Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Henrycm]

So after changing pipes to V&H I could no longer hear my music going down the road, throw on a helmet and it all disappears.  So I decided to try something different, I bypassed the stock amp and added a boss amp that says 300 watts max.  If I get 75 or so I will be very happy.  I mounted the amp behind the headlight, as you can see in the pics.   I'm happy with the results of the install, will be doing a right in the morning to hear the difference.

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

[Panhead Paul]

My little Sons of Anchovies fairing has been hanging on the wall in the garage since about 5 minutes after I got home with the bike the first time.

[RCFlyer]

So how does it sound?  Does it cut through the wind noise and helmet?  I'm thinking of adding speakers and amp to my 2010.  I already have the 2012 windshield and Zumo.

[Henrycm]

It sounds great.  I  also upgraded the speakers to Polk 3.5".  I can hear it doing 70+ with full face helmet

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

[sjr]

Which Polk speakers did you use?
They have 2 listed on their website.
did they just fit right in...no cutting or fabricating needed?

[TxDrifter]

My guess would be a marine version.  There is only one of those on the Polk Audio site.  Several others for sale.  I would be curious to know this myself.

[Henrycm]

The speakers are
Polk DB 351

Yes I did had to modify them a little and need to do some more, but I was in a hurry to get them in and try it out.

Henry
2011 CVO Softail Convertible

[Henrycm]

I got them for $48 on amazon


Henry
2011 CVO Softail Convertible

[Lever]

for what its worth i have this system nib  for sale  decided not to put on my bike
http://www.uniqcycle.com/classic-motorcycle-speakers.html

[brr5]

I also upgraded to the Polk speakers. Did a little cutting on the ears that stick out for the screws and I think I have only 2 screws per speaker now, but they work fine that way, and the improvement in sound is 
Bob

[SteveO]

I think mine sounds fine, after about 55 MPH you cant hear it anyway, especially if you have aftermarket pipes.

[cpm83]

The speakers are
Polk DB 351

Yes I did had to modify them a little and need to do some more, but I was in a hurry to get them in and try it out.

I bought a pair of Polk db351`s and had trouble getting them to fit in my 2012 Softail Convertible fairing.  I cut the tabs down but when I push them into the enclosure there is a space around the diameter of the speaker, so I do not get the bass response I wanted.  Also, the large magnets were hitting the back side of the enclosure.  I could only get one of the original mounting screws on the speaker tab...the opposite side tab does not line up with the screw hole. Did you fabricate a ring to mount the speakers and make a good seal to the original enclosure?  This may work but you didn`t mention having to do this...I would appreciate any tips you have to make this work. Thanks!

[brr5]

If I remember correctly I bent the ears up and had to rotate the speakers several times until I could getr the speaker to fit inside without hitting.
When the speaker fit fine and I had two holes lined up I needed to trim both ears and I cut the 3rd one off altogether. The screen fit back on with no problem and the chrome bezel locked into place as well.
I don't think there is a difference in the fairing between the '11 and '12 but if there is maybe that is the cause of the problem.
Bob

[cpm83]

The Polk dB351 speakers I bought have only tow "ears" on them and they are 180 degrees apart, so only one will line up with a hole.  Am I correct that the Polk speakers you installed had three mounting tabs?

[brr5]

Thease are the speakers I used-------------------- And they do only have 2 ears not three (I must be getting really really old!) 

Polk Audio DXi350 speakers with a 3 1/2 inch magnet.
Details are:

3-1/2" 2-way car speakers (pair)
polymer/mica composite woofer with butyl rubber surround
1/2" liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite dome tweeter
Neodymium tweeter magnet
built-in 2-way crossover network
certified for marine use
includes a pair of 200 Hz bass blockers
power range: 2-35 watts RMS (105 watts peak power)
frequency response: 90-22,000 Hz
sensitivity: 91 dB
top-mount depth: 1-9/16"