I planned to install my BT2180 today, using a module spacer, so that the amps would sit on both the spacer and the CB Module.

But alas, I can't find the spacer that I took off my bike a few years ago.

Should I set the amp on top of the radio (left side in photo), on top of the CB module, or relocate the CB module under the radio and mount the amp to the middle of the radio.

I haven't installed a BT amp before and am trying to avoid any clearance problems, based you youz guyz's experience.

Thanks for the help and GO PATRIOTS!!!

 

Ranger -

You have to relocate the CB under the radio.

 

That's what I was thinking but wanted to be sure.

Thanks!

 

What's the best way to mount it under the radio these days? I haven't been able to find a bracket/shelf/tray to do the job.

I wish that Biketronics offered something.

At one time I used the bracket built by Scott Ezzell but I read that he isn't making them any longer.

I've also used velcro & zip-ties to secure the module to the bottom of the factory radio but experienced premature CB failure, I'm guessing from vibration.

 

Yeah I had the Scott Ezzell bracket. But I remember after he stopped making them NUTZ knew of another place to get the bracket. I can't remember where it was from. Might want to PM NUTZ. If you can't get in contact with Nutz I'll do a search and try to find the thread.

 

I talked to Bill & Mike at Biketronics and they've never heard of a CB Module failure relating to relocation of the module. I guess mine was a fluke.

They'd actually built a few prototype shelves but feedback from their "test subjects" indicated that the velcro & zip-ties was more than sufficient and easier/quicker to install than the shelf.

Bill offered to sell me one of them, if I absolutely thought it was necessary, but talked me out of it. The module is now velcroed (3M Industrial) to the bottom of the HK head-unit with a zip-tie around it, the radio and the BT2180 sitting on top.

If you decide you need or want a bracket, give Bill a call. I'm sure he'd like to clear them out of his inventory.

 

Thanks Ranger!

 

I've used polyfill around the speakers in my previous installations. I found a super cheap J&M foam pad, so Im going to try it in my batwing.

Should I use the polyfill as well?

 

What speakers do you presently have?

 

Just put in a pair of BT 7.1s (standard)