Wiring amp into Saddlebags

Hi_its_Jack · 02-26-2012, 09:06 AM

Last year, I had to add a preamp to my stereo so I could hear it without distortion. I put the preamp in the batwing fairing, but found it added too much weight to the front end. This weekend, I pulled the gas tank and seat and ran wires back to the saddlebags to mount the preamp there. Here's my question: what is the best way to get the wiring through to the saddlebag without giving up waterproofing? I intend to use Molex connecters to make removing the bags easier for cleaning. Anyone done this?

**ringadingh** · 02-26-2012, 09:09 AM

Id use a rubber grommet in the hole, and then silicone it were the wires pass through the grommet. That should seal it up good. And Welcome from Ontario!

Hi_its_Jack · 02-26-2012, 05:29 PM

Thanks, Ringa. Picked up some grommets today along with a trailer light connecter so that I can quick release when I need to remove the bags.

dmyers · 02-26-2012, 07:31 PM

How much did the amp way?

mrtelefoneman1 · 02-26-2012, 08:12 PM

Are you talking about an amplifier?

nascar2 · 02-26-2012, 08:34 PM

What I would do is try to find a hollow stud to replace the saddle bag bolt then run the wires through it

02-26-2012, 09:06 AM	#1
Hi_its_Jack Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 8	Wiring amp into Saddlebags Last year, I had to add a preamp to my stereo so I could hear it without distortion. I put the preamp in the batwing fairing, but found it added too much weight to the front end. This weekend, I pulled the gas tank and seat and ran wires back to the saddlebags to mount the preamp there. Here's my question: what is the best way to get the wiring through to the saddlebag without giving up waterproofing? I intend to use Molex connecters to make removing the bags easier for cleaning. Anyone done this? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-26-2012, 09:09 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Id use a rubber grommet in the hole, and then silicone it were the wires pass through the grommet. That should seal it up good. And Welcome from Ontario! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-26-2012, 07:31 PM	#4
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02-26-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
Hi_its_Jack Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 8	Thanks, Ringa. Picked up some grommets today along with a trailer light connecter so that I can quick release when I need to remove the bags.
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02-26-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
nascar2 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 85	What I would do is try to find a hollow stud to replace the saddle bag bolt then run the wires through it
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