Fairing Question

**MAS Tequila** · 10-04-2011, 08:46 AM

I would likely have pulled the trigger on a Reckless a couple of weeks ago but I can't decide which one.

So, I'm going to ask for (I can't believe this) opinions.

Which speaker set up is holding me back.

Which will deliver the best sound at speed?

And yes I remember that I am asking for opinions. So don't be offended.

TIA

MT

**ringadingh** · 10-04-2011, 08:59 AM

Id go with the two 6 1/2" speakers, I think that looks best in a fairing. The four round speakers or the two 6x9s make it look to cluttered in my opinion.

cactusjack · 10-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Same here. I'd go with 2 6.5" speakers. You'll get great sound and the fairing will look like it isn't "all speakers".

cocheese72 · 10-04-2011, 10:13 AM

I prefer 2 6.5". They sound as good as anything is going to.

VulcanE · 10-04-2011, 10:19 AM

I agree with the others on the two 6 1/2" speakers, it does leave more room to add gauges and/or switches in the future if you decide too.

**brote** · 10-04-2011, 10:23 AM

I've got the 2 6.5" speakers and use Rockford Fosgate P1653 speakers with JVC KD-HDR60 AM/FM/HD/CD/USB stereo. I have had no problems hearing the stereo at highway speeds. It also gives a more balanced look to the fairing.

sponge · 10-04-2011, 03:44 PM

I just ordered mine today and got the 2 6.5" speakers. I think it looks alot less cluttered.
I can't wait to get it so I can paint it Cactusjacks favourite colours!!
Jack, this ones for you ....a Royal blue and Pearl Whiet bike with Orange pinstripe!! I'm trying to figure out a way that I can get a ghost image of thunder on the side of the bags too!

**rustyford** · 10-04-2011, 09:12 PM

I used the Rockford Fosgate Prime R1652-S 6.5-Inch speakers and the Sony Cdx-m60ui. I have no problem hearing it at higway speeds either. I don't have too many miles on it yet, but like it so far.

cactusjack · 10-04-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sponge

I just ordered mine today and got the 2 6.5" speakers. I think it looks alot less cluttered.
I can't wait to get it so I can paint it Cactusjacks favourite colours!!
Jack, this ones for you ....a Royal blue and Pearl Whiet bike with Orange pinstripe!! I'm trying to figure out a way that I can get a ghost image of thunder on the side of the bags too!

I'd love to see it when it's done!

**Jared** · 10-04-2011, 11:00 PM

Against the popular choice, here is a picture of my four 5" speakers. I think they look great.

**rustyford** · 10-04-2011, 11:12 PM

That does look good UM. What speakers/covers did you go with?

**Jared** · 10-04-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyford

That does look good UM. What speakers/covers did you go with?

My fairing is actually a Hoppe Industries, but it looks almost exactly the same as the Reckless. Here is a link to the speakers on Reckless's site. I can't remember the brand, but they are awesome. One of the speaker's chrome started to flake and when I contacted the company, they send me a complete new set at no charge.

http://www.recklessmotorcycles.com/accessories.htm#1

**Jared** · 10-04-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Same here. I'd go with 2 6.5" speakers. You'll get great sound and the fairing will look like it isn't "all speakers".

"All gauges" isn't all that much better imo.

cactusjack · 10-04-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

"All gauges" isn't all that much better imo.

Ouch! That hurt.

**voyager** · 10-05-2011, 07:45 AM

I agree with Utah, I slide toward the 4 look.

10-04-2011, 10:10 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Same here. I'd go with 2 6.5" speakers. You'll get great sound and the fairing will look like it isn't "all speakers". __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-04-2011, 10:13 AM	#4
cocheese72 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nomad Posts: 524	I prefer 2 6.5". They sound as good as anything is going to. __________________ 12 Victory Cross Country 08 Vulcan 900 Custom
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10-04-2011, 10:19 AM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I agree with the others on the two 6 1/2" speakers, it does leave more room to add gauges and/or switches in the future if you decide too. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-04-2011, 10:23 AM	#6
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	I've got the 2 6.5" speakers and use Rockford Fosgate P1653 speakers with JVC KD-HDR60 AM/FM/HD/CD/USB stereo. I have had no problems hearing the stereo at highway speeds. It also gives a more balanced look to the fairing. __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
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10-04-2011, 11:00 PM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Against the popular choice, here is a picture of my four 5" speakers. I think they look great. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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10-04-2011, 08:46 AM	#1
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Fairing Question I would likely have pulled the trigger on a Reckless a couple of weeks ago but I can't decide which one. So, I'm going to ask for (I can't believe this) opinions. Which speaker set up is holding me back. Which will deliver the best sound at speed? And yes I remember that I am asking for opinions. So don't be offended. TIA MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-04-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Id go with the two 6 1/2" speakers, I think that looks best in a fairing. The four round speakers or the two 6x9s make it look to cluttered in my opinion.
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10-04-2011, 03:44 PM	#7
sponge Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Essex, Ontario, Canada Posts: 16	I just ordered mine today and got the 2 6.5" speakers. I think it looks alot less cluttered. I can't wait to get it so I can paint it Cactusjacks favourite colours!! Jack, this ones for you ....a Royal blue and Pearl Whiet bike with Orange pinstripe!! I'm trying to figure out a way that I can get a ghost image of thunder on the side of the bags too!
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10-04-2011, 09:12 PM	#8
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	I used the Rockford Fosgate Prime R1652-S 6.5-Inch speakers and the Sony Cdx-m60ui. I have no problem hearing it at higway speeds either. I don't have too many miles on it yet, but like it so far.
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10-04-2011, 11:12 PM	#11
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	That does look good UM. What speakers/covers did you go with?
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10-05-2011, 07:45 AM	#15
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	I agree with Utah, I slide toward the 4 look. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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