Need input on mounting SS PN4.520D in 2014 Batwing
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Need input on mounting SS PN4.520D in 2014 Batwing
My Soundstream PN4.520D amp arrived today and it's too wide to fit between the vertical brackets on the sides of the amplifier tray that's fitted above the factory head unit.
I'd purchased a Biketronics amp mounting plate, only to find that it provides a flat/secure mounting surface for an amp but doesn't address any changes in width. The nice folks at BT said to ship it back for a refund (great customer service).
Anyway, in doing some research, I came across the J&M Audio amplifier mount for 2014+ batwings (Part # JABK-HBW1).
What is your opinion of the J&M mount?
Other than building my own mount, what other options are there?
I'd purchased a Biketronics amp mounting plate, only to find that it provides a flat/secure mounting surface for an amp but doesn't address any changes in width. The nice folks at BT said to ship it back for a refund (great customer service).
Anyway, in doing some research, I came across the J&M Audio amplifier mount for 2014+ batwings (Part # JABK-HBW1).
What is your opinion of the J&M mount?
Other than building my own mount, what other options are there?
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Originally Posted by WestTexasRanger
My Soundstream PN4.520D amp arrived today and it's too wide to fit between the vertical brackets on the sides of the amplifier tray that's fitted above the factory head unit.
I'd purchased a Biketronics amp mounting plate, only to find that it provides a flat/secure mounting surface for an amp but doesn't address any changes in width. The nice folks at BT said to ship it back for a refund (great customer service).
Anyway, in doing some research, I came across the J&M Audio amplifier mount for 2014+ batwings (Part # JABK-HBW1).
What is your opinion of the J&M mount?
Other than building my own mount, what other options are there?
I'd purchased a Biketronics amp mounting plate, only to find that it provides a flat/secure mounting surface for an amp but doesn't address any changes in width. The nice folks at BT said to ship it back for a refund (great customer service).
Anyway, in doing some research, I came across the J&M Audio amplifier mount for 2014+ batwings (Part # JABK-HBW1).
What is your opinion of the J&M mount?
Other than building my own mount, what other options are there?
The JM amp tray is excellent!!!!! I can fit the the HDP4 on that tray so that PN4 will fit without any problem at all. Below r the size specs for both.
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WestTexasRanger (12-21-2016)
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Unfortunately, the specs for the PN4 are incorrect, or should I say: Misleading.
The length of the amplifier shows to be 9" (per Soundstream), which is the same as the narrowest point between the vertical brackets, so I'm thinking: "No Problemo".
Wrong!
The body of the amp is 9", but by the time you add in the mounting feet on one end and the connection block on the other, your looking at 10 1/2", so it hits the side/vertical pieces of the factory amp bracket.
I considered putting some spacers under the BT amp plate, but wasn't sure if raising the plate 3/4" (to clear the side brackets) would cause the amp to hit the underside of the fairing.
Unless someone has a better idea, I'll probably move forward with the J&M bracket/mount. It's a little pricey but surely one of my grandkids won't mind sacrificing (one of their toys) to assure that PawPaw has a Merry Christmas. LOL
The length of the amplifier shows to be 9" (per Soundstream), which is the same as the narrowest point between the vertical brackets, so I'm thinking: "No Problemo".
Wrong!
The body of the amp is 9", but by the time you add in the mounting feet on one end and the connection block on the other, your looking at 10 1/2", so it hits the side/vertical pieces of the factory amp bracket.
I considered putting some spacers under the BT amp plate, but wasn't sure if raising the plate 3/4" (to clear the side brackets) would cause the amp to hit the underside of the fairing.
Unless someone has a better idea, I'll probably move forward with the J&M bracket/mount. It's a little pricey but surely one of my grandkids won't mind sacrificing (one of their toys) to assure that PawPaw has a Merry Christmas. LOL
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WestTexasRanger (12-21-2016)
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Pictures
As requested, here's a few pictures of my problem. In the picture showing the left side (as viewed from the front), I let the amp slip a little to the right, so the mounting tabs/feet aren't totally against the amp bracket. Even if it was, the right side (wiring block) still hits the amp bracket.
Last edited by WestTexasRanger; 12-21-2016 at 09:17 PM.
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The pn4 amps will fit on the stock amp bracket with a little modification.I had posted a write up on it last winter with measurements that is if you have more time than money and are will to make a few adjustments to the bracket.If not the JM bracket is the only other alternative.
Here is a PN4 1000D in my fairing.
Here is a PN4 1000D in my fairing.
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I considered putting some spacers under the BT amp plate, but wasn't sure if raising the plate 3/4" (to clear the side brackets) would cause the amp to hit the underside of the fairing.
Unless someone has a better idea, I'll probably move forward with the J&M bracket/mount. It's a little pricey but surely one of my grandkids won't mind sacrificing (one of their toys) to assure that PawPaw has a Merry Christmas. LOL
Unless someone has a better idea, I'll probably move forward with the J&M bracket/mount. It's a little pricey but surely one of my grandkids won't mind sacrificing (one of their toys) to assure that PawPaw has a Merry Christmas. LOL
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The pn4 amps will fit on the stock amp bracket with a little modification.I had posted a write up on it last winter with measurements that is if you have more time than money and are will to make a few adjustments to the bracket.If not the JM bracket is the only other alternative.