How To: Install a Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount

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How To: Install a Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount
Posted on July 11, 2013 by Chris Trausch in How To
In this ‘How To’ we’re going to walk you through the installation process for the Iron Aces Road
Glide iPhone / GPS Mount. This is a quick and easy install and should only take approximately
15-20 minutes from start to finish.
** IMPORTANT **
Iron Aces Speed Shop is not responsible for the operation of the Road Glide iPhone / GPS
Mount or its compliance with highway regulatory and safety standards. Please use common
sense and do not operate either device while riding your motorcycle. Doing so is at your
own risk.
Tools Required
Allen wrench – 7/64″
Blue Loctite
Drill
(2) Drill bits – 3/32″; 5/32″
Flathead screwdriver – small head
Philips head screwdriver
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Torque wrench (optional)
Torx bit – T-25
Included in the package with your Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount are the following hardware
that will be used to install both the Road Glide Mount to your bikes instrument bezel along with
hardware for attaching your particular device cradle to the Road Glide Mount.
Step 1
Using a T-25 Torx bit, remove screws from each side of the instrument bezel. Once screws are
removed, use thumbs to push tabs at the rear of bezel from stop in front of the ignition switch. Gently raise free side of bezel until tabs at the front of the instrument nacelle become
disengaged from slot at the from of the bezel (concealed behind decorative adhesive strip).
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Step 2
Raising bezel slightly, disconnect instruments and indicator lights from interconnect harness
(speedometer, tachometer, indicator lights).
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Step 3
Remove bezel from motorcycle.
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Step 4
Using narrow flathead screwdriver, gently remove decorative adhesive strip from the top of the
instrument bezel by pressing from behind until decorative adhesive strip is free.
** RECOMMENDED **
Saving the removed decorative adhesive strip is recommended incase you decide to
remove the Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount at a later time.
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Step 5
Cut out the Drill Guide from the installation guide that was included with your Road Glide iPhone /
GPS Mount. Insert drill template into place where decorative adhesive strip has been removed
and mark drill holes with a scribe or small drill bit.
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Step 6
Using a 3/32″ drill bit, drill two pilot holes. Once pilot holes are drilled, use a 5/32″ drill bit to drill
the final holes through the instrument bezel. Clean drilled holes of any plastic burrs.
** IMPORTANT **
During Step 6, use extreme caution while drilling through the instrument bezel as the
composite plastic has a tendency to grab the drill bit, pulling the bezel into the drill. To
protect the bezel, place a towel between the bezel and drill before drilling. An extra set of
hands is recommended to hold the bezel while you drill.
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Step 7
Insert backing plate into place.
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Step 8
If you will be using the AMPS 4-hole pattern (Zumo users), place two nylon lock nuts (nylon
facing out) into the mounting boss channel, prior to attaching the mount to the instrument bezel.
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Step 9a
Carefully place the Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount into place on the front of the instrument
bezel then thread supplied screws into place using a 7/64″ allen wrench to snug.
** RECOMMENDED **
Use blue Loctite on screw threads prior to installation to prevent loosening.
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Step 9b
With the mount attached to the instrument bezel you are ready to attach your device. Here you
can see the backing plate keeping the two nylon lock nuts in place.
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Step 10
Once the Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount is affixed to the instrument bezel, fasten the device
cradle.
iPhone Users – Fasten the RAM Mount to the far left of the mount with the disconnect tab
pointing to the right.
Zumo Users – Use the supplied hardware to fasten your 5xx, 6xx or 350LM cradle to the
four Zumo specific location holes.
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Step 11
Reconnect speedometer, tachometer and indicator light connectors into the instrument bezel
interconnect harness.
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Step 12
After verifying that the left and right sides of the instrument nacelle are properly mated, insert tab
at rear of instrument bezel into slot of instrument nacelle (just in front of the ignition switch). Holding left and right sides of nacelle together, place bezel over instrument nacelle flange. When
properly mated, tabs at front of instrument nacelle engage lip in slot at front of bezel.
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Step 13
Install screw on each side of the instrument bezel. Harley-Davidson recommends tightening the
screws to 25-35 in-lbs. If you do not have a torque wrench do not use a ratchet, instead tighten
to snug with fingers.
** IMPORTANT **
Since screws thread into plastic, over tightening will strip the threads.
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Step 14
iPhone Users – Place your iPhone into the RAM Mount cradle bottom first then snap the top into
place.
Other Device Users – Place your device in the cradle according to manufacturer instructions for
your specific device.
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Step 15
Installation complete! Time to start enjoying your new Road Glide iPhone / GPS Mount!
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