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Old 07-08-2019, 06:12 PM
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I was looking to replace the 5.25 inch speakers in my batwing fairing since one is blown out. Does anyone recommend a set that is good that comes with black grills. I'd like to replace the stereo too so that I have Bluetooth. Kicker sells a complete kit , 4 speakers and kenworth stereo for 400. Is that a decent deal ? Thanks in advance .
 
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What year bike?

I would not recommend spending money on 5.25" speakers or any "kits" out there.

If you bike is 2013 or older, you can do 6.5" speakers, adapters, Bluetooth stereo with handlebar controls, amp/wiring for around $500. And that will kill any "kit" you can get out there for that price.
 
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What year bike?

I would not recommend spending money on 5.25" speakers or any "kits" out there.

If you bike is 2013 or older, you can do 6.5" speakers, adapters, Bluetooth stereo with handlebar controls, amp/wiring for around $500. And that will kill any "kit" you can get out there for that price.

It's a 2007. How would the adapters work if i currently have 4 speakers in the fairing ?
 
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It's a 2007. How would the adapters work if i currently have 4 speakers in the fairing ?
Ahh, gotcha. So it's not a batwing fairing on a Street Glide.

If your stuck with 5.25, kicker does make a decent set of those.
 
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Ahh, gotcha. So it's not a batwing fairing on a Street Glide.

If your stuck with 5.25, kicker does make a decent set of those.

Nah nah just the speakers and stereo
 
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So do you have a Street Glide or an aftermarket fairing with 4 5.25" speakers?
 
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So do you have a Street Glide or an aftermarket fairing with 4 5.25" speakers?

Roadking with aftermarket fairing and 4 speakers with the stereo.

I was looking Into those kicker speakers and maybe an amp set up. Eventually adding the saddlebag speakers
 
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Roadking with aftermarket fairing and 4 speakers with the stereo.

I was looking Into those kicker speakers and maybe an amp set up. Eventually adding the saddlebag speakers
Reckless fairing?
 
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Reckless fairing?

Yup reckless
 
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Kicker 44KSC504 X 2= $160
Sony MEX-GS620BT $168
Soundstream pn4.1000 $140

Run left side in parallel on channel 1.
Run right side in parallel on channel 2.
Channels 3&4 left open for future lid speakers.
 


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