Where did you mount your stereo amp?
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Where did you mount your stereo amp?
Looking at 2 audio systems for my 11 Heritage. The uniq setup with seperate amp and the rumble road with built in amps. I have heard the uniqs and think they sound great but my concern is where to mount the amp on the bike. Dont want it in the saddlebag since i take them off if i dont have to carry anything. So where did you guys mount your amps? Pics would be great!!
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I run the J&M MHAS-2008. They have the built in amps and they seriously rock. As far as whereto put an external amp, as long as it is small enough you can put it under the fork tins and attach it via the bolts for the brake line. My system will our perform the Uniq or Rumble Road any day of the week. I can get them for you as well at a very discounted rate.
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I mounted the amp from Uniqcycle inside the chrome housing around the top of the forks. There was just enough room to get it in there on the right side. It is held in place with tie wraps.
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You should power the amp from the orange and white accessory wire under the left side of the front of the tank near where the handlebars switches attach. That way you do not need a switch.
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I installed a relay wired to the battery, it is tied in and switched with the tail light. When the ignition is turned off, no juice to the amp. The relay is tucked in there right near the battery.
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I found no need for a relay but that is always a good idea. I would add a new separate ground for an amp to the tank bolt as well. I did add a relay for new passing lamps and like knowing it is there. Tieing it in with a fuse is how i did that as well. I bolted my relay under the fork tins on the left side on the top bolt that holds the brake line. You could do that and put the amp under the right side tins, just run the wire around the neck of the frame.
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