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Audio upgrade on my FLHX. Your thoughts please.

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Old 12-20-2016, 04:12 AM
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At last and after waiting for a quite long time, finally the items below are on the way to me...

Sony MEX-XB100BT
http://www.sony.com/electronics/in-c...rs/mex-xb100bt

Infinity Kappa 62.11I
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Soundstream PN4.1000D
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Metra 99-9600 Harley Davidson 1998-2013 SDIN Kit
http://www.metraonline.com/part/99-9600

Metra ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Interface
http://www.metraonline.com/part/ASWC-1

Metra 82-9601 Harley Davidson 98-13 / 6.5 to 6.75 inch Speaker Adapters
http://www.metraonline.com/part/82-9601

Boss Audio KIT2 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What steps should I consider in order to successfully upgrade the audio on my FLHX? Any recommendations and suggestions will be highly appreciated.
 
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Old 12-20-2016, 02:57 PM
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2 cents worth. I don't see any amp tray on list. I would start bye disconnecting battery then installing a good fender cover, pull tank if going to. then head unit mounted then amp in place but not mounted get power wires ran but not hooked up, move on to speakers run everything to amp turn gains to zero set freq. then install fuse holder hook up power. setup deck then tune system. Mount amp and clean up wires put back together.Plan on full day take your time.Enjoy
 
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Originally Posted by FLYINGBROKE
2 cents worth. I don't see any amp tray on list. I would start bye disconnecting battery then installing a good fender cover, pull tank if going to. then head unit mounted then amp in place but not mounted get power wires ran but not hooked up, move on to speakers run everything to amp turn gains to zero set freq. then install fuse holder hook up power. setup deck then tune system. Mount amp and clean up wires put back together.Plan on full day take your time.Enjoy
May I know which mounting plate does fit my amp?
 
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Sorry bud I am no help on newer sled, someone will be along to help ya out. Good luck with install going to be a great Christmas for you.
 
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Originally Posted by iMAK79
May I know which mounting plate does fit my amp?
Check with one of our forum sponsors Bad Azz Bikes. They sell a nice amp mount for around $50.

Edit: I just saw that your using the stock HU. Amp tray won't work with stock HU. At least theirs won't. Not sure about others. Sorry.

Edit2: BAB mount will work with the Sony HU. Sorry dude I'm off my game today.
What Haze recommended below will work too.
 

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with that amp you need to raise it about 1/2 inch over the Sony HU to clear the fairing brackets. I've used a simple piece of sheet metal shaped like an upside U. You need some RCA's too. Set your gains around 11-12oclock, HPF to full pass on the amp. Then set the HPF at 80hz slope 1 on the HU.
 
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Originally Posted by BaggerAudioLab
with that amp you need to raise it about 1/2 inch over the Sony HU to clear the fairing brackets. I've used a simple piece of sheet metal shaped like an upside U. You need some RCA's too. Set your gains around 11-12oclock, HPF to full pass on the amp. Then set the HPF at 80hz slope 1 on the HU.
It would be really feasible and cheaper to fabricate the tray sheet instead of ordering and ship it internationally. Could you please help me with it providing me with the dimensions and pictures?
 

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Merry Christmas to my brothers & sisters...

The following items arrived from Amazon USA...

- Infinity Kappa 62.11I
- Soundstream PN4.1000D
- Boss Audio KIT2 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

About Boss Audio cables, is 3ft ground cable enough to reach the battery terminal, or should it be grounded to somewhere else?

EDIT:
The SS Amp manual states to be grounded to chassis ground terminal.
 

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Question,

You bought a HU with a built in amp... how does that effect the other amp or does it effect it at all?
 
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Originally Posted by Oldskewl
Question,

You bought a HU with a built in amp... how does that effect the other amp or does it effect it at all?
Not an issue with an external amp.
 


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