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Kenwood XM160-2 Instruction Manual

Kenwood XM160-2 Instruction Manual

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Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new power amplifier.
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Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the
model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model XM160-2 Serial number
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© 2023 JVCKENWOOD Corporation
XM160-2
2-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO BE
PLUG AND PLAY FOR 2014-UP HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ROAD GLIDE®,
STREET GLIDE®, OR ULTRA MOTORCYCLES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
JVCKENWOOD Corporation
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  • Page 1 Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
  • Page 2 • If the unit does not seem to be working right, consult your KENWOOD dealer. The XM160-2 amplifier is a Class D design. It should be understood that ALL Class D amplifiers, regardless of brand, cause a reduction in FM reception. The XM160-2 features a proprietary circuit design that KENWOOD believes gives the BEST FM reception available for any Class D Amplifier designed for a motorcycle.
  • Page 3 Section 1 - Single Amplifier Installation in Street Glide / Ultra Installation procedure 1. Remove the seat and both wires (+ and -) from the battery. Remove the outer fairing/ headlamp assembly and set it aside. Refer to a service manual if you need help with this. NOTE: Placing a towel on the front fender can help prevent scratches or “dings”...
  • Page 4 7. Locate the main power harness and plug it into the matching “pig-tail” on the side of the amplifier. If installing 2x XM160-2, run the second power harness at the same time as this step. In addition to the power harness, any other harness running to the rear of the...
  • Page 5 Now is a good time to “clean up” and secure any wiring inside or your fairing using supplied zip ties. For the best possible FM reception, DO NOT attach any of the amplifier’s wiring to any factory antenna wires! If you are installing a second XM160-2 amplifier, please go to Section 3 of this manual.
  • Page 6 Section 2 - Single Amplifier Installation in Road Glide / Road Glide Ultra Figure 2.1 Before proceeding, please locate the points in the fairing identified by the letters in Figure .1. A= Mounting points for headlight assembly B= Wire passage from fairing to bike C= Brake side speaker harness (Pink and Pink with Black Stripe wires) D= Clutch side speaker harness (Pink and Pink with Black Stripe wires) 1.
  • Page 7 Section 2 - Single Amplifier Installation in Road Glide/RG Ultra - Cont. 2. Locate the power harness for the amplifier. One end has ring terminals and a fuse, and the other has a 2 pin connector. Using Fig 2.1 on Page 6 for reference, to run the “ring terminal end”...
  • Page 8 Failure to do so can cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death! If you are installing a second XM160-2 amplifier, please go to Section 3 of this manual. If this is the only amplifier being installed, please go to “Final System Adjustments” on page 10 of this manual.
  • Page 9 Section 3 - Adding a Second XM160-2 to the Bike - Cont. If installing the second amp in a Road Glide or RG Ultra, the second amp will “stick” to the front of the mounting plate as shown in Fig 3.2 below.
  • Page 10 Section 3 - Adding a Second XM160-2 to the Bike - Cont. If you are using the KENWOOD lower speaker pods, the harness included with the kit will also plug directly into the 4 pin black amplified out “pigtail” on the Primary (front) Amplifier.
  • Page 11 The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Any product which is not distributed in the USA by KENWOOD or which is not purchased in the USA from an authorized KENWOOD dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product is purchased through the U.S.A.
  • Page 12 Important Notes ©2023 JVCKENWOOD Corporation. All Rights Reserved. KENWOOD® and eXcelon® are registered trademarks of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. Harley-Davidson®, Electra Glide®, Road Glide®, Street Glide®, Ultra Classic®, Tri Glide®, CVO™, Screamin Eagle® and Tour-Pak® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and/ or its affiliates and if used or implied are for reference only.
  • Page 13 Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
  • Page 14 Contents Section 1: Installation Instructions to KENWOOD CA-CUT14 for 2014-Current Bikes..3 Section 2: Installation Instructions to KENWOOD CA-LID98 Lids for 1998-2013 Bikes..3 Section 3: Installation Instructions for another brand of 6" x 9" lids.........4 Warranty Info..........................5...
  • Page 15 Section 1 - Installation Instructions to KENWOOD CA-CUT14 for 2014-Current Bikes Installation procedure The CA-CUT14 (sold separately) enables you to install the XM69R speakers into select hard saddlebag lids without a pre-existing speaker option. Please reference the CA-CUT14 instruction manual for detailed installation instructions.
  • Page 16 Section 2 - Installation Instructions to KENWOOD CA-LID98 Lids for 1998-2013 Bikes On the speaker itself, you will see a “lip” that goes around the perimeter of the speaker’s steel frame. The side of the gasket with the groove on the outside will “mate” to the lip around the speaker.
  • Page 17 The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Any product which is not distributed in the USA by KENWOOD or which is not purchased in the USA from an authorized KENWOOD dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product is purchased through the U.S.A.
  • Page 18 Important Notes ©2023 JVCKENWOOD Corporation. All Rights Reserved. KENWOOD® and eXcelon® are registered trademarks of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. Harley-Davidson®, Electra Glide®, Road Glide®, Street Glide®, Ultra Classic®, Tri Glide®, CVO™, Screamin Eagle® and Tour-Pak® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and/ or its affiliates and if used or implied are for reference only.
  • Page 19 Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
  • Page 20 • Do not switch ON power until wiring is completed. KENWOOD XM65F and XM65R speakers will work best when powered by an amplifier. They have an impedance of 2 ohm and will cause damage if wired directly to the built-in power of a non-2 ohm stable radio.
  • Page 21 3 factory screws on the inside of the fairing. In the KENWOOD grille, you will see two holes and one “keyhole” where the screws go through and into the fairing. The keyhole in the KENWOOD grille needs to be oriented so it is closest to the radio on each side for proper fitment.
  • Page 22 2 wires off by pulling one at a time from the stock speaker. Then, remove the speakers. 2. KENWOOD XM65R rear speakers are a direct replacement for the OE speakers. The female OE “in-line” connectors mate with the male connectors on each speaker and only go on one way.
  • Page 23 The following are not covered by the warranty: 1. Any product which is not distributed in the USA by KENWOOD or which is not purchased in the USA from an authorized KENWOOD dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product is purchased through the U.S.A.
  • Page 24 Important Notes ©2023 JVCKENWOOD Corporation. All Rights Reserved. KENWOOD® and eXcelon® are registered trademarks of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. Harley-Davidson®, Electra Glide®, Road Glide®, Street Glide®, Ultra Classic®, Tri Glide®, CVO™, Screamin Eagle® and Tour-Pak® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and/ or its affiliates and if used or implied are for reference only.
  • Page 25 CA-CUT14 CUT-IN LID KIT FOR 6” X 9” SPEAKERS DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED FOR 2014-UP HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RUSHMORE MOTORCYCLES WITH FACTORY-STYLE HARD SADDLEBAGS INSTRUCTION MANUAL JVCKENWOOD Corporation Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new product. ©...

