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Review on πŸ”Š GoHawk RD8 Gen.2 Waterproof Bluetooth Motorcycle ATV Stereo Speakers Soundbar with Handlebar Mount - AUX-in, USB, microSD, FM Radio by Mark Bearden

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It offers excellent value for money

So I bought it for my traveler as a low cost test run to see if I was ready to invest in a fully featured system. It doesn't take long to install and I have a tiny USB stick that I use most of the time. Did about 3,000 miles on it, including two trips down 95 from Virginia to Florida. Of course I have a big old road disc, but the speed is in the triple digits, in a three-quarter helmet, with earplugs, I still hear it (barely, but still). I probably wouldn't recommend using it without a windshield, at least not at highway speeds. But noisy enough to be uncomfortable in the city. If you want to turn off the stereo when your bike is parked for a while, it only takes a second. BAD It's cheap. The hardware looks like an assembly kit and will rust directly. The manual itself says the water resistance is a sliding scale. The more water, the less evidence. But hey, for the price right? Buttons can be annoying. If you have to hold volume down to change the volume, you accidentally switch songs when you press it when listening to a USB drive. Buttons can be annoying, Part II. Inconvenient to operate with gloves. The display is not visible in the sun. It's okay, but finding a radio station can be difficult. Overall I think it's worth the money and I'm glad I bought it. If he died I wouldn't replace him, but I would either take the plunge and buy a fairing and stereo for 20 times the price or just throw them away.

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