Metra Electronics Saddle Tramp BC-HDR-K3 User manual

ATTENTION: With the key out of the ignition,
disconnect the negative battery terminal
before installing this product. Ensure that all
installation connections are secure before
cycling the ignition to test this product.
NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included
with the aftermarket radio.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BC-HDR-K3
KIT COMPONENTS
• A) Radio housing • B) Radio brackets • C) LCD screen • D) LCD back plate • E) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws (6) • F) #10-32 1/2" Phillips steel machine screws (4)
KIT FEATURES
• ISO DIN radio provision
• Saddle Tramp interface with built in handlebar controls
• Water resistant enclosure for added protection
• Antenna adapter included
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR KIT INSTALLATION
• Panel removal tool • Phillips screwdriver
• Torx screwdrivers • Allen wrenches
WIRING & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Included)
Wiring Harness: Saddle Tramp interface and
harness
Antenna Adapter
Handlebar Control interface
A B C
E F
D
Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Electra Glide,
Ultra, and Limited Models 2014-Up†
Road Glide 2015-Up†
† Non-amplified models only
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fairing Disassembly
Harley Davidson Street Glide, Electra Glide,
Ultra, and Limited models 2014-up .............2-3
Harley Davidson Road Glide 2015-up..............4
Kit Assembly ..........................................................5
Saddle Tramp Interface Installation ................6-10

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FAIRING DISASSEMBLY
Harley Davidson Street Glide, Electra Glide,
Ultra, and Limited models 2014-up
1. Remove (4) T-27 Torx screws from the
inner fairing. (Figure A)
2. With a firm grip on the windshield,
remove (3) T-27 Torx screws, and then
remove the windshield. (Figure B)
Note: The outer fairing will also be
loosened.
3. Remove the outer fairing, unplugging
the headlight. (Figure C)
4. Remove (2) T-27 Torx screws to remove
the fairing vent, and then remove the
vent. (Figure D
Continued on next page
(Figure C)(Figure A)
(Figure D)(Figure B)

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FAIRING DISASSEMBLY (CONT)
5. Remove (11) screws securing the
radio“dummy” bracket: (Figure E)
a. (2) T-27 Torx screws shared with
the gauge cluster and a third T-27
Torx screw to remove the gauge
cluster in step 7.
b. (4) 5/32" Allen screws facing outward.
c. (4) T-25 Torx screws secured to the
radio “dummy”.
d. (1) T-25 Torx screw shared with the
storage pocket.
6. Remove the radio bracket. (Figure E)
Note: This bracket will be reused with
the kit assembly.
7. Remove the gauge cluster. (Figure E)
8. Remove (4) 3/16" Allen screws from the
sides of radio. (Figure F)
Note: These screws will be reused with
the kit assembly.
9. Slide the radio out toward the rear of
the bike, disconnect the wiring, and
then remove the radio. (Figure F)
Continue to Kit Assembly
(Figure E)
(Figure F)

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FAIRING DISASSEMBLY (CONT)
Harley Davidson Road Glide 2015-up
1. Remove the lower torx screws on either
side holding the wind deflector wings.
(Figure A)
Note: Only the lower two need to be
removed.
2. Remove (1) 3/16" Allen screw from each
of the turn signals. (Figure B)
3. Remove (4) Phillips screws from the
windshield and set the windshield
aside. (Figure C)
4. Remove the top fairing trim clipped to
the top of the radio. (Figure D)
5. Unplug the turn signals.
6. Remove the speaker grills with a panel
removal tool and remove (1) Torx screw
from each side. (Figure E)
CAUTION: The fairing will be loose at this
point. Have a helper hold it to keep from
damaging it when removing the screws.
7. Remove the fairing and set aside.
8. Remove (4) 3/16" Allen screws from the
sides of the factory radio.
Note: These screws will be reused in the
BC-HDR-K3 kit assembly.
CAUTION: Be sure to hold the radio
when removing the last screw so it does
not drop.
9. Unplug and remove the radio.
10. Remove (2) Torx screws securing the
fairing bracket attached to the radio.
Note: This bracket will be reused in the
BC-HDR-K3 kit assembly. Please note the
orientation of the bracket. The curved
portion faces the rear of the bike.
Continue to Kit Assembly
(Figure C)
(Figure B) (Figure E)
(Figure A) (Figure D)

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KIT ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the radio brackets to the radio
housing with (4) #8 x 3/8" Phillips screws
provided in this kit. (Figure A)
2. Slide the aftermarket radio into the radio
housing assembly and secure with screws
supplied with the radio. (Figure B)
3. Secure the radio housing assembly to the
bike using (4) 3/16" Allen screws previously
removed in step 8 of disassembly. (Figure C)
Continue to BC-HDR-K3 Interface Installation
(Figure A) (Figure B) (Figure C)

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SADDLE TRAMP INTERFACE INSTALLATION
INTERFACE FEATURES
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains balance
• Retains handlebar controls
• H-D Handlebar controls can be added
• 71500248C ‘14-’20 w/o Traction Control
• 71500561 ‘20-Up w/Traction Control
• USB Micro-B updatable
TOOLS REQUIRED TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
• Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• Saddle Tramp Interface:
• Circuit board
• Housing, cap, and cover
• Harness
• 3.5mm adapter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation ................................................................................................................................................6
Connections ...............................................................................................................................................7
Programming ............................................................................................................................................8
LCD Operation ............................................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................10
IMPORTANT NOTE
Caution - If the fuse on the aftermarket
radio exceeds 10 amps you MUST run a
fused wire from your vehicle’s battery to
avoid potential damage.

