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Okotoks, Alberta | For those that have installed an amp to upgrade their stereo, where did you put the amp? |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Some have put them in the front behind the windshield cowling, others have used space in the hardbags. Check out the Tech Reference forums for this How-To from Dain: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=6938&pos... |
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| Here's one I have been looking at. And I know they make good products.
http://www.biketronics.com/products/BT-454--%252d--75W-RMS-%7B47%7D... |
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Okotoks, Alberta | This is the one I have coming. I looked at the Biketronics version but could not see where they have a high level input to be able to hookup to the Vision stereo.
http://www.mhinstruments.com/products/rr_raw200.htm |
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Fryeburg ME | The HD Raw200 compact amp looks like another viable option keep us informed Farley when you install it and what speakers are you going to run with it? |
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Okotoks, Alberta | I have installed the amp. I had to take half the fairing apart but I managed to install it on top of the left side fuel tank. I have it paired up with some Pioneer TS-A1372R speakers. The amp has an adjustable output which I have set at about 1/3. So far sitting in my garage(due to ridiculous amounts of winter here...grumble, grumble) with the stereo set at 20 it is exceptionally loud. Once you start going above that you start to notice a little distortion. Should be more than enough for cruising down the road at 80 mph. I feel it was an excellent addition. Cant wait for spring cause it will feel like a new bike with the upgraded stereo and the cams that I installed this winter. I guess there is one bright side to not being able to ride. |
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Lansing, MI | farlz - 2011-02-22 11:32 AM
I have installed the amp. I had to take half the fairing apart but I managed to install it on top of the left side fuel tank. I have it paired up with some Pioneer TS-A1372R speakers. The amp has an adjustable output which I have set at about 1/3. So far sitting in my garage(due to ridiculous amounts of winter here...grumble, grumble) with the stereo set at 20 it is exceptionally loud. Once you start going above that you start to notice a little distortion. Should be more than enough for cruising down the road at 80 mph. I feel it was an excellent addition. Cant wait for spring cause it will feel like a new bike with the upgraded stereo and the cams that I installed this winter. I guess there is one bright side to not being able to ride.
So you used this one?: http://www.mhinstruments.com/products/rr_raw200.htm
Can you explain what wires went where or how you wired it. I want to upgrade the speakers and add an amp but I don't want it in the bags. (I have a street).
Any pics? Thanks, Matt.
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | I was actually thinking of installing this unit because of the built-in EQ. Granted I'm just using it for the front speakers but it does support 4 speaker output (but not input).
http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-808-Graphic-Equalizer-Amplifier/dp/B0... |
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Sturbridge, Ma | I put it in right side saddlebag !!! No space taken! |
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Sturbridge, Ma | Picture!
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Lansing, MI | DAMN! That is small. What modle is it? Where did you get it?
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Fryeburg ME | Matt I'm sure Eric will chime in soon with some info but seeing your online now thought i'd let you know what eric and Jedi have told me about this amp it is an Alpine KTP-445 very small here is a link to more info about it.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8086&pos... |
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Sturbridge, Ma | As Ian explained! Thanks Ian!
Yes very nice amp! As you know I have it already installed it in my bike and it Kick's Butt!
IT DOES NOT PLUG INTO OUR HEAD UNIT!!! But no big deal cut plugs and hardwire...any stereo shop can do it! Also here are a couple of youtube videos so can judge yourself!!! Very impressive amp! there's a Low/High gain in the back of amp, i have mine set at High for deeper base. I have this amp paired with infinity5032cf speakers all around (4). Our draw back is our stock size which is 5-1/4 but with good speakers like i have I still can do a block party! LOL
Look how it moves the Harley's 6x9's and the base box!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqcKdgekChE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBoRTS3FAHM
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Lansing, MI | Cool thanks guys! Yeah, I have talked to Erik and I thought his was in his trunk but I guess it's in a hole under the tail panel. I'll be looking at his in person soon. Just looking at all options.
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Eric - Looks like a clean install. Care to describe how & where you hooked into the existing wiring? Also where'd you get your power from?
Your info would make a great Tech-Reference thread. Got any photos of the install process?
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Okotoks, Alberta | I have a question about installing the amp in the saddlebag. Doesnt the Alpine unit put off any heat? The MH Instruments amp has heat sinks on both sides of the cover and recommend in the install manual to ensure there is air movement wherever it is mounted. |
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Lansing, MI | Hey Erik, do the infinity5032cf speakers fit in the speaker holes without hacken' stuff up?
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Sturbridge, Ma | Hi Matt,
They fit fine in the Back! The front ones you need to heat up the molding house they are fitted into to make room for magnent...NO BIG DEAL!!! I have a heat gun if you don't have one you can use a torch to heat up and mold away...easy fix!  |
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Lansing, MI | Eric_MA - 2011-03-09 7:47 AM
Hi Matt,
They fit fine in the Back! The front ones you need to heat up the molding house they are fitted into to make room for magnent...NO BIG DEAL!!! I have a heat gun if you don't have one you can use a torch to heat up and mold away...easy fix!
Okay, that's cool. SHIIIIITTT I have a real torch. I melt that bitch! Wait, maybe I better use a heat gun...
Did you hook the amp up? If so, do you remember what wires went where?
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Sturbridge, Ma | No my cousin did the wiring as he used to work for Cambridge sound works back in the day, and now works for a company that does home audio installations. I was doing Lloyd's intake plate, VFC3 and IAC. She is all back together now and sounds awesome!
The best part of the system is sound quality as Alpine advertises and make sure to set amp on the back to high/gain but start slow with volume...don't want you to hurt speakers! |
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Lansing, MI | Okay, thanks.
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Lansing, MI | farlz - 2011-02-10 9:01 AM
For those that have installed an amp to upgrade their stereo, where did you put the amp?
I got mine done and working! It sounds nice! I used the Alpine KTP 445 and mounted it on top of the left gas tank.
Write up here: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8543
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~Matt.
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Iron Butt
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Peachtree City, GA | So here is a question for those that have installed the Alpine KTP 445 - Hi or Low Gain? Which way did you go?
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Fryeburg ME | Dave I believe it's set to low gain, but you better get the word from someone in the know as I have not done this upgrade yet. i understand your not in a hurry for this reply as you are gonna be hungover for the next 2 weeks and not well enuff to play loud music!!! Have a great time in Helen GA you lucky dog. |
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Lansing, MI | Dave, high gain is the way to go. The low is for output to another amp / woofer for BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM... You get the idea. |
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