Speaker/Amp Install
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You may also want to consider just replacing the front speakers...I recently replaced the stock speakers with Hog Tunes speakers, but did not install an amp (I figured I could do that at a later time if I wanted to). Higher volume, better clarity, no distortion, etc. I do not feel that I need an amp now. I can increase my volume to a painfully loud level without quality issues, so I figure that's loud enough for me (not that I listen to it at the painful level ;-). Taking the outer fairing off is a breeze, and the speaker replacement is a cinch. It was probably about 25 minutes start to finish, and I took my time (I've had my fairing off a number of times).
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From: Tomball, Tx
You may also want to consider just replacing the front speakers...I recently replaced the stock speakers with Hog Tunes speakers, but did not install an amp (I figured I could do that at a later time if I wanted to). Higher volume, better clarity, no distortion, etc. I do not feel that I need an amp now. I can increase my volume to a painfully loud level without quality issues, so I figure that's loud enough for me (not that I listen to it at the painful level ;-). Taking the outer fairing off is a breeze, and the speaker replacement is a cinch. It was probably about 25 minutes start to finish, and I took my time (I've had my fairing off a number of times).[/QUOTE]
Thanks, but...I was looking at the Biketronics Titan speakers and amp and told my wife that I was considering just going with speakers for now (probably J&M) and would add an amp later if I think I still needed it. She said "I know you, you will never be happy with just the speakers, get the whole setup". I pulled the trigger about, oh, 1 minute later.
She doesn't control the money but she does control the...
Thanks, but...I was looking at the Biketronics Titan speakers and amp and told my wife that I was considering just going with speakers for now (probably J&M) and would add an amp later if I think I still needed it. She said "I know you, you will never be happy with just the speakers, get the whole setup". I pulled the trigger about, oh, 1 minute later.
She doesn't control the money but she does control the...
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Just throwin' out some options..
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What are the labors rates or your local HD Dealer, versus your indy , versus the local stereo shop.
If you aren't comfortable doing it yourself,........any price is good for your "peace of mind " !!
If you aren't comfortable doing it yourself,........any price is good for your "peace of mind " !!
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It is tight but there is enough room to loop electric ties to the main wiring harness and pull them tight.
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From: Tomball, Tx
Okay, all of you offering encouragement that's its "not that hard".....were right!!!!! Decided to man up last night, printed some "how-to's" off the internet and got busy. Took a little longer than expected but I now have awesome sound and have kept a few bucks in my pocket!!!!
As for removing the tank...I removed the console instead and tie-wrapped the power wire to wires already under there. A little less hassle and it keeps the wire further away from engine heat.
Thanks all for your help, enjoy the weekend...I will!
Tony
As for removing the tank...I removed the console instead and tie-wrapped the power wire to wires already under there. A little less hassle and it keeps the wire further away from engine heat.
Thanks all for your help, enjoy the weekend...I will!
Tony
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You CAN do it. It really is very straight forward. Get that seat off and it takes like 5 minutes to remove the tank. Not having ever worked on a Harley, I've installed the HogTunes for my Buddie and the HawgWired four in the face system on mine, glad I did not pay someone 200 clams for something this satisfying to do yourself.
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Update...road test. Great, clear sound at 70 (no interstates close enough to go faster, just a quick test run), nothing fell off the bike, everything seems to work, no fires...
Found this set up on eBay for a great price would give it my full endorsement!!! Warning...I'm not an audiophile so I can't tell you whether its producing perfect sound but it is perfect for me.
Okay, project complete. Now if I can just find some jugs, pistons, cams etc. I can do a 103 upgrade...
Found this set up on eBay for a great price would give it my full endorsement!!! Warning...I'm not an audiophile so I can't tell you whether its producing perfect sound but it is perfect for me.
Okay, project complete. Now if I can just find some jugs, pistons, cams etc. I can do a 103 upgrade...
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Okay, all of you offering encouragement that's its "not that hard".....were right!!!!! Decided to man up last night, printed some "how-to's" off the internet and got busy. Took a little longer than expected but I now have awesome sound and have kept a few bucks in my pocket!!!!
As for removing the tank...I removed the console instead and tie-wrapped the power wire to wires already under there. A little less hassle and it keeps the wire further away from engine heat.
Thanks all for your help, enjoy the weekend...I will!
Tony
As for removing the tank...I removed the console instead and tie-wrapped the power wire to wires already under there. A little less hassle and it keeps the wire further away from engine heat.
Thanks all for your help, enjoy the weekend...I will!
Tony
Not only did you save some bucks, you increased your self confidence and bonded with your machine. Happy and safe riding...
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Okay, all of you offering encouragement that's its "not that hard".....were right!!!!! Decided to man up last night, printed some "how-to's" off the internet and got busy. Took a little longer than expected but I now have awesome sound and have kept a few bucks in my pocket!!!!
As for removing the tank...I removed the console instead and tie-wrapped the power wire to wires already under there. A little less hassle and it keeps the wire further away from engine heat.
Thanks all for your help, enjoy the weekend...I will!
Tony
As for removing the tank...I removed the console instead and tie-wrapped the power wire to wires already under there. A little less hassle and it keeps the wire further away from engine heat.
Thanks all for your help, enjoy the weekend...I will!
Tony