Autocom fitting......

[RogerC]

Just bought an Autocom Pro 7 kit (full kit, pillion headset, power lead and music lead £280) and have been quoted £60 for dealer fitting. Now not being an 'alektrishun' I was wondering if you guys out there might be able to help my decision a little.....Is it possible to fit yourself or is it better for me to fork out the readies for the dealer to do it?

 

[roadrider]

Just bought an Autocom Pro 7 kit (full kit, pillion headset, Is it possible to fit yourself or is it better for me to fork out the readies for the dealer to do it?

Roger, It depends on how your electrical diy etc skills are.
Personaly for me having fitted 3 on different bikes it's not difficult.
Firstly you have to find somewhere reasonably waterproof to mount the main unit (non abs model in front of the battery) or use the tool tray. I also wrap my unit in fine bubble wrap to dampen the bikes vibration and help keep it waterproof especially where the various leads plug in. Then to power it up you could use the accessory socket under the front of the tank (you don't need to remove the tanK) or from the rear light (be careful with this if you have an ABS model). The leads for rider and passenger can be brought under the seat to which ever side you prefer. You have to play around with the vox settings to get the speech to work correctly (read the instructions on this bit carefully and the rewards are well worth it.
There are some posts on this sight for fitting autocoms and some pics to help.
John

 

[Greg Masters]

That you're asking the question suggests that you may not have the skills to do a nice job yourself.

But then the grease-monkey who's used to changing oil and brake pads may not do such a good job either.

Here's my installation - it may give you a few ideas.

Greg

 

[XCELR8]

now what do you do with all the tools if you mount it there??

 

[Greg Masters]

now what do you do with all the tools if you mount it there??

On a shelf in my garage!

Greg

 

[gavinbell]

mine is fitted on top of air box - move the diagnostic plug mount. means you can coil leads up easily under back of tank when not in use.
fairley easy to fit if you have basic skills with a soldering iron.

if not an auto electrician should not charge you much...get power feeds and relays plumbed in for your aux lights at same time. it is only a matter of time,,,,,,,

gavin

 

[Den]

I fitted my pro 3000 box which is bigger than the latest models in the fusebox. If you reposition the two relays which sit in front of the box on the right, to the vacant space to the left ( they just slide out) it leaves enough space for the control unit. Cut a slot in the rear of the box to bring the wires out. I have the plugs zip tied to the pannier rail.
This method hides the unit completely and keeps everything neat.
There are plenty live wires in the wiring loom below the fuses to tap a feed from, use an inline fuse. ................and bobs yer mithers brither.
This sounds more complicated than it actually was, I will postapik next time ive got the seat off

 

[Den]

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[Den]

Relays moved to a previously empty space

 

[Den]

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[JAY]

I'm just about to wire in my Autocom too. I've been told that it will fit on the airbox behind the battery even though mine is ABS.

"Then to power it up you could use the accessory socket under the front of the tank (you don't need to remove the tanK)"

Is this the orange/light brown connector block I can just see on the l/h side under the tank?