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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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Do most folks running aftermarket amps run the amp turn on lead to ignition or accessory power? I'm going to be running an Arc Moto 600.4 - given the inline fuse is 60 amp and the bike's main fuse is only 50 amp, I'm guessing the amp will have quite a current draw. In the past I've used my bike's stereo to listen to music while working in the garage. Wondering if that is going to become a battery killer ??? A buddy has his turn on wired to the ignition and suggests no prolonged listening unless the bike is running..
 
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Originally Posted by 15 Street Glider
Do most folks running aftermarket amps run the amp turn on lead to ignition or accessory power? I'm going to be running an Arc Moto 600.4 - given the inline fuse is 60 amp and the bike's main fuse is only 50 amp, I'm guessing the amp will have quite a current draw. In the past I've used my bike's stereo to listen to music while working in the garage. Wondering if that is going to become a battery killer ??? A buddy has his turn on wired to the ignition and suggests no prolonged listening unless the bike is running..
Accessory wire used for the invisible antenna. If not, use the purple wire for the cig lighter.

Without question u need to go to Walmart and get urself a workshop / garage boom box man. Nothing good will come from using ur sled as a garage boom box. It's just not intended for such use.

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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 06:46 PM
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Ha! You got about 40 minutes Tops!! If you have heavy bass notes 25-30
 
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
Accessory wire used for the invisible antenna. If not, use the purple wire for the cig lighter.

Without question u need to go to Walmart and get urself a workshop / garage boom box man. Nothing good will come from using ur sled as a garage boom box. It's just not intended for such use.

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I must agree.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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That Wally Boom Box won't sound as good. Damn!
 
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My moto 600 came with a orange remote wire with a plug on it to pug into a factory acc connector.
 
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if you don't want to cut, for $17 you can get one of these: http://www.vtwinaudio.com/store/prod...ire-connector/

 
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Originally Posted by Bunker
if you don't want to cut, for $17 you can get one of these: http://www.vtwinaudio.com/store/prod...ire-connector/

Definitely suggest one of these! Makes the install much easier and cleaner with no cutting or guessing.
 
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