Topic: Some new toys on the RG (Read 3578 times)

09S/E roadglide · « **on:** November 24, 2009, 02:43:50 PM »

Well I finally found and amp that fits and it sounds great too. Just move the mount for the 660 to the dash from the bars. also changed to 6x8s with the ride loud adapters.

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:44:17 PM »

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:44:50 PM »

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:45:18 PM »

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:45:53 PM »

mjb765 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:54:02 PM »

Looks really good...I like the way the GPS mount came out

miker · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:56:53 PM »

Dent-ilishous

naitram · « **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:57:58 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on November 24, 2009, 02:54:02 PM

Looks really good...I like the way the GPS mount came out

i like that too, curious did you make it water proof where the wires go through?

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2009, 03:14:06 PM »

yep the opening is very tight (if I had a dollar !) anyway, it closed up around the wire completely. Im a little worried about the bottom but I think Ill seal it up with a small bead of clear silicone.

greglyon · « **Reply #9 on:** November 24, 2009, 03:19:06 PM »

Good job w/your gps. Too bad you can't get the Garmin screen color to coordinate with your gages

Buy early · « **Reply #10 on:** November 24, 2009, 03:22:17 PM »

Cool mod. Very creative! What gauge did you give up by doing that?

JZ3 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 24, 2009, 03:27:12 PM »

I noticed the Alpine IDA-X100M receiver...how do you like it? Are you running an amp with it as well???

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #12 on:** November 24, 2009, 05:53:47 PM »

that would be cool if the garmin matched the guages !

I took out the air temp gauge and relocated the fuel gauge.

I like the Alpine a lot, if you look at pic#5 you can see the amp. Its 75x2 and there is another one going on the other side for the tour pack speakers.

911Hawk · « **Reply #13 on:** November 24, 2009, 06:46:15 PM »

Very nice job, Time to go in the piggy bank.

911Hawk · « **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2009, 07:28:39 PM »

Did you have the 6 1/2's before the 6x8?

Finster101 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2009, 07:59:55 PM »

C'mon. Quit holding out. What amp are you using? Trying to find somethig other than the pricey Hawg wired and even the bazooka is a challenge with the room we have in the Roadglide.

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #16 on:** November 25, 2009, 10:51:03 AM »

The amp is made by elf audio. 2x75. Im going to add another on the other side for the speakers in the TP. Its plenty loud enough in the shop but I havent had a chance to road test it yet.

Finster101 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 25, 2009, 12:47:53 PM »

Thanks for the info.

n2cvo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2009, 01:56:14 PM »

Great JOb! Noticed your using IDA100M headunit....have you tried the plug n play Alpine KTP 445 power Pack amp? or in addtion to your other amp? just courious....I have the same headunit and getting ready to do a system.

DICKW · « **Reply #19 on:** November 25, 2009, 04:06:37 PM »

Good job, I have been waiting to see this one.

Ambient temp gauge........hmmmmm... who needs it anyway. Good call..

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #20 on:** November 25, 2009, 04:55:43 PM »

Quote from: n2cvo on November 25, 2009, 01:56:14 PM

Great JOb! Noticed your using IDA100M headunit....have you tried the plug n play Alpine KTP 445 power Pack amp? or in addtion to your other amp? just courious....I have the same headunit and getting ready to do a system.

yep I had the 445 in there and it just wasnt strong enough. nice amp....in a car !

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #21 on:** November 29, 2009, 06:06:17 PM »

Got to take her out for a ride today ! sound is great, actually a little too loud at hwy. speed. naaa

Crusty · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:53:11 PM »

On your 660 mount, did you just fabricate the disk to fill the space and then mount a RAM base to it? Any issues with vibration or stress on the fairing after having it in place for 5 months? With the limited space on the handle bars, coming up with a decent mounting location is tough. Yours is a good one, as it puts the GPS in the line of sight with the road. Any regrets, problems, or changes you suggest?

TIA

Mike

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:19:13 PM »

No problems at all. there is a little vibration at idle but it smooths out on the road. I made the disks out of some random plastic electrical boxes i bought at home depot. i painted the outside disk black after the pics and it looks alot better. I used the base screw to sandwich the disks in place and found a 1/2 in. spacer to move the mount out of the gauge opening. just make sure the plastic you use for the disks is plenty thick that will help with vibration. Good luck. I wouldnt do anything different than I did. It came out better than expected.

Crusty · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2010, 12:29:06 PM »

Cool, I found the original post on this mod, and between that and your follow-up input, I'm putting together my parts now.

Can't tell from your pic; is this the ball you used, or... ?

How long is your RAM arm, the 1.75"?

They do come in chrome too... for an additional $25!

Now I just gotta find some durable plastic for the mount. The washer option is quicker & easier as far as fabrication, but not so easy to route the wires, so I think I'll stick with plastic.

Thanks again for your assistance!!

Crusty · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2010, 01:13:28 PM »

I did find this option as well, to replace the thumbscrew on the RAM Arm... great way to clean it up and get rid of that big ugly black thumbscrew (especially if you get the chrome arm) and make it just a bit more difficult for anyone to tamper with your mount.

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2010, 07:10:41 PM »

Quote from: Crusty on April 04, 2010, 12:29:06 PM

Cool, I found the original post on this mod, and between that and your follow-up input, I'm putting together my parts now.

Can't tell from your pic; is this the ball you used, or... ?

How long is your RAM arm, the 1.75"?

They do come in chrome too... for an additional $25!

Now I just gotta find some durable plastic for the mount. The washer option is quicker & easier as far as fabrication, but not so easy to route the wires, so I think I'll stick with plastic.

Thanks again for your assistance!!

thats the mount. it was the smallest arm i could get. the longer the arm the more vibration

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