Hoppe AUDIO MINI User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS / OWNER’S MANUAL:
AUDIO MINI
OFF-ROAD SOUND SYSTEM FOR HONDA TALON 1000 / TALON 1000-4
MODELS
www.hoppeindustries.com
22667 FM 15 Troup, TX 75789
[phone]

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Thank you for choosing the Hoppe Audio Mini off-road sound system. We hope you
enjoy the off-road sound system, and we ask that you follow these instructions very
closely. Doing so will save you time and ensure that your experience with the new Audio
Mini is a positive one.
We strongly suggest that you read the complete instructions before beginning the
installation process to eliminate the possibility of performing unnecessary work.
Having a safe and clean environment and using the proper tools is essential for a
successful installation.
It is critical that proper eye wear, ear protection, and protective clothing is worn
throughout the installation.
When you receive your Audio Mini off-road sound system, please check to ensure that all
parts and hardware are included. If there are any parts missing or if you have any
questions concerning the system at this time call Hoppe at (262)-552-2770 Mon-Thur.
8am-5pm CST, or you can email us at [email protected].
Hoppe reserves the right to change specifications, equipment, or designs at any time
without notice and without incurring obligation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 –Tools Required............................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 –About your Audio Mini sound system ......................................................... 4
2.1 Applicable Year Models:.......................................................................................... 4
2.2 Audio Equipment Details:......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Warranty: .................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Care and Maintenance: ............................................................................................. 5
2.5 Warnings:.................................................................................................................. 6
SECTION 3 –Pre-Installation Inspection ......................................................................... 7
SECTION 4 –Installation.................................................................................................. 8

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SECTION 1 – Tools Required
Socket wrench set
Combination wrench set
Wire cutters
In addition to the above items, you may need shop supplies such as electrical tape, wire
ties, thread locking compound, etc.
SECTION 2 – About your Audio Mini sound system
2.1 Applicable Year Models:
This Audio Mini off-road sound system is designed to fit the following Honda Talon 1000
/ Talon 1000-4 models:
2019-2021 Talon 1000 (all versions)
2020-2021 Talon 1000-4 (all versions)
All versions means it includes sub models such as X, R, Special Edition, and Fox
Live Valve.
This system is compatible with most front full windshields and roofs.
Accessories that mount overhead near the front of the roll cage such as rear view
mirrors, wiper motors, etc. may not be compatible or may require modification.
Contact Hoppe customer service for questions.
2.2 Audio Equipment Details:
Your Audio Mini off-road sound system is powered by using
their marine series audio equipment. This equipment is designed to function in all
weather conditions with an IPX6 water resistance (powerful water jet) rating. The stereo
is specifically engineered to provide excellent sound quality and volume in an open air
enviroment so you can enjoy your music on the go.
To learn more details about your stereo system, you can access product information and
manuals for the stereo equipment here:
KMC2 receiver: https://www.kicker.com/46KMC2
Speakers: https://www.kicker.com/41KM604W
You can feel free to crank up the volume without much worry of harming your system.
However, it is wise to use a little common sense. If you hear any distortion, back off a
little.
Use the equalizer settings in your KMC2 receiver to adjust the settings to your
preferences.

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2.3 Warranty:
Your Audio Mini comes equipped with a 1 year limited warranty covering the light, the
stereo equipment, and the fiberglass enclosure. The date of warranty coverage will be
determined by the registration date of the warranty card or online warranty registration.
http://www.motortrike.com/TrikeAccWarranty.aspx
If the warranty is not registered with Hoppe, the warranty period will begin when the
Audio Mini was shipped from Hoppe's factory.
2.4 Care and Maintenance:
Your off-road sound system does not require any maintenance other than an occasional
cleaning. To clean your audio system, simply hose off or power wash from a distance. If
needed, use a mild automotive soap and sponge or brush. Use common sense. Do not use
a high pressure power washer up close where it could cut, scar, or force water beyond the
design intent of the enclosure, light, or stereo equipment.
There is an inline fuse, close to the end of the chassis harness where it connects to the
winch power cables. It can be accessed by pulling the cap off of the fuse holder. There is
also a mini 40 amp ignition relay built into the chassis harness next to the inline fuse. See
Figure 1.
Figure 1: Fuse location.
Fuse 1: 15 amp mini fuse for light / radio receiver power.
IGNITION
RELAY
INLINE
FUSE

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2.5 Warnings:
This off-road system adds up to 25 lbs. to your vehicle and is located up high on the roll
cage. This increases the vehicle’s center of gravity and changes the vehicle dynamics and
handling characteristics. Use extra caution as you learn the driving characteristics of your
vehicle with your new off-road sound system installed. High speed cornering, off camber
or side hill, acceleration, and braking performance will be negatively impacted by the
weight of the sound system.
Do not listen to your stereo at an uncomfortable volume for extended periods of time.
Potential hearing loss may result.

