NEW AUDIO...WHO DIS?! | DS18 6.5" Motorcycle Speaker Install | Kawasaki Vaquero

[@sz8794]

feedback about them speakers. i`ve got your advice and put on my bike same ones in February 2023 done few hours of around 80% of the power in 10 short drives around clean crisp sound just wow ( amplified to 250rms each speaker ) one of them already dead last weekend. i think it is better to pay tripple the price and get quality over this.

[@RidingWithRho]

Agreed. Mine went out too. I have DB Drive speakers.

[@YoungMacy]

don't have a harley but i bought a fairing with ds18 speaker prewired in, after about 4 rides of not even amplified volume. 2 of the 4 went out already

[@hondamagna96]

New subscriber here and I just love your skill, determination and tenacity when it comes to doing your own mods. I also love your personality. You’ve got me hooked on your videos.

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you so much! 🤗 Welcome to the channel!

[@KindredGh0st]

Holy crap. Electrical work terrifies me. I think I'd rather pay someone to install it! I admire your courage!

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! Terrified me too. 😂 Did a lot of reading and video watching before I did it.

[@joehenderson9133]

I blew a speaker in November and was going to pay someone to install my DS18’s, nope not now. Thanks Queen!!!

[@RidingWithRho]

Woot woot!! Glad I could help!! 🤗

[@BlackEyeSRT]

Well done those DS18's are so nice looking and can handle so much power

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! Definitely agree

[@MinisterJaiB]

Amazing! You're so bold to do your wiring! I love the red and the upgrade❤💯

[@RidingWithRho]

Thanks sis!!

[@ibzstratcat]

Have the same adapters for my Vaq. When I upgraded my system to Bluetooth all marine grade. They worked very well.

[@nomadryder4377]

Have a Kawasaki Nomad myself, 2nd one ive owned. Got it tore apart doing paint and stereo in the fairing. Going all DS18 on this one. Big ups on being a INDEPENDENT Woman and doing the damn thing yourself.

[@rodericksaunders5887]

Your vids are sooo cool! I can appreciate how you like to wrench on your own bike! Ride safe lil sister

[@RidingWithRho]

Thanks big bro!! 🤗

[@RanGer-498]

Car interior speakers in a motorcycle outside environment..it will work for a little while.

[@WDStock_man]

The back of those speakers are huge and almost doesn't fit in the hole. So the mount will allow me to sit those speakers on top of the hole. I saw the mounts that you installed.

[@MarlenPlain]

Great job!!!! I'm Marlen from DS18 love your video!

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@RanGer-498]

Anyone wondering those are Engineering adapters llc speaker adaptors.

[@mista73]

Nothing like your doing your own installs. Since you have that 4 channel amp you know it's time to get the rear 6.5 install adapters.😁. Keep up the good work.

[@RidingWithRho]

Facts! I want to add front speaker pods (cuz ya know Ima girl who needs ALL her bag space 😂) but if I do 4 channel, my speakers will be extremely underpowered. I don’t know if running all 4 speakers in series or parallel will help. And thank you 🤗

[@jent8347]

Hey Rho! Your videos are awesome! Thanks for showing us all your mods you are a lifesaver. Question on the DS18 equipment...how is it holding up after a year? Still happy with it? Thanks!

[@RidingWithRho]

Hey hey! Still kickin since the moment I installed! Spray with some waterproofing spray (especially if you do some riding in rain) and 👌🏾 *chef’s kiss*

[@RidingWithRho]

Update: not kicking anymore. 😂

[@donkeyears4704]

@@RidingWithRho what happened?

[@WDStock_man]

Hi I want to get this system. I just bought a new 2021 and I need to be able to hear while traveling. What do I need to get. And what does it cost if you know of hand?

[@chinelivingston]

GREAT JOB!!!

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! 🤗

[@donaldgreene1720]

Hey Rho I was watching your video where you dropped your bike and your dad came out to help you !awesome dad by the way! I notice your keys where in the ignition ! I have the voyager and I always take my keys out after I start my bike so it don’t scratch up anything ! Something I learned on you tube! So I’m thinking your bike does the same thing since they alike ! Have a great day so start your bike then take the keys out and put them in your pocket

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you for the tip 🤗

[@MindOfManZaar]

Excellent video! Subscribed.

