Assembly Instructions

5.3
Universal Mounting Plate
The universal mounting plate, supplied with the motorcycle radio, must be mounted on the motorcycle
first. It provides the base for the weather-resistant enclosure to be mounted.
The method used for mounting the plate depends on the make and model of the motorcycle and
whether the plate is mounted to a carrier or to the motorcycle chassis. After the plate has been
securely mounted to the motorcycle, mounting the weather-resistant enclosure onto the plate is
straightforward.
Figure 100: Universal Mounting Plate Installation (Part of Radio Enclosure Kit) on page 102 illustrates
the universal mounting plate mounted to a motorcycle carrier. Since there are so many makes and
models of motorcycles and motorcycle carriers, it is impossible to give specific step-by-step
instructions for mounting the universal mounting plate. However, noting the following considerations
aids in the installation procedure.
• A minimum of holes are pre-drilled into this plate as supplied. Mounting holes must be drilled as
required for the particular motorcycle on which the plate is being mounted.
• The universal mounting plate should be mounted on the motorcycle in such a manner that the later
mounting of the weather-resistant enclosure does not interfere with the motorcycle seat back, with
any other obstacles, or with the motorcycle operator. The enclosure may be temporarily bolted to
the universal mounting plate and the unit positioned on the motorcycle to ensure that the criteria are
met.
• To ensure a good grounding path from the universal mounting plate to the motorcycle carrier or
frame, stainless steel lock washers must be used with the mounting hardware in two areas to score
through the paint on the universal mounting plate and on the carrier or frame. It provides good
electrical contact with the underside of the motorcycle carrier or motorcycle frame.
Figure 100: Universal Mounting Plate Installation (Part of Radio Enclosure Kit)
UNIVERSAL
MOUNTING PLATE
64-83673F02
SCREW
03-00001908
LOCKWASHER
04-00139951
LOCKWASHER
04-00139951
NUT
02-00009644
CARRIER
5.3.1
Installing the Universal Mounting Plate
Follow the procedure to mount the universal mounting plate to the motorcycle.
Procedure:
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 lock
washers, and four nuts. Tighten screws securely. The lock washers must cut through the paint
on the plate and motorcycle carrier or frame to ensure a good ground path.
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