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Yellow - Battery power
Black - Ground
Red - Accessory power
Orange - Illumination
Blue - Power antenna
Gray - Front right speaker (+)
Gray/Black - Front right speaker (-)
White - Front left speaker (+)
White/Black - Front left speaker (-)
Green - Rear Left speaker (+)
Green/Black - Rear Left speaker (-)
Purple - Rear Right speaker (+)
Purple/Black - Rear Right speaker (-)
Connect to LCD display
Front
Rear
Sub
AUX-IN
Rear View
SWC
Zip-tie Mounts
Inside Case
CAUTION: If the fuse on the aftermarket radio
exceeds 10 amps, you MUST run a fused wire from
your vehicle’s battery to avoid potential damage.
Fuse
CONNECTIONS
3.5mm Adapter (for radios with a wire for SWC)
Boss (with SWC wire): Key 1 (Gray) - Brown
Kenwood / JVC (with SWC wire): Blue/Yellow - Brown
XITE: SWC-2 - Brown
Universal Radio*: Key-A or SWC-1 - Brown
Key-B or SWC-2 - Brown/White
* After programming, assign SWC buttons within radio menu
Vehicles without handlebar controls
1. From the 3.5mm adapter, tie the Brown and Brown/White
wires together and tape up or use a connector.
2. Connect the 3.5mm adapter to the 3.5mm jack from the
vehicle harness.
3. Program the interface per the instructions, page 8.

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PROGRAMMING
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Connect the BC-HDR-K3 harness to the wiring harness in the bike.
3. For vehicles without hand controls: The interface will automatically program.
4. For vehicles with hand controls: Locate the Volume Up button on the clutch
side hand control. Program the interface by tapping the Volume Up button at a
heartbeat pace until the LED light stops flashing.
5. The LED light will flash Green & Red while the interface programs the radio
to the handlebar controls. Once programmed, the LED light will go out, then
produce a pattern which will identify the radio type installed.
6. The LED light will go out, then once again quickly flash Green & Red while
the interface programs itself to the vehicle. Once programmed, the LED light
will go out again, then turn solid Green.
7. Turn the ignition off, then back on.
8. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation.
Green & Red LED
Green or Red LED
Green & Red LED
Green LED
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The included LCD screen provides oil pressure and EITMS status. For more information,
please see the owner’s manual that came with the bike.
Main menu options:
• Red adjusts the red backlighting of the LCD (ranges from 1 to 32).
• Blue adjusts the blue backlighting of the LCD (ranges from 1 to 32).
• Green adjusts the green backlighting of the LCD (ranges from 1 to 32).
• Contrast adjusts the contrast of the LCD (ranges from 1 to 100).
• Reset puts the color back to the default settings.
LCD OPERATION
Arrow Up - Toggles “up” through menu options
Arrow Down - Toggles “down” through menu options
Return/ESC - Return to the previous menu
Enter - Enter current menu option
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the Oil/EITMS information does not show up on the kit, perform this step;
• Press and hold the “Return/ESC” button on the LCD screen for 5 seconds
until “Select Interface” comes up.
• Select “Connection Type”, and then press “Enter”.
• Scroll up or down to “Direct Connect”, and then press “Enter”.
• Once done, press “Return/ESC” to back out of that mode.

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Note: If the LED light shows Solid Green for Pass (indicating everything programmed
correctly), yet the steering wheel controls don’t work, check to ensure that the 3.5mm jack
is plugged in, and also plugged into the correct jack on the radio. Once corrected, press the
reset button, then program again .
Final LED Feedback
At the end of programming the LED light will turn Solid Green which indicates programming
was successful. If the LED light didn’t turn Solid Green, reference the list below to understand
which programming section the problem may stem from.
1. 2.
If the interface fails to function you will
need to press the reset button. To access
the button remove the cover of the water
resistant case, slide out the circuit board
and press the reset button. The LED will
start flashing, starting at step 2, repeat the
programing process.
Solid Green
Slow Red Flash
Slow Green Flash
Solid Red
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Fail
Fail
LED Light Radio
Programming Section
Vehicle Programming
Section
LED Light
Reset Button
TROUBLESHOOTING

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