Advanblack 8 Inch Speaker Lid Install with DS18 Pro Audio Speakers

[@jdkmboy]

SO... what you are saying is.. "It's a speaker lid?" Nicely done.. keep them coming!

[@sikbaggers]

"technically" yes...a lid lol

[@faocs]

Hi, I purchased DS18 CF8 hydro and they will not fit due to the bracket for the locking mechanism. Can you suggest a speaker that will fit?

[@alldaymcclay2972]

Steve, does the DS 18 fit in the lids without modifications to the lid hardware? I ask because I have some PRVs an part of the hardware in the lids is blocking the speaker from laying down flush on the lid. If the DS 18 will go in without modifications I buy them instead. Some guys told me no matter what speaker I get I will have to modify the hardware..is that the case?

[@sikbaggers]

I built custom spacer rings from osb for the ds18...I currently have the prv 8's in my road glide and on the one side I clipped off the the little metal tab that is on the speaker basket. I trimmed the plastic back on the edge of the hardware where the cable runs through it. It wont effect it..its just a channel for the cable and then I slid the speaker in at an angle and pushed it down...screwed it in and done. Any style 8" lid in the 14 up bikes will have that one touch hardware that will be in the way...I havent had a set of speakers yet that just dropped right in these or any other 8: lid that I didnt have to modify something. The ds18s went in easier but the grills would not fit down in the hole right so thats why we did the spacers.

[@richardgoodwyn1388]

Just installed my ds18 8s in advanblack lids perfect fit no modification needed.

[@reesetibbs2007]

i have the crescendo un-8 i think I have to cut the basket to make them fit. or a spacer

[@ryandrake4748]

NOTE For newbies, it makes a cleaner cut with hole saw bit if you will cover the cutting area with masking tape.

[@sikbaggers]

Yeah..you can use masking tape...if your hole saw is fine toothed and sharp there is really no need for it though...doesnt hurt though

[@jayy2611]

Hi I’m trying to find video where you mentioned the speaker lid grills

[@sikbaggers]

Im not sure which one it was..is there something I can help with?

[@jayy2611]

Steven Housden yes I’m looking for grill to fit the 8 inch lids for advonblack lids

[@demetreehardison945]

We’re can I get grills lids for the speaker

[@telace1]

Do they sell the speaker covers...and does the set up leak into the bags

[@sikbaggers]

yes they have color matched, chrome , black covers and any speaker lid, including harleys will leak if you get enough rain hitting them..I recommend getting some lid covers from SKN-IT lid covers in case you get caught in the rain

[@billymclaughlin4803]

Hey Steve, I came across an issue that I’m hoping you can help with. I just got the advanblack 8” speaker lids and I installed them with DS18 Pro audio speakers like you did but when my speaker grills arrived today (also ds18) the grill won’t sit flush on the speaker. Do you know of a speaker grill that will work? Thanks in advance sir

[@MrBlowdro2006]

Following

[@c.b.jr.1539]

I see you didn't get a response. Which grills did you find that work. I of course have the same issue. Thanks

[@robertlaing2061]

I have heard guys are using spacers on the underside of the speakers to raise them up over the lip. I hope this helps. I’m probably going to have to do the same when mine arrive.

[@don-tj7su]

Though it looks and sounds nice,what protects the speaker from weather and things hitting the speakers ?

[@sikbaggers]

You can get speakers grills to protect the speakers like any other speaker. As far as weather...get some lid covers from SKN IT. Its the nature oif the beast, give some take some...if you want bigger audio then you spend an extra 35 bucks and get covers in case you run into rain.

[@deanbalouris330]

Steve, do you have a recommendation for waterproof covers for these lids?

[@sikbaggers]

Advanblack just released some a few days ago. www.advanblack.com/advanblack-saddlebags-lid-covers-for-14up-harley-touring.html

[@deanbalouris330]

@@sikbaggers I’m looking for the ones for 8” speaker lids.

[@Hhhhhgggihgdd]

Looks nice but my wife would stick her foot in the speaker , just a side note I recommend using lock tight for the screw holding the latch lever .

[@sikbaggers]

lol well we put grills on but did not show it in this video because they are not included with the lids

[@SirAstaroth]

So does the DS18 Pro Audio Speakers have any type of waterproofing for when I wash the bike?