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! 🤗

[@supakamario]

10 awg is very small for power wire. speaker wire looks small as well. you will do better grounding on frame not battery. I hope u fused your amp power wire.... sounds much better

[@LSHD254]

been doing research and on bikes its is def recommended to go back to the battery vs in a car you could go to the frame

[@tsimmons1974ts]

You are such a Talented woman.. .If I wasn't married I would have to find you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I am looking to purchase a Vaquero so that's how I found your channel.

[@RidingWithRho]

🤗 Thank you!! Very much appreciated! Hope my videos help with your purchasing decision 💖 #TeamVaq

[@WDStock_man]

Hi can you tell me where you got your 6.5 speaker mounts fro.. I bought the speakers you have don't fit

[@rguy4thejob]

Love the videos I got one question for you did you have to take the gas tank off to run your power and ground from the amp back to the battery?

[@stevenbradner1469]

Love your videos...I need advice on hooking the PAC handlebar controller up to aftermarket radio... Scratching my head here...

[@RidingWithRho]

Is it the wiring or the programming?

[@stevenbradner1469]

Wiring

[@RidingWithRho]

Do you have the wiring diagram from Engineered adaptors? Wire exactly like shown on there. If the wire color isn’t on the diagram, you don’t need it.

[@stevenbradner1469]

Ok... Will do... Thanks

[@RanGer-498]

Did you use ocf or cca for the wiring?

[@rebecas5528]

Hello, great vid.. im trying to install my Hertz SV165 NEO but need an adaptor..what adaptors did you purchase? I didn't see it in ur list. Please let me know. Awesome work! Safe riding.

[@RidingWithRho]

Hey hey! Good luck on your install engineeredadapters.com/product/kawasaki-fairing-adapter

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

Nice job keep the videos coming 👍.

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you 😊

[@donaldgreene1720]

Awesome job !

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@SylentNite]

Awesome job, I got the same bike and the same amp x2!

[@RidingWithRho]

Yessss!! they get a lot of flack from the audio heads but as long as I can hear then I’m good 👌🏾 And thank you!! 🤗

[@Hidavi]

Do you think its possible to keep the stock head unit and add this amp+speakers? I don't want to lose the handlebar audio controls.

[@six0twodot1dotlove]

Yes you just get an amp that has high and low inputs or use a high-low converter. You keep all stock controls and radio no problem.

[@Hidavi]

@@six0twodot1dotlove thanks! any specific recommendation?

[@RidingWithRho]

Whenever you do get a new head unit, connect a PAC and you’ll still maintain handlebar controls.

[@six0twodot1dotlove]

Hidavi. You can use any amp. I personally used a pioneer 1200 4 channel but i mounted it in my left saddle bag but i have 10 speakers total on my Vaquero. The reason i used pioneer is the amp is designed to run either way. They give you the rca adapters with the amp. But any amp will work just get a goid high low converter. If your looking to save money dual makes an amp 1000 watts you can buy them at Walmart or autozone for about a hundred dollars

[@dalegribble4731]

Did you really need the amp? Do that make a real difference at 70+ mph?

[@imjustnoone8630]

Where did you get the speaker adapters from

[@southside1975]

Your Dad did a great job with you!

[@RidingWithRho]

Best comment ever…much appreciated 🤗. My dad says thank you. Lol.

[@blackjesus5325]

Woman I luv U!!!!! Keep doing you 💯

[@RidingWithRho]

🤗

[@lilsquidgaming39]

so since yours is newer than most i can finally ask how do they hold up to rain i get caught alot i guess it wouldnt matter cause their a decent price to replace but i thought that question was worth asking cant wait to upgrade my harley with them then ill go to big ones after I save up but for now these sound great

[@RidingWithRho]

Speakers and amp held up great in rain. Rode in a bad storm for about 3 hours…speakers and amp were fine. The radio was another story…but the speakers are still kickin.

[@bullitt79]

Just curious...could that Amp and speakers be installed with the stock head unit for decent results? Or does the stock head unit have to be replaced?

