INSTALLATION
Install Switch Housing on Passenger Headset Harness
See
Figure 1. Install push-to-talk switch housing (2) to passenger headset plug housing (3), included as part of communication switch wire harness (see
Figure 7 , Item 10).
Position the switch housing so the knob is located close to the flip cap on the passenger headset connector.
Install self-tapping screws (1) to the switch housing but do not fully tighten at this time. Location adjustment may be required based on the motorcycle model, seats and accessories installed on the vehicle.
Figure 1. Install Push-to-Talk Switch Housing
Install Push-to-Talk/Audio Left-Hand Control and Speaker Selection Switch
Refer to the service manual to install the Push-to-Talk/Audio left hand control and speaker selector switch and adapter wire.
NOTE
Reuse the original clutch switch if the vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic clutch master cylinder.
Route Overlay Harness
Remove the P-clamp fastener that secures the wire harness on the left side of the frame near the steering head.
Connect the 35-way radio connector [28] to the back of the radio.
Refer to the service manual for this model motorcycle and connect the 6-way audio harness connector [6] to the fairing harness connector.
Refer to the service manual for instructions to secure the overlay harness inside the fairing.
Route the passenger headset end of the harness through the inner fairing and through the left frame P-clamp. Replace the P-clamp fastener.
Route the harness down the frame backbone to the inside of the harness trough.
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Figure 1. Route the 6-way connector [41], push-to-talk switch housing (2) and passenger headset plug housing (3) connector [76] down the left side to the rear fender support cover.
Double back the harness so the headset plug housing (3) flip-lid faces the front of the vehicle.
Secure Headset Connector and Switch Housing
NOTE
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Figure 7. Install a P-clamp from the kit to the passenger headset connector behind the switch housing.
1. | 2006-2008 FLHX, FLTR, FLHT/C models: For motorcycles WITHOUT docking hardware, use the fender support cover fastener to install the smaller P-clamp (15) from the kit. For vehicles WITH docking hardware, use the front docking point fastener. Install the smaller P-clamp (15) between the outside face of the docking point behind the screw and washer. 2009-later FLHX, FLTR, FLHT/C models: For motorcycles WITHOUT docking hardware, see Figure 2. Use the threaded hole in the frame using screw (4), washer (3), spacer (2) and the smaller P-clamp (5) from the kit. For motorcycles WITH docking hardware, use the docking point shown in Figure 3. Install the smaller P-clamp from the kit to the outer end of the docking point using the docking point washer and screw. 2009-later Trike models without the Tour-Pak
(FLHXXX): The headset/switch assembly (1) will be secured to the frame at the location shown in Figure 4 using the 1/2-13 screw (3) and the larger P-clamp (2) from the kit. For ALL models: Securely tighten the self-tapping screws installed to the switch housing earlier. | Figure 2. Installation Without Docking Points Figure 3. Installation With Docking Points Figure 4. Installation on Trikes Without Tour-Pak |
Install Rider Headset Connector
1. | See Figure 5. Connect the rider headset harness ( Figure 7 , item 11) from the kit to the 12-way connector of the communication switch harness ( Figure 7 , item 10). | |
2. | Route the harness up the left side of the frame tube about 15.2 cm (6.0 in) past the lower console mount fastener. | |
3. | Install the fuel tank according to service manual instructions. | Figure 5. 12-Way Connector of Overlay Harness Figure 6. Mounting Rider Headset Plug |
4. | See Figure 6. Clean the clip mounting area with a mixture of 50 to 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30 to 50% distilled water. Allow to dry thoroughly. The adhesive clip will be secured to the lower portion of the fuel tank, so it will be covered by the seat.a. Install the clip (4) on the wire harness. Do not remove the adhesive backer at this time. b. Install the narrow end of the headset bracket (3) between the console molding strip and the console at the lower left corner of the console as shown. c. Trim the adhesive patch (5) to the shape of the back of the headset plug (2), remove one side of backer and apply to the back of the connector plug to protect the tank from scuffing. Trim the adhesive patch to a 12 x 6 mm ( x in) rectangle. Remove one side of the backer and apply to the underside of the bracket as shown. d. Position the headset connector facing up and use the wider end of the bracket to secure the flat portion of the headset connector as shown. e. Remove the backer from the other side of the patches to secure the bracket to the connector and connector to the fuel tank. f. Install the adhesive back clip (4) as shown. Remove the adhesive backer from the clip and install the clip onto the fuel tank where it will be covered by the seat. NOTE Allow AT LEAST 24 hours after applying the clip before exposing the area to vigorous washing, strong water spray or extreme weather. | |
5. | Install the weather cap assembly on the rider headset connector by installing the locking ring inside the flip cap. | |
6. | Secure all wiring with cable straps as needed. Check the motorcycle to verify that the wire harness does not interfere with the steering, suspension travel or any other moving parts of the motorcycle. | |
7. | Refer to the service manual to install all the components removed in REMOVAL Step 1. | |
FEATURES OF ADVANCED AUDIO RADIO
Understanding Speaker/Volume Features
A three-position speaker switch is:
Basic points to remember:
The speaker switch controls the location through which music and bike-to-bike communications are heard (speakers or headsets).
