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shenengr

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Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« on: January 19, 2013, 12:47:01 PM »
OK all.... I have gone through many amp and speaker upgrades on my 2011 CVO Street Glide, and I am now looking into adding speakers to the saddlebag lids.  The problem is I am hearing from my local dealer that there have been "several" 2012 and 2013 bikes that leak..... They did not tell me under what circumstances that happened, but I was wondering if there are more out there????? :coolblue:
It would be good to know if the problem was a poorly sealed speaker frame or if the speakers themselves were the problem.... if there is a problem???? :nixweiss:
Thanks! :orange:
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2013, 01:03:02 PM »
Through a couple torrential rain storms, parked in the rain over-night a couple times, and a couple hose washings and not a drop inside the bags. 
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2013, 09:23:22 PM »
No problem with leaks on my ride. And being n England it has been in quite a few downpours.
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2013, 10:45:59 PM »
The most important thing to do is use a speaker with a bridged type tweeter.  A regular coaxial with a post mounted tweeter has a gap around the post. It will leak there. The hd stock speakers are bridged also. I upgraded mine recently and used a pair from Rockford fosgate.  They are 5x7s and sound very good to me. I just saw that biketronics has a 6x9 just released.  Also with a bridged tweeter. Those do take up more space in the saddle bags. I went this  route and I'm nice and dry.   Stuart.  
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 08:32:16 AM »
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Excellent advice!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2013, 09:05:50 PM »
My right side lid had a small leak which would allow into the bag when I washed the bike.  Rode up to the HD shop and they applied a sealant under warranty.  Not a drop in the bag since.
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2013, 11:58:45 AM »
No leaks at all on both bikes
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2013, 07:37:58 PM »
Hybrid audio just came out with a new 5x7.  I'm sure it will sound great and won't leak.  It has the bridged tweeter.  I just placed my order.  Still a month or so out.  Ain't no more alimony a beautiful thing?? :orange: :) :pineapple: :D
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2013, 07:43:02 PM »
What is the HAT model numbers.... order info?
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2013, 09:01:06 PM »
Look at a thread I started yesterday.  You can see it and place your order.  My name gets you a discount.  :)
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Re: Saddlebag Lid Speakers Leaking?
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2013, 09:13:50 PM »
Excellent!!   :pineapple:
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