suggestions for saddlebag speaker lids
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 290
Likes: 1
suggestions for saddlebag speaker lids
I was hoping to get some suggestions for new saddlebag speaker lids. I am looking for QUALITY units, that come with screens and I can put in my speaker of choice. I would prefer to use 6x9's in them.
I would like to use the HD's but when you buy just the lid it seems it doesn't come with screens and are made in a way that you can only use their boom speaker although I have seen someone tweak it so it will accept another brand but then I would still be w/o screens
Thanks in advance for the suggestions
I would like to use the HD's but when you buy just the lid it seems it doesn't come with screens and are made in a way that you can only use their boom speaker although I have seen someone tweak it so it will accept another brand but then I would still be w/o screens
Thanks in advance for the suggestions
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Cycle Sounds Bagger Audio.
http://www.cyclesounds.com//index.ph...ex&cPath=44_54
They have great looking lids, and they just came out with a double 6x9 speaker lid.
http://www.cyclesounds.com//index.ph...ex&cPath=44_54
They have great looking lids, and they just came out with a double 6x9 speaker lid.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
From: Peoria, IL
I used the HD speaker lids, with Polk 5x7's, although I'm going to swap them out for Rockford Fosgate 6x8's over the winter.
You can buy the speaker grills from HD for $40 each, so don't let that be your deciding factor...
You can buy the speaker grills from HD for $40 each, so don't let that be your deciding factor...
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,518
Likes: 59
From: Port Neches Texas
Cycle Sounds Bagger Audio.
http://www.cyclesounds.com//index.ph...ex&cPath=44_54
They have great looking lids, and they just came out with a double 6x9 speaker lid.
http://www.cyclesounds.com//index.ph...ex&cPath=44_54
They have great looking lids, and they just came out with a double 6x9 speaker lid.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 290
Likes: 1
Also, I was unaware you could buy the screens separately, in the parts catalog it says they come with the speakers, I thought that was HD's sneaky way of keeping their corner of the market- thanks
Stage I
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Florida
Having already purchased the baskets and screens for my new painted lids ( purpusely not getting the speakers thinking I would see what other speakers are available) I found out that, short of making modifications to other speakers, only HD speakers will fit in their baskets. Now I want to purchase just the speakers and I'm told "not sold separately" on the speakers. Are you **itting me?? What if one speaker blows out, of someone backs their sled into my baggs, or any number of other possibilities that require replacing the speakers - apparently HD's answer is to purchase the entire $389 "kit" which includes basket, harness and grill - which I won't need! It's like having to buy a new car cause the tires wore out. UNBELIEVABE Harley!!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
From: Peoria, IL
The speaker grills fit on the top (outside) of the HD saddle bag lids. The 5x7 speakers, and 6x8 speakers are pretty close to the same size. I'm pretty sure they'll fit because there are a few threads on here about guys making them work. I believe I'll just have to do some trimming on the speaker's mounting holes with my tin snips. I had to do that with my 5x7's also. It took probably 2 minutes to make each one fit. It was way easier than I thought.
I didn't mess with the HD speaker baskets though. I just mounted my speakers directly to the HD lids. Works great.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 290
Likes: 1
Having already purchased the baskets and screens for my new painted lids ( purpusely not getting the speakers thinking I would see what other speakers are available) I found out that, short of making modifications to other speakers, only HD speakers will fit in their baskets. Now I want to purchase just the speakers and I'm told "not sold separately" on the speakers. Are you **itting me?? What if one speaker blows out, of someone backs their sled into my baggs, or any number of other possibilities that require replacing the speakers - apparently HD's answer is to purchase the entire $389 "kit" which includes basket, harness and grill - which I won't need! It's like having to buy a new car cause the tires wore out. UNBELIEVABE Harley!!
Just like I went into the HD dealer yesterday and told me that the front lower speaker holders (or whatever they are called) are not sold separately
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post