6.5 Speaker Mounts - Page 3

Ken Vega · 12-07-2015, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by c3po

Well here they are. This is what they look like on a green Vaq. I'm very impressed with the design and build of this item. Randy kept me informed of when he was going to build, down to when it shipped. Provided tracking # and all! Answered the numerous emails I had regarding various speakers for fit. A very good experience there.

Installed some Kicker speakers for the time being, as the speakers I eventually want were not available locally. I want to physically hold them in hand prior to buying to make sure they fit. I absolutely hate ordering something mail order and then having to return. These Kickers, regardless of being a lesser quality of the speakers I want, sound far better than the 5.25 I had in there before.

First picture is the profile of the adpater on the fairing

Second picture is what 6.5 speakers look like installed

Hopefully I can find you in the crowd on Saturday. I would like to hear how it sounds. Should not be hard to spot the green Vaq among all the black Harleys..lol

JoeOuts · 12-07-2015, 10:33 AM

If not to much trouble, can someone comment on how to get these adapters? Can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks in advance.

Ken Vega · 12-07-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeOuts

If not to much trouble, can someone comment on how to get these adapters? Can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks in advance.

Shoot OhioVoyager a PM. He can give you details.

JoeOuts · 12-07-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Vega

Shoot OhioVoyager a PM. He can give you details.

Thanks Ken.

CaptKurt · 12-07-2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey

Got mine today and mounted the kicker speakers tonight, took about 30 minutes total for both sides, I have power pucks also and lots of room inside the housing for those, I like the look and the sound is a lot better to my ears than the the 5 1/4 speakers I had on before

How do you like the results from the Power Pucks? How was actual installation and is it worth it, or are you gonna go with a standard amp?

smokey · 12-07-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptKurt

How do you like the results from the Power Pucks? How was actual installation and is it worth it, or are you gonna go with a standard amp?

I tried an amp and went back to the pucks, sound is good and the nice thing is they can be programmed individually to each speaker. Pricey yes but no more than a top of the line amp. I look at music as a blessing especially on the long trips, a lot of people don't like it, but it really does get boring when you are slabbing it from Ottawa to South Carolina. Istallation of the pucks is simple but they are not made for speakers with the large magnets, only for the oem speakers with those dinky magnets on the back. There is lots of room in the front speaker housing on the Voyager but for the rear I had to mount the pucks in the trunk and run longer wires.

c3po · 12-07-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by captj3

Not sure which speaker you wanted. I just installed kicker marine speakers. They are not to bad. I still need to balance out the amp.

Capt. I'm looking at JLAudio marine grade speakers. I'm running a JLAudio subwoofer in one of my bags. I've had JL equipment before (PA speakers) and they make a very good product. Also looking at some LED backlit marine speakers made by a company named WetSounds. They specialize in marine grade audio. Still undecided between the two. They cost about the same ($200 for pair)

OhioVoyager · 12-09-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by c3po

2012 Green Vaquero
JLAudio 280/4 AMP
JLAudio M8IB5 Subwoofer
Bazooka MCC5252 5.25 Coax
Kawi Pass Floor Boards
Luverne Lowering Links
Rapters 6.5 Speaker Adapters

OMG, you really did call them Rapters!!

Ken Vega · 12-09-2015, 02:33 PM

You guys that already installed the adapters with 6.5 inch speakers, did you remove the black plastic cones since most of the 6.5s I have looked at are what are referred to as "Free Air" speakers. 6.5 inch speakers are rarely in an enclosure. Looking to not make the mistakes others have made in order to avoid tuning headaches. Thanks.

Ken

c3po · 12-09-2015, 09:32 PM

Ohio Voyager, I mean what I say, and I say what I mean!..lol BTW KenV, although I kept the plastic cone baffles in the speaker wells, I did it more cause the Kickers I installed are not the best of speakers. The speakers I eventually want to go with are Marine grade and do not require an enclosure. SO those cones are coming out.

Ken Vega · 12-10-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioVoyager

OMG, you really did call them Rapters!!

Lmao I think you have an official name now

RACNRAY · 12-10-2015, 09:41 AM

RANDY...what speakers do u have on ur skoot? I like the chrome grill on ur speakers but not crazy bout the blue inside. are the speakers available with black cones?

THANX
RACNRAY

smokey · 12-10-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by c3po

Ohio Voyager, I mean what I say, and I say what I mean!..lol BTW KenV, although I kept the plastic cone baffles in the speaker wells, I did it more cause the Kickers I installed are not the best of speakers. The speakers I eventually want to go with are Marine grade and do not require an enclosure. SO those cones are coming out.

I went with the kicker marine speakers, so far so good.

smokey · 12-10-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Vega

You guys that already installed the adapters with 6.5 inch speakers, did you remove the black plastic cones since most of the 6.5s I have looked at are what are referred to as "Free Air" speakers. 6.5 inch speakers are rarely in an enclosure. Looking to not make the mistakes others have made in order to avoid tuning headaches. Thanks.

Ken

By plastic cones are your referring to the housing the stock ones sit it? why would it make a lot of difference as most speakers are in enclosures when you buy them.

OhioVoyager · 12-10-2015, 05:24 PM

Ray,

They are Infinity 612m marine speakers. I haven't found them in anything except the blue with the integrated chrome grilles. Someone on the Vaquero FB page put them on his orange Vaq and they actually look great - they "pop" really nice!

I didn't think they would look good on anything except a blue bike but I was wrong in that case.

Randy

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Originally Posted by RACNRAY

RANDY...what speakers do u have on ur skoot? I like the chrome grill on ur speakers but not crazy bout the blue inside. are the speakers available with black cones?

THANX
RACNRAY

12-07-2015, 10:33 AM	#32
JoeOuts Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mass Posts: 35	If not to much trouble, can someone comment on how to get these adapters? Can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2015 Vaquero Candy Lime Green (the Fast one) "Leaders Are People Who Go Their Own Way Without Looking to See if Anyone Is Following" ~ John Holt
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12-09-2015, 02:33 PM	#39
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	You guys that already installed the adapters with 6.5 inch speakers, did you remove the black plastic cones since most of the 6.5s I have looked at are what are referred to as "Free Air" speakers. 6.5 inch speakers are rarely in an enclosure. Looking to not make the mistakes others have made in order to avoid tuning headaches. Thanks. Ken __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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12-09-2015, 09:32 PM	#40
c3po Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 45	Rapters! Ohio Voyager, I mean what I say, and I say what I mean!..lol BTW KenV, although I kept the plastic cone baffles in the speaker wells, I did it more cause the Kickers I installed are not the best of speakers. The speakers I eventually want to go with are Marine grade and do not require an enclosure. SO those cones are coming out. __________________ 2012 Green Vaquero - Ray's TMod - Clear View Shield - FP True Duals (black) Kawi KQR Backrest - Thunder BAK Cobra PWRPro2000 - CD Plasma Rods Truck-Lite LED Headlight - LED Fog Lights Kawi Pass Floor Boards - Luverne Lowering Links JLAudio 280/4 AMP 6.5 Speaker Adapters - JLAudio 6.5 - JLAudio SUB CD MagicFlex Accent Lights
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12-10-2015, 09:41 AM	#42
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	RANDY...what speakers do u have on ur skoot? I like the chrome grill on ur speakers but not crazy bout the blue inside. are the speakers available with black cones? THANX RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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