Custom Speaker Installation in Saddlebag Lids
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RE: Custom Speaker Installation in Saddlebag Lids
That's actually a pretty cool set-up. Especially since one of the bags (assuming a big *** amp is in the other) that's basically unobstructed. I know the speaker will protrude a little in the bag, but still. That's pretty sweet. I'm assuming a set of lid bra's would work in a rain emergency.
Cool set-up.
Cool set-up.
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No, I won't be doing any of it myself. I just installed my new SSC windshield tonight, and I have encountered a slight challenge. I have the fairing dash pad, same as on SE Ultra, and it covers up where the tweeters are traditionally placed. You can see in the pics. Glideman, I am ordering a connector kit from Ernie at Sound Innovations. He has a kit that is a twist lock kit that incorporates all the speaker leads, power, ground, etc into a one quick disconnect piece. I am attaching a few pics of it here that Ernie emailed me. I would recommend you look into the kit Glideman if you haven't already done yours. Makes it very easy to service, disconnect, etc.
So..Where should I mount the tweeters? I don't want to take off the dash pad because I had to drill the fairing to mount it, so that will leave holes exposed, etc.
Here's a pic of my dash that I'm referring to:
Glideman, Here are a couple of pics of the connector:
So..Where should I mount the tweeters? I don't want to take off the dash pad because I had to drill the fairing to mount it, so that will leave holes exposed, etc.
Here's a pic of my dash that I'm referring to:
Glideman, Here are a couple of pics of the connector:
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RE: Custom Speaker Installation in Saddlebag Lids
Thanks for the pics. Like what they've done. I have the exact same connectors as those plastic ones (8 conductor with gold plated pin connectors) bought from B&E electronics but didn't like the size of them after looking at where I would mount themsoI havesince bought some molex connectors that are weatherproof. I am going to my buddies shop tomorrow to look at some 4 conductor XLR cabling to run from the amps to the speakers and to carry the patch cord signals. He also has some 8 conductor helix cables that are twisted shielded pairs and a couple wicked connectors he wants me to look when i'm there. I should know more of what i'm going to usetomorrow. Looks like your on the right track my friend. A hot 107" and some boogie tunes...is there anything better?
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ORIGINAL: bigdumbnoitall00
hmmm just wondering wouldnt a removable travel pack make a pretty sweet cabinet to hold a 10 or 12 inch sub? just a thought
hmmm just wondering wouldnt a removable travel pack make a pretty sweet cabinet to hold a 10 or 12 inch sub? just a thought
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No, I won't be doing any of it myself. I just installed my new SSC windshield tonight, and I have encountered a slight challenge. I have the fairing dash pad, same as on SE Ultra, and it covers up where the tweeters are traditionally placed. You can see in the pics. Glideman, I am ordering a connector kit from Ernie at Sound Innovations. He has a kit that is a twist lock kit that incorporates all the speaker leads, power, ground, etc into a one quick disconnect piece. I am attaching a few pics of it here that Ernie emailed me. I would recommend you look into the kit Glideman if you haven't already done yours. Makes it very easy to service, disconnect, etc.
So..Where should I mount the tweeters? I don't want to take off the dash pad because I had to drill the fairing to mount it, so that will leave holes exposed, etc.
Here's a pic of my dash that I'm referring to:
Glideman, Here are a couple of pics of the connector:
No, I won't be doing any of it myself. I just installed my new SSC windshield tonight, and I have encountered a slight challenge. I have the fairing dash pad, same as on SE Ultra, and it covers up where the tweeters are traditionally placed. You can see in the pics. Glideman, I am ordering a connector kit from Ernie at Sound Innovations. He has a kit that is a twist lock kit that incorporates all the speaker leads, power, ground, etc into a one quick disconnect piece. I am attaching a few pics of it here that Ernie emailed me. I would recommend you look into the kit Glideman if you haven't already done yours. Makes it very easy to service, disconnect, etc.
So..Where should I mount the tweeters? I don't want to take off the dash pad because I had to drill the fairing to mount it, so that will leave holes exposed, etc.
Here's a pic of my dash that I'm referring to:
Glideman, Here are a couple of pics of the connector:
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RE: Custom Speaker Installation in Saddlebag Lids
I took out the ambient air temp gauge, moved the fuel gauge down and removed the voltmeter gauge and installed a set of Polk tweeters in place of those gauges on my RG since space is tight.
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RE: Custom Speaker Installation in Saddlebag Lids
Not a bad idea about the mirrors. I'll defintely think about that. As far as the ambient air temp guage, yeah it's crap so I threw that out and installed an oil temp guage. Plus just dropped some money on the spun aluminum, so don't want to dump any of those guages.
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RE: Custom Speaker Installation in Saddlebag Lids
I'm dumping my air temp for an oil temp gauge, but want to keep the amp gauge so I can see what's happening after the stereo's installed. Amp gauge might come in handy then.