Installation Manual

6881098C38-O September 17, 2004
Motorcycle Radio Installation: Installing the Speaker and Control Head 4-5
Figure 4-1. Universal Mounting Plate Installation (Part of Radio Enclosure Kit)
Follow the procedures below to mount the universal mounting plate to the motorcycle (see
Figure 4-1).
1. Determine the mounting position for the mounting plate.
2. Determine whether stainless steel spacers are required for clearance in mounting the plate.
3. Drill four 9/32-inch holes in the mounting plate and the corresponding motorcycle carrier or
chassis for mounting the plate.
4. Attach the universal mounting plate to the motorcycle using four machine screws, eight
lockwashers, and four nuts. Tighten screws securely. The lockwashers must cut through the
paint on the plate and motorcycle carrier or frame to ensure a good ground path.
4.4 Installing the Speaker and Control Head
The control head mounting location and configuration is determined largely by the make and model
of motorcycle. Two different mounting configurations are described below. One involves mounting
the speaker and control head together as a unit using the combination speaker/control-head bracket
(shown in
Figure 4-2) supplied by Motorola. Alternately, the control head may be mounted by itself
using a smaller control-head bracket supplied by Motorola. In this case, the speaker is mounted
elsewhere. This section outlines installation procedures for each configuration mentioned above.
The customer (or installer) is in the best position to determine the most appropriate mounting
configuration for the control head and speaker based on the particular motorcycle on which the
equipment is to be mounted.
When determining its location, position the control head so
that it is clearly visible and within easy reach of the motorcycle
operator.
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