[@jasonrutledge5224]

DO you have a video that talks about the 8" lid install for a CVO with auto locks? 2020 CVO ultra limited.

[@sikbaggers]

they wont work with auto locks

[@osobear157]

I have been following all your videos and done alot of the stuff you have done on my roadglide only issue is What is the model number you use on the ds18 tweeter I order a pair and they look bigger than the tweeter hole. I am using the advance black 8" lids

[@deondavis344]

Will they work on a 2020 Indian Chieftain dark horse

[@sikbaggers]

these are made for the HD saddle bags

[@brettcowgill8016]

Can you put 14 lids on a 2011? Don’t look like a hard conversion but not sure about the measurements

[@sikbaggers]

yes you can if you change the bags and hardware with it. You cant put just the lids on the 13 down bags though. The whole system has to be changed to the newer style and then adjust your front bracket to fit the newer bags ..watch my video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpSxkoJjp5V-ocU

[@davidrutherford1100]

how big is the tweeter circle above the 8??

[@Ta53508]

No grill covers?

[@sikbaggers]

Advanblack is currently working on grill covers but youll be hard pressed to find any Pro Audio speaker that comes with a grill...there are several on the market but they pretty pricey...the advanblack ones will be out soon and you can get them color matched if you want

[@terencebigt3825]

Are these lids made for a 2012 Roadglide?

[@sikbaggers]

No these are for 14 and up..You can add the 14 up and bags, lids and hardware and mount them to your 09 to 13 model. but you have to do it all...bags, one touch hardware and then the lids with a small modification to the front mounting bracket.

[@terencebigt3825]

@@sikbaggers oh wow! Okay 👌

[@bedrock6344]

will these work with CVO bikes with powerlocks?

[@djshadow9269]

will a set of Diamond HXM8 8" Full Range Woofer fit on those lids?

[@CarlosRodriguez-oq4hq]

Can you show how to do the wiring and amp installation?

[@nielsenl4171]

Can you color match my 2002 cvo screaming eagle brandy wine with flames

[@sikbaggers]

No they wont do that color

[@user-ng1ol2ny7o]

No grill for speakers?

[@sikbaggers]

No...most pro audio foesnt come with grills ...there are a ton of shops that do custom grills for 8s. We cannot make a grill thats guaranteed to fit every speaker.

[@bobcalhoun3225]

Did a search on the site for 8” speaker lids zero results what gives?

[@sikbaggers]

The link is in the description... check it out here www.advanblack.com/harley-parts/harley-saddlebags-parts/saddlebag-lids-covers/14-saddlebag-lids/8-speaker-lids.html

[@fuzzychevyman]

You said you had custom speaker grills coming for your build. I'm doing the same setup, what speaker grills did you end up going with?

[@BeingJermaine]

Do you have bags that fit a 2003 Yamaha Road Star 1600 midnight?

[@sikbaggers]

We do not make anything for Yamaha at this time.

[@brianmccollum69]

do you or will you make those for 2003 ultra classic

[@sikbaggers]

I do not think we will go that far back far

[@brianmccollum69]

@@sikbaggers well damn

[@michaelclarke9336]

Steve, what amp are you using to drive your sp audio 8" speakers? (You're running 4 right?)

[@sikbaggers]

In the SG we have 3 amps in the fairing, all of them are cerwin Vega B52's However those are about to get ripped for an overhaulnot that they are bad..they are still going strong but im replacing them with Sound Digital EVOX 400.4's Before the EVOX they were pretty big and there was no way of getting 3 in my fairing but with their small size of the EVIX its possible now.

[@greggriffin3242]

Hey Steve, what ds 18 did u go with

[@sikbaggers]

These were the Pro gm 8 but they are a mid range speaker and not a mid bass..you are better off going with a mid bass 8 and a tweeter and ds18 does not make a mid bass 8 that will fit in these lids..the ones they have called the troublemakers will not fit. Id suggest looking into PRV or Ground Zero for the 8's

[@jazznjayy]

what size horns

[@sikbaggers]

1" Titanium bullet tweeter...alsmost all manufactuers of pro audio speakers make this speaker.

[@Chilllybob]

Great videos and very informative thank you

[@Kenleighsway]

You think you guys will make some for 6.5 inches?

[@sikbaggers]

I dont think thats in the plans..we do the 6x9, dual 6x9 and 8 inch....I dont forsee a 6.5 lid coming

[@tedrucker6091]

@@sikbaggers I got the 6.5" DS13 for the front... Did you get rid of the speaker pod?