[@RidingWithRho]

The short answer is yes you can. I’ve seen others do it BUT I’m not sure of sound quality and I’m not sure how to do it. 😬

[@joebellace8791]

How happy are you with the speakers and amp now that you been with them for a while I am about to redo my system and was going to get the ds18 or the prv And are they waterproof

[@RidingWithRho]

Still love them. Hit some very heavy rainstorms recently. The speakers and amp are still good (technically not marine grade but they held up in the rain). Ironically, the marine grade Kenwood radio went into protect mode in the rain. So I had to reset it and ended up putting a plastic sheet (roof) over my inners before putting the fairing back on.

[@scrappycoghlan8505]

What model # amp is that if I may ask

[@jembo231jem4]

are these the water resistant DS-18? if not find a can of thompson seal an use that great job!!!!!

[@RidingWithRho]

No I sprayed them with NeverWet. I’ll check into the thompson seal. Thank you!

[@carltonhall816]

Great job!

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! 🙂

[@treboy]

Do you have a link to your speaker adapter and cover for it

[@RidingWithRho]

engineeredadapters.com/product/kawasaki-fairing-adapter Grill on eBay

[@camachotr6546]

Jw where u bought the tips for the amp wires?

[@RidingWithRho]

eBay www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-10-Gauge-Wire-Ferrule-Amplifier-Speaker-10-AWG-Tin-Copper-Amp-Ferrules-/273071734979?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@floydbeard5073]

You run RCA cable or wire in to the high level input

[@RidingWithRho]

RCA

[@floydbeard5073]

@ridingwithrho8860 Ok. I have the same amplifier for tweeters and it will not push my tweets so figured I would ask how you ran the signal input. Thanks for the reply.

[@xgwsailor49]

Ok I'm going to tackle the bullet tweeters.

[@isonovoso8312]

Thkz! Awesome

[@greggriffin3242]

Great video!!!What radio do u have

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! It’s a Kenwood radio

[@cristianSanchez-ln6pu]

Do you think this voice amp would be good for my two ds18 6.5 speakers and two ds18 tweaters? Or would I need a stronger amp?

[@RidingWithRho]

I sooo want to tell you the right answer but this is a question that I don’t 100% know the answer to lol. The answer to your question would be based on the RMS of the speakers/tweeters you’re using. This amp has an RMS of 4 x 80W (4 ohms) and 4 x 120W (2 ohms). I would imagine if the RMS of the speakers are lower than the RMS of the amp, then this amp will work. But don’t quote me. I’m sure someone will read this and correct me if I’m wrong 😊 The folks in the Custom Vaquero Nation FB group will know best. Check them out 🤗

[@hottamtam]

U a fkn gangster lol I luv it 🤣🥰💪 but if u ever have a problem wit ur Amp or speaker's, put a thicker remote wire on be4 u touch anything. 1luv momma ❤️

[@RidingWithRho]

Ayyyy! Thanks for that tip! 💖💖

[@hottamtam]

@@RidingWithRho no need for thanks ma, that's wat we do ❤️

[@carlospagan8433]

that was , Bad Ass, Great job.

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you! 🤗

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

What is your opinion on the ds18 6.5's ? Are you happy with the sound are they holding up well? Also would you buy them again?

[@RidingWithRho]

Love them. No issues. They’re loud going at high speeds (high high speeds 😶). No distortion. I would definitely buy them again as a non-competition rider who just wants to hear her music.

[@romesyoutubechannel5356]

@@RidingWithRho thanks for the info. Believe I'm going to buy a set. Happy riding.

[@WDStock_man]

Rho where did you get those 6.5 adapter plates for your speakers

[@RidingWithRho]

engineeredadapters.com/product/kawasaki-fairing-adapter

[@WDStock_man]

@@RidingWithRho Thank you Rho

[@rodneyholliday8562]

Hey Rho new to your channel What model Kenwood radio did you use Thank

[@RidingWithRho]

Kenwood KMR-M328BT Marine Boat... www.amazon.com/dp/B0848Z2F1V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@rodneyholliday8562]

@@RidingWithRho OK thanks I will check it out

[@WDStock_man]

I'm not doing it myself like you did.😊

[@xgwsailor49]

Hello Rho, did u install bullet tweeters also?

