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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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I dont know how to even start this thread, FireCap501 was so right, this sytem is incredible. I cannot beleive how loud and clear it sounds. My ears are still ringing from setting the gain and my neighbors are glad that I am finished. I installed the ARC 5000 speakers with seperate tweeters. I surface mounted the tweeters near the top of the inner fairing on the far right and left edges. These tweeters are cool, they come with different rings so you can mount them just about anywhere and they look good. The crossovers are large and I pained for a while to figure out where to mount those. I had to cut the screw tabs off both crossovers and mounted them against the radio underneath. I had to be sure the radio, amp, and crossovers could be removed as a unit because I will be installing new bars in 2 months. I called FireCap501 once for a couple questions and he was very helpful. I just have to say that this sytem rocks and I dont know how to explain just how good it really does sound. Thank you FireCap501!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Cool for you!

I have my Arc Mini and exchanging my X100 for a 9887 tomorrow. Just need my Pro50SE's, the HW install kit and need order my PTM inner fairing...then I'll be in business!!!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Your welcome Hoffy. I told you it is a little monster. I am glad I could help
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Firecap501
Your welcome Hoffy. I told you it is a little monster. I am glad I could help
More like a HUGE monster in a little box. My ears are still ringing, seriously. I layed R-Bloc in the inner fairing like Bluflt did and took her for a spin, the r-bloc works good. Ac/Dc plays with good bass. This amp requires lots of self dicipline or ear plugs. It sounded like I was back at a concert standing in front of the loud speakers. I feel like dumb kid again who can only listen to his music at full blast.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Hoffy,

Thats funny! I approach red lights and people look at me like "Is that music coming from that bike?" My friend at the local sound shop loves this amp and he does not carry ARC products. When I started looking for amps Blueflht told me to give Firecap a call. All I can say is thanks Blue and thanks Cap.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Your welcome Rad. Give me a shout if you need anything
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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I've got a Dead Center Fairing, and I'm considering an upgrade over the winter. I have the polk speakers w/tweeters in center, and I'd really like an amp. Can you point me in the right direction to start shopping. PM me if necessary. Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Hey bigsky do you have any pictures of the inside of your fairing? would like to see the inside and how they have the splash guards ran on the inside
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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I'm just tagging along, cause I'm considering getting the Dead Center Fairing myself.
Any info will be great!!!!!
 
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