6.5'' Adapter Rings
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I noticed that in your PMs to me.. I haven't seen the issue except when I type up something in a Word document then paste it here, the same thing happens.
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The main draw for me to the Dragonfly adapters is the conical shape. The cone and surround for the speaker do not hit the adapter plate. To me, that would make for better sound, and less wear on the speaker.
My buddy's Street Glide has the flat-style adaptors. You can see the speaker surround slapping the adapter ring when the bass hits. I don't know about you, but I'm not good with that. You can hear it as well.
I had Dragonfly adapters in my '10 Street Glide. First set of speakers were Alpines. Adapters worked great. Second set of speakers, MM651's. Adapters worked great. Yes, I finessed the screws, but they mounted solid and never let go. I must have gotten a good fairing that time around...
My buddy's Street Glide has the flat-style adaptors. You can see the speaker surround slapping the adapter ring when the bass hits. I don't know about you, but I'm not good with that. You can hear it as well.
I had Dragonfly adapters in my '10 Street Glide. First set of speakers were Alpines. Adapters worked great. Second set of speakers, MM651's. Adapters worked great. Yes, I finessed the screws, but they mounted solid and never let go. I must have gotten a good fairing that time around...
Have have just tried putting a set of the Polk 6.5 speakers in our rings and screwing them down. I do see a slight offset with the two side holes of the speaker to the ring. I also notice that the mounting holes of the speaker are much smaller than other speakers I have seen, which amplifies the issue.
As I have to return these speakers to the person whom loaned them to me, (UltraNutZ) I do not wish to modify, but its apparent, that if there are any issues going up one size with a drill bit would solve any issues.
As I have to return these speakers to the person whom loaned them to me, (UltraNutZ) I do not wish to modify, but its apparent, that if there are any issues going up one size with a drill bit would solve any issues.
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Have have just tried putting a set of the Polk 6.5 speakers in our rings and screwing them down. I do see a slight offset with the two side holes of the speaker to the ring. I also notice that the mounting holes of the speaker are much smaller than other speakers I have seen, which amplifies the issue.
As I have to return these speakers to the person whom loaned them to me, (UltraNutZ) I do not wish to modify, but its apparent, that if there are any issues going up one size with a drill bit would solve any issues.
As I have to return these speakers to the person whom loaned them to me, (UltraNutZ) I do not wish to modify, but its apparent, that if there are any issues going up one size with a drill bit would solve any issues.
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First, I tried the DF adapters since they were recommended and the speaker screw holes did not line-up. I guess I could have drilled out the holes in my speakers but I'm not into that. I'm just going to chalk that up to receiving a bad set and leave it at that.
Second, I tried the (old style) HW adapters that came with my HW DCS and they fit fine with a slight mod to the slot in the horizontal fairing brace. I'm selling that system and the adapters go with it.
Third, I ordered a set of the (new style) HW adapters and I didn't even bother to install them because they require you to remove the horizontal fairing brace because the speaker mounting holes oppose the fairing mounting holes (see pic). You could drill a new hole in the brace and use a long screw to mount the brace. The speaker screws did line-up without problem.
Fourth, I ordered a set of Arc adapters. Everything lined-up perfectly with no mods whatsoever and they come with all the correct screws. Obviously, what I ended up using and I highly recommend for the Polk's.
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I hear ya, I'm the same way...
funny thing is I just put another pair of Polk MM651 speakers in a batwing Tuesday with the DF adapters. Screw holes lined up perfectly with no mods whatsoever.
funny thing is I just put another pair of Polk MM651 speakers in a batwing Tuesday with the DF adapters. Screw holes lined up perfectly with no mods whatsoever.
As a person who builds magzine cover bikes from the ground up I fail to see the
on something as simple as, I don't feel I should pick up a Drill Bit to get the job done mentality. Of course I don't sweat the petty stuff like some. I pet the sweaty stuff. LOL
To all a great night!!!
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First, I didn't order four sets of adapters, I ordered three and if yours would have lined-up properly that would have been that. I already had one set as stated, but they were sold with my old HW system. I gave the new HW a try and they're crap. I then ordered the Arc adapters because I hadn't seen anything but good reviews of them. They work perfect, no offset holes and all the correct screws. They might be copies but they got it right, at least on my set. Maybe you should include a drill bit with your adapters, just sayin'. I'm over it anyhow, got it all worked out!
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guys I simply don't get it and not taking sides here with anyone just talking from experience.
I've put speakers from biketronics, focal, kenwood, kicker, polk audio, and RF all on these adapters that I've been buying from cycle sounds (made by dragonfly) for years and even with Kevin's comments a week or so ago about maybe having to drill out the hole(s) a tad with the polks, I have NEVER had to drill a single hole to get any of these speakers mounted to these adapter rings.
I've put speakers from biketronics, focal, kenwood, kicker, polk audio, and RF all on these adapters that I've been buying from cycle sounds (made by dragonfly) for years and even with Kevin's comments a week or so ago about maybe having to drill out the hole(s) a tad with the polks, I have NEVER had to drill a single hole to get any of these speakers mounted to these adapter rings.
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I started putting my system in this afternoon with the dragonfly adapters and mm polk speakers. Mine doesn't line up either. Not a big deal , i am going to open the speaker holes up a bit. It could be a deflection , because i did notice after i mounted the speaker with only three screws( even loose i could not get 4th to line up) there was a bulge in my stock grill cover.I pulled it all back out after finding that, and plan on enlarging the holes tomorrow.I did notice reading the instructions it talks about using shorter screw where the metal brace attaches. The screws that came with mine are all #10 x 3/4 and all the same size and all fit, so i haven,t a clue what they are talking about unless it was meant for a different bike. I did go and pick up some Stainless #10 x 1 just to have a little extra meat threaded into the fairing.