Custom Speakers by Hays

[hchays]

Here are some pictures of the custom speaker pods my made for my 2013 Spyder RS. The speakers are 5.25" Polk Audio marine speakers, pods are made from 5" schedule 40 PVC caps. The are mounted to a custom made steel plate that lays over the dash. The system is powered by a 100 watt amp that is mounted in the frunk. I am using a 7th generation iPod Nano for the music/radio.

 

[MarkLawson]

Looks nice. How does it sound?

 

[hchays]

Looks nice. How does it sound?

It sounds really good! Now I can't wait for warmer weather to go for a long cruise.

 

[jimclarkf1]

LOOK'S AWSOME

Luv to hear them, can you tell me is your handlebar off of a RT, never noticed them like that on a GS

 

[coz]

looks great

speaker pods look great. they blend right into the bike. i almost like them better than mine.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:very nice work. soon.......we ride

 

[hchays]

Luv to hear them, can you tell me is your handlebar off of a RT, never noticed them like that on a GS

I have a 2013 RS, they are the stock handlebars for my Spyder.

 

[coz]

saw them today

they look even better in person. i do like them better than mine. they sound excellent too. great work Hubie ! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[hchays]

Thanks! As I said, I think they turned out pretty good for the first shot at designing them. There are a couple of things I would change looking back, but otherwise I'm happy with them. They sound pretty good even at 110 mph lol......

 

[SPYD1]

Nice job! Looks great!

 

[hchays]

Nice job! Looks great!

Thanks!

 

[coz]

did you say 110 mph?

i thought so.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: you're a baaaad boy.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[hchays]

i thought so.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: you're a baaaad boy.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

I was following you!!!lol

 

[SporterSpider]

And Coz was following Dave. And I am out of luck.:roflblack:

 

[coz]

RT'S

won't go 110.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[hchays]

Dave's might, it's red and we all know red if faster! lol

 

[coz]

word on the street

is 104, wot, downhill grade.:shocked:

 

[master1309]

Custom Speakers

I would love to copy your system if you don't mind. Can you give t\me the tech stuff for making the metal bracket and how they attach. Thank you.

Richard [email protected]

 

[hchays]

I would love to copy your system if you don't mind. Can you give t\me the tech stuff for making the metal bracket and how they attach. Thank you.

Richard [email protected]

There is not much to it really. I took a sheet of 3/16" steel and rolled it to match the contour of the dash. Then I rolled the ends up just to have a support for the PVC caps. I drilled 2 holes through the plate and caps and used 1/4" carriage bolts to bolt together. Then I drilled a hole just big enough to get the speaker wires through. At this time I have it mounted to the dash with Industrial Velcro. I may change that later down the road. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

 

[master1309]

Amplifier

I know you using a 7th gen NANO. Are you using an amplifier, if so 2 or 4 channel and what is the watts? 100-250-300??

 

[hchays]

So far so good with the speakers! They have been beaten around for a couple thousand miles, in the rain several times, have been blasted with volume & bugs and they are still working fantastic.