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| I've been riding trunkless for two years and relying on the stock front speakers for my entertainment. Earlier this month I decided to do finally upgrade my sound using Dain's suggestions with a slight modification. Since I ride trunkless there are no rear speakers nor any aftermarket help for my Custom 2008 Vision (see my album). So I brainstormed aand had an Epiphany. I used the awesome infinity speakers up front and installed a set of wakeboard tower speakers (modified to fit the grabrails.). All I can say is I love it. Sounds great and loud and clear even at 80+mph on highway. Best of all I still have my luggage rack and bags (one with amp) Here are a few pics (apologies for bad shots, normal camera is shot).
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Moncks Corner, SC United States | Can't see!!! |
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| Sorry, I will be posting better pics soon. Just wanted to put the idea out there for those looking for something compatible. |
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| see next post.
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| Here are more pics slightly better. Camera still busted.
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| Looks like photon torpedo launchers to me.  |
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| lol, I agree, the look is definately not traditional but it does go inline with the whole "Spaceship" mantra. Someone else told me they looked like rocket packs. Yet, they are effective. I hear the entire range, I have surround sound, I still have my luggage rack, it doesnt interfere with passengers, and I still have my saddle bags. And in my opinion, still looks and rides better without the trunk. This is my prototype to see if it actually worked. I'm gonna play around with different styles of towers to see which one flows with the lines of the bike more naturally. I wanted to mount them under the luggage rack but they hit up against the light markers even with a lay down license plate. Right now I'm just going to enjoy the ride. Headed to SC tomorrow so that should be fun for 5 - 6 hours of riding. Thanks for the comment.
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Visionary
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Central Maryland | They look sort like those license plate cameras that cops use on the rear corners of their cars. |
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Albuquerque NM | If you go with bass tubes, you could make them look like warp nacels. |
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| I must say, these speakers survived 5 days of straight riding, both solo and with passengers. They are very durable and I loved being able to have surround sound while on the highway. Lots of pics were taken of the bike along with other vision riders asking where to get them. So all in all, I'm happy with them. Still looking at swapping them out for some 6x9s (Boss MRWT69). |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Like this!
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| Wow, really? That's way too much for me. If it was meant to be funny, then the joke is on us all as vision riders. No one makes a rear speaker option for trunkless riding on the vision. The Harley's, have saddle bag speakers, so does the cross bikes. I love my vision and found a solution that works for me. To each their own. I'm not out to win a sound contest, I just wanna be able to enjoy my sound while riding. So far the 6.5s are ok but most saddlebag speakers are 6x9 hence my interest. |
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Peru, IN | I think that was humor. Interesting though and would fit the lines of the Vision. |
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Peru, IN | Now you've got me thinking, Vision-Marine. I think those are a bit big (I know it was just an experiment) but there's not alot out there, especially without spending hundreds of bucks. I'm gonna have to put my brain in gear and see if I can't come up with something in fiberglass. I don't have the passenger backrest and nobody's ever been on the pillion but I DO strap my lunchbox to it. Maybe something that would incorporate some sort of butt rest. (NOT backrest but something closer to a couple inches taller than the seat, just so a future passenger wouldn't feel like they were sliding off. Might also give the 2 speakers a more integrated look.) |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Monkeyman - 2014-05-31 8:35 PM
I think that was humor. Interesting though and would fit the lines of the Vision.
My photo (ala photoshop) was DEFINITELY a tongue-in-cheek star-trek design. Though it does make one think out-of-the-box possibilities!  |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Here's another trunkless speaker alternative. I call it the Gunfighter Subwoofer.
Now somebody go make me one.
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Sand Rock, AL United States | Jedi Jeff - 2014-05-29 8:14 AM
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flagstaff, AZ | Jedi Jeff - 2014-06-02 7:40 AM
Here's another trunkless speaker alternative. I call it the Gunfighter Subwoofer.
Now somebody go make me one.
Humor aside, I actually like the heck outta that. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Maryland | check out the victory vision corbin smuggler
http://www.corbin.com/polaris_victory/vvsn7smug.shtml
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | h100rr --- The only problems with that are you have to use the hard-as-a-rock Corbin saddle and you can't use an aftermarket backrest (I have a Utopia I refuse to give up).
Jeff --- That's similar to a design I came up with last night except I thought about (2) 6 1/2" speakers instead of a sub. I always thought the Vision would look badass with a solo seat. |
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flagstaff, AZ | Monkeyman - 2014-06-02 6:00
Jeff --- That's similar to a design I came up with last night except I thought about (2) 6 1/2" speakers instead of a sub. I always thought the Vision would look badass with a solo seat.
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Maryland | monkeyman--- I agree.
I do know someone in Baltimore who installed 6 by 9 speakers in the saddle bag of the victory vision. I will try to get pictures. The fabricator says the speaker only takes up a litttle space in the saddle bag. the back of the speakers sticks out on the inside of the side panels. |
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Albuquerque NM | I've been toying with making a passenger backrest with the speakers built into it. Not ideal for the copilot, but when she's onboard for more than a quick blast I put the trunk back on. |
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| Jedi Jeff - 2014-06-02 9:40 AM
Here's another trunkless speaker alternative. I call it the Gunfighter Subwoofer.
Now somebody go make me one.
Thats a very nice concept. My question is, is that only one speaker or two? Only drawback I see is the loss of a luggage rack and uncomfortable for passengers. |
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| Monkeyman - 2014-06-01 8:03 PM
Now you've got me thinking, Vision-Marine. I think those are a bit big (I know it was just an experiment) but there's not alot out there, especially without spending hundreds of bucks. I'm gonna have to put my brain in gear and see if I can't come up with something in fiberglass. I don't have the passenger backrest and nobody's ever been on the pillion but I DO strap my lunchbox to it. Maybe something that would incorporate some sort of butt rest. (NOT backrest but something closer to a couple inches taller than the seat, just so a future passenger wouldn't feel like they were sliding off. Might also give the 2 speakers a more integrated look.)
Thanks Monkeyman. I think that when vendors find out that their is a demand for rear speakers in street mode for visions, they will collectively come out with something. Right now, I promisie you, I'm enjoying my surround sound. Dont forget, I think they would look alot better mounted on the luggage rack. The only problem is, I use my Luggage rack. I didnt want to take away any storage capability for road trips. |
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| h100rr - 2014-06-03 2:28 PM
monkeyman--- I agree.
I do know someone in Baltimore who installed 6 by 9 speakers in the saddle bag of the victory vision. I will try to get pictures. The fabricator says the speaker only takes up a litttle space in the saddle bag. the back of the speakers sticks out on the inside of the side panels.
I think this is the one you were talking about. It's a very clean install. My issue is, the sounds seem to be for everyone to the side of you. I want sounds that direct towards the rider/Passenger. My hats off to his creativity though.
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| Jedi Jeff - 2014-05-29 9:14 AM
Like this!
The one with the JBL speakers does remind me of the Starship enterprise. lol |
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