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Cruiser
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, OH | How I tackled installing 6 1/2 inch speakers on a victory vision in the stock space. (as well as the rest)
This can easily be done on the bike.
Adding Rockford Fosgate T400 x4ad 400watt 4 ch amp, and a Rockford Fosgate T400 x2ad 400watt 2ch amp
(2) 6 1/2's for the front (Fosgates)
(2) 5 1/4's for the rear (Fosgates)
(2) 8" marine grade subs to the rear bags.
And a bunch of other's while it is nakid. over 800 watts Clean
First. Size perspective stock to 6 1/2's.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1053...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/10504...
Minor cuts needed on speaker itself to fit stock space.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1937...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1056...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1055...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1060...
THE STOCK LOCATION - LINE UP CUTS ON SPEAKER
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10497...
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10552523_101...
TRIM 1/8" around the circle to make 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 cutting off to ALLOW ROOM FOR THE CONE TO MOVE
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1055...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/103771...
AMP ON LEFT GAS TANK AS USUAL. 2nd amp in left bag.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10498...
FUSE BLOCK FOR ACCESSORIES IN LEFT BAG XM MOUNT HOLE.? NICE ADD ON EASY REACH
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/10557...
WIRE LOOM EVERYTHING FRONT TO REAR neatness counts.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1522...
THE REARS. 5 1/4 stock location. plug n play. (new wires to amp)
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/10560282_10...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1034...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/156010...
I HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE.~ICE~
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Visionary
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Ruskin, Fl | Thanks for the info. I plan on trying to get 6 1/2 up front somehow. The Polk MM521s I have are way better than Kickers, but still too small. |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | Would could I mount this speaker? http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/TS21-4 |
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Cruiser
Posts: 167
, OH | If the bolt pattern lines up from the rear instead of from the front. Then minor trim it should fit. Depth wise plenty room. its the line up that sticks.
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Cruiser
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, OH | Arkainzeye
You laugh but yea we have done it. I didn't do this one but it's an almost identical.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/106129...
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Cruiser
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Bradenton, FL | cw1115 - 2014-08-23 12:13 PM
Thanks for the info. I plan on trying to get 6 1/2 up front somehow. The Polk MM521s I have are way better than Kickers, but still too small.
Very soon you will be able too 
Wont have to cut or modify your speakers either and void their warranty. I have custom pods in pre-production that will let you fit most any size 6'5, even the HUGE JL Marine coax's in there with ease. Should have a few 3D printed prototypes done next week, hopefully will have completed production ready pods ready to snap right onto your bike within 30-60 days. Send me a PM if you would like more info as they become available!
Also in the works but a bit further out is a drop-in saddlebag sub woofer and 6.5 pods to fit the tour trunk also.
Stock:
Mine: 
Drop-in subwoofer cabinet: 
Speaker size comparison... Sub, 6'5, stock. 
Edited by Cadillac Bob 2014-08-24 11:06 PM
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Cruiser
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| I cant wait for you to have these ready! |
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Puddle Jumper
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South River, NJ United States | Let me know when they are ready! I am a definite customer! |
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Puddle Jumper
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St. Paul, MN | Are the inserts ready yet? I love what you've done, the rear sub's won't work for me as I need the space but the fit and finish look top notch....
Reg44 |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| Say keep the old speakers. The magnets work great for picking up spilled nails and bolts. Or take the magnet and attach it to a socket or screw driver for long reach or to hold nut into socket. |
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Cruiser
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| WOW! Great Job!! That is absolutey beautiful! |
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Cruiser
Posts: 167
, OH | few add ons
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Cruiser
Posts: 65
| Very clean install. How does it sound?
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Cruiser
Posts: 167
, OH | Very clean sounding. 400w amp on the left bag , 400w amp on the right bag, 400w amp on the left tank for the 6 1/2's front and 5 1/4 rears. not pushing the whole amps but very very clean sound. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 65
| How does these amps effect your charging system? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 167
, OH | So far no issues. I have not really left it sit without running the bike and the system cranked up. But With normal listening and the bike not running, no issues. I did however swap out to an earthx lithium battery. Earthx ETX36C. Our local Iron Pony Super store had them on clearance. Cheap. I called earthx after I bought it to ask a question. They immediately sent me a newer model stating they insist on standing in front of their products. Love it.
Voltage: 12 V
EqAh: 36
Pulse Crank Amps (PCA): 680A
Cold Crank Amps (CCA): 405A
Recommended Charge Amps: 1-15A
Max Charge Amps: 60A
Weight: 3.9 lb (1.8Kg)
Dimensions: 5.9in (L) x 3.4in (W) x 4.5in (H)150mm(L)x86mm(W)x115mm(H)
Environmental (water resistance): Water Resistant
Terminal Polarity: Universal
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Puddle Jumper
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St. Paul, MN | icemann- Are you still looking to mass produce the inserts to install 6 1/2" up front? If so, I'd love to get a set from you. This would make a good winter project as I've already run all my wires and installed an amp.....Nice write up, thanks!!
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Cruiser
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, OH | Regulator444, Sorry Im not the right person your linking. I routed out my 5 1/4 holes enuff to fit the 6 1/2's. No reason to use an insert. Cadillac Bob is who made the inserts made them so the entire dash can be panted as well as accommodate the 6 1/2's. Sorry.
jd
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | Both of those installs are very nice. Good job guys! |
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Puddle Jumper
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San Lorenzo, --- Puerto Rico | Any updates on these inserts? Or additional members that have made the instalation of the 6 1/2". Just asking as I will be working on the project as son as the Vision arrrives... still in the ship :-( |
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Cruiser
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, OH | you will have to contact him directly. he hijacked my thread lol...
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Puddle Jumper
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| Do you have a diagram to me this for 8" sub? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 167
, OH | not sure of what your asking
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Cruiser
Posts: 167
, OH | how its wired, or how its mounted
Edited by icemann 2014-12-03 11:24 PM
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | Nice work Icemann. I took a cheap set of 6 1/2 speakers just to try the fit and it couldn't have been much easier. Thanks for the write up.
If it helps someone else avoid the same mistake; I had to elongate one of the mounting holes and ended up with metal shavings pulled into the speaker by the magnet. Covered the second one prior to drilling just leaving the area to be drilled exposed to avoid replicating the problem. |
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