Build: Black Pearl - Matt Mollison

Posted by Matt Mollison on Aug 10th 2026

BlackPearl: A Purpose-Built Motorcycle Audio Champion

BlackPearl is a 2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom that started as a personal show and audio bike build and quickly evolved into a championship-level motorcycle audio competitor. Built entirely by its owner, the project reflects years of dedication, fabrication, installation, and tuning focused on one goal: delivering exceptional audio performance while maintaining a clean, show-quality appearance.

As the build progressed, the focus shifted from a balance of style and sound to a machine engineered primarily for maximum output, sound quality, and competitive success. Every component was selected with performance in mind, creating a reliable platform capable of competing at the highest levels of motorcycle audio. 

SoundQubed Audio Setup

1 HDX 6" Horn

5 BG 1400.4 Amplifiers

3 BG 700.4 Amplifiers

1 F1-5000 Amplifier

2 F1-7500 Amplifiers

3 HDS2.3 8" Subwoofers

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Powered by SoundQubed equipment, BlackPearl has earned multiple Team Money Cycles Sound Off Series Black and Gold Championship trophies, a Top 8 Championship Chain, and numerous awards at motorcycle shows and audio competitions all over the country. Today, BlackPearl stands as an award-winning example of what passion, craftsmanship, and a commitment to audio excellence can achieve.