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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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Anyone here running speakers on there bike ?

I seen the set Harley sells but the reviews are not good and at 400 bucks that's pretty expensive for two speakers.
 
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Search the forum for this one.

Edit: Not saying in a mean way, just have seen it discussed in the past.
 
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Pointless and tacky. Earbuds.
 
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These are mine. http://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-Techno...orcycle-Helmet
 
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Anyone here running speakers on there bike ?

I seen the set Harley sells but the reviews are not good and at 400 bucks that's pretty expensive for two speakers.
Just Say No
 
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I mostly use mine if I need GPS for going to a specific place and I don't have time for error. Sometimes I like to listen to some Elvis when I ride, nobody can hear but me though
 
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I decided I will try these out.
Amazon.com : BOSS Audio MC500 Motorcyle/UTV Amplifier Speaker system USB/SD Ports FM Tuner : Component Vehicle Speaker Systems : Car Electronics Amazon.com : BOSS Audio MC500 Motorcyle/UTV Amplifier Speaker system USB/SD Ports FM Tuner : Component Vehicle Speaker Systems : Car Electronics
 
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I bought a set from Shark Motorcycle Audio. They sounded decent and were plenty loud enough...

Until i got onto the freeway. Once on the freeway i could not hear them. Another problem i had was that they pointed down towards the tank, and not up towards me when mounted on my sportster. i Think this is part of the reason why i was unable to hjear them on the freeway.

I ended up buying a uclear 100 plus, and its great
 
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I keep coming back to music on the bike and adding speakers.
BUt like most have said you can't hear them going at any decent speeds.
I currently have some bluetooth headphones that have about a 5 hour life between charges.
So music and gps direct from my phone for about $16
 
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