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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Motorcycle Radio Installation: Installation Overview 5-5
5.2.3 Parts Identification
The following installation procedures refer to Figure 5-2 through Figure 5-16. Detailed descriptions of
the mounting hardware used in each procedure are provided in parts lists located in the exploded
views located in the APX 7500 Basic Service Manual (Motorola publication part number
6881096C73). Those parts supplied by Motorola are contained in one of the following kits:
• Motorcycle Weather-Resistant Microphone
• Motorcycle Weather-Resistant Speaker with Mute Switch
• Motorcycle Weather-Resistant Speaker with Keypad Mic
• Motorcycle Hardware Kit SECURENET or Motorcycle Hardware Kit
• Motorcycle Power Cable Kit
• Motorcycle Mounting Kit
• Weather-Resistant Enclosure (Black)
• Antenna
5.2.4 Order of Installation
Before starting the installation, familiarize yourself with the mounting hardware (see Figure 5-2
through Figure 5-16). Perform the installation procedures in the order that follows.
1. Install the universal mounting plate on the motorcycle.
2. Install the control head and speaker.
3. Install the microphone hang-up clip.
4. Install antenna base and cable onto enclosure.
5. Install the cables.
6. Install the weather-resistant enclosure on the universal mounting plate.
7. Route the cables inside the weather-resistant enclosure.
8. Install the transceiver in the weather-resistant enclosure.
9. Install the antenna(s) on the enclosure.