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Section 4 - Wiring The Saddelbags For Speakers
NOTE: The pre-terminated spade connectors on the harness inside the bag are correct for
KENWOOD speakers but may need to have new terminals installed for other speakers. The
larger connector (colored wire) is negative, and the smaller connector (black) is positive.
1. With the correct terminals on the wires, plug the wires into your speakers. If you have
other accessories or amplifiers in your bags, you will need to determine the best routing
of the wire. BE SURE TO LEAVE EXTRA SLACK SO THE LID CAN OPEN!
2. Use the supplied peel-and-stick zip tie "anchors" to secure the wires inside your bag.
Before applying the anchors, you need to clean the plastic WELL using 99% isopropyl
alcohol, or a similar cleaner. DO NOT use Acetone (It will eat plastic). Do not apply pads
until the cleaner has completely evaporated. With the anchors in place, secure the wires in
place using supplied zip ties.
Section 5 - Wiring From Amplifier To Saddlebags
The supplied long wire harness covered in a braid with 4 wires has two 2-pin plugs on one
end, and a single 4-pin plug on the other. In all cases, the end with the 4-pin plug will go
nearest the amplifier you're using (which will typically be your fairing).
For FLH (Batwing) models, the harness will pass under the inner fairing where the main
wire harness passes through on the clutch side of the bike.
For FLTR (Road Glide) models, the harness will pass through the inner fairing where the
factory wires pass.
1. Loosen the tank console and run the wires up and over the gas tank, but under the
tank console. There is a provision on the front of the tank console for the wires to pass.
Note: You "can" lift the fuel tank and run the wires in the factory "chase" on the top of the
frame if you want, but it is not required.
2. The other end of the harness will stop just behind the battery. Plug the wires from each
saddlebag into the main harness, noting each pair of wires is marked "clutch side" and
"brake side" for reference.
3. Undo the quick-release fasteners used to secure the bag to the bike so the bag can
lean away from the bike, allowing you to access the wires on the back side of the bag
installed earlier. The wire will go upwards and need to be secured to the peel-and-stick
"anchors" using supplied zip ties.
IMPORTANT: Any slack in the speaker wires between the bike and the bags MUST be
secured under the seat to eliminate the chance that the wires could become tangled in
the bike's moving parts when riding!
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. Simply cut the connector off and wire the lids to your amplifier
using the labels to identify each wire.
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