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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Hey Gang. New guy here. 53 yrs old, been riding for 5 yrs now, and just bought my 1st Harley. Don't know why I waited so long! I'm really enjoying it. Got an 09 E.G Classic.

Bought Hogtunes speakers, amp, tweeter pod, and listen to an ipod, but not unlike everybody else, I want more bass. Was thinking about getting a subwoofer. Even if I might not be able to hear alot of bass over 55 mph, thought I might be able to feel some thumpin' & that might satisfy my bass need.

--Anybody got a subwoofer?
--Where did/would you put it on the bike? Inside TourPak?
--Which subwoofer did/would you get?
--Can the battery handle any extra power needed for a subwoofer?

Thanks & looking forward to your opinions.

Jim
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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I've heard of people mountin' subs in their saddlebags. I'm not sure about the specifics. I just heard it.

Congrats on the new bike!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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All you need to do is get some 6-1/2" speakers in the dash. You would be surprised how much more bass they put out than the 5-1/4".

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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Really didn't think I'd be able to get much out of those small speakers. Do you know if Bose makes anything that'll work in the E.G. fairing? Bose is great stuff. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Don't know anything about the stereo stuff, but thought I would say welcome anyway.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Just beware. I lost 1 factory screw on the right side fairing bracket and a screw on the left side since installing the 6.5" ARC speakers.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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?? where did you put them lost screws?

I didn't lose any on my install...
 
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Originally Posted by Mike5959
Just beware. I lost 1 factory screw on the right side fairing bracket and a screw on the left side since installing the 6.5" ARC speakers.
Do you mean they vibrated out ? Just installed Biketronics in mine and kept all my screws. Ol lady says all mine are loose anyway. LOL
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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FBI (Fat Baggers Inc.) has a sub that goes in the tour pack. I saw it at the V twin expo here in cincinnati, and sitting there it obviously sounded great. Moving, I don't know, but it looks like a real slick setup. Not cheap though.
 
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