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    WARNING The factory saddlebag hinges limit the size of the speaker magnet that can be used and allow the lids to open and close without issue. KENWOOD assumes ZERO RESPONSIBILITY for fitment issues, or water leaks when any speaker brand other than KENWOOD is used.

  • Page 27: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 - Getting Started - Cont. 3. Locate the wire harness and take the 48” section with the silicone grommet in line and install it into the saddle bag, making sure the 2 speaker “spades” are on the inside of the bag and the single 2-pin connector is on the outside of the bag.

  • Page 28: Section 3: Mounting The Templates

    Section 2 - Disassembling The Factory Lid - Cont. 2. Remove the 2 screws that hold the “key lock” to the factory lid. The chrome panel with the reflector built-in comes off the factory lid by removing the 3 screws right next to the key lock.
  • Page 29 Section 3 - Mounting The Templates - Cont. We Strongly suggest using a blade made SPECIFICALLY FOR PLASTICS. When cutting your lid with the correct blade, there should be ZERO smell of burning plastic! Incorrect blades will do more melting than cutting. CUTTING THE GRILLE OPENING STOP 4.
  • Page 30 Section 3 - Mounting The Templates - Cont. CLUTCH SIDE LID 6. Place the lid upside down on a blank et or something similar to protect its painted surface. Locate the speaker adaptor marked “Clutch”, noting that it only fits one way. In the order shown, put “thread forming” #4 ADD RUBBER screws through the adaptor and into the grille so the...

  • Page 31: Section 4: Wiring The Saddlebags For Speakers

    4. The 4-pin connector on the wire harness will plug into the KENWOOD XM160-2 amplifier. If you are using another brand of amplifier, you will see that the wires near the 4-pin plug are labeled.
  • Page 32 Important Notes ©2023 JVCKENWOOD Corporation. All Rights Reserved. KENWOOD® and eXcelon® are registered trademarks of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. Harley-Davidson®, Electra Glide®, Road Glide®, Street Glide®, Ultra Classic®, Tri Glide®, CVO™, Screamin Eagle® and Tour-Pak® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and/ or its affiliates and if used or implied are for reference only.