Should I install CB Setup myself or dealer?
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From: Roswell, GA
Are you doing this without a Service Manual?
Carl
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Loudon TN. (30 miles from The Dragon)
Im going to buy one today......sounds like i will need it for this project. The plug and play portion of this project sounds very simple. I just want to make sure im routing all the wiring properly for a clean factory look. Thanks.
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From: Roswell, GA
Good luck with your project. While you have the outer fairing off, check for wear on the inside surface. Some RG owners have experienced wear from the radio carrier brackets, and HD has redesigned the bracket (or at least they have a new part no. for the brackets) for 2011 models. Not sure of details, but worth a look.
Good luck with your project.
Carl
Good luck with your project.
Carl
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From: Dark Side of the Moon
I installed the BAMI kit, 77108-09, with CB module on my '04 a while back and wrote-up the install with pics:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tra-glide.html
Because my bike is an '04, much more involved than on an '07 or newer bike which should be plug n' play, especially on '08 and newer because of the lack of the fuel crossover on older models.
Service Manual is very helpful; exercise care when reinstalling the left hand switch housing (easy to pinch/short a wire there); be familiar with removal and reinstallation of ignition; and, should be an easy, but slightly tedious project due to the number of harnesses being routed, parts attached, etc.
Mine works as advertised.
Good luck.
Carl
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tra-glide.html
Because my bike is an '04, much more involved than on an '07 or newer bike which should be plug n' play, especially on '08 and newer because of the lack of the fuel crossover on older models.
Service Manual is very helpful; exercise care when reinstalling the left hand switch housing (easy to pinch/short a wire there); be familiar with removal and reinstallation of ignition; and, should be an easy, but slightly tedious project due to the number of harnesses being routed, parts attached, etc.
Mine works as advertised.
Good luck.
Carl
Thanks Carl for the write up- I will definately refer to your posted install when I go that route! Those types of contributions to this forum ROCK!
Dana
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From: East Alton, IL
I installed the CB, rear speakers, and intercom on my '08. It was a pain but not difficult. Removing the tank is a 5 minute job, if that, and allows you to properly route the wires.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Houston
I picked up my parts...got home and opened the antenna kit and NO antenna...im 45 minutes away from that harley..so kinda pissed they better mail me the antenna...
Already had my harley apart installing most everything else before found that out...most everything was easy....most of directions are very vague...nothing really says anything about the accesory harness..
Already had my harley apart installing most everything else before found that out...most everything was easy....most of directions are very vague...nothing really says anything about the accesory harness..
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From: north carolina
you have to get the directions on the harness from another source, i think i got mine from the directions on installing the xm module. Once you look at it awhile and look at what you are doing, it will become clear how it needs to hook up.