Enhance your motorcycle’s security with a Spy 5000M alarm system, complete with remote start capabilities. While comprehensive guides can be scarce, this step-by-step tutorial, enhanced with visuals, aims to clarify the installation process. Please be aware that this guide is based on a DIY approach and should be followed at your own risk. Incorrect installation may lead to damage, as the original author experienced. This guide is based on a 2007 CBR600RR, but the general principles can apply to other models, although wire colors and locations may vary.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Before starting, always disconnect the battery to prevent electrical damage during the installation process.
Step 1: Preparation and Equipment Placement
Begin by removing any motorcycle components necessary to access the wiring and create space for the alarm system’s equipment. Common locations include under the seat or in the passenger seat area. Properly hiding the alarm module and associated wiring is crucial for security and aesthetics. Employ heat shrink tubing to protect wire connections and maintain a tidy, compact setup.
Step 2: Turn Signal Wire Connection (Yellow Wires)
Locate the wires for your motorcycle’s turn signals. Typically, these are light blue and orange. Splice the yellow wires from the Spy 5000M alarm system into these turn signal wires. This connection allows the alarm to flash the turn signals when activated or disarmed.
Step 3: Starter Relay Connection (Blue Wire)
Identify the red/yellow wire connected to the large relay with the main 30amp fuse. This relay is often the starter relay and is crucial for the remote start function. Splice the blue wire from the alarm system into this red/yellow wire. This connection enables the alarm system to engage the starter motor remotely.
Step 4: Keyed Power Source (Brown Wire)
The brown wire needs to connect to a circuit that is powered when the ignition key is in the ‘on’ position. A suitable location is a wire on the back of the fuse box, such as one leading to the headlight, turn signals, or horn relay. Use a test light to confirm a wire is ‘hot’ when the key is on. On the CBR600RR, this is the red/black wire. Splice the brown wire into this keyed power wire.
Step 5: Kill Switch Circuit (Pink and Gray Wires)
The pink and gray wires manage the kill switch circuit, which can be confusing. Locate a wire that is live when the kill switch is in the ‘on’ position and dead when ‘off’. On the CBR600RR, a solid red wire (possibly with a white or silver dot) located at the back of a harness on the right side of the battery serves this purpose. Cut this wire. Connect the gray wire to the harness side and the pink wire to the side leading towards the motorcycle’s systems. Soldering and heat shrinking these connections are recommended for durability and insulation.
Step 6: Battery Connections (Red and Black Wires)
Finally, connect the red and black wires to the battery terminals. These are usually the last connections to be made. Use appropriate adapters (marine-grade are suggested) to ensure secure and reliable battery connections. Note that there are two black wires in this setup, both are ground wires. While both are grounds, you may connect one to the battery and the other to the frame for grounding.
Step 7: System Testing and Programming
With all connections complete, reconnect the battery. Your Spy 5000M alarm system should now be installed. Carefully check all wire connections for security and insulation. Now you can test the alarm functions using the remote. For detailed programming instructions, refer to the Spy 5000M alarm system manual. This manual will guide you through setting up features like sensitivity adjustments, remote start programming, and other customizable options. If you require a digital copy of the manual, it’s advisable to contact the seller or manufacturer, or search online forums for user-shared resources.
Important Note: The remote start feature will not function if the motorcycle is in gear and the kickstand is down, ensuring safety.
This guide provides a foundation for installing your Spy 5000M alarm. Always consult the specific wiring diagram for your motorcycle model and the user manual for your alarm system for the most accurate and safe installation and programming.
