I have found that a lot of instructions for installing accessories tell you to remove the main fuse to avoid accidentally starting the motorcycle. There is a procedure for motorcycles equipped WITH a siren using the fob. For motorcycles WITHOUT a siren, see the service manual. What am I missing here? How complicated could it be? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

I am willing to bet you the main reason is some kind of legal liability crap. If you are working on something that is electrical, makes sense, unless it is related to setting the alarm off maybe.

 

Never heard the starting part before. Everything anymore says to disconnect your power source when working on it. Keeps sparks down too

 

Keep in mind the siren has a rechargeable internal battery. I believe if you cut power it (pulling main fuse) will send the siren onto ear splitting mode. There is a procedure to stop this. Check your owners manual or look up the security siren instructions. I believe it is there. Old timers forbids me to remember what the heck the proper procedure is.

Eagle Out

 

I absolutely agree with all of you. It's unlikely that I'll accidentally start the motorcycle while working on it but ok. I work with machinery and it's the way things are going. Lockout procedures and all. And sure... removing the main fuse makes sense when working with electrical. But the instructions I'm referring to is for installing the siren so no risk of it going off if it's not even installed yet. My point is why can't they just tell me the procedure for removing the main fuse if I don't have a siren rather than directing me to a service manual that I probably don't (and I don't) have? I believe most Harley-Davidson instructions have this information at the beginning. It did for the four point docking hardware.

 

Look in your owners manual, I believe you should find a diagram for the main fuse and where it is located. I do tend to agree that many of the directions are lacking for the MOCO accesories we love to purchase. Maybe the Chinese still struggle with english.......

Pretty sure you shut off your kill switch and ignition, then remove the main fuse. Do your thing, then reinstall it. Believe the radio keeps your stuff for a certain amount of time but won't swear by it.

Eagle Out

 

If it lands in the right place, A dropped wrench or bolt can make **** happen that you may not like.

Ever see a fat man running after a kenworth thats exiting the shop without its driver? I have and it aint a pretty sight.

 

Turn the ignition to the run position but do not start the bike. Pull the main fuse. Plug in the siren and insert it into the slot specifically designed for it with the horn facing down. Return the ignition to the off position and insert the main fuse. Just did this on the weekend.

Cheers,

Martin

 

Thanks Martin. Can I ask why you turn the ignition switch to run or is it in the instructions?

 

It's my belief that they (Motor Company, Auto makers, etc) want to make it as difficult as they can for the owner to perform their own maintenance.