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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 05:33 PM
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Does the fosgate bag kit require an amp to use? I'll assume there is no way around this and this little project is going to be $1500


You'll end up spending more than $1500 if you don't do it right the first time (ask me how I know)...especially when you keep returning to this site and start reading of all the new setups everyone is running.


I would recommend to get a good 4 channel amp that you can stuff under the fairing, then work from there. Go check out the classifieds section too. There's always someone on there selling their old setup because of wanting to upgrade...
 
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So how is everyone with the J&M 630 amp and then doing the fosgate speaker kit for the lids and maybe the fosgate fairing speakers while I'm in there?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by shore
So how is everyone with the J&M 630 amp and then doing the fosgate speaker kit for the lids and maybe the fosgate fairing speakers while I'm in there?
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after your lids are color matched, what kinda budget you thinkin for amp and speakers?
 

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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 07:48 AM
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So how is everyone with the J&M 630 amp and then doing the fosgate speaker kit for the lids and maybe the fosgate fairing speakers while I'm in there?
Save your pennies and head 4 hours south to Miami bro!!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 08:03 AM
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So how is everyone with the J&M 630 amp and then doing the fosgate speaker kit for the lids and maybe the fosgate fairing speakers while I'm in there?
1: Garbage
2: No way in hell I'd cut my OEM lids to put speakers in them.
3: More Garbage
 
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 08:02 PM
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Save your pennies and head 4 hours south to Miami bro!!

explain a bit more?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 08:32 PM
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explain a bit more?
BaggerAudioLab in Miami. Forum sponsor and all around good people.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Alex (Bagger Audio Lab - BAL) is in Miami

my bike is laguna orange so painting was a factor for me (cost of paint and painter)

you have to factor lid cost along with paint options. for me the best 'deal' worked out to be factory ordered lids. listen to these folks and do it right the first time, they won't steer you wrong.
 
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I guess I'm looking for the most affordable way to do this. If $2k is the only right way to do this then I better just move on.
 
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Originally Posted by shore
I guess I'm looking for the most affordable way to do this. If $2k is the only right way to do this then I better just move on.
step back and look at the whole picture here Shore
If i were you, i would start out with a solid front fairing set up
if your not in a huge hurry, there are always new products hitting the market. and lots of excellent equipment for sale in the classifieds
your lids and matching paint is definately the high dollar point in what you want to do here...and can always be added down the road if funds arent there right now
 
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