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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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I just picked up a 13 RGC with 6x9 speakers in the lids anybody know of covers that can be installed when riding in the rain. Everything gets wet. Oh and this is my first touring came over from the softy side.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bowlhead
I just picked up a 13 RGC with 6x9 speakers in the lids anybody know of covers that can be installed when riding in the rain. Everything gets wet. Oh and this is my first touring came over from the softy side.
Is the water leaking into the bags? If not, I wouldnt worry too much about them getting wet. As long as they're playing and you're moving, you should be fine. I have been through a few rain storms with my 6x9s in my bags and no issues so far. I know there is a specific fabric that you can get and put on with the mesh grills but I havent the slightest clue as to where to get it. check over at the audio forum and see if someone there knows.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Maybe I'm an idiot as I have a RK without radio and speakers, but aren't those speakers already made to withstand rain?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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I saw some where that a company is making a magnet type cover that fits on t of the speaker grill. It's basically like a flat magnet that folks put on the car/truck with a company name. But made to cover the speaker grill

Don't think it can work while moving, but good when bike is sitting taking a shower or two.


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Old Jul 10, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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What kind of speaker lids I have HD and rode in rain a lot and never had a drop in the bags
 
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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check these out from Cycle Sounds

http://www.cyclesounds.com/saddlebag...aker-lids.html
 
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Everything in both bags got wet. Had puddles in bottoms both sides. Thanks BrownSanta for the info
 
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