Removing factory CB...

[Printer Mike]

I believe the Clairon CB that came on my "new to me" '98 Valk Tourer is stock. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on what I might run into removing it. I want to sell it.

Thanks

[gordonv]

Not having the CB with my IS, but having just dismantled almost my whole bike now, the biggest problem would be to make sure you find, and then figure out how it works, the locking tabs.

The radio had 2 large green ones, and I believe they had 2 locking tabs, one on each end.

Other than that, take pictures. Isn't there 2 places these mount, one under the trunk and another under the seat?

[alph]

If the CB works, and you just want to get rid of it 'cause a CB is not anything you think you might ever use, RECONSIDER!!!  I have an interstate, and I didn't think I would want a CB until I went on a ride with two other guys that have interstates with CB's.  They were able to communicate with each other and were enjoying more of the ride by pointing out things that they found of interest along the way.  I on the other hand, just went along for the ride!!!  I have a CB now, and for the few times I used it last summer I was extremely happy I had it!!  Another thing, truck drivers often inform other truck drivers of the presents of highway patrols officers.  That information alone might pay for that CB!!!  Also, when it comes to selling your cycle in the future, it is a great selling point. 

Look at it like this; up here in Wisconsin we only use AC two or three times a year in our cars, but for those few times a year, it sure is nice having it!!  Same with 4 wheel drive on my truck, only used it about three/four times this winter, don't really need it if I would slow down, but sure love having it!!

My advice, DON'T SELL IT!!! 

[Chattanooga Mark]

!00% agree with Alph. Unless you've had the CB for a while and really don't want it. You can always sell it later with or without the bike. The CB is likely worth more by itself than installed on the bike though. I was listening to truckers once going through Indiana to Michigan and knowing where the radar gun was was worth about what I paid for the CB.

Just a thought,

Mark
 

[9Ball]

Removing the cb box is the easy part.  Removing the harness is a bit more detailed.  For the harness you will need to open up the headlight housing and remove the gas tank to get to the harness.  Also, you have to pull the alternator to remove the noise suppressor (this is the biggest PITA, but this suppressor will be very important to whoever buys your CB).  Removing the handlebar control box and the antenna are the final steps.

[wdvalk]

i have the same unit,would not sell it for any amount,you do know you can hook your ipod or sat.radio through it ?

[tybme]

I thought only the I/S had CB's I wasn't aware of the tourer having one.

As for removing it I can only speak to the IS. It's just a simple plug and play - the harness really shouldn't be removed as every I/S comes with it installed weather it has a CB or not.

This is my limited knowledge.

[Chrome]

Hi Mike My 3 Valks (1 Tourer and 2 I/Ss) all have CBs.Only one in my chapter that has CBs but when on larger rides like Inzane or PowWow when others have them,they work great.On my Tourer,I always have my GPS with MP3 going and the tunes going thru the headsets.I like my tunes. For the pain to remove it and the odd time using it as a CB but still having tunes,I would keep it.
Adrian

[Bone]

My 98 Tourer has this one. I never use a CB so I took the antenna off when I changed to a solo seat set-up. I was still using it I plugged in a mp3 player to a cable under the seat. Using the thumb lever volume control on the unit made it easy to adjust the volume.

[9Ball]

I thought only the I/S had CB's I wasn't aware of the tourer having one.

As for removing it I can only speak to the IS. It's just a simple plug and play - the harness really shouldn't be removed as every I/S comes with it installed weather it has a CB or not.

This is my limited knowledge.

It was a Hondaline accessory for the standard/tourer.  The cb came in three distinct items; the cb unit itself with the handlebar controls and antenna base, the antenna, and the standard/tourer wiring kit.  You could also purchase an optional passenger PTT switch for two-up communications.  In order to use the cb, you also had to purchase a headset for your helmet and an adapter wire/plug to connect the headset to the plug on the cb.  At the time I bought my cb in 2000 it came to almost $1000 when all was said and done.  These were HDL prices, so they were cheaper than the dealer.  It was an all afternoon job to install as the alternator gave me fits trying to get it back into place....not fun.

The interstate was already wired from the factory and the radio controls were already installed, so it was a plug in for the cb unit and you needed to purchase the anternna separately.  The headset and adapter plug were also needed to connect the headset to to the cb unit.  The PTT switch was a different model number than the standard PTT switch and was cheaper by a lot of money...no rhyme or reason for this, just a different part number for more money for the standard/tourer.

That's my Valkyrie info on this.  I still have the factory installation and operating manuals and find myself digging them out when I take long trips in order to remember how the unit works....

BTW, we've since gone to bluetooth communication with the Scala G4 Powerset for my wife and I.  It was cheaper than outfitting her bike with a cb and we have cell phone, fm radio, mp3, and gps voice instructions with the new technology.  I still keep the cb just in case, but my $600 arai helmet with the headset sits a lot now.

[tybme]

Thanks! I always enjoy learning something new.

[Printer Mike]

Thanks for all the comments and information.

Think I will hold off removing it for now. I have never used it because the headsets did not come with the bike. It has a place for a passenger to plug in on the rear. I wonder where I could find the missing parts...

[wdvalk]

Hey mike ,which parts are you missing,I might be able to help,headsets and cords can be gotten through J&m.

[9Ball]

Thanks for all the comments and information.

Think I will hold off removing it for now. I have never used it because the headsets did not come with the bike. It has a place for a passenger to plug in on the rear. I wonder where I could find the missing parts...

PTT....

http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=282&str=2

you're welcome