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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 04:23 PM
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I'll be doing my install soon & this is one of the last items I need. Is everyone using the BT355 for the sole reason of the plug & play feature or is there something that makes it better than every other brand out there? Any reason not to use a PAC or Scosche? I've seen the Cycle Sounds Magic Box mentioned but it appears they are out of business.
 
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What bike are you doing the install on?
 
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The BT355 is the only one that tames the Bass curve in the stock HU. It's the one you want.
 
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One more question. On Biketronics website, there is a box to check for the 4.3in or 6.5in radio. Is there a difference in the converter or is that just a default in their ordering software?
 
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They are different.
 
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Weird, I wouldn't think there would be a difference.

One other quick question. Where is a good place to ground the amp?
 
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One other quick question. Where is a good place to ground the amp?[/QUOTE]


Run all the way to battery. Remove tank to run power and ground. Easy to remove tank. Couple vids on YouTube for reference.
 
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I thought about that, I've always been taught to keep the grounds as short as possible.
 
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I thought about that, I've always been taught to keep the grounds as short as possible.
It all goes back to the battery my man. So what's longer, a long cable direct to the battery, or a short ground cable and all the sheet metal your running through (back to the battery)?

I like to keep things tight and just ground to the frame/body. Obviously do the necessary prep and test of whatever you're connecting to if you go this route.

Up front on the bottom of the inner fairing there's a few bolts that work well.

 
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