Hoppe AUDIO SHADE User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS / OWNER’S MANUAL:
AUDIO SHADE
OFF-ROAD TOP FOR HONDA TALON 1000 (single row)
www.hoppeindustries.com
22667 FM 15 Troup, TX 75789
[phone]

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Thank you for choosing the Hoppe Audio Shade off-road top. We hope you enjoy the
off-road top, 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 Shade 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 top installation.
When you receive your Audio Shade off-road top, 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 top 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 Shade Top...................................................................... 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
Screw drivers
In addition to the above items, you may need shop supplies such as electrical tape, wire
ties, thread locking compound, or RTV silicone.
SECTION 2 –About your Audio Shade Top
2.1 Applicable Year Models:
This Audio Shade off-road top is designed to fit the following Honda Talon 1000 models:
2019-2023 Talon 1000 (all 2 seat 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 that work with the
factory plastic roof.
Accessories that mount overhead on 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 Shade off-road top is powered by using their
premium quality power sports series audio equipment. This equipment is designed to
function in all weather conditions. The stereo is specifically engineered to provide
excellent sound quality and volume in an open air power sports 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: www.kicker.com
Your amplifier gains come pre-adjusted from the factory and are tuned for optimum
sound quality and system protection. This means you can feel free to crank 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. We recommend you do not adjust the
gains from the factory settings without first consulting Hoppe Industries.
Please note that your subwoofer will take 20 to 30 hours of play time to fully break in and
reach its maximum output. You do not need to do anything different during this break in
period. In fact, the more you listen and the louder you turn it up, the quicker you will

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reach the maximum potential. Use the equalizer settings in your KMC2 receiver to adjust
the bass as needed throughout the break in period.
2.3 Warranty:
Your Audio Shade comes equipped with a 1-year limited warranty covering the lights, the
stereo equipment, and the composite 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 Shade was shipped from Hoppe's factory.
2.4 Care and Maintenance:
Your off-road top does not require any maintenance other than an occasional cleaning. To
clean your top, 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 top, lights, or stereo equipment.
The fuse box for the amplifier, radio, light bars, and interior lights can be accessed by
removing the cover plate located on the underside of your roof.
There is also a mini 40 amp ignition relay built into the chassis harness near the battery
terminal end of the harness, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Chassis harness relay.
CHASSIS
HARNESS
RELAY

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Figure 2: Fuse locations.
Fuse 1 Box A: 30 amp mini fuse for rear light bar
Fuse 2 Box A: 10 amp mini fuse for interior light
Fuse 3 Box A: 30 amp mini fuse for front light bar / radio receiver power.
Fuse 4 Box A: 10 amp mini fuse for illumination / radio receiver ignition.
Fuse Box B: Each amplifier uses a 40 amp J-Case fuse located under the black
plastic cover shown in Figure 2.
2.5 Warnings:
This off-road top adds up to 100 lbs. to your vehicle and is located up high on the roll
cage. This increases the vehicles center of gravity and changes the vehicle dynamics and
handling characteristics. Use extra caution as you learn the driving characteristics of your
vehicles performance with your new off-road top installed. High speed cornering, off
camber or side hill, acceleration, and braking performance will be negatively impacted by
the weight of the top.
Do not listen to your stereo at an uncomfortable volume for extended periods of time.
Potential hearing loss may result.
The driving lights provided with your Audio Shade are blinding to oncoming drivers.
These are made for off road use only, and should be turned off when another vehicle is
approaching on the trail.
FUSE BOX B
40A J-CASE FUSE
FUSE BOX A
30A MINI FUSE (2X)
10A MINI FUSE (2X)

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SECTION 3 –Pre-Installation Inspection
Included in your off-road top are the following components:
Pre-assembled Audio Shade off-road top. (All speakers and electronics come
preinstalled with interior wire harness.)
Chassis wire harness.
Hardware bag.
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. Note: This top is designed to be compatible with
most factory windshields.
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
Note: The factory roof must be removed prior to performing this installation. To remove
the roof, unscrew it form the cage by removing the four fasteners shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Remove the factory roof.
1. Using a few assistants, set the Audio Shade off-road top on the cage. The top is
contoured such that the cage fits inside the grooves on the top. Note: The top
weighs up to 100 lbs. depending on your configuration. Since you will have to
lift and reach, it is helpful to have 4 people for this step. See Figure 4.
REMOVE
INDICATED
BOLTS

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Figure 4: Install the top on the cage (view looking up from inside).
2. Remove the two front outer and two rear outer 6.5” speakers so you can reach
your hand inside the top. The speakers are held in place with 4-Philips screws
each. Once the screws are removed, lower the speaker by hand to reach behind
and disconnect the speaker wires. See Figure 4.
3. Reach through each speaker opening, and bolt the top to the cage using the
supplied M8 bolt and washer. Note: The nut is integrated into the cage from the
factory. Torque to 15 to 20 ft.*lbs. See Figure 5.
FRONT
REMOVE
INDICATED
SPEAKERS

