I finally had my Streetglide sound system where I wanted it. Sony HU, PPI 4 channel amp, Ipod, Infinity speakers in the fairing, Polks in the lowers, and then I traded my bike for a Heritage! I'm liking the lighter weight, sitting "in" the bike, etc. but I really miss my tunes. It seems like most of the Audio threads are about baggers, time for some Softail action. So far I've decided on the following:

http://www.kicker.com/pxi502



https://www.denniskirk.com/mh-instru.../> /406922.sku

I'll be feeding the Kicker from my Ipod Nano, from there it goes through the 300x2 and on to the handlebar mounted speakers. The Kicker waterproof wired remote will be mounted to my bar clamp or on the tank bib, whichever works better. The amp, controller and Ipod will be stashed in my left saddlebag, hooked up with quick disconnects. I'm interested in reading what others have done for Softails, Road Kings, etc. It's more of a challenge without a fairing, that's for sure. I'll post pictures once the speakers arrive, wish me luck!

 

I've been looking at options for my heritage too. There's a bunch out there, and not too many reviews that I'll trust.

I'm curious. The offerings from HD and Kury are around the same price range as what you posted above (I'm assuming the kicker device is at least $100), why did you choose this route?

I've looked at options from Shark, Uniq Cycle Sounds, and few others.

 

I wanted the flexibility of separate components, as opposed to speakers with built in amps. I already have the RF 300x2 amp, so I might as well use it. I became spoiled on my last bike since my Sony HU was an Ipod controller, I ran the cable to my bag and kept the Ipod in there. The Kicker lets me do the same thing, the Ipod is charging while the bike is on and the wired remote can control all the Ipod functions. I didn't want to leave my Ipod out on the bars or tank the way the self amplified speakers make you do. Believe me, I looked at all the systems like Boom, J&M, Kuryakyn, Shark, Uniq, etc.

 

When I had a Handle Bar system on my RK I went with these guys. I was pretty happy with their systems. I now have a Reckless Fairing and Tour Pak for over nighters so went with a full stereo system.




http://motorcycletunes.com/default.asp




Bruce

 

double post

 

I get it. I will be connecting my phone, so it will be on me when I leave the bike. I had been looking for options with Bluetooth connectivity so I don't have to plug my phone in to listen to stuff. And yeah, since you already have the amp, it makes more sense to just get the pieces you need.

Thanks Bruce. I'll add that to the list of stuff I can decide between