Biketronics BT1000 User manual

BIKETRONICS INC.
RETRO RADIO
RRRRADIO
BT1000, BT1002, BT1004 & BT1005
NSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS

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Splash cover installed

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Congratulations on your RetroRadio purchase! RetroRadio ties almost any Sony in-dash AM/FM,
CD/MP3 player to your 1996 –2011 family of Harley Electra Glides and Road Glides with handle-
bar radio controls. Even the speed sensor signal is used to automatically control the volume!
Should you have questions regarding RetroRadio, feel free to call Biketronics Inc. An advantage
of using the Sony is the ease to incorporate the newest audio devices such as USB, satellite
radio, GPS, Bluetooth or iPOD/MP3 units with the radio system at reasonable costs.
A. Adhesive Vinyl Sheet &Biketronics decal 1. Radio **
B. Yellow Antenna Wire (Local Reception) 2. Radio Face **
C. Zip Ties –2 each 3. Radio Trim Ring **
D. Splash Cover for Radio Face (optional accessory) 4. Black Bezel Plate
E. Radio Wire Harness ** (Radio Black Connector 5. Radio Cage ** (Not Used –
and Biketronics White Connector) remove and discard)
F. Mounting Blocks (Left and Right Sides, 4 - screws)
G. Biketronics (Orange) Module
** Included with Biketronic radio.
1. Torx head screwdrivers #25 &#27 3. #2 Phillips screwdriver
2. 3/16" Allen/hex wrench (Preferably ball end type) 4. Harley shop manual (optional)
Introduction
Parts Layout for Radio Package
Tools Required
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Road Glide owners –To facilitate easy radio removal and installation remove 2 top nuts and
only loosen 2 bottom bolts/nuts on main fairing support bracket.
Ultra Classic owners –Removal of Harley OEM radio will disable CB-radio and intercom
functions. Biketronics has optional kit/procedure to connect rear speakers to new radio.
Compatible Sony in-dash radio units are listed on www.biketronics.com.
Typically, any Sony unit that is configured to operate with the optional Sony wired remote
control model # RMX-4S will work with the RetroRadio.
Care –Avoid direct spray of water on the radio face. Please note that Biketronics Inc. can
not be responsible for any damage due to improper installation and/or failure due to water
damage. For 1988 and later models, check out the new Splash Covers from Biketronics.
The RetroRadio kit is plug–n-play. Do not drill, file or cut. Call Biketronics if you are not sure
about installation.
BT1000 module –1998-2005 Electra Glide &Road Glide models
BT1002 module –2006-2011 Electra Glide &Road Glide models
BT1004 module –1996-1997 Electra Glide models
BT1005 module –1998-2011 Electra Glide &Road Glide models
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Read all instructions FIRST.
Disconnect battery cables from Harley battery –negative cable first
Go easy…..Don’t force parts!
Prior to disassembly, ensure that you have all necessary tools and parts for the job.
Protect bike finish using towels and blankets. Before fairing removal, prepare a safe padded
area to store fairing.
Allow plenty of time –don’t rush the job. Allocate 1-2 hours for completion.
When in doubt, re-read the instructions or call Biketronics for assistance.
Remove outer fairing (Remove fairing bolts and disconnect headlight wire connector).
Remove Harley glove box or stock radio from fairing. Retain the 4 Allen-head bolts.
(1996-1997 only) - Remove cradle used to support Harley radio in fairing.
Follow instructions and photos #1 to #5
Black bezel plate
Preparation of Fairing
General Information and Notes
Installation of Radio and Electronics
General Installation Guidelines

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Black bezel plate is shown after it is slid
onto radio from rear and before it is butted
against radio trim ring. Textured side of
bezel plate is installed facing front of radio.
Orientate radio so top is in the up-position.
See Photo #1
See Photo #3
Position adhesive vinyl on radio top against black
bezel plate. Wrap vinyl sheet on top and down
sides of radio. Trim loose ends that extend below
sides and back of radio.
Attach mounting blocks (left &right) to
radio with supplied Phillip screws. Blocks
should protrude above top of radio. Block
ends should butt against black bezel
plate (small gap is ok).
X
Phillip screws (2 each side) are
inserted in counter-sunk holes to
secure mounting blocks to radio
Blind nuts for
mounting radio to
fairing brackets
Adhesive
vinyl sheet
Radio front &
Black bezel plate
Radio top
Mounting
blocks
Photo #3
Remove radio face from radio
Remove and discard radio cage
Radio trim ring
Photo #1
Radio Cage -
Remove &discard
Black bezel
plate
Photo #2
Radio top
See Photo #2

