Sinister Sound 98-13 STREET GLIDE User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
98-13 STREET GLIDE/ULTRA

Kit Parts 3..................................................................................................
Base Kit Parts: 3.............................................................................................
With Amplifier 3...............................................................................................
With Head Unit 3..............................................................................................
Prepare the Bike 4.....................................................................................
Installation of Head unit 5......................................................................
Installing the PAC Handle-bar Audio Control Interface 5........................
Installation oF SinisterSound Fairing kit 6...........................................
Installation of Amplifier 8.......................................................................
Arc Audio Amplifier wiring and settings 8....................................................
Moto720 Stock HD Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit 9........................................
Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit 10.................................
Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit + Lids 11.....................
Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit + Crazy 8's 12............
Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit + Ultra Rears 13.......
Diamond Audio Amplifier Wiring and Settings 14.........................................
SounDigital Amplifier Wiring and Settings 16.............................................
Testing and Tuning 17...............................................................................
Finishing the Installation 18...................................................................
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

KIT PARTS
BASE KIT PARTS:
1 - SinisterSound speaker enclosure, Clutch side
1 - SinisterSound speaker enclosure, Brake side
1 - Fairing speaker bracket, Clutch side
1 - Fairing speaker bracket, Brake side
6 - Fairing speaker bracket screws
2 - Speaker covers
2 - Fairing brace brackets
4 - Fairing brace bracket to enclosure screws
WITH AMPLIFIER
1 - Amplifier
1 - SinisterSound power and ground cable
1- RCA Cable
WITH HEAD UNIT
1 - Head Unit/Mounting Kit
1 - PAC grip control adapter
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PREPARE THE BIKE
Remove the outer fairing and old audio equipment. Move any wiring
harnesses that would interfere with the new SinisterSound enclosures
toward the radio.
If you already have a Head unit and Amplifier go to the Installation of SinisterSound Fairing Kit section.
If you are installing a Head Unit or Amplifier, continue.
Remove the seat to expose the battery.
Remove the gas tank to expose the cable channel.
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INSTALLATION OF HEAD UNIT
If you already have a head unit installed, go to the Installation of the SinisterSound Fairing kit section.
Follow the instructions included with your head unit.
We recommend the Kenwood Marine KMR-M series or JVC KD-X37MBS head unit.
INSTALLING THE PAC HANDLE-BAR AUDIO CONTROL INTERFACE
1. Connect the Yellow, Black and Red wires from the head unit harness to the Yellow, Black and Red wires of the PAC Harness.
2. Connect the Blue/White (Ant. Cont) wire from the head unit harness to the Blue Amp Remote Turn On wire.
3. Connect the Blue/Green (Remote Cont) wire from the head unit harness to the Blue/Green wire of the PAC unit.
4. Connect the head unit harness to the head unit.
5. Connect the PAC harness to the bike harness.
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INSTALLATION OF SINISTERSOUND FAIRING KIT
The fairing speaker brackets are labeled per their installation location (Brake
and Clutch sides). The smaller fairing brace brackets are interchangeable.
The included screws must be used to avoid damage to your fairing.
Mount the main enclosure brackets with grills between the fairing and
bracket using the screws included in the kit.
! Longer screws can damage fairing !
Mount the small enclosure brackets to the fairing support braces.
These brackets are interchangeable.
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Attach the enclosures to the brackets using the supplied screws.
If you already have an amplifier and head unit, continue to step 5.
If you are installing an amplifier, skip step 5 and go to the Installation of Amplifier section.
Connect your speaker pods to your amplifier using the appropriate output connections per amplifier instructions
For Arc Audio amplifier wiring and settings, see Arc Audio Amplifier Wiring and Settings.
For Diamond Audio amplifier wiring and settings, see Diamond Audio Amplifier Wiring and Settings section.
For SounDigital Audio amplifier wiring and settings, see SounDigital Audio Amplifier Wiring and Settings section.
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INSTALLATION OF AMPLIFIER
Follow the instructions included with your amplifier.
The amplifier is mounted on top of the head unit and can be secured with velcro or double sided tape.
ARC AUDIO AMPLIFIER WIRING AND SETTINGS
ARC AUDIO MOTO720
1. Remove the fuse from the SinisterSound power and ground cable.
2. Connect the SinisterSound power and ground cable to the amplifier and route towards the battery through the cable channel under
the tank.
3. Make the connections and initial setting per the diagram specific to your application:
•Moto720 Stock HD Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit
•Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit
•Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit + Lids
•Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit + Crazy 8’s
•Moto720 Aftermarket Head Unit - Sinister Fairing Kit + Ultra Rears
4. Connect the power and ground cable to the battery
5. Insert the fuse on the power and ground cable.
6. Continue to the Testing and Tuning section.!
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MOTO720 STOCK HD HEAD UNIT - SINISTER FAIRING KIT
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MIN.
BRIDGED MIN.
BRIDGED CH 3-4
TURN
ON
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH1 CH2
SinisterSound
Fairing Speakers
Amp Settings
1.
4.
6.
3.
5.
2.
SIG DC
(CH1-2 IN)
Cig Lighter
Piggyback
Positive
HD - Head Unit
Adjust the gain on CH 1-2 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Set FREQ to ~100
Set Load Selects
Set Input Levels
to SPEAKER

