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Hey Guys,
I just wanted to pass on some information I recieved from the horse's mouth. I was trying to get the specs on the audio system because someone that bought a set of my jumpers was using 2 ohm speakers. I know the stock speakers are 4 ohm but because I don't have the specs for the amp, I don't know if it can safely drive 2 ohm speakers. (You can always go with a high imedence, but not always lower.)
The response I got from Polaris, through my tech, was:
"...I have an open service manual and there are no specs available to me on the audio system of the chieftain. I called tech support to ask if the speakers were 2 or 4 ohm and they responded by stating any changes to the audio system other than Polaris/Indian Motorcycle products will void the warranty if there are any issues with the audio system. "
They would not give him the specs on the system so he could not answer the question for me.
This is another good reason to use Jumpers to connect the new speakers and to avoid cutting your wires. I strongly suggest you hold on to the stock speakers and make the switch back should you have any issues with your audio system. Do not give them a reason to void your warranty.
I am absolutely condifident that if you use 4 ohm speakers, like the Polk DB-421, they will not cause any problems as they are rated the same as the stock speakers.
Having said all that, if you don't already know, I am also confident that any non-Indian mechanical mods, including air cleaners and exhaust system WILL void the warranty. Whether your particular shop will turn a blind eye is another matter but you should at least be ready just in case. I would go so far as to say, keep all your stock parts and switch back if warranty work is needed.
I just wanted to pass on some information I recieved from the horse's mouth. I was trying to get the specs on the audio system because someone that bought a set of my jumpers was using 2 ohm speakers. I know the stock speakers are 4 ohm but because I don't have the specs for the amp, I don't know if it can safely drive 2 ohm speakers. (You can always go with a high imedence, but not always lower.)
The response I got from Polaris, through my tech, was:
"...I have an open service manual and there are no specs available to me on the audio system of the chieftain. I called tech support to ask if the speakers were 2 or 4 ohm and they responded by stating any changes to the audio system other than Polaris/Indian Motorcycle products will void the warranty if there are any issues with the audio system. "
They would not give him the specs on the system so he could not answer the question for me.
This is another good reason to use Jumpers to connect the new speakers and to avoid cutting your wires. I strongly suggest you hold on to the stock speakers and make the switch back should you have any issues with your audio system. Do not give them a reason to void your warranty.
I am absolutely condifident that if you use 4 ohm speakers, like the Polk DB-421, they will not cause any problems as they are rated the same as the stock speakers.
Having said all that, if you don't already know, I am also confident that any non-Indian mechanical mods, including air cleaners and exhaust system WILL void the warranty. Whether your particular shop will turn a blind eye is another matter but you should at least be ready just in case. I would go so far as to say, keep all your stock parts and switch back if warranty work is needed.