Easy Stereo Add-on

[flat6bagger]

98,
although this amp runs cooler,does it get enough air under the seat to keep the amp cool and the seat from getting hot?
thanks,
Doug

[98valk]

98,
although this amp runs cooler,does it get enough air under the seat to keep the amp cool and the seat from getting hot?
thanks,
Doug

I don't have a great answer to those questions. I thought about that too. And I believe that there is enough cooling there, and I doubt that it will be felt through the passenger seat.

It is pretty roomy there and it is not air tight or anything.

Unless I make the effort to remove the seat after riding and check it, I will just have to wait and see.

The OEM amp is right there also. Honda thought it was okay. That should be a good sign.

Anyway, good questions. You guys just keep me thinking ...

[srt8-in-largo]

Fancy! Nice job Valk!

[Jimmytee]

I don't have a great answer to those questions. I thought about that too. And I believe that there is enough cooling there, and I doubt that it will be felt through the passenger seat.

It is pretty roomy there and it is not air tight or anything.

Unless I make the effort to remove the seat after riding and check it, I will just have to wait and see.

The OEM amp is right there also. Honda thought it was okay. That should be a good sign.

Anyway, good questions. You guys just keep me thinking ...

The OEM amp is not right there. It is up under the rear fender behind the rear wheel.

[98valk]

The OEM amp is not right there. It is up under the rear fender behind the rear wheel.

Wow, your OEM amp must get real dirty being under the rear fender in the crud and all.

My OEM amp is above the rear fender just behind where I mounted the new amp.

[srt8-in-largo]

Are you guys' OEM amps in different locations? What year bikes?

I believe mine is like Jimmy says, behind the rear fender and above the rear tire. I haven't opened it up, but it's what's inside of that plastic enclosure, no? So yeah it's in the area of the rear tire but is not subjected to the crud due to the protective enclosure.

[98valk]

I am sure the amps are in the same place. I was making fun of "under the rear fender" part.

The front of my OEM amp is under the blue/white towel in this picture. Isn't that behind my new amp?

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My original point was that they share similar air space and cooling.

Here is another pic. Isn't your OEM amp under that rubber flap just behind the new amp? Maybe I don't know where my OEM amp is??

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[srt8-in-largo]

Ohhhhh

I'll just shut up now; I have no idea about this stuff

[Jimmytee]

Wow, your OEM amp must get real dirty being under the rear fender in the crud and all.

My OEM amp is above the rear fender just behind where I mounted the new amp.

Trust me,Your amp is under the fender where mine was. .
The OEM amp is mounted in a small enclosure under the rear fender.

It is fed audio signals by the by the "Audio Unit" The Audio Unit is what you are pointing to.

[98valk]

Okay, makes sense. Maybe some day I'll get in that far ...