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Old May 4, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Just purchased a set of J&M handlebar speakers for my 2012 Heritage but can't figure out where to connect the red wire to. I don't want to run it direct to the battery, would like it to be powered up only when bike is running or on acc. If anyone can help it will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Run a fused wire to the ignition switch.

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Old May 5, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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The red wire on speakers is the positive side of the audio output but, if the speakers have an amplifier, then you need power to the unit and the red will go to the positive off of the ingition switch.
 
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