Install speaker in hard bags

Vulcanrider03 · 12-06-2014, 08:25 AM

Has anyone ever installed speakers in their hard bags on either a Voyager or nomad 1700 ??

redjay · 12-06-2014, 09:34 AM

I had the OEM rear speaker kit on my Voyager.
I could not tell the difference when riding if those speakers were on or off.

In my opinion they were a 300 dollar waste of money. I don't expect high fidelity music on a motorcycle, just some background music of average quality is good enough for me.

It seems drastic to me to start cutting up the hardbags to install extra speakers.
I never had the volume over half way and could hear the music just fine from the front speakers alone.

My 2 cents.

Vulcanrider03 · 12-06-2014, 01:52 PM

I find redjay that when riding 2 up,.,, my wife don't hear the radio above 90 km hr even though its cranked up... so I figure adding rear speakers would help out

redjay · 12-06-2014, 02:00 PM

Do you have the rear speaker kit ?

cactusjack · 12-06-2014, 04:53 PM

Not a lot of flat surface on those bags, I think it would be difficult.

Bud2rat · 12-06-2014, 08:29 PM

I have these little speakers mounted just under the outside of my tourpak and the sound is really amazing for their size. Here is the link:http://www.sharkmotorcycleaudio.com/...00-watts-each/

Vulcanrider03 · 12-07-2014, 10:17 AM

I will install 5.5 inch polk speaker towards the front on the inside,, I will post picture once I'm done.. will run them without an amp at 1st,,, got a JVC that puts out 45w per channel x 4

Quarterbore · 12-07-2014, 11:07 AM

I have seen used bikes with it done. It clearly hurts your resale value.

cactusjack · 12-07-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Quarterbore

I have seen used bikes with it done. It clearly hurts your resale value.

I would think that would depend entirely on the quality of the installation and the reulting sound quality.

Vulcanrider03 · 12-07-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Quarterbore

I have seen used bikes with it done. It clearly hurts your resale value.

Do you have any example where resale value as dropped?

I have yet to see any negative impact when performing this upgrade.

kmaysob · 12-07-2014, 05:00 PM

sounds like a good way to ruin a set of hard bags.

Vulcanrider03 · 12-07-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kmaysob

sounds like a good way to ruin a set of hard bags.

so why you see so many HD with speaker in bags,,,, and it looks good

cactusjack · 12-07-2014, 06:19 PM

Because HD saddlebags are relatively easy to add speakers to. You just buy a lid with a speaker mount in it and swap out the stock lid.

Yellow Jacket · 12-07-2014, 08:37 PM

Check out what it would cost to replace the bags if it doesn't work out. You may be unpleasantly surprised.

redjay · 12-07-2014, 08:48 PM

How about an Ipod and earbuds for the wife ?

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12-06-2014, 09:34 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I had the OEM rear speaker kit on my Voyager. I could not tell the difference when riding if those speakers were on or off. In my opinion they were a 300 dollar waste of money. I don't expect high fidelity music on a motorcycle, just some background music of average quality is good enough for me. It seems drastic to me to start cutting up the hardbags to install extra speakers. I never had the volume over half way and could hear the music just fine from the front speakers alone. My 2 cents. Last edited by redjay; 12-06-2014 at 09:39 AM.
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12-06-2014, 01:52 PM	#3
Vulcanrider03 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockland,ont Posts: 519	I find redjay that when riding 2 up,.,, my wife don't hear the radio above 90 km hr even though its cranked up... so I figure adding rear speakers would help out __________________ Lukster National CVFR SAA Rockland,Ont Nomad 2010 Voyager trunk Alleycat intake / YVANIZE ECU, Freedom performance 2 into 1 Kuryaken grip with Throttle mod lost of chrome add on Sound digital 1200.4 2 ohm 6 x 9 MPX 690 Hertz in custom fairing 6.5 hcx hertz speakers in hard bags 6.5 MPX hertz in pods
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12-06-2014, 08:29 PM	#6
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I have these little speakers mounted just under the outside of my tourpak and the sound is really amazing for their size. Here is the link:http://www.sharkmotorcycleaudio.com/...00-watts-each/ __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Do you have the rear speaker kit ?
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12-07-2014, 10:17 AM	#7
Vulcanrider03 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockland,ont Posts: 519	I will install 5.5 inch polk speaker towards the front on the inside,, I will post picture once I'm done.. will run them without an amp at 1st,,, got a JVC that puts out 45w per channel x 4 __________________ Lukster National CVFR SAA Rockland,Ont Nomad 2010 Voyager trunk Alleycat intake / YVANIZE ECU, Freedom performance 2 into 1 Kuryaken grip with Throttle mod lost of chrome add on Sound digital 1200.4 2 ohm 6 x 9 MPX 690 Hertz in custom fairing 6.5 hcx hertz speakers in hard bags 6.5 MPX hertz in pods
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12-07-2014, 11:07 AM	#8
Quarterbore Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 51	Install speaker in hard bags I have seen used bikes with it done. It clearly hurts your resale value.
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kmaysob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 290	sounds like a good way to ruin a set of hard bags. __________________ -RYAN- 2008 Nomad 1600 Blue and silver
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12-07-2014, 06:19 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Because HD saddlebags are relatively easy to add speakers to. You just buy a lid with a speaker mount in it and swap out the stock lid. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Check out what it would cost to replace the bags if it doesn't work out. You may be unpleasantly surprised. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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12-07-2014, 08:48 PM	#15
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	How about an Ipod and earbuds for the wife ?
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