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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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I know its best practice to remove the positive lead from the battery before install the speakers and amp, but its there any prep that needs to be done with respect to the ECM? Remove wires,, fuses, anything?


How about the security system, do I need to do anything upfront to avoid problems?


15 roadglide special. Adding biketronics amp, speakers, and line leveler. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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i wouldn't think so, and you should remove the negative lead not the positive.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Remove the Maxi-Fuse.

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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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I figured the negative since I have to add the in line fuse anyhow. I can remove both. Where is the maxi fuse located?
 
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Originally Posted by Golfinds
I figured the negative since I have to add the in line fuse anyhow. I can remove both. Where is the maxi fuse located?
It's in the fuse panel. It's the biggest fuse in there. Just remember where you put it when you take it out.

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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
It's in the fuse panel. It's the biggest fuse in there. Just remember where you put it when you take it out.

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Ok, seems easy enough. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 05:17 AM
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If the battery is disco'd you need not do anything else,, no electrons running around to jump to the frame accidentally and short something out... they all locked up inside the battery then!

Hey man, do you still have my number? Give a call if you need anything I may be able to help with, glad you're getting it done now! Want a vid when done, and your take on the Line Leveler,, I have not pulled the trigger yet,, because honestly my stuff sounds sweet,, I cant help but worry I'm gonna go backwards! (I'm sure I won't,, LOL... )
 

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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks Jim. I do still have your number and appreciate willingness to help if needed. Just waiting on the amp mount to be delivered tomm and I will be ready to work. My old bike (2013 SG) didn't have security, so I wasn't sure how to address it for this install. Last time, I just pulled the battery cables and left fuses alone.
 
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yea, mine has security, and disconnecting the battery has shown no issues with the security, works as advertised still!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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On a bike with security you need to turn ignition on, then off, and disconnect the battery (or pull the maxi-fuse) BEFORE the system arms itself.
If you disconnect the battery when security is armed, you guessed it you will get a piercing earfull...
 

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