Brandon's 2017 FLHX
#61
Installing the Communications Cable
To install the communications cable, I removed the outer fairing by removing the (3) T27 bolts that hold the windshield on, and the (4) T27 bolts on the inner fairing. Fairing-mounted wind deflectors can remain in place - no need to remove.
You can see the comm. port connector on the bike's harness.
Depending on where you locate your port, you may have some slack. I ran my cable next to the harness to keep it neat. I coiled up my remaining cable in the empty space to the right of the radio.
For now, I decided to put my port right at the neck. My plan in the near future is to add a Sena Freewire, so I don't need this port way back under my seat or near the console.
You can see the comm. port connector on the bike's harness.
Depending on where you locate your port, you may have some slack. I ran my cable next to the harness to keep it neat. I coiled up my remaining cable in the empty space to the right of the radio.
For now, I decided to put my port right at the neck. My plan in the near future is to add a Sena Freewire, so I don't need this port way back under my seat or near the console.
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Dan28 (06-22-2017)
#62
Installing the USB Hub
To install the USB hub, I removed the outer fairing by removing the (3) T27 bolts that hold the windshield on, and the (4) T27 bolts on the inner fairing. Fairing-mounted wind deflectors can remain in place - no need to remove.
I unplugged the USB cable from the radio. To remove the rubber plug from the phone compartment, push INTO the compartment and remove cable through the door.
Next, I plugged the USB cable back into the radio. I connected the USB hub to the bike's USB cable and used double-sided tape to mount the hub up under the fairing vent. I chose this location to keep the hub away from any water than seeps down between the windshield and the fairing.
I plugged my iPhone cable into the hub and ran it into the compartment. I didn't take a picture after this, however, I also ran a USB extender cable down along the neck (for updating radio software or playing music from a USB), and added a 6' iPhone cable along the bike's main harness, under the gas tank and seat, where my wife can fetch it through the backrest slot.
USB 3.0 4-port hub: USB 3.0 Extender Cable: iPhone Cables:
I unplugged the USB cable from the radio. To remove the rubber plug from the phone compartment, push INTO the compartment and remove cable through the door.
Next, I plugged the USB cable back into the radio. I connected the USB hub to the bike's USB cable and used double-sided tape to mount the hub up under the fairing vent. I chose this location to keep the hub away from any water than seeps down between the windshield and the fairing.
I plugged my iPhone cable into the hub and ran it into the compartment. I didn't take a picture after this, however, I also ran a USB extender cable down along the neck (for updating radio software or playing music from a USB), and added a 6' iPhone cable along the bike's main harness, under the gas tank and seat, where my wife can fetch it through the backrest slot.
USB 3.0 4-port hub: USB 3.0 Extender Cable: iPhone Cables:
Last edited by BrandonSmith; 04-21-2017 at 01:31 PM.
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havinabubble (10-03-2020)
#63
Installing the TollTag
To install the TollTag, I removed the outer fairing by removing the (3) T27 bolts that hold the windshield on, and the (4) T27 bolts on the inner fairing. Fairing-mounted wind deflectors can remain in place - no need to remove.
I placed the TollTag at the top of the fairing in the center, just below the fairing vent. I wanted to keep the tag as far away from the speakers as possible, just in case of any magnetic interference.
I placed the TollTag at the top of the fairing in the center, just below the fairing vent. I wanted to keep the tag as far away from the speakers as possible, just in case of any magnetic interference.
#64
Removing the Seat Strap and Installing a Seat Screw
To install the thumb screw for the seat, I removed the phillips screw from the seat on the fender and replaced it with the thumb screw.
To remove the seat strap and associated bracket, I removed the left side saddlebag by removing the two bolts inside the saddlebag. I then removed the 7/16" bolt that mounts the seat strap bracket to the fender. Repeat for the right side.
Thumb Screw:
To remove the seat strap and associated bracket, I removed the left side saddlebag by removing the two bolts inside the saddlebag. I then removed the 7/16" bolt that mounts the seat strap bracket to the fender. Repeat for the right side.
Thumb Screw:
Last edited by BrandonSmith; 04-21-2017 at 01:32 PM.
#65
Relocating the Battery Tender Plug
I decided I wanted to relocate the batter tender plug for easier access. Yes, I know my bike is dirty - I live on a dirt road and ride rain or shine.
#66
As I near 3000 miles, I am noticing my higher speed mpg increasing. I have averaged 40 mpg the past two weeks, whereas before when I had 1000 miles on the bike, I would only average 35 mpg.
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Goose_NC (05-08-2024)
#68
It's warming up into the mid-80's here in NE Texas and I wanted to take off the fork fangs. I forgot how much buffeting they prevent! My eyeballs were rattling around like crazy. I put them back on immediately.
#69
Well, I crossed over 3000 miles on the odometer today. The bike feels just the same as it did when I bought it. Besides a few creature comfort additions, I've not had to touch this bike. I even have the stock air in the tires! [sarcasm] Truly, I expect to do my 5k mile changes for the life of the bike and be on the road. What an exceptional bike!
#70
I installed the comm cable and the freewire. I just kept the com cable behind the fairing, and ran a small hole for the freewire USB back into the fairing. I keep the freewire in one of the cubbies on my Road Glide