[@sikbaggers]

@@tedrucker6091 no...for the ds 18 all you need to do is trim out the re enforcement pieces inside the pod..i just dremel them out..no need to cut a hole or delete the pods..i use a dremel tool and a cut off bit...score it and break it out with needle nose pliers.

[@joshpickett7984]

Anybody know what size tweeter it’ll take?

[@sikbaggers]

any 1" bullet tweeter ..most speaker companies make one ...however it will need to be one with the set ring...not the ones that are kind of square bodies with 4 screws..those wont work..the one inch refers to the voice coil not the size of the speaker...it needs to be like this one amzn.to/3W3n429

[@marcmo7138]

Nice job Steve.

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you...much appreciated

[@phildofactor1]

Great video. Love the sarcasm. Music is nice too.

[@sikbaggers]

Haha thanks man

[@sergeantscuba7677]

Do you have lids for 2019- present Indians

[@sikbaggers]

No im sorry we dont.

[@shaneanderson8158]

Thanks for doing this video. Ordered mine in Sedona Orange a few weeks ago. How are those ds18 speakers?

[@sikbaggers]

The ds18's kick hard man...I ran them for a few years before switching over to the SP Audios...Great price range too. This bike is running ds18 6.5s in the fairing and lowers and now the lids...2 cerwin vega B52 amps and hit 122.9 dB. Its louder than he will ever listen to it.

[@shaneanderson8158]

Steven Housden what kind of crossover are you using with the horns. I'm not sure which 8's I want.

[@sikbaggers]

@@shaneanderson8158 The tweeters will come with a bass blocking resistor you wire in...tune your bike like you normally would..the tweeters are jumped from the 8's

[@tedrucker6091]

What kind of tweeters did you use and are those the ds18 elites?

[@tedrucker6091]

@steven housden

[@robertlaing2061]

Great video

[@sikbaggers]

thank you Robert!

[@tomshuey5511]

Badass lids

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you..much appreciated.

[@BavarianMotorHead]

I wish they were angled more towards the rider's head. It looks like they're angled outward into the open air.

[@sikbaggers]

with the 14 and up one touch hardware this is not possible...trust me when I tell you, you can hear them. They are 8's and and a bullet tweeter. The right amp, its louder than you will ever listen to it at.

[@kmohrmann2491]

Great video. Do you have any of the speaker lids in stock?

[@sikbaggers]

They are in stock not painted. You can order them raw and have the paint done by someone else. All other colors need a 30 day lead time on paint. Here are the 14 up lids www.advanblack.com/harley-parts/harley-saddlebags-parts/saddlebag-lids-covers/14-saddlebag-lids/8-speaker-lids.html

[@kmohrmann2491]

Got it..., Thanks

[@Bdub750]

Hey Steven! Love the vids and the rest of the Advanblack products. So just to be clear the speaker lids should not be used as an oil and trans fluid catchment? LOL. On a serious note I ordered the 13 and down 4.5 bags; are there plans for lids for those bags?

[@sikbaggers]

Lol..yes we are working on the 13 downs now

[@duke9173]

Do you seriously sell them now in Legend blue Denim? If so I’m in trouble. John Maxwell just dropped a video on swapping the head unit in 18’ and older bikes to the GTS. My poor wallet is about to get KO’d.

[@sikbaggers]

haha yes sir...I saw Johns video...good stuff!! ..here is the link ...please select your color from the drop down menu www.advanblack.com/color-matched-harley-parts/legend-blue-denim-harley-parts/advanblack-color-matched-8-saddlebag-speaker-lids-cover-for-harley-davidson-touring-14-19.html

[@VJ-uy7jg]

Any lids for Indians?

[@davekemp6573]

Thinking about this setup... Does it have good bass? I have the 6x9 lids and they have no bass.. and these are the DS 18 elites right?

[@sikbaggers]

It will have decent bass if you use the mid bass versions....You wont be able to hear any bass going down the road...only sitting still. So chasing heavy bass on a motorcycle wont happen...if you want good low end though stay with a mid bass speaker as the actually sub woofers wont fit in the lids.

[@davekemp6573]

@@sikbaggers thank you. I looked at the Marine DS 18 speakers today. Talked to one of the reps at the company.

