Handle Bar Speakers for Roadster

[BullMoose]

Does anybody have any good suggestions on Speakers for roadsters?

 

[xhdskip]

don't want you to think we're ignoring you or your question,
just don't have an answer for the question.
I only know a couple of Rockets with Radios on them,
and don't know the type radio or speakers, sorry.
Myself, I listen to the engine.
Sorry I couldn't help ya out,
but welcome to the site anyway.

 

[Molinoman]

I used to use the Cycle Sounds system (at the time...50W, they now have them going at 100W). You can get them in 2 inch or 4 inch.

There are a lot of systems out there that you can plug an Ipod (or any other type MP3 player) into...I would just Google for "motorcycle sound systems" and start wading into the choices.

Since the Roadster has only the two gages (mine, for the 2007, had four) the speaker placement would be a lot easier I would think.

You are always going to have the "purist" that will belittle having a sound system on a bike (and xhdskip...this is not directed at you...just in general) but it is nice to have an alternative to listen (besides just the engine) to if you are on a long trip to break up the monotony...I know as it was really missed when I took my Thunderbird on it's 2,600 mile trip back in August.

The other problem you will have is getting a system that will have good clear sound in the 60 to 90 mph range...ahem...I mean 60 to 75 mph range. Wind noise will be a lot to deal with, the Gold Wings have a great system to deal with it (probably the Harley Electraglide Ultras as well) but since you do not have a fairing (at best maybe a windshield) it can or will be a challenge.

Good luck,

Dennis

 

[tdragger]

I had the Kury "Sound of Chrome" system on my Std. It had a Sirius Sat Radio connected to it. It worked fairly well up to about 65 mph behind my Corbin Fleetliner fairing. Wind noise took over from there. I've removed the system for now since I was having some sat radio issues.

 

[Gkiller]

Rumble Road amplified speakers....best I have ever heard. I've had the RR's on my last 3 bikes (covering 8 years). Currently have my R3 setup with satellite radio and the RR's and can hear them perfectly at any speed. Many of the other handlebar systems you will hear sound "tinny"...not these. Very well made product, easy to install and look nice on the bike.

The speakers have a self-contained amplifier built into the speaker housing that provides plenty of power. Here's the link:
MH Instruments: Motorcycle Speakers and Accessories

Best of luck and hope this info helps.

 

[tdragger]

Rumble Road amplified speakers....best I have ever heard. I've had the RR's on my last 3 bikes (covering 8 years). Currently have my R3 setup with satellite radio and the RR's and can hear them perfectly at any speed. Many of the other handlebar systems you will hear sound "tinny"...not these. Very well made product, easy to install and look nice on the bike.

The speakers have a self-contained amplifier built into the speaker housing that provides plenty of power. Here's the link:
MH Instruments: Motorcycle Speakers and Accessories

Best of luck and hope this info helps.

I had my Kury set hooked up to my Sirius Stratus sat radio. The Stratus does not have an internal volume control so the volume control on the Kury speakers (w/ internal amp) was the only way to control volume.

Do you have the "Crankcase" volume control installed with your set up?

 

[Lifelong Biker]

I just recently installed this Pyle 300watt system for an ipod on my girl's bike. She has a Ridley, which has loud exhaust and with 300w you can hear just fine. Quite impressed for the buck with the sound. You have to be creative and hide amp, whcih is small Here's an ebay link, hope this helps.

PYLE Motorcycle Waterproof 300W Stereo & 300W Speakers | eBay

 

[Gkiller]

I had my Kury set hooked up to my Sirius Stratus sat radio. The Stratus does not have an internal volume control so the volume control on the Kury speakers (w/ internal amp) was the only way to control volume.

Do you have the "Crankcase" volume control installed with your set up?

No...I simply installed an inline volume control (mounted between the speedo and tach) and can easily adjust the sound volume by rotating the circular wheel up or down. I also installed a toggle on the right side plastic frame cover that runs directly to the battery so I can toggle the stereo on/off whether the bike is running or not.

I like some of the other handlebar systems I have heard, but none in my opinion have compared to the quality of sound that the Rumble Roads offer. And the internal amp is great as there is no amp module to "hide" or install (although one can be easily added to boost power).

 

[nethound]

I second GKiller, the Rumble Road speakers work great. I had some on my R3 and they sounded good up to the volume I was comfortable listening to them. I wasn't able to hear them well at 70MPH, but that was mostly a comfort level thing with me, there was still plenty of power to get more volume.

I really enjoyed them for taking back roads or nice leisurely rides around the lake.

I took them off last time I was experiencing the cold starting problems with my bike just to make sure I wasn't somehow draining the battery with them. Will probably put them back when I'm installing the EasterBeaver H4 relay kit in the near future.

 

[STRIPES]

I just recently installed this Pyle 300watt system for an ipod on my girl's bike. She has a Ridley, which has loud exhaust and with 300w you can hear just fine. Quite impressed for the buck with the sound. You have to be creative and hide amp, whcih is small Here's an ebay link, hope this helps.

PYLE Motorcycle Waterproof 300W Stereo & 300W Speakers | eBay

I think Ridley's are so cool. I've ridden with them on a couple of occasions. Slicker than snot the way they are configured. The motors I hear are bullet proof. And, not having to shift gears and still run 80mph is cool.