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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Babyboy
You will need to change out the stock speakers as they will not last long with the added power to them from the Arc 600.4 amp
What speakers?

Focal ES 165KX2 speakers... These are $1200 - really? For just speakers? Geez!
 

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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 11:15 PM
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Or this?
http://www.biketronics.com/2015-and-up-road-glide-amp-speaker-package/
 
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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There are alot of cheaper and better options than what JMJohn is offering. Come up with a budget and the guys here will help. Pulling the fairing off is pretty easy, only 1 person needed. Just have to remember, be patient when removing and installing fairing. No need to force anything.
 

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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JMJOHN
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J&M ROKKER XXR Stage4 audio kit option for your RoadGlide special is here https://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail...30SP2-15RG-ST4 ,,,,
Why do the Mods continue to allow this blatant self promotion in the open forum?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Road Star
What speakers?

Focal ES 165KX2 speakers... These are $1200 - really? For just speakers? Geez!
There is a pretty wide variety of speakers out there that will work for your sled. A lot depends on the sound you are after and your budget. Degree of difficulty of install, easy= coax speaker, advanced =component (seperate woofer and tweeter)
 
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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Why do the Mods continue to allow this blatant self promotion in the open forum?
Because he's a sponsoring dealer and he pays to post here and promote his products.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by White Ice
Because he's a sponsoring dealer and he pays to post here and promote his products.
It's not allowed in the open forums. Sponsors have a designated area to post links to their wares.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 10:57 AM
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I just installed a RFHD14-tkit on my 2018 SG. I chose it because it was plug n play with no wire cutting and it doesn't void the warranty. The amp is solid and great but the tms speakers wear not to my liking so I put a set of hertz mpx 165.3 in. The install was simple, clean and the sound is very loud and clear. And the best part is... it doesn't viod the warranty on the head unit. Not the cheapest but clean plug and play install.
Here is a pic of the amp install.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by travelingypsye
And the best part is... it doesn't viod the warranty on the head unit. Not the cheapest but clean plug and play install.
Here is a pic of the amp install.
No aftermarket system is going to void your warranty. You guys keep falling for this "Plug n Play" line. It's total crap.
 
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Originally Posted by SBates08
No aftermarket system is going to void your warranty. You guys keep falling for this "Plug n Play" line. It's total crap.
You just maybe right. I for one am not gonna take a chance. We could argue all day that if you start cutting wires on an audio system will it void the warranty or not. All I know is my system sounds great, easy clean install and no cutting of any wires or modifications to the manufactures system.
 
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