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Old 05-08-2010, 05:22 PM   #31
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Well I guess that's my only choice what don't you like about it?
my other option is to just make a plate to cover the hole and cut one to fit the radio
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Old 05-08-2010, 05:26 PM   #32
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I thought my 5 1/4'' speakers would work too but no such luck even if I open the holes up there too big where the mount holes are and 5 inck Polks don't come with grills now to search for ones that will fit
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Mustang seat and fender bib
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Progressive fork springs (See Above)
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Old 05-08-2010, 06:30 PM   #33
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The door is sloppy when you try to open it as it slides inside it will move from side to side and hang up and will not stay open. I had to open the holes for my 5 1/4" speakers but then they worked I used boss speakers, I think we all should have waited until after we got the fairing before we bought the other stuff but mine came out pretty good.
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Old 05-08-2010, 06:52 PM   #34
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What sucks is there's 200 choices for 5 1/4'' speaker and like 2 for 5''
I wish I had known the 6 1/2'' fairing was coming I would have held off
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Old 05-08-2010, 06:55 PM   #35
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The door is sloppy when you try to open it as it slides inside it will move from side to side and hang up and will not stay open. I had to open the holes for my 5 1/4" speakers but then they worked I used boss speakers, I think we all should have waited until after we got the fairing before we bought the other stuff but mine came out pretty good.
How did your grills look mine are off center on the inside two and hang over the outside two I've been looking for grills but there not easy to find
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Old 05-08-2010, 07:39 PM   #36
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I thought my 5 1/4'' speakers would work too but no such luck even if I open the holes up there too big where the mount holes are and 5 inck Polks don't come with grills now to search for ones that will fit
This is why I waited until I had the fairing to take measurements for the speakers before ordering them. However, I did buy a marine cover (and painted it, so I can't return it) that isn't going to work now. I'll have to go buy a different kind.

You could always mount the speakers behind the inner fairing instead of inserting them through the speaker openings.

Edit: My bad, didn't realize you had the 4 speaker model.
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Yeah I thought of that but there no room for a gasket so that won't work
Do you have the huge opening too for the radio?
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Avon Venom tires
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Progressive fork springs (See Above)
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Old 05-08-2010, 07:43 PM   #38
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I could get the speakers to fit but the grilles are too big
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Avon Venom tires
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Progressive fork springs (See Above)
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Old 05-08-2010, 07:47 PM   #39
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I have a huge opening for the radio but it is solid glass so Ill cut when ready, I also have the 6x9 inner,,BUT may go with 6" round speakers and use the extra space for a few goodies :)

OFF to piant tomorrow,, Should be back in 3 weeks or so. He has a 2week wait,,Dropping it off early and giving him some $$ ,and he will work on prep work if there is time during the 2 weeks,so I may get it back early.. I have seen his work and I trust him with a few $$$ of mine :)
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This is about the best picture I have of mine my speakers fit on the outside


This is the speakers I used
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is the promo code still good?
 
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is the promo code still good?
As far as I know YES the code is good..
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is the promo code still good?
It worked for me. I received the discount.
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i'm kinda surprised noone has bought the fairing with the stereo installed...as far as I can tell its a good unit?

I would think that if purchased with the stereo in it, it would be securely mounted??

This is the option I am thinking about, since I'm not as talented as all ya'll :)
 
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i'm kinda surprised noone has bought the fairing with the stereo installed...as far as I can tell its a good unit?

I would think that if purchased with the stereo in it, it would be securely mounted??

This is the option I am thinking about, since I'm not as talented as all ya'll :)
Speaking strictly for myself, engineering this stuff is half the fun.

I'm trying to decide if I want to enlarge my stereo opening to 8.5" x 3.25" so I can use the radio enclosure I already purchased. After considering my other options, it probably is the best way to mount the radio and protect it from the elements. The smoked cover pivots over the top of the radio, so there's no floppy door to contend with.

I've already carefully measured and marked the inner fairing for the larger cutout. Now I'm working up the nerve to cut into it. I'm gonna think on it some more.
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