Need tunes, any recommendations?
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: VB, Virginia
Need tunes, any recommendations?
Thinking about picking up a rk or softail and got to have tunes.
Want an amped system and speaker system than I can add my iPod to. Want it clear enough to enjoy at highway speeds without a shield. Would love for it to equal if not exceed my factory egc.
Is something like this available at a reasonable price?
Want an amped system and speaker system than I can add my iPod to. Want it clear enough to enjoy at highway speeds without a shield. Would love for it to equal if not exceed my factory egc.
Is something like this available at a reasonable price?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Arkansas
Without a windshield will make it more difficult. Take a look at this.......http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=16
Retired Admin
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From: Wisconsin
Well the June issue of American Bagger featured an article installing an audio pod on the inside of the windshield of a Road King. It's from Hawg-Wired and features 4 speakers. But I can't find it on Hawg-Wired's web site.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
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From: Boston, MA
I just purchased a Pyle system on Amazon. I think it was the PLMCA30, 200w, and I paid @ $70. It's has handlebar-mounted speakers and a wiring harness that plugs right into the positive lead under the seat. I had to get some anodized one-inch "p" clamps from Lowe's for a $1.50 because the mounts they included were useless. I'm taking it out tonight for a test ride and will let you know the results. I do still use a windshield, though.
The dealership sells the next model up, the PLMCA60 with a 300w amp and P clamps, but I'll be they're asking $300!
Good luck,
Kevin
The dealership sells the next model up, the PLMCA60 with a 300w amp and P clamps, but I'll be they're asking $300!
Good luck,
Kevin
Cruiser
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Rumble Road from MH Instruments makes an excellent set of amplified speakers that can be mounted in several locations. I installed them and run them from my Zumo 550. Nice to have tunes on the Road King.
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Road Warrior
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From: San Antonio, TX
PM forum sponsor and member JRK5892, he makes forkbag stereos @ 300 watts with 2 speakers. For any semblance of usable highway-speed clarity you are going to have to run a shield with the stereo due to wind noise interference.
Cheers,
Tom
Pic of stereo on my bike below:
Cheers,
Tom
Pic of stereo on my bike below:
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
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From: Boston, MA
Just got back from my ride with the new stereo. My stereo is NOT going to be the way to go without a windshield. I could hear it OK at speed with my ipod and the stereo up at max. I also am running V&H longshots, so they're fairly loud. I don't know how the 300w Pyle model would do.