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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 07:11 PM
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I guess this is kind of a dumb question. But what are the little adhesive clips called that you zip tie the speaker wire to inside the saddlebag? And where can you get them? 2 questions lol.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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I guess this is kind of a dumb question. But what are the little adhesive clips called that you zip tie the speaker wire to inside the saddlebag? And where can you get them? 2 questions lol.
They are called wire tie mounts or pads. Can get them at any hardware store

 
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Thank you I appreciate that.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ejwmiller
I guess this is kind of a dumb question. But what are the little adhesive clips called that you zip tie the speaker wire to inside the saddlebag? And where can you get them? 2 questions lol.
Cable Tie Mounts. Most stores should have them such as auto parts, home stores, hardware stores and Amazon.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 06:17 AM
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I get stuff like that, as well as braided wire loom and spiral wrap at www.cabletiesandmore.com
 
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This is a great thread. I've heard tons of bikes that sound great but the install looks so sloppy!
 
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This is a great thread. I've heard tons of bikes that sound great but the install looks so sloppy!
100% Agreed. Great info for all.
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What size loom should I be looking for to house power, ground, and remote? And is the braided stuff hard to work with compared to the plastic?

The zip tie holders I have used eventually came unglued from my saddlebags. Maybe I had too much tension in the wire, but i didn't think so.
 
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Originally Posted by matt76cmich
What size loom should I be looking for to house power, ground, and remote? And is the braided stuff hard to work with compared to the plastic?

The zip tie holders I have used eventually came unglued from my saddlebags. Maybe I had too much tension in the wire, but i didn't think so.
I found the 3/8" (3/16-5/8 size range) fits most of the wiring. You can also pickup some 1/4" very small wire like the remote.

It takes a little practice the first time around. Put the loom on the wire before installing it. The ends will want to fray quickly when cut without a hot knife. You can use a small wire tie or a piece of shrink on the ends to keep them and in place.
 
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Originally Posted by matt76cmich
What size loom should I be looking for to house power, ground, and remote? And is the braided stuff hard to work with compared to the plastic?

The zip tie holders I have used eventually came unglued from my saddlebags. Maybe I had too much tension in the wire, but i didn't think so.
Matt,

I had the same issues and went from the 1/2" sq mounts to the 3/4" sq mounts. It's almost twice the pull load rating and I started wiping down the pad contact area with a alcohol wipe down and you have to use a screwdriver to get those things loose.
 
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