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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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I'm going to be installing an Arc 125.2 Bx2 Amp in my Road King's saddlebag. I have all my wiring and disconnects and feel comfortable doing the job. The only thing I'm not sure of is how to mount the Amp in the bag. I was going to use some good Velcro but not sure if that's the way to go. Are there some kind of brackets out there? Or should I make some kind of spacer to keep it off the side of the bag with rubber washers. Any helpful idea's or install videos out there?
 
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Just use a flat/ square metal plate, the size of the amp, and mount in with the latch hardware, against the outside wall......works well !
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks Glacier, I'll check that out
 
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see even guys who support a college football team with a marijuana leaf for a logo has great ideas!


I like that GP probably woulda never thought of that myself.
 
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I looked at the latch hardware, that would work and I wouldn't need to drill any more holes. I'm thinking it might take up to much room hanging from the top. The Amp will be here Friday, I'll have a better idea then. has anyone ever used so industrial velcro?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by stewy1200c
I looked at the latch hardware, that would work and I wouldn't need to drill any more holes. I'm thinking it might take up to much room hanging from the top. The Amp will be here Friday, I'll have a better idea then. has anyone ever used so industrial velcro?
yep works great! just make sure where you stick it is where you want it.. LOL
 
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Make your bracket as long as the bag,....mount the bracket at the top, with the latch hardware, but bolt the amp down at the bottom of the bracket, so it sits just off the saddlebag !
 
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I have a 99 road king I'm installing a radio and amp can somebody tell me which hot wife to use
 
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Originally Posted by golden arm 28
I have a 99 road king I'm installing a radio and amp can somebody tell me which hot wife to use
gotta be a little more specific....
 
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wow you have multiple hot wifes! just kidding
 
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