speaker up grade and sub

[smokinjoe187]

So you just got one sub? How does it sound going down the road? I read reviews of several of those compact self powered subs , and with that and having heard some in person, I didn't think that they would be adequate to add any real low end. I didn't have any success in trying to convert the speaker level power to line level power. Lot's of distortion as if the inputs were being overdriven. The adapters were rated to 50 watts and I don't see the OEM amp over driving that. Maybe. I ended up tapping into the wiring harness to use the pre out signals from the OEM head unit. Maybe you're not hearing it because of the low pass filter in the sub.

yup just one sub
im not a high end audio guy
i set my sights way lower,i wanted a little better clarity and a little bump,yes it won't bump like crazy but the avc works and i now have bass and plus i still have my bag

for high end audio i have my truck 4 kicker speakers a 10 inchfosgate sub and alpine amps behind a pioneer app radio 4

i ride my bike alot so this addition for me was perfect and it has the added value of driving my harley brothers crazy

[stepbill]

Nice looking job! Was it hard to trim the speakers and where did you end up cutting. Been thinking about upgrading my front speakers.

[smokinjoe187]

Nice looking job! Was it hard to trim the speakers and where did you end up cutting. Been thinking about upgrading my front speakers.

it was pretty easy
i just marked them and trimmed with my dremel
you can re slot them or just re drill them to fit
you really only need to trim the bottoms to clear the speaker cover
but i trimmed the side by the console too

[smokinjoe187]

there was 1 other small issue though
i had to vent the bags at the top
the bags are sealed so well sound barely comes out a sub needs air but i solved this using uni air box vents

new pics posted,i used a 7/8s hole saw..pay attention to where the frame tubes are,be careful as it goes through its close
Enjoy!!
looking forward to pics from jimmie tee!

[Jimmytee]

new pics posted,i used a 7/8s hole saw..pay attention to where the frame tubes are,be careful as it goes through its close
Enjoy!!
looking forward to pics from jimmie tee!

Looking forward to it too. Thanks for the pics. Waiting on the sub to arrive. http://http://www.jlaudio.com/cp106l...-systems-93300
http://www.amazon.com/JL-Audio-CP106..._cd_al_qh_dp_t
I just ordered it yesterday. I was trying to decide which way I wanted to go with the sub. Ultimately figured I wanted to try the JL micro sub. I already have the amplifier mounted and powering the new Polk MM component speakers on the front channels and will bridge the rear channels for the sub. As soon as I get it and am satisfied, I will post pics.

[Heavvyduty]

So it winter in cali
we have about two weeks of no riding season
so i have been planing a sound upgrade
i changed the front speakers to polk audio db 651 s from amazon
and to kick this shit up a notch
i installed a kenwood sub
model ksc-sw11 from amazon
i used the wiring from the kit
i adjusted it ,all i can say is money money...
took a day but i had it apart any way as i added a dual usb in the right side shelter
you do have to trim the top and side of these speaker for the cover to lock back in
but let me say its way worth the 200 dollars i spent
flame on!!
btw i love my heli bars and ultimate seat plus my bluetooth aux in,i can just ride for miles and miles

Did you install your HELI bar's yourself?

[smokinjoe187]

Did you install your HELI bar's yourself?

yup got me a good set of tools!!
the instructions are great and a must have option

[CoCoKola]

Looking forward to it too. Thanks for the pics. Waiting on the sub to arrive. http://http://www.jlaudio.com/cp106l...-systems-93300
http://www.amazon.com/JL-Audio-CP106..._cd_al_qh_dp_t
I just ordered it yesterday. I was trying to decide which way I wanted to go with the sub. Ultimately figured I wanted to try the JL micro sub. I already have the amplifier mounted and powering the new Polk MM component speakers on the front channels and will bridge the rear channels for the sub. As soon as I get it and am satisfied, I will post pics.

The first link didn't work for me. I think this was the linK? http://www.jlaudio.com/cp106lg-w3v3-...-systems-93300


For the three pictures, what is the second picture I am looking at? Nice Sub, where are you mounting it? I might think twice about getting one. I was originally thinking a pair of 6x9 forward facing so i don't take much room from the sattlebags. Who knows?

so excited to have an upgrade pending for the sound.. even with my baggershield, it was just lacking and so heavy at 2KHz.

cheers!
-Rob

[smokinjoe187]

Looking forward to it too. Thanks for the pics. Waiting on the sub to arrive. http://http://www.jlaudio.com/cp106l...-systems-93300
http://www.amazon.com/JL-Audio-CP106..._cd_al_qh_dp_t
I just ordered it yesterday. I was trying to decide which way I wanted to go with the sub. Ultimately figured I wanted to try the JL micro sub. I already have the amplifier mounted and powering the new Polk MM component speakers on the front channels and will bridge the rear channels for the sub. As soon as I get it and am satisfied, I will post pics.

i pulled the foam out cause it still buffers the sound
the vents have small holes seems to be ok so far but i think a little panty hose left overs might be the ticket

[Jimmytee]

I have ordered a couple of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Straightline-P...ords=frogzskin
The Frogzskin allow air to pass but not water. The material is used on some of the speaker lid designs for Harley style bags. I originally was sure that I was going to mount subs in a couple of locations( one location in each bag). There is a recessed area in the bag. On the clutch side bag, this area has the strap for the manual/ tool kit bolted to it. Anyways, the more I've thought about it and listened to the JL micro subs, I figured I try one. I was thinking I may use one of those Frogzskin vents in that area. I have a couple of small penetrations in the top of the bag right now where my wires come in and out. Those are underneath where the seat sits..