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Position radio as shown in photo to allow
attached black bezel plate to clear Harley
brackets. Tip radio front downward and push
in to seat radio against inner fairing. Install
(loosely) the 4 Harley Allen-head bolts, adjust
radio position and tighten bolts.
If radio wire harness or Biketronics (Orange) module does not have attached White connector,
these wires can be connected by soldering or crimping. Use shrink tubing or high quality
electrical tape to insulate the joints. It is important to have good electrical connections to
avoid problems.
Color chart for hard wire connection
Function
Radio wire color
Biketronics module wire color
Switched 12 volts
Red
Red
(Do not use as power source for
additional accessories)
Constant 12 volts
Yellow
Yellow
(Do not use as power source for
additional accessories)
Ground
Black
Black
Front speaker-Right (+)
Gray
Gray
Front speaker-Right (-)
Gray/black stripe
Gray/black stripe
Front speaker-Left (+)
White
White
Front speaker-Left (-)
White/black stripe
White/black stripe
Amp remote
Blue/white stripe
Not used (Optional - amplifier)
Rear speakers –Right
Green &Green/black
Not used (Optional - rear speakers)
Rear speakers –Left
Purple &Purple/black
Not used (Optional - rear speakers)
Antenna remote
Blue
Not used
Phone attenuate
Light blue
Not used
Illumination
Orange/white stripe
Not used
Refer to radio installation instructions for additional reference
Photo #4
See Photo #4
WARNING!!!
DISCONNECT the Biketronics (Orange) module from Harley wire harness before you
start to solder or crimp wires. Failure to follow this warning can result in an
accidental short circuit that MAY damage Biketronics module electronics.
NOTE!
INSTALL RADIO ON
HEADLIGHT SIDE OF
INNER FAIRING
IMPORTANT
TT
Hard wire connection for radio harness to
Biketronics (Orange) module

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Final Connections - see photo #5
Connect speakers using wire leads in Harley OEM wire harness:
Harley wire colors for fairing speaker connections
Air cleaner side
Gray/red stripe
Speaker positive (red dot or "+")
Air cleaner side
Light Green/black stripe
Speaker negative
Kick stand side
White/orange stripe
Speaker positive (red dot or "+")
Kick stand side
Light Green/white stripe
Speaker negative
Item #1 - Plug Black cable from Biketronics (Orange) module into jack in rear of radio.
Cable must point straight up toward windscreen.
Item #2 - Plug antenna lead in rear of radio.
Item #3 - Plug radio wire harness Black connector into rear of radio and White connector into
harness from Biketronics (Orange) module.
Item #4 –Depending on model year, make connection between Biketronics (orange module)
and Harley wire harness:
(1998-2011) - plug Harley (Black) 23 pin connector into Biketronics (Orange) module.
(1996-1997) - plug Harley 8 pin and 12 pin connectors into Biketronics (Orange) module.
Use included zip ties to secure module and harness.
Reconnect battery cables to Harley battery –positive cable first.
Install radio face onto radio.
Check radio functions with handle-bar radio control buttons. Refer to pages 8 &9 for
Automatic Volume Control (AVC) programming and handle-bar radio control functions.
Reinstall fairing and go riding.
Radio antenna
Item #2
Photo #5
Black cable
must point straight up
Item #1
Radio wire harness -
Black connector &White connector
Item #3
Biketronics (Orange)
module with Harley (Black)
23 pin connector attached
Item #4

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It is UNSAFE to look at the radio while riding. Familiarize yourself with radio controls in the
garage. Allow yourself time to normalize working the radio with hand controls and “hearing”
the results.
Sony radios have a beep that is emitted when control input is given. Keep this feature
enabled until you are acclimated to operating the radio without looking at the radio face.
For handle-bar radio controls to operate, the ⅛" L-shaped plug on Black cable (item #1,
photo #5) must be firmly plugged in back of radio with Black cable pointed straight up
toward windscreen.
There are 2 fuses (radio memory and radio power) in Harley harness that must be operable
for radio to turn on (lights on). There is a third fuse located in rear of radio.
(1997-2011) - 2 fuses are located behind side cover on kickstand side of Harley.
(1996) - 2 fuses are located in fairing below radio and both must be changed to a 5 or
10 amp rating for radio to operate. Do not exceed 10 amp rating.
There is a Harley (1998-2005) OEM radio ground wire located on kickstand side of top triple
tree cast iron clamp. This ground wire (Black/green stripe) is attached on top surface with a
spade connector that can become disconnected and create a dead circuit.
Radio sound can be greatly enhanced by the use of tone and equalizer bands. Consult radio
instruction manual to access these functions.
If handle-bar radio controls start to operate erratically, disconnect negative battery cable
from Harley battery for 5 minutes and reconnect. If the problem still persist call Biketronics
for assistance.
Addition of separate ground wire between radio and bike frame can cure erratic handle-bar
controls of radio. Radio has bolt hole (metric M4 x ½" bolt) in rear of unit for ground point.
If you wish to change the setting - perform the following steps:
Turn on radio to start AVC programming.
AVC information WILL NOT display on radio face.
Follow “SET AVC”procedure on page 9.
The only method to verify successful AVC programming is to ride bike and verify that radio
volume varies with speed.
Tips and suggestions -
Harleys can experience problems due to corrosion/age/modifications that may effect
normal operations of handle-bar radio control buttons.
Set AVC –step #2 (page 9): Automatic volume control depends on # of pushes of LEFT
handle-bar radio control button. 1 push = fastest volume gain, 20 pushes = slowest
volume gain, 0 pushes = AVC turned off. Typical setting is usually 2 –7 pushes of LEFT
handle-bar radio control button.
Left handle-bar radio control buttons –radio volume, tone &balance, AVC programming.
Right handle-bar radio control buttons - radio seek/scan, presets &source/mode.
Harley ignition must be turned on for radio to operate.
Trouble Shooting
Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
NOTE!
Biketronics module comes from factory with AVC setting of 2 for normal operation
IMPORTANT NOTE