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SECTION 3 – Pre-Installation Inspection
Included in your off-road sound system are the following components:
Pre-assembled Audio Mini off-road sound system (All speakers and electronics
come preinstalled with interior wire harness.)
Chassis wire harness
Mounting brackets
Hardware bag
Zip ties
If any of the parts are missing, damaged, or you have any questions concerning them,
please call Hoppe at (262)-552-2770 Mon-Thur. 8am-5pm CST.
In addition to accounting for all of the parts that you should receive with the top, you
should inspect the vehicle in the following ways.
Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with the factory roll cage, and the roll cage has
not been bent out of shape in a roll over.
Make sure the vehicle does not have any aftermarket accessories that are
incompatible with the top.
Make sure the battery is in good condition and holds a charge.
Make sure the charging system is in good condition.

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SECTION 4 – Installation
1. If you have a roof installed, you will need to remove the front two roof mounting
bolts for the installation of your Audio Mini. Remove the bolts shown in Figure 2,
and save them for reinstallation later. With the bolts removed, the Audio Mini
bracket will slide between the roof and roll bar.
Figure 2: Remove front bolts attaching the roof to the frame.
2. Place the provided loop clamps in the approximate mounting locations on the
outside roll bars. The Audio Mini brackets will rest on the loop clamps and be
secured in the following steps. See Figure 3.

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Figure 3: Approximate locations of the loop clamps.
3. Place the driver’s side bracket on top of the loop clamp and roof mounting
bracket. Verify correct orientation of the mounting bracket. See Figure 4. Note:
Driver side bracket shown. (Passenger side similar)
Figure 4: Mounting location of the Audio Mini bracket.
4. Use the supplied 3/8”-16 x 1” bolts, washers, and nylock nuts to secure the loop
clamp to the mounting bracket. Lay the roof on top of the Audio Mini bracket
FRONT
REAR

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(location shown in Figure 5 below) and replace both the sleeve washer and roof
mounting bolt. Snugly tighten both the loop clamp bolt and the roof mounting
bolt, waiting to fully tighten until the Audio Mini is in the final desired position.
See Figure 5.
Figure 5: Hardware for mounting the loop clamps to the brackets.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the passenger side bracket.
6. Remove the front hood from the front of the vehicle by lifting and rotating the
lock knobs, lifting to release the 4 bosses, and sliding towards the front of the
vehicle. See Figure 6.
Figure 6: Remove the radiator hood access panel.
ROOF RESTS
HERE

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7. Fold down the rubber splash shield under the hood by popping out five of the
plastic rivets and lifting it off of the three hooks. The plastic rivets are released by
first prying the center head up, then pulling the entire rivet out. See Figure 7.
Figure 7: Remove the rivets to fold the rubber splash shield.
8. Under the rear section of the hood, locate the blue factory accessory connector on
the frame tube. See Figure 8.
Figure 8: Factory accessory connector location.
PLASTIC
RIVETS
LIFT OFF
HOOKS
ACCESSORY
CONNECTOR

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9. Unplug the factory accessory connector from the housing, and plug it into the
mating male Audio Mini chassis connector. Plug the female Audio Mini chassis
connector back into the factory housing on the frame tube. See Figure 9.
Note: The winch power cables are attached to the instrument panel next to
the accessory connector, if you have not already installed a winch and
contactor. These will be used in the following step.
Figure 9: Connect to the accessory connector.
10. Using the winch power cables shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, use the ¼”-20 x
½” bolts and hardware to connect the black ground wire to the black (negative)
ring terminal and the red power wire to the red (positive) ring terminal. Slide the
provided insulators over the bolted ring terminals to prevent arcing or shorting of
the power cables.
Note: If you have a winch contactor or busbar installed, connect the black
and red wires to the corresponding terminals.
11. Route the end of the chassis harness to the opening at the driver’s front down
tube, then route the harness up the frame tube as shown in Figure 10 and Figure
11. Loosely zip tie the harness at the indicated locations, leaving room for
adjustment until the final position is achieved.
FACTORY
ACCESSORY TO
MALE CONNECTOR
FEMALE
CONNECTOR TO
FACTORY HOUSING
WINCH POWER
CABLES

