KICKER 50HDS962 4 Channel Speaker Kit User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: KICKER

Table of Contents

KICKER 50HDS962 4 Channel Speaker Kit
Package Contents:
GETTING STARTED
SPEAKER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
WIRE ROUTING
Specifications:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What happens if I over-tighten the mounting fasteners?
- Q: Is this kit compatible with all aftermarket head units?
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KICKER 50HDS962 4 Channel Speaker Kit

USER GUIDE

Package Contents:

(1) Install Guide
(2) 5-1/4” KICKER Speakers
(1) 300W KICKER Amp

(1) Wiring Harness
(6) 8-32 x 1/2” Button Head Bolts
(6) 8-32 Nylock Nuts

(6) Black Cable Ties
(1) Amp Mounting Bracket
(4) Black Heat Shrink

(1) Mylar cover
(1) Dummy Plug

Important: Over-tightening mounting fasteners may result in damage to your motorcycle. Please refer to your service manual for proper procedures and torque speciﬁ cations. KICKER is not responsible for damage resulting from improper installation techniques. This kit may not be compatible with some aftermarket head units.

GETTING STARTED

1. Protect all painted surfaces and passing lamps, if equipped, with a soft cloth.
2. Remove seat and disconnect negative battery terminal. (Fig. 1)
a. On 2009 and later models it will help to remove the two T40 bolts and the ECM and tray. (Fig. 2)
3. Remove windshield and outer fairing.
a. Remove the three windshield fasteners. (Fig. 3)
b. Remove the four T27 fairing fasteners and disconnect the headlamp. (There are two as shown in Fig. 4 and two located between the fork and the frame)

SPEAKER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION

4. Unplug both terminals on the left and right speakers. (Fig. 5)
5. Remove the three T25 fasteners that secure eachspeaker to the inner fairing.
6. If using the KICKER grilles, peel the stock speaker grilles off of the speaker stand-off (Fig. 6)
7. Separate the speaker from the stand-off, it’s a snap ﬁt (Fig. 7)
8. Insert your KICKER speaker into the stand-off, making sure the terminals are on the top side
9. Now is the time to install your KICKER emblems into the KICKER grilles, if using
a. Place emblem into grille and bend tabs over
10. Lay the grille over the speaker and refasten the speaker to the inner fairing using the hardware removed in step 2

AMP INSTALLATION

11. Disconnect the radio harness and antenna from the radio. (Fig. 8)
12. Remove the two T20 fasteners at the top of the radio chassis. (Fig. 8)
a. If using on a radio with CB and/or XM modules, remove the modules from the radio at this time.
13. Fasten the ampliﬁer to the bracket using supplied hardware and orient with connector to the left side of the motorcycle. (Fig. 9)
14. Making sure all wiring is safely out of the way, slide the amp bracket over the radio chassis and engage tabs on amp bracket into the rubber grommets on the radio. (Fig. 10)
15. Reinstall the T20 fasteners, removed in step 2, through the amp bracket and into the radio. (Fig. 10)
16. To reinstall modules, slide them under the radio chassis and fasten to the tabs on the ampliﬁer bracket with supplied hardware. Note: At this time it is recommended to refer to the system setup section on the next page then add the included mylar dip switch cover Fig. 15

WIRE ROUTING

11. Take the electrical harness and plug it into the ampliﬁ er.
12. Following the color code, route the left and right side speaker wires safely to their respective speakers. (Fig. 11-11a)
13. Plug in the male ends into the stock harness, the terminals removed during speaker installation. (Fig. 11-11a)
14. Plug the female ends onto the speaker terminals. (Fig. 11-11a)
15. Locate the headlamp harness and remove the red cap over the Orange/White wire.
a. If the wire is currently in use (e.g. accessory lighting) there is an additional connection on the KICKER harness to replace it.
16. Plug the blue wire from the KICKER harness into the Orange/White wire, making sure it is fully engaged. (Fig. 12)
17. Follow the proper procedure to remove the fuel tank.
18. Remove the electrical caddy lid.
19. Route the power harness on the left side of the frame neck, lay it into that caddy and under the seat. (Fig. 14)
a. You may want to remove the fuse now while ﬁguring out wire placement.

26. Connect the battery terminals, install fuse, check audio system operation and set gain to optimize system performance. if you are not using rear speakers it is recommended to leave the amp 2 gain turned all the way down.
27. Be sure to check that none of the wires will be in a bind when the steering head is turned fully to the right or the left.
28. Disconnect negative battery terminal and carefully reassemble motorcycle.
29. Reconnect negative battery terminal, install seat and enjoy your KICKER audio system!

Note: If you have rear tour pack speakers or bag lid speakers using the KICKER HDTPH is connected to the connector in Fig. 14

Note: If you are not using rear speakers you will need to connect the Dummy Plug (fig. 16) to the rear speaker connector (fig. 14)

WIRE

KICKER cannot be held responsible for any damage to painted surfaces during removal or addition of KICKER parts.

Specifications:

Model: 50HDS962
Package Contents:
- 1 Install Guide
- 2 5-1/4 KICKER Speakers
- 1 300W KICKER Amp
- 1 Wiring Harness
- 6 Black Cable Ties
- 1 Mylar cover
- 6 8-32 x 1/2 Button Head Bolts
- 1 Amp Mounting Bracket
- 1 Dummy Plug
- 6 8-32 Nylock Nuts
- 4 Black Heat Shrink
Important Note: Over-tightening mounting fasteners may result
in damage. Refer to service manual for proper procedures.