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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 01:51 PM
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First I'm pretty detailed and picky when comes to my bike so I want it to look nice and clean when done so...
Bike - 2014 Limited
Amp - CV B54
Speakers - (F) Kappa 62.11 / (R) Polk MM652

#1 - Do I need an amp mount or can I mount it to the stock plate over the head unit? And if so Velcro or fastened?
#2 - Bike amp wiring kits seem to come with 3' of grounding cable. Is this long enough to get to the battery? or look at a car kit??
#2 - Will I need spacers for the Polks in the rear pods?

Just started ordering parts so I'm sure I'll have more questions later if i cant find the answer with search..

Thanks in advance!!!

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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 10:11 PM
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I mounted mine on the stock tray with some Velcro and some zip ties to hold it secure. Three feet is not enough to get you to the battery. Did you order the BT line leveler ?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 10:30 PM
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Kenbow - Haven't order the BT Line Levelers yet but they are on my list of items to get..
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 07:05 AM
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Kenbow - Haven't order the BT Line Levelers yet but they are on my list of items to get..
although the B54 is a great amp for the 2 ohm kappas, it will be kinda weak for the 4 ohm polks. 75w is not enuf to power them properly
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 12:00 PM
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Why not run kappas all around? Mine sound great in the fairing, huge improvement over stock. For the price you can't go wrong. Most the work is in the wiring and pod removal/install.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Gambat
First I'm pretty detailed and picky when comes to my bike so I want it to look nice and clean when done so...
Bike - 2014 Limited
Amp - CV B54
Speakers - (F) Kappa 62.11 / (R) Polk MM652

#1 - Do I need an amp mount or can I mount it to the stock plate over the head unit? And if so Velcro or fastened?
#2 - Bike amp wiring kits seem to come with 3' of grounding cable. Is this long enough to get to the battery? or look at a car kit??
#2 - Will I need spacers for the Polks in the rear pods?

Just started ordering parts so I'm sure I'll have more questions later if i cant find the answer with search..

Thanks in advance!!!

Gambat
Get rid of the pods or u will be replacing the damaged kappas as soon as u put them in.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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Kenbow - Yes that's an option. Still thinking about it some. Did speak with another forum member and was told that this would give the best balance..

Sponger - Planning on BT brackets but there not cheap.. But they would allow for more air movement and future changes if I need too..

Thanks for the input..
 
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