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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:57 AM
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Hey gang -
Just got an '09 road king & I am looking for advice on how tho get 12 V inside my hard bags for an amp, while still being able to remove them.

Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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I bought one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261030175267?redirect=mobile
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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Thanks for the help!
Then you just drape the wires out the top?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by n2wbj1960
Thanks for the help!
Then you just drape the wires out the top?
I had to drill the side for the wires.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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12g wires (for the ebay one linked) seems small to run an amp's power! I think you'd want a minimum or 10g if not 8g. Depending on the amp of course.

GL!
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Fire4Effect
WAY too small gauge for amp power & ground !! What amp are you running ??
 

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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GLACIERPEARL
WAY too small gauge for amp power & ground !! What amp are you running ??
That's what came in the installation kit. I have the 125.4 and the XXD 5080.

http://www.arcaudio.com/p/harley-harness?pp=24
 
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Thanks for the help,gents. I was planning to get a 600 w shark audio system.But thinking about it, now I'm wondering if the oem stator & regulator can take it(?) . My first step is trying to fish for some ideas on the best way to physically get the wires in & out of the hard bag. I guess I need to drill a hole through the side & somehow weather proof it, but I still need to be able to easily remove it. Any ideas? Thanks again!!
 
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Originally Posted by n2wbj1960
Thanks for the help,gents. I was planning to get a 600 w shark audio system.But thinking about it, now I'm wondering if the oem stator & regulator can take it(?) . My first step is trying to fish for some ideas on the best way to physically get the wires in & out of the hard bag. I guess I need to drill a hole through the side & somehow weather proof it, but I still need to be able to easily remove it. Any ideas? Thanks again!!
I run 1200 watts with zero problems on an Ultra, so I think you'll be good there. Find out how big you need to drill your holes for wiring, ( as small as possible), then order some grommets online , for a tight, waterproof seal. I use Deutsch connectors on my saddlebags. Slotted the top of the bag, and added a rubber grommet.

 
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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Class D amps (shark is this as well) do not draw a lot of current.

Originally Posted by n2wbj1960
Thanks for the help,gents. I was planning to get a 600 w shark audio system.But thinking about it, now I'm wondering if the oem stator & regulator can take it(?) . My first step is trying to fish for some ideas on the best way to physically get the wires in & out of the hard bag. I guess I need to drill a hole through the side & somehow weather proof it, but I still need to be able to easily remove it. Any ideas? Thanks again!!
 
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