RADIO HOOK UP

rhunt4 · 08-13-2010, 03:01 PM

Okay guys. I am hooking up a radio in a fairing that I am putting on my bike which is the best wires to come off of so it will have power only when started and which wire to keep the clock running all the time any guidance will be appreciated

oldbikers · 08-13-2010, 03:08 PM

I ran mine off of a separate fuse box so it is hot when the key is on and the constant hot wire I ran from the hot post on the battery.

**ringadingh** · 08-13-2010, 04:26 PM

You could use the horn wire or a front marker light for your switched source of power.

cactusjack · 08-13-2010, 08:41 PM

If it's a 1600, you have an accessory connector inside your headlight bucket that is always hot. You could use that to power the memory. For switched power, you could use the running light circuit as long as the radio doesn't draw too much current. Otherwise, use a relay to make a switched power source.

blackdogbrian · 08-18-2010, 06:01 PM

use a relay and hook up a fuse box while you are at it - it will be worth it in the future for any other add ons thatyou are bound to add.
I added a relay from the tail light as my on power. I like that because most accessories don't need to have constant power.
I can't recall which wire i used for the constant power - search the web for write ups on adding a fairing to a bike and wiring the stereo.
If you send me a note with your email address - I'll forward you a couple ariticles I referenced.

What type of radio are you using?
I picked up a marine grade sony. Depending on what type of fairing you got, you might want to give some thought on moisture. I had the two peice harley style. After cutting the headlight bucket to allow the stock nomad headlight to fit, I was worried about moisture creepin ginto the electronics.
to combat this, I added an alluminum plate under my stereo to take up most of the space in the fairing - which will act as a fender if moisture comes up from the headlight towards the stereo.

macmac · 08-18-2010, 08:03 PM

What is the radio in watts or amps?

I agree to use the white and blue wire for memory that is off a 10 amp ciruit.

The horn wire would be my next choice which is a 15 amp circuit, if there is no relay.

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08-13-2010, 03:08 PM	#2
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	RADIO HOOK UP I ran mine off of a separate fuse box so it is hot when the key is on and the constant hot wire I ran from the hot post on the battery. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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08-13-2010, 04:26 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	RADIO HOOK UP You could use the horn wire or a front marker light for your switched source of power. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-13-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	RADIO HOOK UP If it's a 1600, you have an accessory connector inside your headlight bucket that is always hot. You could use that to power the memory. For switched power, you could use the running light circuit as long as the radio doesn't draw too much current. Otherwise, use a relay to make a switched power source. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-18-2010, 06:01 PM	#5
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	RADIO HOOK UP use a relay and hook up a fuse box while you are at it - it will be worth it in the future for any other add ons thatyou are bound to add. I added a relay from the tail light as my on power. I like that because most accessories don't need to have constant power. I can't recall which wire i used for the constant power - search the web for write ups on adding a fairing to a bike and wiring the stereo. If you send me a note with your email address - I'll forward you a couple ariticles I referenced. What type of radio are you using? I picked up a marine grade sony. Depending on what type of fairing you got, you might want to give some thought on moisture. I had the two peice harley style. After cutting the headlight bucket to allow the stock nomad headlight to fit, I was worried about moisture creepin ginto the electronics. to combat this, I added an alluminum plate under my stereo to take up most of the space in the fairing - which will act as a fender if moisture comes up from the headlight towards the stereo. __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-18-2010, 08:03 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	RADIO HOOK UP What is the radio in watts or amps? I agree to use the white and blue wire for memory that is off a 10 amp ciruit. The horn wire would be my next choice which is a 15 amp circuit, if there is no relay. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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