Rider-to-passenger communications ("Intercom") are ALWAYS heard through the headsets, regardless of switch position.
In the down position (nearest rider), audio and bike-to-bike communication will be heard through the vehicles speakers. Intercom will come through the rider and passenger headsets.
In the middle position, audio will be heard through the vehicle speakers. Bike-to-bike communication and intercom will come through the rider and passenger headsets.
In the up position (furthest from the rider), audio, bike-to-bike communication and intercom will come through the rider and passenger headsets.
Volume Settings
Basic points to remember:
There are separate volume settings for speaker and front and rear headsets.
There are separate volume settings for music, intercom, and bike-to-bike (CB).
Getting these volume settings out of proper adjustment is likely the second-most confusing/frustrating aspect a customer could encounter.
Volume settings for audio, communication, and intercom are all independent and all adjusted by using the AUDIO +/- switch on the rider left hand control or passenger PTT/VOL+/VOL- switch.
Audio (music) speaker volume can be adjusted by the RIDER ONLY while listening to music via speakers by pressing up or down on the audio button on the left hand control.
Audio (music) headset volume can be adjusted by rider OR passenger independently while listening to music by pressing up or down on the audio button on the left hand control or passenger PTT switch.
Intercom volume can be found by pressing the INT button on the radio face. It can only be adjusted in INT mode.
Volume can be adjusted by rider OR passenger independently.
Note "F" for front/rider and "R" for rear/passenger volume settings displayed on screen .
Press the INT button again to return to normal music operation.
Bike-to-bike communication volume can be found by pressing the COM button on the radio face. It can only be adjusted in COM mode.
Volume can be adjusted by rider OR passenger independently.
Note "F" for front/rider and "R" for rear/passenger volume settings displayed on screen.
Press the COM button again to return to normal music operation.
The rider or passenger can press the PTT button to communicate with other motorcycles or vehicles equipped with a CB system.
Understanding Intercom Voice Activation
NOTE
This feature works with few problems when set up properly, but an be the biggest source of confusion and frustration for an inexperienced user.
VOX, Voice Operated eXchange, (a.k.a. "Voice Activation") is used to open and close the microphone when rider and passenger are using intercom to talk to each other while riding. When the microphone is "open", the music being played is muted slightly to become "background music" during conversation. Once the microphone closes, music volume returns to its previous setting.
This VOX sensitivity setting can be adjusted by pressing the intercom button on the radio face and utilizing the Mode +/- switch on the right hand control.
Turning the sensitivity down will require the rider and passenger to speak louder to start a conversation.
Turning the sensitivity up will open the microphone more easily, with lesser voice strength needed.
As road conditions change, highway vs. city streets, or as the wind changes, adjustments to VOX will likely be required, since the background noise is added to the spoken voice level to "break" the VOX setting and open the microphone.
NOTE
Music is muted (whether in speakers or headsets) whenever the VOX is opened for intercom use. Unexplained, intermittent music volume can often be due to VOX setting being set too sensitively for the current conditions, causing the microphone to open and "mute" the music intermittently.