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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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I'm looking for info on upgrading my radio on my 1996 Ultra. I'm looking for something I can do myself without breaking the bank. I still want to keep my hand controls too.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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You can have kick *** system, yes system for around 600, just gut the stock stereo, and put a new head unit in there, new speakers and amp. Control module for the hand controls should run about $65, but takes some work to get it to work. lol While I don't have have the controls yet, I have Alpine head unit, 4 channel amp and just the front speakers on my Ultra and the stereo is still loud and clear at 90 mph... $160 for the head unit, $110 for the Alpine amp, and 80 for the speakers. Had Hog Tunes, junk speakers, no response from customer service. Lined the fairing with dyna mat and it rocks....
 

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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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I have a biketronics setup with Alpine Marine head unit and alpine amp.I like biketronics because they are the only ones that have AVC.I had 2 sony marine players and both had water damage.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Look at Hog Tunes. Theyhave some great systems.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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i have a alpine 2150 digital amp for sale if your interested pm me i used it for 2 weeks and sold the bike. and i have a new set of alpine 6 1/2 in. fairing speakers type R. to keep your hand controls u need to buy the bikeronics module they have a lifetime warranty on them.
 

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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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biketronics or hawg wired install kits for aftermarket radios will let you keep your hand controls
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Where are ya'll putting these amps on your bike? I know the alpine one doesn't fit behind the fairing does it?? That's all i need now is an amp to power these speakers!!!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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i have had hog tunes and hog wired,hog wired speakers and hog wired amp their speakers dont last and they wont warranty them.hog tunes are better quaility and better service.also have a set of j and m on my screaming eagle road glide and they are way better than hog wired.just got back off a 6500 mile trip with the new harley boom speakers and amp and i never had a problem hearing them at 80 mph with ear plugs in and sometimes a good cross wind of 15-20 mph.so take it from someone that has 3 baggers and loves his tunes and does alot of touring. best choice is harley boom with amp ,then hog tunes,then j and m,i wont waste my money or time with the hog wired equipment they dont warranty their products and they are way over priced.
 
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there are a lot of options, I will tell you the stereo that I have been looking into is a Alpine headunit, Alpine type R Speakers. I believe if you use a amp you will have to put it in the saddle bag.
 
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Originally Posted by RuMbLeStRiP
Where are ya'll putting these amps on your bike? I know the alpine one doesn't fit behind the fairing does it?? That's all i need now is an amp to power these speakers!!!
I just got one of these http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/ktp-445

 
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