[sportyguy69]

I have seen the pics that Nakedsnowman posted with a second set of 6.5" speakers mounted in the inner fairing. Has anyone attempted this? Are there any tricks to use or any info ? I am pretty mechanically inclined but kinda nervous about cutting a couple of holes in the inner fairing. Never cut any holes before in anything to mount speakers before. Just looking for some advice or tips. Thanks.

 

[mark_bert]

I did it on my bike, took a couple hours start to finish.

I used a spiral saw bit on a dremel to cut the openings.
The speakers should come with templates for the holes.
Make sure you use low profile speakers to clear the glove boxes.
It's a but awkward but you can get the holes cut without removing the fairing. (the smaller the dremel you can use, the better)
Wiring is up to you, I fabbed some pins to use the rear speaker outputs on my stereo. (it's not the original stereo. It's an older unit from an ultra).
The speakers themselves will mount with something like this:

I was only able to get three because of the tightness of the area. Three seems to be enough so far.

Overall, its an easy upgrade and really adds a lot to the sound.

 

[MassHD]

When you say low profile do you remember the speaker depth?

 

[sportyguy69]

how about some pics? anyone?

 

[mark_bert]

It's been a while but I think these are the speakers I used: http://www.ngamotorsports.com/pione...2-way_car_speakers_pair?category_id=0&manf=10

They have 1 5/8" depth.

Pic in my original thread: http://www.roadglide.org/showthread.php?t=2850&page=2

 

[NakedSnowman]

I don't recommend the clips. You'll have a gap from the inner fairing to the speaker. I'm a neat freak. Use allen head bolts and a nut. Flusher look.

It's all about patience. TXOSO is attempting this. He and I have been PMing regarding his mod. He got an angle drill and bit to cut out the holes. I used my dremel with a attachment that's like a snake

. Made it a little easier for me. I did notch my glove boxes, but I also have a homemade liner so you'll never know they're cut out some.

My local dealer took some pics of the finished work on front and bags. They liked the idea of speaker lids rather than the inside ones.

 

[sportyguy69]

Thanks for chimin in Snowman. I have a couple of questions for you. Why did you have to cut out the glove boxes? Was it the type of speaker you used for clearance purpose?
I have been thinking about getting 2 pairs of these speakers to try and do this modification.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...51228&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1399wt_1139

 

[NakedSnowman]

The SPS-600's are a little deep. They pressed against the glove box. Since I don't really use them much except for spare glasses, I just cut a matching cut to the magnet. Not really alot missing from the glove box. And like I said, with the liners, nobody would know it. I don't sacrifice stuff for sound. If you want shallow speakers, feel free. I'll take the bigger cone, magnet, voice coil any day. I'm very picky when it comes to music. Yea, it may sound good, but mine will sound better...LOL.

Those Polks are a good choice. My 6x9's are the in the same series. Guys at HawgWired saw them and said those are some of the best around. Focal of course is better. But I'm not about to shell out $250 for a pair.....Yet...

Save a few pennies: http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-db651S-speaker-coaxial/dp/B000OY4LQG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1292120155&sr=8-3

 

[Tom]

polk speakers

I have a question about polk 651 speakers - my 05 roadglide has 8 ohm

speakers - are the polk 651 compatible ??

 

[NakedSnowman]

Hope this helps...

http://www.audioholics.com/education/frequently-asked-questions/connecting-4-ohm-speakers-to-an-8-ohm-receiver-or-amplifier

 

[Tom]

Thanks snowman - just trying to replace the stock speakers with the stock

receiver for now !