Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

Author Topic: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?  (Read 1821 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

r0de_runr

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 544
  • Officer Scott Noller RIP, 01/04/1989 - 12/28/2017
    • TX


    • CVO1: 2019 Ultra Limited 114
    • CVO2: 2022 Heritage 114
    • CVO3: SOLD: 2014 Ultra Limited; SOLD: 2012 CVO Street Glide, SOLD 2016 BMW
    • Wichitagreg
Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« on: June 10, 2014, 10:57:54 PM »

I live in South Central Texas, and lowers in the summertime is just not smart.  I do not believe the opinions that it moves more air over the heads.

I have the 2012 FLHXSE3 Street Glide with speakers in the lowers.  I cannot find any posts on how to remove the speaker in order to get to the two nuts that hold the front caps on.

Is it simply to remove the visible screws on the speaker grill?

And, will the impedance changes be harmful to my amp(s) or remaining speakers?
Logged
Greg
formerly WichitaGreg
Lives in the TX Hill Country
AKA r0de_runr
Explore your VA Benefits:  http://1.usa.gov/1NPzKkM

Cvostu

  • 5k CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5128

    • CVO1: 2023 Whiskey Neat road glide custom
    • CVO2: 2019 Mako Shark Fade road glide custom
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 06:25:12 AM »

Remove the grill first.  4 screws. Along with the speaker. .the speaker unplugs.   Then look in there you will see 2 rubber plugs that hide the mounting nuts.   Pull out those plugs with a needle nose pliers.   Then you can get at the nuts with a 7/16 socket.  The outside cover will then come off.    Then remove the bottom clamp by removing the torx screw in the lower with a 1/2" open end wrench on the bottom.  You should have caps that   cover  the plug connections after you unplug them by the gas tank.  Really pretty easy.
« Last Edit: June 11, 2014, 06:27:45 AM by cvostu »
Logged

r0de_runr

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 544
  • Officer Scott Noller RIP, 01/04/1989 - 12/28/2017
    • TX


    • CVO1: 2019 Ultra Limited 114
    • CVO2: 2022 Heritage 114
    • CVO3: SOLD: 2014 Ultra Limited; SOLD: 2012 CVO Street Glide, SOLD 2016 BMW
    • Wichitagreg
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2014, 08:28:25 AM »

OK, thanks a bunch.
Logged
Greg
formerly WichitaGreg
Lives in the TX Hill Country
AKA r0de_runr
Explore your VA Benefits:  http://1.usa.gov/1NPzKkM

Mr John DEUFF

  • Full CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 236

    • CVO1: FLHTCUSE2
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2014, 05:56:40 AM »

I also live in a hot place and during summer I just remove the vents lower so I can keep my speakers. You can feel the difference when they are off.
Logged

Cvostu

  • 5k CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5128

    • CVO1: 2023 Whiskey Neat road glide custom
    • CVO2: 2019 Mako Shark Fade road glide custom
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2014, 07:51:34 AM »

I removed the vents also.  Hot where I live and I use an extended shifter.  My shoe would get caught in the vent when it was open.  I just removed it. Now I get air and keep my lowers.  :)
« Last Edit: June 21, 2014, 10:05:15 PM by cvostu »
Logged

King2013

  • Guest
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2014, 12:43:03 PM »

Vent removal instructions please.
Thanks in advance.
Logged

grc

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 14216
  • AKA Grouchy Old Fart
    • IN


    • CVO1: 2005 SEEG2
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2014, 01:55:59 PM »

Vent removal instructions please.
Thanks in advance.

Take a look at the exploded diagram I've attached (click on it to enlarge).  Go into the glovebox area and find the nut, unscrew the nut and remove the carriage bolt from the bottom.  Don't lose all the other parts, you'll need them if you decide to reinstall the vent door.

Jerry
Logged
Jerry - 2005 Cherry SEEG  -  Member # 1155

H-D and me  -  a classic love / hate relationship.  Current score:  love 40, hate 50, bewildered 10.

FlaHeatWave

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2208

    • CVO1: '01 FXDWG2 RED 103 6sp
    • CVO2: '05 FLHTCSE2 CHERRY
    • CVO3: '09 FLTRSE3 YELLOW 117/DD7
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2014, 08:31:22 PM »


And, will the impedance changes be harmful to my amp(s) or remaining speakers?
'Not sure about the H-D stuff, but J&M has some plug-ins for the impedance level(s)
Logged
"I've read dozens of books about heros and crooks, and learned much from both of their styles"

King2013

  • Guest
Re: Remove Fairing Lowers w/speakers - is it safe?
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2014, 10:03:03 PM »

Take a look at the exploded diagram I've attached (click on it to enlarge).  Go into the glovebox area and find the nut, unscrew the nut and remove the carriage bolt from the bottom.  Don't lose all the other parts, you'll need them if you decide to reinstall the vent door.

Jerry

Thanks!
Logged
 

Page created in 0.198 seconds with 25 queries.