MOTO720 AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT - SINISTER FAIRING KIT
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MIN.
BRIDGED MIN.
BRIDGED CH 3-4
TURN
ON
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH1 CH2
SinisterSound
Fairing Speakers
1.
4.
6.
3.
5.
2.
SIG DC
(CH1-2 IN)
Aftermarket - Head Unit
Amp Settings
Adjust the gain on CH 1-2 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Set FREQ to ~100
Set Load Selects
Set Input Levels
to RCA

MOTO720 AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT - SINISTER FAIRING KIT + LIDS
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MIN.
BRIDGED MIN.
BRIDGED CH 3-4
TURN
ON
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH1 CH2
Rear Lids
SinisterSound
Fairing Speakers
1.
5.
7.
3.
6.
4. 6. 7.
2.
SIG DC
(CH1-2 IN)
Aftermarket - Head Unit
Amp Settings
Set FREQ to ~100
Set FREQ to ~110
Adjust the gain on CH 1-2 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Adjust the gain on CH 3-4 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Set Load Selects
Set Input Levels
to RCA

MOTO720 AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT - SINISTER FAIRING KIT + CRAZY 8'S
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SinisterSound Crazy 8’s
MIN.
BRIDGED MIN.
BRIDGED CH 3-4
TURN
ON
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH1 CH2
SinisterSound
Fairing Speakers
1.
5.
7.
3.
6.
4. 6. 8.
2.
SIG DC
(CH1-2 IN)
Aftermarket - Head Unit
Amp Settings
Set FREQ to ~100
Set FREQ to 50
Adjust the gain on CH 1-2 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Adjust the gain on CH 3-4 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Set Load Selects
Set Input Levels
to RCA

MOTO720 AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT - SINISTER FAIRING KIT + ULTRA REARS
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MIN.
BRIDGED MIN.
BRIDGED CH 3-4
TURN
ON
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH3 CH4
SPEAKER
INPUT
LEVEL
RCA
INPUT
CH1 CH2
Ultra Rears
SinisterSound
Fairing Speakers
1.
5.
7.
3.
6.
4. 6. 7.
2.
SIG DC
(CH1-2 IN)
Aftermarket - Head Unit
Amp Settings
Set FREQ to ~100
Set FREQ to ~110
Adjust the gain on CH 1-2 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Adjust the gain on CH 3-4 per
instructions in Testing and
Tuning section.
Set Load Selects
Set Input Levels
to RCA

DIAMOND AUDIO AMPLIFIER WIRING AND SETTINGS
DIAMOND AUDIO MICRO 2V2
1. Remove the fuse from the SinisterSound power and ground cable.
2. Connect the SinisterSound power and ground cable to the amplifier and route towards
the battery through the cable channel under the tank.
3. Connect the RCA harness to the amplifier Input port and the RCA’s to the output ports of
the head unit. Connect the remote turn on wire to the head unit wiring harness.
4. Connect the speaker pod wires to the CH1 and CH2 output harness and connect the
harness to the amplifier.
5. Change the amplifier settings as shown in the table below.
6. Connect the power and ground cable to the battery
7. Insert the fuse on the power and ground cable.
8. Continue to the Testing and Tuning section.
Diamond Audio 2v2 Amplifier Settings
Diamond Audio 2v2 Input Side
1. Set Turn-On Mode to REM
2. Set X-Over to HP
3. Set Freq to around 100Hz (a couple of clicks clockwise from horizontal)
1. 2. 3.
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Input
Side
Output
Side
Front

