Start with what is installed
Factory System Overview
The base arrangement has two fairing speakers; the documented Touring package adds rear pods beside the passenger seat. Factory speakers are described as 1- or 2-ohm units. Higher-impedance replacements can reduce volume on the original amplifier, so choose a compatible speaker/amplifier combination rather than comparing diameter alone.
Inspect before ordering
Record the model year, factory audio package and any previous modifications. Listen to every channel and note faults before taking the vehicle apart. A working baseline makes the final checks meaningful.
Guide coverage
2006–2013 listed touring models and their actual audio package. Confirm model-specific bracket, interface and weather suitability.
Planning guide, not a fitment guarantee. Match wiring, impedance, adapters and removal procedures to the actual vehicle. Photos show selected configurations, not every trim or a complete removal sequence.
Radio Upgrade
A suitable single-DIN receiver can fit with the correct installation hardware. A digital-media design avoids reliance on a disc mechanism, but weather suitability must still be checked.
Connections and clearance
Make secure insulated connections and leave service length without trapping cables. Check mounting stability, vents, switches and display clearance. A plug that fits physically does not prove amplifier or vehicle-function compatibility.
Test the complete system
Verify reception, source playback, balance, fade and any retained steering-wheel controls. Restore all required dash connections before powering the vehicle for a test, following vehicle safety procedures.
Radio access and integration
A suitable single-DIN receiver can fit with the correct installation hardware. A digital-media design avoids reliance on a disc mechanism, but weather suitability must still be checked. Support the substantial fairing with a helper during removal and place it on a soft protected surface. Retain handlebar audio controls with an interface compatible with both motorcycle and receiver. The supplied source also allows aftermarket-radio installation on bikes originally without one, but exact wiring and mounting must be verified. Retractable-screen and general video receivers are not appropriate choices for this application.
Before disassembly
Use the instructions for the exact vehicle and selected installation kit. Support removed trim and the receiver, retain fasteners by location, and stop if the wiring or dashboard differs from the documented configuration.
Shop Speaker Sizes
Browse verified collection categories, then confirm the actual installation requirements. These are not vehicle-specific fitment guarantees.
Speaker Upgrades
Check each mounting location separately. Nominal diameter alone does not establish depth, grille clearance, impedance or a suitable signal from the factory amplifier.
Front fairing
Factory: 5¼-inch
Replacement planning: 5¼-inch, 6¾-inch, selected bottom-mounted models only
Keep the original grilles. Selected 6¾-inch replacements require the correct brackets and bottom mounting; this is not universal fitment.
Electrical note: Factory 1- or 2-ohm speakers require load and output planning.
Rear pods, Touring package
Factory: 5¼-inch
Replacement planning: 5¼-inch
Four Phillips screws secure each speaker and grille. Use the replacement speaker grille where specified and consider exposure-rated equipment.
Electrical note: Higher impedance may reduce output on the original system.
Access and mounting
Coordinate receiver and fairing-speaker work so the fairing is handled as few times as possible. Protect painted edges and support wiring while the shell is removed. Rear-pod work is simpler: remove the four screws, lift the speaker and grille and disconnect the wiring. Secure all connections against vibration and moisture, then test both channels and handlebar controls before final reassembly.
Test before closing
Confirm polarity and each channel at a moderate level. Check window travel, latch operation and wiring clearance. Replace damaged clips and secure every panel without pinching its harness.
Tools
Torx T25 driver, Phillips screwdriver, 3/16-inch and ¼-inch hex drivers; soft protective blanket and a helper for fairing handling.
Electrical and restraint safety
Follow the vehicle battery-disconnection and restraint-system precautions. Do not probe airbag wiring. Keep the ignition off during connection work and protect exposed conductors.
Before cutting or drilling
Inspect both sides for wiring, glass, fuel lines and safety components. Stop if clearance cannot be verified. Protect cut edges, wear eye protection and restore seat and restraint hardware correctly.
Bass and Amplifier
The supplied research does not establish a subwoofer location or enclosure dimensions for these motorcycles. Do not substitute a generic car-bass plan. A compact weather-resistant amplifier is a documented upgrade path for the fairing and rear speakers, provided it is securely mounted with suitable ventilation and protected wiring. Check charging capacity, equipment exposure ratings and all steering clearances with the actual motorcycle.
Power and protection
Size cable, fusing and grounding for the equipment and run length. Protect the power cable close to its source, following the wiring system requirements. Route cables clear of sharp edges and moving hardware.
Final tuning
Start with conservative gain and crossover settings. Listen for distortion, rattles and missing channels. Check heat, charging-system behavior and unwanted key-off operation before considering the installation finished.
Installation Checklist
Work through the system in stages. Test before replacing trim, then repeat the checks after everything is secured.
- Record the exact vehicle year and audio package.
- Choose whether to retain or bypass the factory amplifier.
- Confirm radio kit, interface and antenna requirements.
- Measure speaker depth, opening and grille clearance.
- Plan safe wire routes, protection and equipment mounting.
- Gather tools and follow the vehicle's safety procedures.
- Label, connect, insulate and secure the wiring.
- Test every speaker channel at a moderate level.
- Check radio sources, phone audio and vehicle controls.
- Set gain and crossovers without audible distortion.
- Secure all trim, seats and safety-related hardware correctly.
- Recheck for rattles, heat and unwanted key-off operation.
Keep a record. Save the equipment models, interface instructions, wiring changes and tuning settings. Clear notes make future service easier and help another installer understand what has changed.
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