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Iron Butt
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| Open up the trunk and look at the top of the rear speaker housing. With the trunk open, you should be able to remove to allen screws and then tilt the speaker housings forward. You may have to wiggle them a bit. Once they are forward, you should be able to replace the speakers. Please note that the mirrors have 1 allen button head screw and one hex head nut to remove them. The front speaker grills have 2 allen button head screws under the mirror and 1 allen screw under the silver bezel. If you are going to wrench on your bike, it would be a good idea to get a copy of the service manual. HTH, Tim |
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Woodland Hills, CA | Thanks for the tip Tim. Its much appreciated. I already ordered the service manual (it arrived at my dealer's a couple of days ago) and should have it in hand before the speakers arrive.
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| I'm going to buy a pair of 09 speakers for my 08....supposed to be improved for 2009...J&m I have tried them before and they seemed to make no improvement in sound. |
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Woodstock, GA | Hawg-wired makes some too... |
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So Cal | Banjo - 2008-08-08 6:23 AM
I'm going to buy a pair of 09 speakers for my 08....supposed to be improved for 2009...J&m I have tried them before and they seemed to make no improvement in sound.
The J&M's improve sound at higher volumes. Sound the same otherwise |
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Hampton Va | OK I got the new speakers and I know I saw a post on here about how to install the front speakers...da now I cant find it.....HELP....I cant bring myself to wait for the manual...Thanks |
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Iron Butt
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Hampton Va | Thanks for everyones help...I got the new speakers today and they are now in......and wow what a big differance....much clearer....much louder...I love them ...well worth the $150 and 2 hrs work.
Thanks Again....I am almost ready for the trip....smaller windshield is next on the list later this week............... |
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O'Neill, Nebraska | racershawn - 2008-08-11 10:32 PM
Thanks for everyones help...I got the new speakers today and they are now in......and wow what a big differance....much clearer....much louder...I love them ...well worth the $150 and 2 hrs work.
Thanks Again....I am almost ready for the trip....smaller windshield is next on the list later this week...............
Were these the '09 Vic speakers or another brand? |
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Hampton Va | Sorry did not see the question....J & M...realy work well I have the radio down to about 12-14 and much clearer |
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Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | OK - Just finished the J&M Installations in 98 degree heat. Born in Houston but never get use to the heat.
All I can say is that Victory uses installers with little hands to be able to get that bolt in the back of the mirror once removed. After struggling for a few minutes, i think it was a combination of me disjointing my shoulder, raising my leg above my head and cursing a bit louder to finally get it started. But Kudos for the designers who made the front cowling inside pocket not so deep that you can not fish out bolts and tools when you drop them trying to put the freaking bolt back on.
At least I did the back ones first which were a snap. The front ones were a bit tricky but only because I did not know where the snaps were on the Gauge Bezel and was extra careful not to break it pulling it off. Someone said use a plastic putty knife and that did the trick.
And I noticed a sound difference the first time i fired it up.
Richard
Edited by rmclarty 2008-08-14 5:32 PM
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Iron Butt
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Reno County, KS | I just picked up a new set on eBay for $80 with shipping & handling included from a reputable seller. There is NO shortage of them there either. |
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Hampton Va | I had the same install problems! LOL lots of fun! |
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Madison, AL | I swaped out my OEM speakers for the J&M ones. I had the usual issues changing the speakers out. Had to fish for the spacer on the rear speaker. On the front speaker I had to glue the little rubber things, they fell off when I removed the OEM speakers. Not a real difficult install just a bit cramped in some areas. The new speakers sound clearer and richer. A noticible difference but not overwhelming. I think the cost was worth the improvement. If you want mega sound you might need to look at the Hog Tunes from Ness. I like the J&M upgrade and currently satisfied and would have to hear the Hog Tunes before buying them. One side note J&M now makes a cord that fits the Vision. I think a purchase of a integrated headset would be nice. The Victory OEM headset is OK but after hearing the J&M one I think I would rather have it. |
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Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | `
Edited by rmclarty 2008-09-04 11:29 PM
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | The 2009 Visions have "upgraded speakers" as outlined in the sales info. It would be interesting to hear if there was a difference and whether 2008 Visions can be retrofitted. |
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Speakers upgrade?
