Breaker Breaker Resistor Plugs

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I added a J&M handlebar mount CB/Weatherband/intercom radio to my Rocket last fall. Problem is I get a tremendous amount of static on the CB. The unit came with a inline filter on the 12v line. I am guessing most of the interferance is coming from the plugs. To my knowledge the stock plugs are not of the resistor type. Has anyone run into a resistor type plug, or know how to go about looking? I havn't pressed my dealer to hard yet, but he didn't have any idea's when first aproached......over!:D
 
The standard plugs on the Rocket are NGK DPR8EA9's. I believe the "R" indicates resistor. Most vehicles today have resistor plugs.

If the filter you have isn't working, either contact J&M, who should have a solution, or check out and contact Electrical Connection.
http://www.electricalconnection.com/audio/satellite-radio-accessories.htm
He has multiple filters, and really knows how to take care of noise problems with audio on bikes. Great guy to deal with.
 
Pig9r - I am going through all the electrical system as soon as it warms up here. Its 6 degrees tonight and I had 8 below this morning. To cold to work in my garage. Antenna is grounded good, J&M recomend picking up power from the rear tail light, I have a fuse box installed and using that now. I am installing a hitch and new brake pads along with Flipmeisters saggy bag fix all in one shot when the weather turns better instead of bitter.
bkrbil -Yes the "R" should designate resister type. so I'll need to look farther, thanks:confused:
 
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You need to go to JCWhitney and get a high pass filter. That should take of the static. I have your bag bras sitting here next to the desk..................................:eek:

You are probably picking up noise from the electric fuel pump. I'd suggest taking an inline tap from the positive feed to the fuse box and installing a 1 amp inline fuse in the input wire to the whatchamacallit CB on your bike. You can get piggyback taps at RadioShack or your friendly NAPA rip off store.

Most CB radio's have a high pass filter built in, but some don't. Check the SWR on the antenna too. It needs to be 1:1 or less.
 
Forgive the correction, but the SWR cannot be less than 1:1; 1:1 would be ideal but probably not achievable over the full range of the cb radio. As long as it is below 1.7:1 you should be fine.
 
If covered already then disregard... Make sure all wires going front to back under the tank is no where near any of the coils... You can wrap the jm wires in house hold tin foil and tape them. That took care of my problems on my previous R3T.
 

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