I have a 2002 Ultra with the stock radio and speakers. A numbers of threads talk about the stock speakers being 2 ohms and not being able to replace them with aftermarket speakers and still use the OE head unit.
When I took my outer fairing off I saw that my stock speakers are 8 ohm. I can't afford to upgrade the stereo right now and saving for the handlebar upgrade takes precedence but would like to make it sound a little better anyway. Can I stick some different aftermarket 5 1/4" speakers in the fairing to get me by? Would it even make a difference?

Thanks!

 

Hawk66, unfortunately you're left with not many options on this old of a head unit sir.

OPTIONS:

• you will need to stick with 8 ohm speakers in order not to cause any issues with your head unit. J&M is one to look at.
• change out the stock head unit to a newer model from a 06 and up bike and then replace speakers with 2 or 4 ohm speakers
• add an amp and then you can pretty much put whatever speakers you like in there

 

Guess I figured aftermarket speakers would be at least 8 ohm to begin with. Thought about changing to a later model head unit so I didn't lose intercom function but still issues with cost involved at this time. If I added a amp I would just go with changing the head unit. Thanks for the info!

 

you could always type in "8 ohm 5.25 car speakers" without the brackets in google and you'll get a plethora of decent speakers.

 

I have an 06 stock HU on my shelf I'll sell you cheap. . . Not looking to make any money on it. Just need to purge some stuff to make some room. PM me if interested.

 

That is what this forum is about.... Solid move!