Wiring speakers on a softail deluxe

[lj5500]

I have an '05 Softail Deluxe that I have wired external speakers to the battery. When I leave the positive battery terminal loose, the speakers work great but once I tighten it down, the speakers stop working. Can someone help me figure this out please?

[kg5ie]

You wired speakers to the battery? Why do they need voltage? Do they have amplifiers or something? I have never heard of speakers needing to go to a battery.....usually only hook up to the sound source.

[lj5500]

The amplifier is built into the speakers.

[thefour]

It is possible that the ground is poor.

Trigger could be improperly connected to a switched positive source. Loose

Positive cable could have a short to ground.

Check to make sure you have constant positive and negative to amp and that the trigger is where it's suppose to be.

Good luck.

[kg5ie]

Ah! Now I understand. What is the model number on the speaker kit. I'll see if I can dig up a schematic on the net to take a look at.

I found an install video for the J&M set that may be helpful....if yours are J&M.

J&M Handlebar Mounted Speaker Install on a 2010 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN - YouTube