How to install an amp and speakers in Harley touring motorcycles. 

No issues. Everyone is a mechanic these days. It works fine for me.

Lol. Done.

I though it my smoke detector. 😆

That’s my thing complaint lol

Thank you!

I am guessing you meant to say "copper"? Oxygen free copper is what I used. Thanks. Also the cigarette lighter is constant power so you cannot use that. Solder was not needed on this install. I run an electronics business. Thanks for your advise.

The cigarette lighter is not constant power. It’s accessory powered

There’s also an empty accessory plug in all touring bikes fairings that’s tan off the same wire that the cigarette lighter is. It’s usually located begins the voltage gauge. Purple wire with black connector.

RU-vid copyright claim muted it. Was just the radio playing but it was labeled as copyright...So I deleted the clip.

Not necessary. The probe hole is so tiny the wire insulation covers it back up once the probe is pulled. Thanks for commenting.

@@diydozier3205 being a mechanic I’ve seen probed wires completely corrode internally. Makes for a very difficult diagnosis. Especially being a motorcycle where moisture will definitely be present. It’s good to reseal those holes

@@coreybanks2063 no issues.

There is a channel you can run the wires in under the tank. No pinches in there.

No flash.

You obviously don't know anything about the internal workings of the amp. The marine version was backordered so we got this. It's still going strong over 1-1/2 years later bud. Only 110 bucks. Already got our money's worth.. Thanks for the comment though.

@@diydozier3205 yup i know nothing other than amps such as that Marine grade amps are used more often in motorcycle builds vs normal car amps are because they are made to withstand the more difficult environments such as heavy humidity & temps of thecelenents since they are not inside of a car they also provide and protection from salt enviorments. Makers of marine amps also incluse protective features to the amp structure to reduce the effects of adverse environmental conditions on marine amps. Different models as well as designs of marine amps come with additional sealing that helps prevents water/moisture from entering into the amp’s interior. In most amp designs, the extra protection is usually in the form of a hard, epoxy-like coating on the circuit board as well as other parts that prevents oxidation and corrosion in different parts of the amp, This layer also protects solder points and electrical conductors from mechanical damage. Most car amps have anodized heat sinks, steel plates, and steel hardware. Vs marine amps that have use powder coated heat sinks & aluminum ends as well as bottom plates, and stainless steel hardware metals and this isto againmake the amp more resistant to corrosion compared to the ones used in car amps applications . Btw nvs audio (who hasca youtube channel as well ) who has won master installer countless times who does motorcycle competitions also does bot recommend a car amp in a motorcycle build. But hey like you ssid i dont under stand amps...guess thats why you wanted a marine grade one at first like you stated.

I did take a video but the song on the radio warranted a copyright claim so it was removed. Sorry. Will not need a flash on the radio if installed in this manner.

Been a great amp for the owner. Glad I tried it out.

Also, I was told u have to flash my radio due to the built in amp on mine, is that true? I have a 21 streetglide base

I always suggest getting an amp that produces the RMS wattage of your speakers when running around 70-80% RMS power. Example: 2 speakers at 4 ohms are 200 watts RMS. I'd use a 500 watt rms amp at 4 ohms. The combined speakers will use 400 rms at most. Run the amp around 70-80% or until distortion is present in the speakers. Then back the amp down. It's best tuning amps with an oscilloscope.

No flash required.

Can you send me the link to the harnesses that you identified?

Thanks! I'm with the Gunfighters now.

No, a professional or done right allows runs wiring in the wiring tray of frame.

Did I not show the wiring?

Yes you did what gauge was the power and negative wires just wonder Was it 0 gauge

@@philly.d6489 No need for that large of a wire. There’s a chart you can find online that shows wire gauge thickness based off power loads. But to be simple, you could use 10ga for anything up to 1000 watts on the bike.

There are soo many options available. It comes down to your budget and, preference of brand as well as what kind of sound you are looking for.

No

Yes this setup will work in the 2016 street glide special.

It was plugged in and working.

...And I wanted you to hear it.

No. No need for dsp.

@@diydozier3205 no need? It would make it sound 100% better.

@@RanGer-498 sounds great. Thanks for the comment. Don't believe all the garbage people post on the internet. This is real world experience with great results.

i guess I'm pretty off topic but does anyone know a good website to watch new movies online?

@Merrick Jagger lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

@Merrick Jagger i use flixzone. Just google for it =)

@Merrick Jagger try FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

Thank you!

Awesome! Thank you for the input!

I believe Roadglides have a different speaker size but these should work with the proper bracket.

No

Could be a pinched hot wire. Or it’s grounded out somewhere. Could also be that the resistance (ohm load) from the speakers is too low for the amp. Could have a hot wire connected to a ground wire. Many reasons this could happen. Don’t keep putting fuses in there. You could cause a fire. It is blowing for a reason.

@@diydozier3205 thank you for your advice

Yes

Your amp power output should be 75% of the RMS power of your speakers.

If adding the lower speakers split the speaker wires from the fairing to go to a 4 channel with inputs in all four inputs.

Is the wiring the same coming from the radio to the in put? For the 4 speaker install

It was turned on...Copyright claim from the song on the radio made me delete that portion.

Yes

@@TheHilomx6 hey Chad what is the best way to find out who will flash my bike. i live in portland oregon

Hey man there should be some local stereo shops in your area that sell rocford those guys almost always have the flash tool . Tell them you need ot flashed to 4 speakers no amp ..I know that sounds odd but thats what sets it at a flat curve nomatter what setuo you use this is what you need it flashed too

Some harley dealerships will still do ot for people also

@@TheHilomx6 thanks a lot apppreciate the advice.

Listed in description.

Pod

Yea I'm sorry for that. I did actually record the audio. Tom Sawyer was playing on the radio and there ended up being a copyright claim on the sound clip so it was edited out.

The 12v socket you are referring to is constant 12 volts.