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Cruiser
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From: Annapolis MD
Heeeeeeeeelllllllllpppppp!
The good news is the new stereo system is completely installed and operational. The bad news is I can't get the freakin' outer fairing back on! Tried moving wiring around several times without success. So I'm hoping the forum talent can share some guidance.....I'm sooooooooo close!
Ok, here's what I got:
2012 Ultra Classic
Stock head unit with IC audio upgrades to include RCA outputs
IC Audio HDPDPLUS module
Stock CB/2-way comms module
SS pn4.520 amp
Scott Ezell's bracket with the two modules mounted below and the Amp secured to the top using Dual Lock
It's really difficult to see what is actually causing the interference. The HDPDPlus module requires you to add an additional short but bulky harness, however, not sure if this is part of the problem. Does anyone have any photos of similar install showing wiring paths? Maybe I just have existing harnesses in the wrong place???
Ok, here's what I got:
2012 Ultra Classic
Stock head unit with IC audio upgrades to include RCA outputs
IC Audio HDPDPLUS module
Stock CB/2-way comms module
SS pn4.520 amp
Scott Ezell's bracket with the two modules mounted below and the Amp secured to the top using Dual Lock
It's really difficult to see what is actually causing the interference. The HDPDPlus module requires you to add an additional short but bulky harness, however, not sure if this is part of the problem. Does anyone have any photos of similar install showing wiring paths? Maybe I just have existing harnesses in the wrong place???
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 324
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From: Central Valley, CA
Unscrew your headlight from the fairing, that way you can look through the headlight hole for you problem. Just remove your headlight ring and the 5 screws in the headlight mount. After you find the problem, fix it, reinstall the fairing and then you can remount the headlight on to fairing.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Detroit, Michigan
I could not get my fairing back on after stereo upgrades by myself. I had my wife help me and it went right back on.... Needed to have one person align the holes using a little pressure and then my wife just started the screws.
Start with the middle screw of the windshield, then the 2 middle screws, and then the bottom 2 screws.
That was my solution anyways.
Start with the middle screw of the windshield, then the 2 middle screws, and then the bottom 2 screws.
That was my solution anyways.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Hammond, IN.
I have the the same setup as you with Scott's bracket and the SS 4.520 amp. Before removing and shipping the HU off for RCA jacks, I mocked up the system. I had to free up the harness above the bracket to move the amp all the way back against the tach and speedo housing in order to get the fairing back on.
If you don't get it sorted soon, I'll take pictures once the HU gets back to me and I get it reassemble.
I did not want to force it, it should slide right back against the inner fairing with no pressure.
If you don't get it sorted soon, I'll take pictures once the HU gets back to me and I get it reassemble.
I did not want to force it, it should slide right back against the inner fairing with no pressure.
Last edited by HOT DAMN!; Mar 2, 2014 at 06:04 PM.
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From: Georgia
...one option is to get Tony at Iron Cross to tell you how to wire the module up with pins and such thus getting rid of that big plug adapter...it won't be as "plug and play" but will make some room
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From: Michigan
I had the stock HU, Scott Ezell bracket, CB module and the SS 4.520 installed before and had no problem getting my fairing back on. Like previously said, make sure the amp is all the way back and touching the inner fairing support brackets. I'm not sure what entails the iPod module, but just make sure all the wiring harnesses are out of the way as best as possible and it should fit.
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Tourer
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I had an issue initially myself after ss amp install. I first thought it was that it wasn't pushed in enough. It turned out it was the rca line out converter I had above the amp. If you have anything on top of the amp...try and keep as low as you can so the fairing sits correctly. That solved my issue at least.
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From: Annapolis MD
Ok, I spent a good part of the day further rerouting wiring and trying to figure out what's causing the issue. It would appear the the large wire loom running across the top of the fairing just behind the speedo and tach is the culprit. With the SS amp installed as far in as possible (against the guage housing), the wiring loom sits on top of the amp and prevents the outer shell from properly seating. As soon as I pull the Amp out, the loom drops down a couple of inches and everything fits fine. Also, i checked the clearance for everything else and all looks good. I know others have completed this same exact install before, but I'm struggling with how they were able to complete it unless modifications were made to this particular wire loom.
Hot Damn: I'm very curious about your mock up and how you handled that wire loom.
Hot Damn: I'm very curious about your mock up and how you handled that wire loom.