[@billyrae1903]

And you can colour match it

[@RydinginStyle72]

Whatever you do don't try to put the speaker in first. It's been an hour assembling the speaker and grill and can't get the latch assembly in....

[@VinhNguyen-cs2ny]

Tkhs for sharing I have a

[@VinhNguyen-cs2ny]

I have a question? The Grill of speaker I need to buy separately?

[@Bill-ck3lo]

Nice vid man! Do you sell those sweet liners or did you buy them somewhere?

[@Bill-ck3lo]

After checking out your website, I answered my own question. Nice Add-ons!

[@sikbaggers]

@@Bill-ck3lo Hey Bill... lol yes sir we sell the liners in a few colors. Love them man...great addition to the bags and the tour packs.

[@superduty131]

LOL....Steven you had me laughing out loud! 😝 I've been watching your videos from the first and by far the best yet. I believe I know what you are referencing! Good job!

[@thomasnavarro5365]

What keeps the rain from leaking in the bag. I’m that guy that always gets caught in a down poor. Lol

[@gbodyaddict2452]

So you can use it as a step and this is not a speaker lid...got it

[@sikbaggers]

lol...yep..exactly!

[@eugenestump111]

46 yrs old ? Dead I hear that right - I figured late 50’s

[@sikbaggers]

Lol....damn...nope...46

[@eugenestump111]

Rode hard and put away wet lol

[@eugenestump111]

Steven I enjoy your videos and put on extended bags and fender and your vids helped me out! Keep up the good work sir!

[@sikbaggers]

Thank you bro..much appreciated!

[@joelreyes9166]

It’s a speaker lid

[@michiganborn8303]

You really had people stand on those? Were they sober?

[@sikbaggers]

Yep...they stood on our parts and broke them trying to say they were cheap and fiberglass was better than abs,..well ..dont stand on them..who does that? lol

[@michiganborn8303]

@@sikbaggers drunk people stand on them because if you have the IQ to think these would support the average weight of an adult male, then maybe they shouldn't be riding a motorcycle with airbags.

[@eang9978]

All that $$ for the lids should have had the tweeter hole cut out to standard diameter

[@sikbaggers]

you havent done much research on 8 inch lids have you? no 8 inch speaker lid on the market has them cut out. There is no "standard" as the one inch bullet tweeters come in various mounting styles..some have screws, some have speed rings. Some guys dont even run the tweeters. Would you like two lids with holes in them? Doesnt make much sense does it... 479 for direct competitors lids that are also not drilled..not painted and not even ready for paint, need butt tons of work to prep for paint ...or 499 for these, ready to install, all YOU have to do is drill a simple hole. come on man...take 5 minutes and put in some work customizing your bike. Good luck finding 8" lids color matched, pre drilled and for that price. Let me know how thats going for you.

[@anthonykimble1080]

So I am still lost. Can you use that as a toilet since it has a hole..if I am.riding the road..and inhave to 💩 you can use that right...lol.joking keep it up looks good

[@leonjrich]

So $500 for a lid? Well damn for $500 they should be able to be used as a truck ramp. That is just for the plastic lid, no webbing or anything then you have to cut it yourself for the tweeter. Damn for $500 bucks what kind of profit are you guys making? Get a Harley they said, spend your retirement on it they said. LMAO.

[@sikbaggers]

Yep...its an expensive hobby. You can get the competitors lids for 500, unpainted and take about 15 hours prepping them for paint , that what it takes to make sure they dont pin hole when you paint, and then have them painted. Cost is roughly 700 after paint...painted for 500 ready to put on your bike isnt a bad deal. Agreed, still pricey...but what on your HD isnt?

[@BettaThanBe4]

It's gSpeaker lid! LOL

[@sikbaggers]

huh?

[@jefferyforrest1130]

😂😂😂

[@sikbaggers]

whats funny jeffery

[@rschris]

LOL!!!

[@sikbaggers]

LOL? something funny?

[@Chance-ry1hq]

So now you can turn your $35,000 Harley into a giant boom box. I thought boom boxes died in the 80’s.

[@sikbaggers]

I guess you thought wrong...Dudes have been running speakers lids for years...why not a bigger speaker?

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Steven Housden To each his own, if you want a $35,000 boom box, then go for it.

[@kirksides7504]

Sarcasm…??? WHAT sarcasm…???