Twisted audio TAWAS100-HT User manual

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INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODELS:
TAWAS100-HT
TAWAS100-DLX
80WATT Windshield-Mount
Audio System
For Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail
and Deluxe Motorcycles

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Features ...................................................... 2
WARNINGS: ...................................................... 2
Tools required: ................................................... 3
Model Compatibility: ......................................... 3
FIRST STEP: ...................................................... 3
INSTALLATION-RADIO ASSEMBLY:
Attaching Audio System to Windshield ........... 4-5
INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL:
Wiring Harness ............................................... 5-6
FINAL INSTALLATION:
Windshield & Windshield Lock ....................... 7
ACCESSORIES/NOTES ...................................... 8
KEY FEATURES
· Easy Installation
· OEM Fit and Appearance
· Weatherproof
· System Detaches with Windshield
· 80W (40W x 2) Audio Output Power
· Integrated Amplified Antenna
· Heavy-Duty Waterproof AM/FM Radio with
Weatherband and Weather Alert
· AUX Audio Input (For use with iPods and
MP3 Players)
· Radio Retains station Presets and Clock
Time When Detached (Power Disconnected)
· Windshield Lock (Optional)
WARNINGS
INSTALLATION
The motorcycle’s battery must be disconnected
before installation and not reconnected until
the installation is complete.
OPERATION
Riding a motorcycle requires your full
attention at all times. Do not attempt to
operate or adjust the audio system
while riding.
WATER/MOISTURE EXPOSURE
The components and overall product design
are weather-resistant which means they can
survive exposure to rain and normal outdoor
moisture. However, care should be taken
especially when washing your motorcycle
not to expose the system to high pressure
(hose & nozzle) water spray. Since the system
easily detaches from the motorcycle with the
windshield, we recommend removing the
windshield/audio system when washing
your ride. Evidence of excessive water
exposure will void the warranty.
2

TOOLS REQUIRED
· Philips screwdriver
· 3/8˝ Wrench or Socket Driver
· 7/16˝ Wrench or Socket Driver
· T-25 Torx Driver
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Remove the windshield from your motorcycle
and work on a bench or other flat surface.
NOTE: You may want to use some type of soft
surface to avoid scratches to the windshield.
3
FIRST STEP
MODEL COMPATIBILITY
Harley-Davidson non-fairing touring and Softail
Models with windshields as follows:
Radio
Model # Applications
TAWAS100-HT Heritage Softail
TAWAS100-DLX Softail Deluxe

INSTALLATION · RADIO ASSEMBLY
On the radio, remove the four screws and washers
from the rear of the unit.
Attach the two provided brackets to the radio(a).
Use the screws removed from the radio earlier to install
the brackets. Insert and tighten the shorter top screws
.
Remove the five OEM windshield screws and acorn
nuts from the windshield frame. The three indicated
here(c) on the top horizontal frame. And the two
here(d) on the vertical frames.
The longer screws will be used in the bottom holes(b).
Loosely put them in the holes now to keep them handy.
Now attach the audio system to the windshield.
Remove the two long screws we stored in the
lower radio holes and place the radio housing
on the windshield (e).
Line up the bottom holes on the radio brackets(f)
with the bottom holes on the windshield frames.
Insert the long radio screws through the bracket
and windshield frame and finger tighten.
ATTACHING THE AUDIO SYSTEM TO THE WINDSHIELD
4
Note that the two upper screws are shorter than
the lower screws.
a b
c
e
d
f

INSTALLATION · ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS
Use the long screws removed from the windshield
frame and insert them through the top windshield
frame holes into the lower radio mounting holes(g)
and finger tighten.
Tighten all screws with the Torx wrench. Finally,(h)
insert and tighten the center windshield frame screw.
Next, you must install the wiring harness supplied
with your audio system(i). First you must remove
the seat and completely disconnect the battery.
On these motorcycle models you need to lift the
gas tank up to install the harness underneath, along
the frame. Start by removing the hardware that
holds the tank, the long bolt at the front of the
tank(j) and the screw at the rear of the tank(k).
5
STAGE THREE: INSTALL RADIO ELECTRIC HARNESS
Once released you can lift the tank(l) and block it up an
inch or two using anything handy, such as a screwdriver(m).
g g h
i
j
l
k
m
k
m
j

Now, run the audio system harness along the bike wiring
on the frame. You will need to feed the harness through
the rubber wiring tunnel. To do this, straighten a coat
hanger and push it(n) though the wiring tunnel all the way
from the rear to the front(o) of the tank. At the rear of
the tank tape the wiring harness to the hanger using
electrical tape(p). Use extra tape to cover the front of the
harness plug, this will help smooth the feeding progress.
INSTALLATION · ELECTRICAL HARNESS
6
Use the hanger to pull the harness from the front end
of the gas tank, until the taped plug is through the
tunnel(q). Un-tape the harness from the hanger then
remove the hanger.
Feed the harness up the handlebar(r) to the audio system
and zip-tie the harness to the existing bike wiring using
Put the gas tank back in place and tighten the hardware that attaches the tank.
2 or 3 ties in front(s) of the tank and behind the tank(t).
n o
q
p
r s t

INSTALLATION · HARNESS AND WINDSHIELD LOCK
7
Now, connect the wiring harness to the battery under the
seat. The orange cable, goes to the positive terminal,(u)
then the black cable goes to the negative terminal(v).
Reattach the windshield —
with the audio system to the bike(w).
Take the two-pin power plug on the audio wiring
harness and connect to the socket on the bottom
of the audio system(x).
Flip the switch on the front of the radio to power
it up(y).
Push the windshield into place on the bike.
If you purchased the optional windshield locking
brackets, now’s the time to install them. Position the
lock bracket on the inside of the windshield frame,
aligning the hole with the hole on the
STAGE FOUR: INSTALL WINDSHIELD & WINDSHIELD LOCK
windshield frame (z) and the hook over the bike
frame as you see here. Insert the lock screw (zz)
and tighten with the Torx driver. Repeat on the
other side. Now the windshield cannot be
removed without removing the screws.
Reinstall the seat and you are done.
u v w
x x y
z zz
LOCK SCREW
HOOKS OVER
BIKE FRAME ALIGN
THE HOLE

Use the optional Twisted Audio cover accessory to
help protect your audio system against the elements.
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SYSTEM COVER ACCESSORY
IMPORTANT NOTES
The audio system is weather-resistant.
However, don’t expose the system to high pressure
(hose & nozzel) water spray.
Detach windshield/audio system when washing the
motorcycle. Evidence of excessive water exposure
will void the warranty.
ALWAYS PAY FULL ATTENTION
WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
DO NOT OPERATE OR ADJUST YOUR
SYSTEM WHEN RIDING.