[@RidingWithRho]

No bullet tweeters

[@xgwsailor49]

Rho when will you be in the southern Maryland area?

[@RidingWithRho]

Hmmm 🤔 not sure. If Ocean City is southern Maryland then I’ll be there in a few weeks.

[@xgwsailor49]

Rho what type of amp did you install? So it looks like you installed the radio and amp at different times. Is that correct?

[@RidingWithRho]

I have the DS18 Candy Amp 1600W (DS18 CANDY-X4B Amplifier in Black - Class D, 4 Channels, 1600 Watts Max, Digital, 2/4 Ohm - Don't Sacrifice Space for Power - Compact Mini Ampflier fo www.amazon.com/dp/B077DTWYM3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_cCNEa8yKFskH5) Yup! I installed them separately. I cut the EA harness speaker wires (4) that were connected directly to the radio harness and reconnected them to the amp.

[@xgwsailor49]

@@RidingWithRho did you add additional speakers also? I replaced my OEM radio with a Sony and I think there's a short bc my radio will not stay on.

[@xgwsailor49]

I'm dreading removing the fairing again.

[@RidingWithRho]

Yeaaaa I definitely feel you on that one. No additional speakers. Just replaced the stock ones.

[@xgwsailor49]

@@RidingWithRho Did u ever get the module switch to work with your handle bar control? I couldn't get mine to work so I have to adjust the volume manually.

[@rodneywhite55]

Great Job!! Now come and do mine. Lol!!

[@markreynolds8251]

Where did you get the speaker adapters from?

[@RidingWithRho]

Engineered Adapters

[@markreynolds8251]

@@RidingWithRho Thank ya ma'am keep doing what you are doing bike looks awesome.

[@RidingWithRho]

Thanks so much!! 🤗

[@xgwsailor49]

Nah sis, southern Maryland is near point lookout.

[@RidingWithRho]

Oohhhh nawww. No plans to head that way anytime soon.

[@HondaHarleyGurl]

You’re so handy! Very financially convenient Ik. I just order Bluetooth speakers, let’s see! Shout out to the nail drill😂

[@RidingWithRho]

Deffffinitely saves some coinzzz 😂 Thank you for your support!! ❤️

[@HondaHarleyGurl]

@@RidingWithRho definitely 🙏🏾

[@toldson90]

You love you DREMEL

[@RidingWithRho]

Ha! You know it! Comes in handy on these installs 🤣

[@desmondmcneil496]

Nice job

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you 😊

[@N0mad321]

Lookin good

[@RidingWithRho]

Thanks!

[@rodneywhite55]

Are you on fb want to dm a question.

[@jameswilliams7412]

Hey. So. I’m curious. 1600 watt amp with two 300 watt rms speakers why would you bridge the amp? With the correct tuning etc you could get more with less and longevity would be longer. I have a bike with 4-5.25s in the front and 2-6.5 in the back. With 800 watts. Just tryna help you out! Keep up the work!!

[@chepecuuuh5444]

Distance test ?

[@RidingWithRho]

Not yet. I’ve ridden about an hour and a half with no problem. I’ll be back on the road soon tho so definitely then. Thanks for watching

[@everettthoman2097]

what size amp

[@RidingWithRho]

Mentioned in video and description

[@DS18Sound]

Awesome Video!!! #Welikeitloud

[@RidingWithRho]

Ayyy!!! Thank you! 😊

[@glennbuchanan5780]

Are you a electrician by trade because you good .

[@RidingWithRho]

Not at all. Lol

[@jayjack2768]

I just overdosed on testosterone pills! Great job lady! New subscriber

[@RidingWithRho]

😂😂😂 thank you

[@laryanmclean1880]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@RidingWithRho]

🤗

[@stephen6157]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MrFameone206]

Do it sista I love seeing my black sistas on bike and working on your own joint. Hell yeah

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you 🙏🏾 🤗

[@GIXXERSISTERS]

check you out..... they sound good too

[@RidingWithRho]

Thank you!! 😁

[@darinmcgee2189]

Dam , SiS I need you to work on my bike, can you😉

[@RidingWithRho]

Ha! Brooo I wish 😂

[@xgwsailor49]

Oh ok