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Function
1988-1995 Harley
1996-2011 Harley
Set AVC
Step #1
Left button - Push in/hold for 2seconds, release
Exception –BT1005 module only –Push in/hold for 5seconds, release
Step #2
Left button - Push right and release
2-7 times (typical)
Left button - Push up and release
2-7 times (typical)
Step #2 will time out after 2seconds following last push
Step #3
Do not operate controls for 10 seconds to allow programming to reset
Step #4
Ride bike to verify AVC program. Volume should change with speed.
Repeat above steps to reset AVC if necessary
Function
1988-1995 Harley
1996-2011 Harley
Turn off AVC
Step #1
Left button - Push in/hold for 2 seconds, release
Exception –BT1005 module only –Push in/hold for 5seconds, release
Step #2
Do not operate controls for 10 seconds to allow programming to reset
Turn on AVC
Perform above procedure –“Set AVC”
Function
1988-1995 Harley
1996-2011 Harley
Change volume
Left button –Push left or right
Left button –Push up or down
Change bands
(Radio, CD, IPOD,
Aux, Satellite,
USB)
Right button –Push in/momentary hold/release
until desired band is displayed
Seek/Scan
Right button –Push left or right
Right button –Push up or down
Seek presets
Right button –Push in/release then
push right button right (seek up) or
push right button left (seek down)
Right button –Push in/release then
push right button up (seek up) or
push right button down (seek down)
Seek preset mode times out after 4seconds following last push
Change AM/FM
bands
Right button –quick double push in
Adjust
tone/balance
Left button - Push in repeatedly until desired function is displayed
then use a following step -
Left button –Push left or right
to adjust function
Left button –Push up or down
to adjust function
Turn on radio
Right button –Push in/hold
Function
1988-1995 Harley
1996-2011 Harley
Handle-bar Functions
Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Programming

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Biketronics Warranty Policies
General Warranty Information: Warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only and is not
transferable. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
Auction Sales Policy: Products purchased through auction type websites, such as EBay, are subject
to the return and warranty policies of the seller. Please make sure you understand their service
and return policies before any funds are exchanged. Biketronics Inc. will warranty products
purchased this way but the customer will be responsible for all shipping costs.
Satisfaction Guarantee: Products purchased directly from Biketronics Inc. come with a 30 day
satisfaction guarantee. Refunds exclude shipping charges. For a full refund: products must be in
excellent condition and kits must be complete in original packaging. *Biketronics products that are
purchased through a dealer are subject to the dealers return policy.
Warranty Coverage on Aftermarket Radios: Radios purchased from Biketronics Inc. come with the
manufactures warranty. Warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, shipping,
handling or water damage caused from failure to use a protective cover. This coverage is handled
by the customer through the radio manufacturer. Biketronics Inc can handle this process for a
handling fee and all shipping costs.
Warranty Coverage on Hogtunes Speakers: Hogtunes speakers purchased from Biketronics Inc.
come with the manufactures 20 year warranty. Warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, shipping, or handling such as punctured surrounds.
Warranty Coverage on Hertz Speakers: Hertz speakers purchased from Biketronics Inc. come with
a lifetime warranty. Warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, shipping, or
handling such as punctured surrounds.
Warranty Coverage on Biketronics Inc. Products: All products manufactured by Biketronics come
with a lifetime warranty. Warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, shipping or
handling.
Exclusions: Any defects resulting from water damage, fire, acts of nature, misuse, abuse,
modification, improper installation, vehicle crash, or any type of impact will void the warranty. We
will not be responsible for damages to motorcycles resulting from the use or misuse of the product.
In no event shall Biketronics Inc. be liable for any damages whatsoever (including consequential
damages, incidental damages, or damages for loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, or other
losses) arising out of the use, misuse, or inability to use our product. Biketronics Inc. reserves the
right to change the design of its products without any obligation to modify any previous product.
Repair or Replacement: If your product is not functioning properly, please call us at
1(208)/882-8469 as soon as possible so we can assist you in diagnosing and resolving your product
problems. In cases where a product is defective, please call us for an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number. If the product is found to be defective and covered under warranty, it will
be repaired or replaced at our option. Any charges accrued for removal, installation, reinstallation
and shipping will not be covered by this warranty.
Damaged or modified equipment: will be subject to a charge equal to the parts and labor required
to return the product to as-new condition. This includes damaged wires, connectors, housings and
shipping damage. If the product is not found defective Biketronics Inc. will return the product at
the customers cost.
International Customers: Customer will pay shipping on all warranty services.