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Old 12-19-2014, 06:15 PM
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I finished installing my second amp today. I don't think I will be able to put anything else behind the inner fairing. I relocated the CB module to underneath the radio and put both amps on top of the radio. I had to break up the large wire bundle to get it to sit a little flatter but it worked. In addition to the two amps, I have my air ride compressor and a garage door opener mounted behind the fairing. Adding the second amp for just the saddlebag speakers made them come to life. They sound great. I also added poly fill around the upper fairing speakers. Gave a much fuller sound out of the them. Here is the list of my final set up.

Cerwin Vega B4 Amp powering upper and lower fairing speakers (
Amazon.com : CERWIN VEGA B4 Stealth Bomber 2 Ohms /80 Watts x 4 at 4 Ohms RMS 4-Channel Auto Amplifier : Car Electronics Amazon.com : CERWIN VEGA B4 Stealth Bomber 2 Ohms /80 Watts x 4 at 4 Ohms RMS 4-Channel Auto Amplifier : Car Electronics
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Cerwin Vega B2 Amp powering saddlebag speakers (
Amazon.com : Cerwin Vega B2 STEALTH BOMBER 2-Channel / 250Wx2@2? /150Wx2@4? RMS Amplifier : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Cerwin Vega B2 STEALTH BOMBER 2-Channel / 250Wx2@2? /150Wx2@4? RMS Amplifier : Car Electronics
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Infinity Kappa 62.11 225W 6 3/4" speakers in upper fairing (
Amazon.com : Infinity Kappa 6.5" 2-way Loudspeaker-Pair (Black) : Component Vehicle Speaker Systems : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Infinity Kappa 6.5" 2-way Loudspeaker-Pair (Black) : Component Vehicle Speaker Systems : Car Electronics
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Infinity Reference 612m 225W Marine 6 1/2" speakers in lower fairing (
Amazon.com : Infinity Reference 612m 6.5-Inch 225-Watt High-Performance 2-Way Marine Loudspeaker (Pair) : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Infinity Reference 612m 6.5-Inch 225-Watt High-Performance 2-Way Marine Loudspeaker (Pair) : Vehicle Speakers : Car Electronics
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Infinity Kappa 693.11i 220W 6x9 speakers in Saddlebags (
Amazon.com : Infinity Kappa 6"x9" 3-Way Loudspeaker-Pair (Black) : Component Vehicle Speaker Systems : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Infinity Kappa 6"x9" 3-Way Loudspeaker-Pair (Black) : Component Vehicle Speaker Systems : Car Electronics
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Mutazu Harley Tourimg Vented Lower Fairing 6.5" Speaker Boxes Pods (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-HARLEY-T...item3a9cff0f60)

6x9 ABS Saddlebag Lids (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddlebag-Sp...item1c48587e65)

5 1/4" to 6 1/2" Speaker Adapter Rings (
Amazon.com: Harley-Davidson Ultra and Roadglide 5.25" to 6.5" Inch Factory to Aftermarket Speaker Adapter Converter Trim Ring (2005, 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011): Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Harley-Davidson Ultra and Roadglide 5.25" to 6.5" Inch Factory to Aftermarket Speaker Adapter Converter Trim Ring (2005, 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011): Computers & Accessories
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Cycle Sound Rear Speaker Quick Disconnect Wiring (http://www.cyclesounds.com/rear-speaker-wiring-kit.html)

Hydrophobic Speaker Cloth for the Saddlebag Speakers (http://www.cyclesounds.com/hydrophob...-lid-kits.html)

Scosche PDM482 Maxi 2-Way Power Distribution Block from Walmart
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-PD...-Block/2606831

Here is how it looks.



 

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That's a full fairing for sure. Bet it sounds good though.
 
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great, short write up. Especially the links are great for those looking for parts.

Thanks for the time you spent on the write-up...

and I bet it sounds great...

BTW never seen 2 amps on top of each other... you might have heat issues down the road (I do hope so you won't)
 
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Please let us know how it sounds. . . .I already know how those 6 x 9 kappas sound with the Cerwin Vega B2 freakin awesome! Have not heard the marine speakers in the lowers?
 
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What did you use to relocate the CB module?
 
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Originally Posted by craigffb
What did you use to relocate the CB module?
I just drilled a small hole and used a tap to create threads. I went very slow to make sure I did not drill in to the radio itself. I consider buying to building a bracket but I didn't see the need.
 
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Originally Posted by Gannicus
Please let us know how it sounds. . . .I already know how those 6 x 9 kappas sound with the Cerwin Vega B2 freakin awesome! Have not heard the marine speakers in the lowers?
I like the sound of the marine speakers. I almost like the sound better then the 62.11i's. I did not put any poly fill around the lower fairing speakers. I did put microfiber rag in the pods to help fill the void. May remove them and put poly fill around to see if they would sound any better. Hope that helps.
 
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Originally Posted by AAWAV
great, short write up. Especially the links are great for those looking for parts.

Thanks for the time you spent on the write-up...

and I bet it sounds great...

BTW never seen 2 amps on top of each other... you might have heat issues down the road (I do hope so you won't)
I did an overlap between them so there is a open space under about half of the top amp. I hope I don't run in to an issue but only time will tell. I think I'll be good. The sound is awesome. A nice full rich sound. I can see how guys jump to changing out the head unit. I think it already sounds great, but how much better could it get with a real head unit.
 
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Originally Posted by Kokes58
I like the sound of the marine speakers. I almost like the sound better then the 62.11i's. I did not put any poly fill around the lower fairing speakers. I did put microfiber rag in the pods to help fill the void. May remove them and put poly fill around to see if they would sound any better. Hope that helps.
Oh yeah! That's what I wanted to know. I have not heard the marine speakers and was wondering how they sounded in the lowers.
 
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Oh yeah! That's what I wanted to know. I have not heard the marine speakers and was wondering how they sounded in the lowers.
I'll record a video today of each speaker individually so you can hear what they sound like and the differences.
 


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