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May 17, 2016 | 08:38 AM

harley7316

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arc audio 125.2

Hi was just wondering with this amp the gain controls crossover bass boost are on the the top of the amp should worry about amp getting wet when washing bike?thx

May 17, 2016 | 09:25 AM

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Hi was just wondering with this amp the gain controls crossover bass boost are on the the top of the amp should worry about amp getting wet when washing bike?thx

Yes, amps don't like moisture. Even the marine stuff does not like it a bunch so if you can avoid it, take the extra steps to protect ur stuff from exposure to direct contact with water.

T.

May 17, 2016 | 09:43 AM

harley7316

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just wondering if maybe putting plastic on top of the amp might help

May 17, 2016 | 09:53 AM

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just wondering if maybe putting plastic on top of the amp might help

Think ur better off changing your washing habits, but I'm certain that if there is a will to provide some waterproofing protection, there is always a way.

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May 17, 2016 | 10:18 AM

haze324

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that amp has been used on HD's since 2008 at least. If you have water leaking into your fairing you should consider that first, perhaps some additional weather stripping.

May 17, 2016 | 01:07 PM

jmaniace

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I used 2" clear packing tape over mine. I did fold one edge so I could take it off and on without having to find the edge. Had it on the bike for over a year with no problems. It's now in my boat running 2 6x9's.

May 17, 2016 | 01:51 PM

Greatsteaks

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I put a 99 cent plastic place mat from the grocery store over my amp, trimmed to follow the inner fairing curves. Now my fairing and vent can leak and nothing will get wet. Going to do the same over each speaker and overlap the amp mat. Shouldn't cause any extra heat problems just act like an umbrella. Now anything that blows in from under is another story. I'll take pics next time my lid is off.

Last edited by Greatsteaks; May 18, 2016 at 03:57 PM.