Testing a clarion CB system

[therealmilhouse]

Hi guys, first post.  Nice board you have here. 

My dad was a motorcycle enthusiast for years but due to a number of reasons gave it up a while ago.  The last bike he ever owned was a 1997 Valkyrie.  When he purchased it there was a CB system installed that he didn't get much use out of so he removed it.  He gave it to me a while back when he was cleaning up to see if I could possibly sell it for him.  The only problem is that we don't have a bike to test it out on. 

I did a little research online and found a wiring diagram for it.  One of my electronics buddies said I could use my car battery to power it since it would supply the same 12 volts as the motorcycle battery.  I guess that would at least register something on the controller unit.  I really have no idea about this kind of stuff so I thought I'd ask here to see if you had any advice or even general info on this CB system. 

Here's a couple pics of what I've got.  Thanks for any info or suggestions!!

[Bone]

That's the same unit I have on my 98 Valkyrie Tourer. Mine works but I am not a CB person. I play a MP3 player through it and use the thumb volume control. I don't know if they are still available new but I saw them listed at $729. I found it by accident punching in an incorrect part number.

[old2soon]

Do not know where your located. Do you have a C B shop or a Radio Shack handy?? What ever you do BEFORE attempting to power that C B up make SURE it is hooked up to a working C B ant or a DUMMY load. If you find a good C B person they should know about the procedures. You power it up and don't know what yer doing you WILL have a worthless pile of electronic junk. If you do find it works rather well-lets just say you have a VERY desireable piece for Valkyries. Make SURE who ever works on it KNOWS what they are doing. I can't stress the knowledge part on the repair persons part enough. Hope it works for you. Look at E bay past auctions and see what they went for. Check with honda and see what they are worth. You ain't gonna get rich-but you will be able to fill your gas tank(s) a couple of times. RIDE SAFE.

[MP]

+1 on having a load on the antenna, or you could blow it out.

MP

[Kingbee]

Maybe it just doesn't show in the PICs, but there's an installation kit that goes with the unit which, among other things, includes a complete wiring loom that has to be installed on the bike, including noise suppressors. However, they are still available I believe, at the link below

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=50&manufacturer_ID=8&product_ID=1521&sblid_name=Hondaline_CB_Attachment_Kit_for_Honda_1500_Valkyrie_Standard


Then there's the antenna issue....

[therealmilhouse]

Hey, thanks for the replies!

I do have the antenna but not the installation kit.  I'll be sure to note that when I sell it. 

There is a radio shack nearby but based on my past experiences there I don't think they would be much help with this.  I think my best bet would be to wait a bit and find someone more knowledgeable in this area.  Will ask around and see if I can find someone.  I took it to the local Honda shop last week to see if they knew anything and they were very friendly but offered little insight.  Thanks again for the help!

[old2soon]

If your close to a major Interstate highway and one or two good size truck stops you just might be able to find a C B shop. Fair warning though-C B shops are like any other repair facilities Bad ones and good ones and mediocre ones. Be careful WHO you let work on it. Good luck in your quest. RIDE SAFE.

[gordonv]

Dag's web site has both CB manuals. http://valkyrienorway.com/download.html

I would rather suggest posting your location, and ask for help from someone who has a working CB system, that you could swap out your CB with, and verify if it functions.

[therealmilhouse]

Thanks guys.  I'm in eastern NC.  I-95 runs right through my city.  I would LOVE to find someone in the area that would be able to test it on their bike.  I would also send it out to someone from this site if anyone would like to test it out for me.  I would make sure you were compensated of course.

[PhredValk]

Whatever you do, DON'T cut the antenna wire without consulting a good CB shop. The legnth of that cable is part of how the whole thing works.
Fred.

[bogator]

 OK, If you want me to ,I just carried 3 of my radioes to my friend Tracy to tune for me.he lives 3 miles from me and we are good friends. if you want, send it to me and I'll have him check it out ,--If you want to sell it let me know. jamesclay352@gmail.com---- there will be NO charge to you except postage. and he gets 25.00 for peak & tune. just a thought.

[therealmilhouse]

OK, If you want me to ,I just carried 3 of my radioes to my friend Tracy to tune for me.he lives 3 miles from me and we are good friends. if you want, send it to me and I'll have him check it out ,--If you want to sell it let me know. jamesclay352@gmail.com---- there will be NO charge to you except postage. and he gets 25.00 for peak & tune. just a thought.

Thanks so much for the offer.  Email sent!