New project on Reckless fairing

**voyager** · 08-08-2011, 10:58 PM

tackled two projects this week prior to leaving for the Western Rally.
One, I wanted to upgrade my speakers to a model that could handle the stereo, so I installed some Polk db521 speakers. Had to enlarge the holes 1/16" but that was no trouble with my dremel. Sound is fantastic now.
Second, I always wanted gauges on my fairing so I could monitor oil pressure, water temp and volts. So I went and installed some auto meter, white face 2" gauges. Volt meter is hooked up, will have to wait for my oil change next week to hook up the oil pressure gauge. The water may have to wait until I get back because I need the adapter to hook into the upper rad hose, or the lower rad location, haven't really decided yet.

lomax · 08-08-2011, 11:36 PM

....Nice job. It all looks great! :)

**Jared** · 08-09-2011, 01:13 AM

Nice job!

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-09-2011, 03:46 AM

Looks really good. Nice job.

**ringadingh** · 08-09-2011, 04:42 AM

The gauges are a really neat addition, it looks great.

cactusjack · 08-09-2011, 09:28 AM

Nice work. That really looks great!

**brote** · 08-09-2011, 10:11 AM

Love to see neat wiring, great job

Bdog · 08-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Sweeeet! Very professional looking job done there Kevin. I bet you have a smile on your face every time you look at your dash and you should...take care Kevin....John

VulcanE · 08-09-2011, 10:48 AM

That looks really sweet!

The gauges are nice to have, and you can't beat the Polk speakers. I have 4, 6 1/2" Polk DB651s, 2 in the fairing, and 2 on the tour pac. Here's a shot of where I put the adapter for the coolant temperature sending unit in the upper hose coming from the thermostat housing to the radiator. Please overlook the dirty frame, I promise I did give it a good cleaning before I buttoned everything up.

I would suggest before you cut the line, take a marker and draw a line down the hose to where you can orientate the hose back in the same position, if you look close at mine, you can see the black magic marker line running lengthwise, one is above, and one is below the adapter.

**coacha** · 08-10-2011, 09:50 PM

Very nice set up. What radio did you put in? I'm trying to find one with integrated Sirrius/Xm on it.

**voyager** · 08-11-2011, 10:40 AM

Fussion IP600- Marine grade, Ipod integrated inside that can be removed. Also has subwoofer, Sirius hook up and additional amp hook up as well. Very impressed with the unit so far.

Sin City Stan · 08-11-2011, 11:25 AM

Very nice job.

**voyager** · 08-11-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdog

Sweeeet! Very professional looking job done there Kevin. I bet you have a smile on your face every time you look at your dash and you should...take care Kevin....John

Thanks John, I am really happy with how the project turned out. Sure wish you were joining Operator and his wife, Deb and I on our journey down to Crescent City. We'll miss you there, but I'll bring back pictures and we'll all have to get together to view when we get back.....

Kevin

radco · 08-11-2011, 06:30 PM

Real nice job, I was thinking of gauges there myself but wasnt to sure they would fit ,, Guess they do :).. Thanks for posting so I can steal your ideas :)

08-08-2011, 10:58 PM	#1
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	New project on Reckless fairing tackled two projects this week prior to leaving for the Western Rally. One, I wanted to upgrade my speakers to a model that could handle the stereo, so I installed some Polk db521 speakers. Had to enlarge the holes 1/16" but that was no trouble with my dremel. Sound is fantastic now. Second, I always wanted gauges on my fairing so I could monitor oil pressure, water temp and volts. So I went and installed some auto meter, white face 2" gauges. Volt meter is hooked up, will have to wait for my oil change next week to hook up the oil pressure gauge. The water may have to wait until I get back because I need the adapter to hook into the upper rad hose, or the lower rad location, haven't really decided yet. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-08-2011, 11:36 PM	#2
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	New project on Reckless fairing ....Nice job. It all looks great! :) __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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08-09-2011, 01:13 AM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	New project on Reckless fairing Nice job! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-09-2011, 03:46 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	New project on Reckless fairing Looks really good. Nice job. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-09-2011, 04:42 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	New project on Reckless fairing The gauges are a really neat addition, it looks great. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2011, 09:28 AM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	New project on Reckless fairing Nice work. That really looks great! __________________ 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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08-09-2011, 10:11 AM	#7
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	New project on Reckless fairing Love to see neat wiring, great job __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
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08-09-2011, 10:17 AM	#8
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	New project on Reckless fairing Sweeeet! Very professional looking job done there Kevin. I bet you have a smile on your face every time you look at your dash and you should...take care Kevin....John __________________
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08-09-2011, 10:48 AM	#9
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	New project on Reckless fairing That looks really sweet! The gauges are nice to have, and you can't beat the Polk speakers. I have 4, 6 1/2" Polk DB651s, 2 in the fairing, and 2 on the tour pac. Here's a shot of where I put the adapter for the coolant temperature sending unit in the upper hose coming from the thermostat housing to the radiator. Please overlook the dirty frame, I promise I did give it a good cleaning before I buttoned everything up. I would suggest before you cut the line, take a marker and draw a line down the hose to where you can orientate the hose back in the same position, if you look close at mine, you can see the black magic marker line running lengthwise, one is above, and one is below the adapter. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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08-10-2011, 09:50 PM	#10
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	New project on Reckless fairing Very nice set up. What radio did you put in? I'm trying to find one with integrated Sirrius/Xm on it. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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08-11-2011, 10:40 AM	#11
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	New project on Reckless fairing Fussion IP600- Marine grade, Ipod integrated inside that can be removed. Also has subwoofer, Sirius hook up and additional amp hook up as well. Very impressed with the unit so far. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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08-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#12
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	New project on Reckless fairing Very nice job. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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08-11-2011, 06:30 PM	#14
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	New project on Reckless fairing Real nice job, I was thinking of gauges there myself but wasnt to sure they would fit ,, Guess they do :).. Thanks for posting so I can steal your ideas :) __________________
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