Biketronics speaker installation setback
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Road Master
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Biketronics speaker installation setback
Doing an audio project on my 15 RGS came across an install setback. I was trying to install the new speakers from Biketronics Titan II 's or BT465 speakers they recommend to remove the factory speaker enclosure, however. No instructions are provided as to how to properly remove and sealed the enclosures. I have the installation manual from Biketroncis but no detail instructions as to how to get that accomplished. Tried to install the speakers without removing the enclosure but I just can't get it done, I can't aligned the speakers correctly and it's frustrating as HELL! I have to admit that I rather pay someone to get things done because I don't have the best patience, but how can these enclosures be removed? Any youtube videos, detail instructions, etc? I also need a good sealant recommendation to re-seal the speakers once I get them installed...
I'm disapointed at the Biketronics manual, it should provide better details and it doesn't
I'm disapointed at the Biketronics manual, it should provide better details and it doesn't
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Doing an audio project on my 15 RGS came across an install setback. I was trying to install the new speakers from Biketronics Titan II 's or BT465 speakers they recommend to remove the factory speaker enclosure, however. No instructions are provided as to how to properly remove and sealed the enclosures. I have the installation manual from Biketroncis but no detail instructions as to how to get that accomplished. Tried to install the speakers without removing the enclosure but I just can't get it done, I can't aligned the speakers correctly and it's frustrating as HELL! I have to admit that I rather pay someone to get things done because I don't have the best patience, but how can these enclosures be removed? Any youtube videos, detail instructions, etc? I also need a good sealant recommendation to re-seal the speakers once I get them installed...
I'm disapointed at the Biketronics manual, it should provide better details and it doesn't
I'm disapointed at the Biketronics manual, it should provide better details and it doesn't
You can install the speaker from the grill side. The instructions have pictures how the mount plate goes. Writing up, knotched screw hole to the bottom outter side. I thought those were pretty good instructions and easy to follow.
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You don't have to remove the pods. You bead the outside of the pod with silicone in their place.
You can install the speaker from the grill side. The instructions have pictures how the mount plate goes. Writing up, knotched screw hole to the bottom outter side. I thought those were pretty good instructions and easy to follow.
You can install the speaker from the grill side. The instructions have pictures how the mount plate goes. Writing up, knotched screw hole to the bottom outter side. I thought those were pretty good instructions and easy to follow.
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Put the adaptor to the back of the speaker aligned The same way it shows in the picture with the writing up. Then slide the inner side in place then the outter side. Line the holes up (should be close) and screw it in.
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I just did the install in my RG on Friday night. If you line up the holes on the speaker to the adapter per the instructions, they do work, but is a bit of a PIA to get them lined up right. Also, the magnet does end up hitting the inside of the pod a little, so the speaker doesn't sit perfectly flush on the adapters, but I just lined up the holes the best I could & let the screws pull the speaker tight to the adapter.
As for sealing the pods, you can remove the outer half by taking out all of the small torx screws, leaving the inner half attached to the bike. Then just run the bead in the channel of the pod half still attached to the bike. I just used clear silicone II since it has a faster cure time than most other brands
I had more trouble with the amp & mounting plate than anything. Harley stuffed 10lbs of **** into a 3 lb bag on these bikes!
Stick with it brother, it's totally worth it! It sounds awesome!
As for sealing the pods, you can remove the outer half by taking out all of the small torx screws, leaving the inner half attached to the bike. Then just run the bead in the channel of the pod half still attached to the bike. I just used clear silicone II since it has a faster cure time than most other brands
I had more trouble with the amp & mounting plate than anything. Harley stuffed 10lbs of **** into a 3 lb bag on these bikes!
Stick with it brother, it's totally worth it! It sounds awesome!
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Biketronics speaker installation setback
Doing an audio project on my 15 RGS came across an install setback. I was trying to install the new speakers from Biketronics Titan II 's or BT465 speakers they recommend to remove the factory speaker enclosure, however. No instructions are provided as to how to properly remove and sealed the enclosures. I have the installation manual from Biketroncis but no detail instructions as to how to get that accomplished. Tried to install the speakers without removing the enclosure but I just can't get it done, I can't aligned the speakers correctly and it's frustrating as HELL! I have to admit that I rather pay someone to get things done because I don't have the best patience, but how can these enclosures be removed? Any youtube videos, detail instructions, etc? I also need a good sealant recommendation to re-seal the speakers once I get them installed...
I'm disapointed at the Biketronics manual, it should provide better details and it doesn't
I'm disapointed at the Biketronics manual, it should provide better details and it doesn't
Tourer
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Look at the pictures really good, the diagrams are there and should get the speakers located in the right spot.
They should sit perfectly flush, if not check the screws on the adapter rings and make sure they are all in the ring all the way, might have to grind them out a little.
Then drop the speakers in bottom inside corner first, then upper. May have to pull up in the inner fairing a little as there's a tab that catches.
They should sit perfectly flush, if not check the screws on the adapter rings and make sure they are all in the ring all the way, might have to grind them out a little.
Then drop the speakers in bottom inside corner first, then upper. May have to pull up in the inner fairing a little as there's a tab that catches.
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Yes, indeed brother. I will pm you. I think I installed the rings first on the speaker enclosure, then followed up by trying to install the speaker and trying to aligned the speaker which was a pain in the ****. I will pm you, not an audio guru...
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Here are a few pics, as you can see the stock speakers are JUNKS! So much for an "upgraded" speaker and sound system and this is what you pay for a crappy chinese made $1.00 speaker if that, smh!
I installed the speaker ring in the speaker enclosure, now I can't seem to aligned the speaker to the ring plus it has been a pain in the ***...
I installed the speaker ring in the speaker enclosure, now I can't seem to aligned the speaker to the ring plus it has been a pain in the ***...
Tourer
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Man it looks like you need to rotate those rings 1 hole to the inboard. The Biketronics should be at the top and the Clutch/Brake should be between the clips. Could be causing the alignment issue.
