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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz
Is it common to have to be so careful?

Are there options where you don't have to worry about the rain?

I'm currently running the Boom Stage 2 stock stuff. Rain doesn't seem to effect it and I've been in the rain, with the system running....heavy rain.
Big difference from what you have to all the aftermarket components that aren’t
marine grade or waterproof.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
If ur a daily rider in a geographic location other than the high desert then ur absolutely going to want to seek weather friendly product or preventative measures.

U can make margaritas in JL880s. Thus some options do exist.

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So yeah then....other than what I've listed above for my particular products, is there anything else can I do?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 02:01 PM
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So yeah then....other than what I've listed above for my particular products, is there anything else can I do?
Well Wevvspot swears by those ATV geared G2 Motos on an RG and he knows his shix.

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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 02:09 PM
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I've been caught a bunch of times in the rain. My lids are the rockford fosgate kit. haven't had a problem yet. A few times i was staying over night somewhere, and had to leave the bike out all night in the rain. In the morning i just opened my bags, dumped all the water out of the speakers and i was good to go
 
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 03:44 PM
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Head unit is a little different..

But, you can treat speakers to do this..

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLgzqCICN8g

Head unit is a little different..

But, you can treat speakers to do this..

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Right, with the product I was talking about? Just your standard silicone water proofing spray? or something a little more reliable?

Again, the mmats 601 cx have a water "proofing" option added from the factory, though not sure what it is or how well it works...yet....and I think the RF speakers may have something similar.

Water proofing spray
 
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Originally Posted by teedoff65
Right, with the product I was talking about? Just your standard silicone water proofing spray? or something a little more reliable?

Again, the mmats 601 cx have a water "proofing" option added from the factory, though not sure what it is or how well it works...yet....and I think the RF speakers may have something similar.

Water proofing spray
Yes that will work. Also need to think about amp and wire connections. Can’t spray the amp hence why I said
let it dry out.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 04:13 PM
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I recently lost my stock HK head unit. After 5 days of not turning it on I went for it. It's toast (soggy).

I like the Sony MEX62BT for the replacement. Should I put a water cover on it at install time? I'm thinking yes. Which is a good one for this unit?

Sorry, for the slight hi-jack. Thanx.
 
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how waterproof are the stinger amps?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 04:18 PM
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I have the RF front and rear kits installed on my RG (including amp) and I power wash my bike weekly. Not to mention I've ridden through some pretty gnarly rain at speed, rocking out the whole time. Don't worry about it. It should be fine.
 
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