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
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5-4 Motorcycle Radio Installation: Installation Overview
5.2.2 Important Installation Hints
Consider the following when mounting the radio components:
• Excess lengths of control-head, power, ignition sense, and speaker cables must be routed in
the enclosure as shown in Figure 5-15.
• All components must be mounted securely in order to withstand the constant and sometimes
severe vibration experienced on a motorcycle.
• No cantilever action, which could cause severe vibration, should be generated in the mounting
hardware.
• The control head and microphone must be placed for ease of accessibility by the motorcycle
operator.
• Forward components (control head, microphone, and speaker) should not interfere with visual
or physical access to controls and instruments.
• Forward components should not interfere with the handling of the motorcycle.
• Cabling between the control head and the radio chassis should be run to minimize interference
with operator movements.
• The weather-resistant enclosure should be placed to avoid any interference with the motorcycle
operator.
• Electrical continuity must be present through the enclosure shock mounts to the motorcycle
frame for proper electrical and RF grounding.
• The antenna(s) are designed for mounting on the top of the weather-resistant enclosure.
• Only the supplied microphone mounting clip should be used to ensure secure mounting of the
microphone. This clip has a very strong spring to ensure positive retention of the microphone
over rough terrain. Also, there must be electrical continuity from this clip to the motorcycle
frame for DC grounding.
• Direct access to the microphone should be provided from both sides of the motorcycle.
• Sufficient slack in the microphone coiled cord should be allowed so as not to impede steering.
• Mounting hardware must be stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
• If an extra length of cable is used to extend the microphone, ensure that the added capacitance
does not interfere with the operation of the radio.