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Figure 5: Install the hardware in the top.
4. Once the roof is bolted in place, re-install each speaker. Be sure to connect the
smaller wire terminal to the smaller tab, and the larger terminal to the larger tab.
Make sure you match the orientation of the logo to the other speakers.
5. Remove the hood from the front of the vehicle by lifting and rotating the lock
knobs, lifting up to release the 4 bosses, and sliding towards the front of the
vehicle. See Figure 6.
M8 x 1.25 BOLT &
WASHER
(15-20 FT*LBS)

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Figure 6: Remove the radiator hood access panel.
6. Reaching inside the driver’s side rear wheel opening, release the battery cover
tabs, prying each open. Set the battery cover to the side. See Figure 7.
Figure 7: Remove the battery cover.
7. Remove the trim panel screen behind the driver’s side door. The panel is removed
by first prying the center of the plastic rivets up, then pulling the entire rivet out.
See Figure 8.
UP
UP
UP
UP
FORWARD
PRY TABS
ASWAY

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Figure 8: Remove the trim panel screen.
8. Route the end of the chassis wiring harness with the battery terminals along the
down tube on the driver’s side center chassis tube (“B pillar”). The ends with the
battery terminals and relay block extend through the trim panel screen removed
above, into the rear wheel opening. See Figure 8 and Figure 9.
Route the small ignition wire and ignition connectors along the cage and down the
front chassis tube (“A pillar) and into the under hood area. See Figure 9 and
Figure 10.
Figure 9: Route the chassis wire harness.
REMOVE
RIVETS
IGNITION
WIRE
BATTERY
TERMINALS /
RELAY
BATTERY
TERMINALS /
RELAY

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Figure 10: Ignition / connector wire routing under hood to opening.
9. Once in the wheel well, route the audio shade harness into the opening on the
lower left corner of the battery compartment. Connect the red power wire to the
positive terminal of the battery. Connect the black ground wire to the negative
terminal of the battery. See Figure 11.
Note: The relay will end up just outside the battery compartment. Be sure to zip
tie the relay in place with the wires pointing down to ensure it remains sealed
from moisture.
Figure 11: Connect the Audio Shade harness to the battery.
GROUND WIRE TO
–TERMINAL
+ POWER WIRE
TO +
TERMINAL
INSERT
HARNESS HERE
IGNITION
WIRE

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10. Under the hood, fold down the rubber splash shield 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 12.
Figure 12: Remove the rivets to fold the rubber splash shield.
11. Under the rear section of the hood, locate the blue factory accessory connector on
the frame tube. See Figure 13.
PLASTIC
RIVETS
LIFT OFF
HOOKS

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Figure 13: Factory accessory connector location.
12. Unplug the factory accessory connector from the housing, and plug it into the
mating male Audio Shade chassis connector. Plug the female Audio Shade chassis
connector back into the factory housing on the frame tube. See Figure 14.
Figure 14: Connect to the accessory connector.
ACCESSORY
CONNECTOR
FACTORY
ACCESSORY TO
MALE CONNECTOR
FEMALE
CONNECTOR TO
FACTORY HOUSING

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13. Connect the Audio Shade roof to the chassis wire harness. Align the connector
terminals and rotate the connector housing ¼ turn to lock in place. See Figure 15.
Figure 15: Align connector terminals and rotate 1/4 turn.
14. Use zip ties to secure the chassis harness to the roll cage. Make sure the wires are
secured away from any moving suspension components, drive shafts, steering
shafts, or hot exhaust. Work your way from the bulk head connector on the roof to
the battery on one end and to the under-hood connector on the other.
Double check that the relay is secured with the wires pointing down.
15. Re-install the trim panel screen and battery cover.
16. You are now ready to enjoy the music, lighting, and shade provided by your
Audio Shade off-road top. Basic operation works as follows:
Turn the vehicle ignition switch on to power up the stereo system.
Press the source button on the stereo receiver to select the input source
from AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, or Auxiliary.
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 front and rear light bars can be used with or without the vehicle’s
ignition switch on. Press the toggle switches to activate each component.
Warning: extended use of the light bars without the vehicle’s charging
system functioning will deplete the battery and the engine may not start.
To control the interior light color or make them dance to the music,
download the Bluetooth app to your iOS or Android device. The app
information is included with your Audio Shade and is located in the zipper
pocket.

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To learn about the more advance features and operation of your stereo, visit the
Kicker website links found in SECTION 2 –About your Audio Shade Top of this
document.
Thank you for choosing Hoppe Audio Shade off-road top for your Honda Talon 1000
UTV. We hope you enjoy your new sound system, top, 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 Shade off-road top. This
will also give you an opportunity to check out our sister companies
,
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.