Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 3 Universal Relay Controller Installation
- Chapter 4 Options and Accessories Installation
- 4.1 Dash-Mount Accessory Installation
- 4.2 Remote-Mount Accessory Installation
- 4.2.1 Emergency Pushbutton or Footswitch Installation
- 4.2.2 Horn (External Alarm) Relay Installation
- 4.2.3 Lights (External Alarm) Relay Installation
- 4.2.4 Gunlock Installation
- 4.2.5 Horn-Ring Transfer
- 4.2.6 Record Audio Out Jack of Transmit and Receive Audio
- 4.2.7 Earphone Jack
- 4.2.8 USB Data Cables
- 4.2.9 RS232 Cables
- 4.3 Vehicle Interface Port Overview
- 4.4 Compatibility of Emergency when Attaching a Siren
- 4.5 Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W)
- 4.6 Memory and Three-Day Secure Key Retention Option
- Chapter 5 Motorcycle Radio Installation
- 5.1 Motorcycle Radio Description
- 5.2 Installation Overview
- 5.3 Installing the Universal Mounting Plate
- 5.4 Installing the Speaker and Control Head
- 5.4.1 Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together
- 5.4.2 Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together
- 5.4.3 Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately
- 5.4.4 Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately
- 5.5 Installing the Speaker
- 5.6 Installing the Microphone Hang-Up Clip
- 5.7 Installing Antenna Base and Cables
- 5.8 Installing the Antenna
- 5.9 Cable Routing
- 5.10 Installing the Weather-Resistant Enclosure
- 5.11 Transceiver and Cabling Installation
- 5.12 Installing the Emergency Switch Option
- 5.13 Installing the External Alarm Relay Option
- 5.14 Installing the Headset Accessory
- 5.15 Installing the Control Head Sunshield
- 5.16 Horn/Lights Wiring
- 5.17 Emergency Switch Wiring
- Chapter 6 Finishing the Installation
- Chapter 7 Best Practices: Installation & Troubleshooting
- 7.1 Check Wiring of Ignition and Radio Ignition Sensing
- 7.2 Check Physical Installation of Radio Ground and Radio Accessory Wiring
- 7.3 Improve the Electrical Quality of the Power and Ignition Lines
- 7.4 Minimize the Effect of Poorly Grounded Antennas
- 7.5 Jump-Start the Vehicle
- 7.6 Eliminate Noise/Howling from PA Speaker
- A.1 Basic Ordering Information
- A.2 Motorola Online
- A.3 Mail Orders
- A.4 Telephone Orders
- A.5 Fax Orders
- A.6 Parts Identification
- A.7 Product Customer Service
Chapter 5 Motorcycle Radio Installation
NOTE: The motorcycle radio installation is not applicable for 100W radios and O9 control heads.
5.1 Motorcycle Radio Description
The motorcycle model includes all the same components in the standard radio, with the exceptions
listed in the model charts in the APX 7500 Basic Service Manual (6875964M01). The following
paragraphs describe the unique items provided with the motorcycle models.
NOTE: The APX 7500 Basic Service Manual (6875964M01) includes complete parts lists and parts
numbers for all parts shown in the exploded views in this chapter.
A small label is included with the motorcycle radio, which can be placed on the radio to identify
it as a motorcycle radio. The label should be placed on a flat and protected area to avoid
damage during handling. See Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1. Identification of a Motorcycle Radio by Using a Label
5.1.1 Transceiver Enclosure
The transceiver is mounted in the weather-resistant enclosure that consists of a bottom housing and
a hinged top cover. The top cover has a locking latch that requires a key to open. The enclosure is
mounted above the rear motorcycle wheel, oriented so that the lock is forward and the hinged cover
opens toward the rear of the motorcycle. The bottom housing has a grommeted hole for cable entry
and weep holes to permit water drainage.
The enclosure is mounted on the motorcycle with a universal mounting plate and shock and vibration
isolators. A large, braided ground-strap (installed between the mounting plate bolts and the
motorcycle frame) grounds the transceiver.
5.1.2 Control/Display Unit
All radio functions, except push-to-talk (PTT), are activated from the control head, which also is
weather-resistant. The control head and the external speaker are mounted for easy access near the
center of the handlebars. The control head is positioned for unobstructed viewing, and it may be
tilted on the horizontal axis for ease of viewing. The microphone cable port on the front of the control
head is plugged and is not used.