Need Tunes on my Ride!! Advice & Reviews Please

  • April 9, 2010 3:46 AM PDT
    Hi,
    I'm new, Love the site.  I can't find what I'm looking for though.  A comprehensive Review of sound systems for cruisers.
    I found little equipment, & no reviews. I prefer to buy after talking to real people who have installed systems. I Ride a Honda Shadow 2003 
    & I want to just hook up my ipod, & have it stay charged.  I've Heard good things about Rumble Systems, but now I can't find them. 
    Tuner not necessary.  I like it LOUD.   ;-) 
    Please Advise.    
    TYVM,  Panther 
  • April 9, 2010 3:50 AM PDT
    Try these...

    http://www.jmcorp.com/SeeProducts.asp?PF=16 />
    Deluxe Self Amplified Handlebar Mounted Speakers With Built-in Amps Driven by an I-pod, MP3 player, Satellite Radio or other type of portable Music Device
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    April 9, 2010 4:09 AM PDT
    I went the easy route...skull candy
    http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/titan-black.html
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    April 9, 2010 4:44 AM PDT
    Welcome to the site from Washington State...
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    April 9, 2010 5:00 AM PDT
    Here are a couple places mentioned in older posts you may want to try...

    http://www.motorcycletunes.com/default.asp />
    http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/rumble_road_speaker_system/index.html />
    http://www.hogtunes.com/ />

    And welcome to the site, glad you are liking it!!!

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    April 9, 2010 6:14 AM PDT
    I went with this system and hooked it up to my GPS/MP3 Player. It comes with the mounts, including mp3 player, speakers, charger and 600 watt amp (2x300)
    It sounds pretty good up to about 70 mph. and not too expensive.

    http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Motorcycle-Amplified-Handlebar-Speakers/dp/B002KPHHOK/ref=pd_cp_e_3
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    April 9, 2010 11:59 AM PDT
    I had Thunder Road speakers on my Road King and they were OK for lower speeds but failed at anything above 60mph. Plus there was no real bass. Also I had a lot of trouble with them. I sent several back under warranty and the head unit switches went bad. I really did not like the look of speaker housings on the bars so I have removed them completely. Planning to build my own system as soon as I have some free cash to play with. In my opinion these bar mounted sets may work OK at low speeds and on quiet bikes but that is there limit.
  • April 9, 2010 12:05 PM PDT
    welcome to the site from Fayetteville NC.
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    April 9, 2010 12:52 PM PDT

    Welcome to Cyclefish Sherry, from the Buckeye State.  I hope you find your tunes!  Me, i just listen to the Screamin Eagle.

  • April 9, 2010 1:55 PM PDT
    Before you use ear buds - check the laws in your state. For some reason cagers can plug in their i-pods - but some states won't allow motorcycles riders to use ear buds.
  • April 9, 2010 2:08 PM PDT
    Hey welcome from Va.
  • June 22, 2010 4:43 PM PDT
    I got this radio on my V Star 1100 and its LOUD!!! Only downside is if you are listening to radio instead of mp3 the remote does not change channels. terry told me about it and now brother n law, his wife & a friend now have them too.

    http://www.gooddeals18.com/product/SHKCYCLERADIOKIT250/250_watts_Motorcycle__yacht_2_speakers__amplifier__radio_pkg.html
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    June 30, 2010 12:10 AM PDT
    I saved alot of money by making my own.... amp $50 and two infinity 3" speakers for $80.

    The rest of the stuff was scrap metal laying around my shop. I don't ride with a windshield so I can't hear it over 60mph but it's great for running around town.
  • July 1, 2010 1:07 PM PDT
    Welcome from Nevada.