slid off.

Try disconnecting the battery first. That's the easiest.
Then the rear speaker.

Good Luck,

[JPSpen]

This most likely is a connection problem. It's fairly common. You'll need to clean and lube the connections with dielectric grease. Start with the connections at the rear trunk under the passenger seat. This is the easiest to get to and in your case seemingly the most likely...If that doesn't fix it then pull the left side tupperware and do the connections at the stingray. I don't think I've ever heard of the speakers themselves failing ( I could be wrong there ) . I guess if you abused the volume long enough you could blow a speaker but they're fairly robust little units.....

Good Luck

John

[Racer222]

Thanks guys. I will try my luck at the dealer. I race a kawasaki that I could take apart blind folded but I am a little nervous about messing with this machine.

Thanks

Marc

[JPSpen]

Don't be afraid to wrench on the LT.. It's just a motorcycle underneath all the covers....

Stand them on their heads and they're all sisters....


IT's probably just dirty connectors....


John

[Racer222]

Bike is still under warranty. Have an appointment on Saturday. Thanks for all the help. I will let you guys know how it turns out.

Thanks

Marc

[BecketMa]

Ask the dealer to to not only get the speakers working correctly, but also to solve the problem as to why it/they wen't out.

Bob

[Racer222]

Will do!!

Thanks

[Racer222]

Seems like the speaker wasn't the problem. I haven't been told exactly what the problem is but they are ordering me a new radio to fix it. I will keep you all posted.

Thanks

Marc