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Figure 10: Chassis harness routing under hood to opening.
Figure 11: Chassis harness routing up driver’s front down tube.
UNDER HOOD
TO DOWN TUBE
OPENING
UP THE FRONT
DOWN TUBE
ACROSS FRONT
CROSSMEMBER

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12. The Audio Mini brackets are slotted for positioning of the unit once mounted
(shown in detail below). Installers may choose to gain an additional inch of
forward positioning of the Audio Mini by trimming a small gusset on the factory
Honda roof as shown in Figure 12. Doing so will improve the line of site to the
controls and make operation of the Audio Mini more comfortable for the rider and
passenger. The plastic gusset can be trimmed with a combination of tools such as
sheet metal sheers, a hand file, or a small powered grinder such as a Dremel tool
to cut and smooth the edges.
Note: If you choose to trim your roof, do so now before you mount the Audio
Mini onto the brackets.
Figure 12: Roof mount trim line to gain further clearance.
13. Using an assistant to support the weight of the Audio Mini, connect the mating
connector on the chassis harness to the harness exiting out of the top of the Audio
Mini on the driver's side.
14. Hang the Audio Mini off-road sound system on the brackets using the supplied
¼”-20 x 1” bolts and washers (loosely tightened). See Figure 13 and Figure 14.
TRIM TO THIS RIB.
(LEAVE RIB IN PLACE)

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Figure 13: Install the ¼”-20 bolts and washers to mount the Audio Mini to the brackets.
Figure 14: Loosely install the sound system on the mounting brackets.
15. Slots in the sides of Audio Mini brackets allow up-down movement, while the
slots on the tops of the brackets allow front-back movement to achieve your
desired viewing position. Slide the loop clamp on the tube with the bracket as you
adjust front-to-back positioning. See Figure 15 and Figure 16. Tighten the front
roof bolts, both loop clamp bolts, and the 4 mounting bracket bolts after achieving
the desired viewing position.

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Figure 15: Adjustable up-down positioning of the Audio Mini.
Figure 16: Adjustable front-back positioning of the Audio Mini.
16. Tighten all zip ties, and secure the chassis harness to the roll cage under the hood.
Make sure the wires are secured away from any moving suspension components
and the power connections are secured in the insulators not touching each other.
FRONT
REAR
SLIDE LOOP
CLAMP ON TUBE

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17. Reinstall the plastic rivets to secure the rubber splash shield, and reinstall the
hood. See Figure 6 and Figure 7.
18. If you have not previously installed a winch or a busbar that utilizes the winch
power cables under the front hood, you will need to connect the red winch power
cable in the battery box under the driver’s rear fender. See Figure 17.
Figure 17: Connect the red winch power cable in the battery box.
19. You are now ready to enjoy the music and lighting provided by your Audio Mini
off-road sound system. Basic operation works as follows:
Turn the vehicle ignition switch on to power up the stereo system. (You
must press the power button for first time connections or if the power was
previously turned off manually.)
Press the source button on the stereo receiver to select the input source
from AM/FM radio or Bluetooth.
Press and hold the menu button to access the Device Settings menu.
oUse the Volume knob to change the values for each setting, and
press it to confirm the setting.
Press and hold the Volume knob to access the Audio Settings menu.
oUse the Volume knob to change the values for each setting, and
press it to confirm the setting.
The dome light can be used with or without the vehicle’s ignition switch
on. Press the on/off switch to activate the light. Warning: Extended use
of the dome light or stereo without the vehicle’s charging system
functioning will deplete the battery and the engine may not start.
To learn about the more advanced features and operation of your stereo, visit the
Kicker website links found in SECTION 2 –About your Audio Mini sound system
of this document.
RED CABLE
CONNECT CABLE

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Thank you for choosing the Hoppe Audio Mini off-road sound system for your Honda
Talon UTV. We hope you enjoy your new sound system and lighting. We invite you, in
your travels, to stop by our manufacturing plant in Troup, Texas, for a factory tour and to
meet the people who designed and manufactured your Audio Mini off-road sound system.
This will also give you an opportunity to check out our sister companies
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and our extensive line of trike conversions, automotive, motorcycle, and power sports
accessories.
We believe you will be impressed by what you witness and the people you will meet.