Amp wiring question SG-
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 14
From: washington dc
what 09B29 said. I too was spooked about pulling the tank when installing my first amp. You too will never look back after doing it the first time. Piece-o-cake.
Last edited by jefla; Jan 10, 2014 at 08:50 AM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,006
Likes: 1,240
From: On the Front Range, CO
Removing the tank from the touring bikes is as easy as it gets. 4 bolts, a quick disconnect fuel fitting, and a wiring harness. Oh, and two small bolts for the console, which isn't really necessary to remove.
I'll echo the comments about running the wiring through the cable trough. In the front of the trough, there are a couple bundles of wires that run into the fairing, through large pieces of conduit/wireloom. There is enough space there to run the power wire through there as well, making the entire install as clean as stock. It's much better than trying to hide the wire any other way.
I'll echo the comments about running the wiring through the cable trough. In the front of the trough, there are a couple bundles of wires that run into the fairing, through large pieces of conduit/wireloom. There is enough space there to run the power wire through there as well, making the entire install as clean as stock. It's much better than trying to hide the wire any other way.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,033
Likes: 45
From: Long Island, NY
So you dont have to remove the console? Im going to be wiring my amp in the next week was looking at the tank removal proceedure in the service maual and it has removing the console as a step.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 3
From: Kewanee, IL.
If you do not want to pull the tank for some reason... you can run your inline fuse under your seat... and use this as a disconnect if you ever have to remove the tank.
I did remove my tank when I ran mine, which took like 4 minutes total... but this is an option.
I did remove my tank when I ran mine, which took like 4 minutes total... but this is an option.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 3
From: Kewanee, IL.
You will have to remove the console as that is how you unplug the fuel pump, and vent/over flow tube.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 149
Likes: 1
From: Cleveland
Just did mine a few weeks ago. Pull the tank and be done with it. 2 front bolts, 2 rear and fuel line. Ran the cables through factory tray on neck. Clean and won't have to ever move the wire again.
Just my opinion but remove the tank.
Just my opinion but remove the tank.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,670
Likes: 139
From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
I don't know why people are so afraid to pull a tank off on these newer bikes. Literally takes 5 minutes. I can understand the 05 and priors because the tank was split and had that stupid crossover line in the front. that's not the case any longer.
pop the quick connect for the fuel line. It's self sealing so the most fuel you'll get out of it is a drop or two
pop the plastic black covers off the front tank bolts at the neck.
take the seat off
undo the 2 T40 bolts at front of tank on the neck
undo the 2 T40 bolts at the rear of the tank
on the SG unplug the single wire harness at the back of the tank where it goes under the seat and pull up the overflow line
on the EG, unplug the 2 harnesses at the back of the tank where it goes under seat and pull up the overflow line
At the top of the Audio section is a step by step instruction sticky with MANY different bikes down to the bolts for you to follow.
pop the quick connect for the fuel line. It's self sealing so the most fuel you'll get out of it is a drop or two
pop the plastic black covers off the front tank bolts at the neck.
take the seat off
undo the 2 T40 bolts at front of tank on the neck
undo the 2 T40 bolts at the rear of the tank
on the SG unplug the single wire harness at the back of the tank where it goes under the seat and pull up the overflow line
on the EG, unplug the 2 harnesses at the back of the tank where it goes under seat and pull up the overflow line
At the top of the Audio section is a step by step instruction sticky with MANY different bikes down to the bolts for you to follow.
Last edited by UltraNutZ; Jan 10, 2014 at 02:45 PM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,006
Likes: 1,240
From: On the Front Range, CO
The fuel pump wires also have another disconnect inside the battery tray, and the overflow/vent tube can just be pulled out entirely.
There is no need to remove the console when removing the tank. But, there is more than one way to skin this cat...