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Harley-Davidson Bag Lid Speaker Upgrade for Street Glide Bike

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Harley-Davidson Bag Lid SpeakerA client stopped by to see about adding some speakers to his brand new 2022 Harley-Davidson Street Glide.  We have done a number of Harley-Davidson bag lid speaker upgrades, so we told him that part was no problem. In addition to the bag lids, he also wanted to upgrade the front fairing speakers and add an amplifier to power the new speakers.  We mentioned to the client that we could use our TechnoResearch programmer to flash his Harley-Davidson radio to flatten the bad eq curve, but he told us that was already done.

Harley-Davidson Amplifier and Fairing Speakers.

The client-supplied speakers fit under the factory grilles.
The client had already flashed his radio so we didn’t need to use our TechnResearch programmer.
The ARC Audio amplifier has an angled top to fit under the fairing.
The fairing was assembled and cleaned once we were done installing the new gear.

The client brought some speakers to be installed in the front fairing. He had heard them on a friend’s bike and wanted the same. We disassembled the fairing to gain access to the speakers and also the mounting location of the amplifier. With the speaker upgrade complete we moved onto installing the amplifier. To provide the speakers with lots of power we chose the ARC Audio Moto720 amplifier. The low profile of the ARC amplifier allows for it to fit under the fairing, right above the factory radio.

Harley-Davidson Bag Lid Speaker Installation

The new speaker kit fits the bag lids perfectly.
These Rockford Fosgate grilles look sharp!
We love the Rockford bag lid speakers.

The final part of the project was to install the new Rockford Fosgate bag lid speaker upgrade. We begin the process by removing the bags from the bike. Once off the bike and safely placed on soft blankets, we removed the lids from the bags. The Rockford Fosgate bag kit comes with templates for cutting the holes in the lids, we used those templates to carefully cut the bag lid holes. Now that we had the holes cut, we then assembled the speaker brackets and grilles. Finally, we were able to reassemble the bags and wire them up.

Great Sounding Harley-Davidson Audio

With all the speakers installed, it was time for us to adjust the settings on the amplifiers.  We setup the amp so the client’s audio would be loud and clear. The additional set of speakers and the upgrade in power made a huge difference in the sound of this bike. We stock speaker and amp upgrades for a wide range of motorcycles. Stop by or contact us online if you are interested in finding out the options for your bike.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Speaker and Amp Upgrade

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Harley-Davidson Road Glide SpeakerWe have been doing more and more bikes lately here at Pinnacle Autosound.  We were approached by this client about upgrading the fairing speakers as well as adding speakers to his bag lids.  For the Harley-Davidson Road Glide speaker upgrades on this bike we recommended speakers by JL Audio and Rockford Fosgate.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Speaker Upgrade

The JL Audio C2 speakers feature a poly cone that holds up great in the weather.
The JL Audio speakers fit perfectly behind the factory grilles.
Once the bag lids were installed, it was time for the wiring.
If Harley-Davidson made bag lid speakers, they would look like this!
The new Rockford Fosgate grilles match the contours of the bag lids.

In the front fairing of this Road Glide, we replaced the aging factory speakers with JL Audio C2 coaxial speakers.  These speakers work great on bikes because they are constructed of materials that hold up well in the weather.  In addition to handling the elements, they don’t require a ton of power to play loudly.   With the front speakers replaced we moved on to the rear bag lids.  We used the Rockford Fosgate Power series bag lid speaker kit.  This kit provides everything needed to convert the bag lids for accepting the new speakers.  The kit comes with a great sounding set of Rockford Fosgate 6×9’s and grilles and mounting hardware that makes the lids look like they came from the factory with speakers in them.

Harley-Davidson Amplifier Upgrade

To make sure the client was able to hear his new speakers clearly while riding, we also added an amplifier to his bike.  To fit in the small spaces underneath the front fairing we went with a JL Audio MX280/4 amplifier.  This little amplifier packs plenty of power and doesn’t tax the bike’s charging system.  Another great feature of this amplifier is that it is completely sealed, making it a great choice for bikes, because it is impervious to the elements.

Lake City’s Harley-Davidson Stereo Experts

Once we had all the gear installed and neatly wired, we spent some time setting up the amplifier to give the client the best sound possible.  The result was a bike that would not only sound good sitting at a stoplight, but also when riding.  If you are interested in upgrading the stereo system on your Harley-Davidson (or other bikes!), give us a call or contact us online.

Lake City Clients Gets Harley-Davidson LED Lighting Upgrades

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Two separate Lake City clients recently came to Pinnacle Autosound to add some LED Lighting to their Harley-Davidson motorcycles.  We were installing a lighting system on one of the Harleys, when another of our regular clients stopped by.  He saw the lighting upgrades and decided he needed them for his bike too!  He left to get his bike and bring it back for us to work on.

Harley-Davidson Lighting Upgrades for Two Bikes

Both of these Harley-Davidson’s got the same LED lighting system.  The system is specifically designed for use on motorcycles, so you know it is ruggedly built.  Our technician was very careful when removing any of the seats or body panels. We take great care of every vehicle we work on.  The lighting system secures to the bike with an automotive-grade double stick tape.  This ensures the lights stay mounted securely, but also allow removal, if necessary.  We soldered the electrical connections on the bikes, for the utmost in reliability.  We also protected any exposed wires with loom tubing. This treatment also helped them to blend in with the factory wiring.  The wiring was then secured to the bike parts with wire-ties.  It takes extra time to route all the wires so they are hidden, but the extra time is worth it.  When we finished the installations, none of the wiring was visible on the bikes.  Both bikes looked like they did when their owner’s dropped them off.  Until the lights were switched on.  Our lighting system uses a wireless remote control.  The control not only turns the system on and off, but also allows the clients to adjust the color of the lighting system.  Any color is possible, thanks to the red, blue, green combination of lights.

We Specialize in Motorcycle Lighting and Audio

If you own an Harley-Davidson, or some other motorcycle, and are interested in getting some lighting upgrades, stop by or contact us here.  Don’t forget, we also offer awesome motorcycle audio systems too!