DIAMOND AUDIO MICRO 4V2
1. Remove the fuse from the SinisterSound power and ground cable.
2. Connect the SinisterSound power and ground cable to the amplifier and route towards
the battery through the cable channel under the tank.
3. Connect the RCA harness to the amplifier Input port and the RCA’s to the output ports of
the head unit. Connect the remote turn on wire to the head unit wiring harness.
4. Connect the speaker pod wires to the CH1 and CH2 output harness and connect the
harness to the amplifier.
5. Change the amplifier settings as shown in the table below.
6. Connect the power and ground cable to the battery
7. Insert the fuse on the power and ground cable.
8. Continue to the Testing and Tuning section.
Diamond Audio 4v2 Amplifier Settings
Diamond Audio 4v2 Input Side
1. Set X-Over to HP
2. Set Freq to around 100Hz (a couple of clicks clockwise from horizontal)
3. Set Turn-On Mode to REM
4. Set Config to 2CH
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Output
Side
Input
Side
Front

SOUNDIGITAL AMPLIFIER WIRING AND SETTINGS
SOUNDIGITAL 400.2D EVO
1. Remove the fuse from the SinisterSound power and ground cable.
2. Connect the SinisterSound power and ground cable to the amplifier and route towards
the battery through the cable channel under the tank.
3. Connect the RCA harness to the amplifier Input port and the RCA’s to the output ports of
the head unit. Connect the remote turn on wire to the head unit wiring harness.
4. Connect the speaker pod wires to the CH1 and CH2 output ports on the amplifier. !
Make the connections per the diagram on the right and printed on the amp.
Currently, the SounDigital instruction manual is incorrect!
5. Change the amplifier settings as shown in the table below.
6. Connect the power and ground cable to the battery
7. Insert the fuse on the power and ground cable.
8. Continue to the Testing and Tuning section.
SounDigital 400.2D EVO Amplifier Settings
SD 400.2D Power/Output Side
1. Set Gain to Min (This is a Starting Point)
2. Set X-Over to HP
1. 2.
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Front
Input Side
Power/
Output Side

TESTING AND TUNING
1. Turn bike ignition switch to Accessory.
2. Choose a music source and play.
3. We recommend setting the head unit volume to 70% then slowly increase the gain until you start to hear distortion.
Then back the gain off a few clicks.
About Adjusting the Gain (from Arc Audio Manual): “Because of the wide range of head unit output configurations all ARC Audio
amplifiers have an adjustable input sensitivity or “Gain”. The gain is not a volume or a power limiting control like a throttle. It makes the
amp more sensitive to input from the stereo. With the gain up the amp will reach full output at a lower volume setting on the deck. At
higher gain settings the amp also becomes more sensitive to noise from the vehicle’s electrical system.Try to run the gain at the lowest
setting possible for your system. There is no correct gain setting. Because speakers require different power demands to reach the
same output, the gains most often need to be used to compensate for these differences. If you tried to set all the gains at half way you
would probably find the system didn’t sound very good. Using good judgment and listening carefully to each speaker is still the best way
to tune a system.”
4. Check that grip controls are functioning properly.
5. Adjust the head unit equalizer
6. Once you are satisfied that everything is functioning properly, move on to the Finishing the Installation section.
KENWOOD/JVC EQUALIZER SETTINGS
62.5HZ:
0
1K:
-1
100HZ:
+2
1.6K:
-2
160HZ:
+2
2.5K:
-2
250HZ:
+1
4.0K:
-2
400HZ:
0
6.3K:
-2
630HZ:
0
10K:
-2
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FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Reinstall fairing.
Reinstall seat if previously removed.
Enjoy your new system!
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