Need help finding place to ground.

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Apr 26, 2013 | 08:02 AM

#11

reesestewww

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From: FL

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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ

although I agree that the distance is minimal and probably more than adequate I'm just leary of the noise radiated from any of the stock wiring so I keep the grounds to a minimal distance where possible. The triple tree is a perfect place for a ground as well as the newer (06 and up) bikes, the vertical fairing brace is a good solid ground with minimal resistance back to the battery's ground terminal.

Agreed. If you've found noise to be an issue ground close to home.

Jun 22, 2013 | 12:57 PM

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David DeLacy

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From: Northern Virginia

How about a 08 FLHRC?

I have a Dragonfly upper and HD lower fairings w/ speaker pods. Biketronics 75 watt Amp to Kenwood 6x9s in the upper. Biketronics 180 watt Amp to Hertz 6.5 in the lowers. Currently have grounds going directly to battery. I'm getting crackling noise (feedback from motor?) in low frequencies when motor is running. Sounds great when not running motor.
I'll go in and check all connections but do you recommend I ground the Amps on top of triple tree as in the other applications mentioned in this thread?
Thanks for your expertise.

Jun 22, 2013 | 01:44 PM

#13

rbferg

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From: Ashevegas

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Originally Posted by David DeLacy

I have my RF amp grounded to to unused threaded hole in the triple tree (mentioned above) with no issues. It's was kind off a pain to get to under HU, you may have to use your finger to feel around to find it. I just lightly sanded some paint off around it for good measure. I think the screw was a 10/24 x 1/2" self tapper. You want to keep the ground as short as possible to avoid noise.

Last edited by rbferg; Jun 22, 2013 at 01:51 PM.