SOUNDSTREAM HDHU-9813RG Reserve Harley-Davidson Head Unit Installation Guide
- June 10, 2024
- SoundStream
Table of Contents
OEM UPGRADE HEAD UNIT FOR
‘98-’13 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ® MOTORCYCLES
INSTALLATION GUIDE
HDHU-9813RG Reserve Harley-Davidson Head Unit
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Removal of the Original Head Unit
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding.
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Remove each turn indicator by removing 2 bolts for each between the forks/handlebar & inner fairing wall. Use a 1/2” open-end/box-end wrench, ratcheting wrench, or short 1/2” socket and ratchet.
The bolt might not unthread from the turn signal housing, however the acorn nut might instead. It will be easier to reinstall the indicator later if the bolt remains on the indicator housing. Set the bolts &/or acorn nuts aside and tuck the indicators aside. Tip: Turn the handlebar/front wheel in the direction of the turn indicator you’re working on to increase the work area, hopefully preventing bloody knuckles & scratched paint! -
Remove six inner fairing bolts using a T25 Torn screw driver. Two screws are adjacent to the fuel & battery voltage gauges. Two more are located at the outside corner of each speaker grill. The last two screws are below each storage compartment hinge. Store these screws in the storage compartments for re-installation later.
Tip: Note the length of each screw set at the top, mid-section, and lower section as the lengths may differ. -
While straddling the front wheel fender, grasp the outer fairing & gently pull it away from the inner fairing. With the fairing slightly pulled away from the bike, disconnect wire harness for the headlamp(s) and any other accessories. Lay the fairing on a protected flat surface to prevent damage.
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Disconnect all wire harnesses from the OEM radio. Use a pry tool, flat-head screwdriver, or pick tool to lift up on the locking tab, then pull the male connector out from the female connector. Also, unplug the FM antenna & disconnect the CB antenna (if equipped). If the OEM Sirius tuner is installed, disconnect & remove its antenna, it will not be used.
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Remove the OEM head unit by removing 4 screws from the head unit support bracket. Use a 3/16” hex/Allen key tool to remove 2 screws from each side. Set these four screws aside for reinstallation.
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Gently pull the OEM radio out and up, away from the support bracket. No other parts from the OEM radio are needed.
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Take a moment to clean the surfaces of the inner fairing surrounding the cutout for the radio & around the ovalized recess using a damp micro-fiber cloth. Any debris or residue left on these surfaces can affect the water-tight seal around HDHU.9813RG.
Installation of HDHU.9813RG Head Unit
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Route the USB cable, antenna extension, & RCA camera input w/ trigger into the cutout of the inner faring. Pull the chassis of the HDHU.9813RG thru the ovalized recess, aligning the mounting screw holes with the holes of the head unit support bracket.
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Secure HDHU.9813RG to the radio support bracket with the 4 screws set aside during removal of the original head unit (step 5) using the same hex/Allan key tool.
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Insert and lock the male OEM head unit wire harness connector to the female socket of the included wire harness. Then, insert and lock the male connector of the included wire harness into the corresponding female socket on the back of HDHU.9813RG. Swivel the latch into place, locking the male connector into the female
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Empty the contents of the storage compartment you wish to have the USB connector in. Drill a 1” hole in the middle/center of the storage compartment & liner using a 1” spade bit or step bit. Route the USB cable to the back of the storage compartment & into it. Firmly press the rubber grommet into place.
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Connect the FM radio antenna to the female receptacle extension, and any accessory added to this installation: Sirius tuner, Bluetooth calling microphone, camera video-in & trigger, amplifier audio RCA’s etc. The wire harness of HDHU.9813RG also includes a blue remote turn-on wire for amplifier(s).
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Take a moment to reinstall the main fuse if it was removed. At this point, HDHU.9813RG should turron. Verify all speakers are playing and the head unit is functioning. If successful, tie any loose wires that might impede reinstallation of the fairing.
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Reassemble the outer fairing to the inner fairing by following the disassembly steps in reverse: Connect headlight wire harnesses & close the fairings together Reattach outer fairing to inner fairing using the six screws removed previously Tuck turn indicator wiring inside the fairing, reattach the turn indicator acorn nuts/bolts
LIMITED 90-DAY CONSUMER WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY WITH PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION BY A
SOUNDSTREAM OR PRECISIONPOWER AUTHORIZED SELLER
Sound stream promises to the original purchaser, to repair or replace this
product with a new or refurbished unit (at Sound stream’s sole and absolute
discretion) should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under
normal use, for a period of two-years from the date of purchase from the
Sound stream or Precision Power authorized seller, PROVIDED the product was
purchased and installed by a Sound stream or Precision Power authorized
seller. During this two-year period, there will be no charge for product
repair or replacement, PROVIDED the unit is returned to Sound stream, return
shipping pre-paid, along with the required proof of installation, the bill of
sale or other dated proof of purchase, and the consumer’s contact information.
If the unit is installed by anyone other than a Sound stream or Precision
Power authorized seller, the warranty period will be 90-days from the date of
purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any unit
that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose,
and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the
unit. During this 90day period, there will be no charge for the repair or
replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Sound stream, return shipping
prepaid, along with the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase and the
consumer’s contact information.
This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or
unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of
defects in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover the
elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of
antenna problems or weak reception, damage to speakers, accessories,
electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to negligence, misuse,
failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer
applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne
fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, lightning or extreme temperatures, damage due
to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage due to
improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of
existing equipment, or Product which has been opened or tampered for any
reason. Units which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally
damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at
the absolute and sole discretion of Sound stream. Unit must be returned to
Sound stream, postage pre-paid, with bill of sale or other dated proof of
purchase bearing the following information: consumer’s name, telephone number,
and address, authorized dealer’s name and address, and product description.
Please contact Sound stream warranty office at
800-724-1377 or
repairs@soundstream.com to obtain a Return
Authorization number prior to shipping the product.
Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and
reinstallation of the unit. IN ORDER FOR THE TWO-YEAR WARRANTY TO BE VALID,
YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY A SOUNDSTREAM OR
PRECISIONPOWER AUTHORIZED SELLER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY SOUNDSTREAM FOR
WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF SOUNDSTREAM OR PRECISIONPOWER AUTHORIZED
DEALER INSTALLATION AND PURCHASE WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED 90-DAY
WARRANTY.
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PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. SOUNDSTREAM HAS ABSOLUTELY NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
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CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND SOUNDSTREAM SHALL BE
RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this
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