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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 10:17 AM
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Hello i have 2012 Heritage classic i am installing an aftermarket fairing with a single DIN stereo, my question is, is there a wire harness to already installed on the bike from the factory or is it something ill need to connect myself? I am wanting to keep the ability to remove the fairing easily for cleaning and maintenance. Thank you ahead of time for advice and sorry if this has been asked before!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 10:32 AM
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What fairing are you installing? I put a Tsukauy batwing on my dyna. It came with the stereo and a power wire harness. Chances are you bike didn't have any accommodation for a rairing so you'll be wiring that yourself.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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Its a Memphis shades i believe, i purchased it from a friend that purchased it from a friend, i have fabricated mounts that attach to my stock windshield mounts on the bike to make it a quick detach. I just wasn't sure if the factory had planned for such upgrades to make it more plug and play friendly. I have done stereo installs on cars before so wiring it myself shouldn't be an issue.
 
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Originally Posted by ojete
my question is, is there a wire harness to already installed on the bike from the factory or is it something ill need to connect myself?
The Heritage doesn't have a stock receptacle for connecting the fairing.
You'll have to wire it up directly yourself.

Looks like you're missing the connector that probably came with the fairing/radio.
You'll need to research the "pin-out" of the radio and then go on Amazon and order a new connector kit.
 

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An aftermarket harness kit would likely help you keep it neat and easily unplugable. Walmart often has these sitting on the shelf in their stores.
 
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