JohnnyCanuck
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TRIUMPH ROCKET III (Standard/Classic) – GI PRO w/ATRE INSTALL
1) The Gi Pro w/ATRE package should contain the following:
i) Instructions for install + user’s guide
ii) Gi Pro
iii) Additional cable with black and red wires for connection to ground and power source
iv) 2-sided Velcro strips
v) Zap straps x 4
vi) Red wire tap connectors x 2 (which you won’t use if connecting Gi Pro to battery)
2) If you are planning to connect the Gi Pro to your battery terminal, I suggest that you get 2 ring connectors and have a crimping tool handy. A flashlight will also be of assistance.
3) If you are uncomfortable at the thought of pulling pins out of the GPS coupler or have never done something like that before (like me) – you can practice by pulling the pins out of the smaller and larger plug on the Gi Pro. It’s a lot easier and less frustrating to get the hang of it on the Gi Pro rather than in the cramped quarters you’ll be working with on the bike. A special pin removal tool can be purchased for this purpose or you can use a small flat head screwdriver (like a jeweler’s screwdriver or the type you use to tighten the screws on glasses) or any similar instrument (e.g. tweezers or even a needle). I used a pointed and narrow letter opener which actually worked great. You will notice that the metal pins on both plugs have a small plastic tong above them which hold them in place. Slide the tool of your choice between the small plastic tong and metal pin and lift the tong up. At the same time – pull on the back of the wire connected to the metal pin and the pin should slide out the back of the plug after a couple of tries. Try this on the smaller and larger Gi Pro plug to get the hang of it. Then push the pin back into the plug in the same way it came out and you should hear a click as the plastic tong snaps back into place. Now you’re ready to do it on the bike!
4) Start by placing your bike in NEUTRAL. Knowing your bike is in neutral to begin with will make it easier later on down the line when you have to check whether you have separated the Gear Position Sensor (GPS) coupler rather than some other plug by mistake.
5) Ensure that the ignition key is in the off position
6) Remove the small plastic cover located on the left hand side of the engine by unscrewing the 2 torx screws.
7) After removal of the small plastic cover, you’ll see a metal bar that is held in place by the same 2 torx screws. This metal bar will be loose once the 2 torx screws have been unscrewed. Pull the metal bar out as far as the plugs attached to it will allow.
8 )Three plugs with wires are visible in the picture below. For the standard and classic models, you will be working with the plug attached to the uppermost prong of the metal bar. This plug has 2 wires attached to it unlike the plug immediately below it which has three wires.
9) Detach the uppermost plug from the prong of the metal bar. There is a tab on the plug which locks it onto the prong of the metal bar. Pull the tab and push the plug off the prong of the metal bar to detach.
10) Press the lock tab and pull the male and female ends of the GPS coupler apart. You will have to press down on the tabs highlighted below to separate the male and female ends.
11) The picture below depicts the GPS coupler once the male and female ends have been separated.
12) In order to ensure that you are working with the right plug, turn the ignition of the bike on. Wait a few seconds. The neutral indicator should NOT be lit with the GPS coupler disconnected. Turn the ignition of the bike off once this is confirmed.
13) Take the smaller plug with the metal pins facing toward you. Use the skills you learned by practicing on the Gi Pro plugs by now using the instrument of your choice to raise the plastic tong above the metal pin attached to the BLACK WIRE WITH A PINK STRIPE. Pull the black wire with a pink stripe gently out from the back of the plug. The picture below shows the metal pin detached from the plug.
14) Take the larger plug with the metal pins facing toward you. Raise the plastic tong above the metal pin attached to the ALL BLACK wire. Pull the all black wire gently out from the back of the plug. The picture below depicts the larger plug with the metal pin detached.
15) Reconnect the smaller and larger ends of the GPS plug which should now be missing one wire connection each as seen below.
16) Turn the ignition on again and wait a few seconds. The NEUTRAL indicator should now be lit again. Turn the ignition off once this is confirmed.
17) Take the supplied cable which has the red and black wires. Insert the BLACK WIRE WITH PINK STRIPE into the smaller plug of the supplied cable through the back until you hear a click.
18 ) Take the same supplied cable and insert the ALL BLACK wire into the larger plug through the back until you hear a click.
19) Route the black and red wires from the supplied Gi Pro cable from the area at the tail end of the fuel tank toward the battery. These wires should then be positioned on either side of the air filter cover so that they are not squashed when the seat is reattached.
20) Strip some of the plastic insulation off the BLACK Gi Pro wire. Attach a ring connector to the black Gi Pro wire using the crimping tool. Connect the BLACK Gi Pro wire to the negative terminal of the battery. Alternatively, the black Gi Pro wire may be connected to the chassis ground.
21) Determine where you wish to mount the Gi Pro. I mounted the Gi Pro between the speedo and the tach. Clean the plastic cover b/w the speedo and tach with a damp cloth and some dish soap. Dry the mounting surface completely. Attach one side of the supplied 2-sided Velcro strips onto the plastic cover b/w the speedo and the tach. Attach the other half of the supplied 2-sided Velcro strip to the back of the Gi Pro display. Some people have had difficulty squeezing the Gi Pro b/w the speedo and tach and, as a result, removed the plastic cover b/w the speedo and tach to allow for more wriggle room. I found that there was just enough room to squeeze the Gi Pro in even with the plastic cover still attached. However, it is difficult to attach the Gi Pro onto the plastic cover b/w the speedo and the tach once the Velcro strips are attached to the plastic cover and the Gi Pro. The Velcro begins to stick before the Gi Pro can be fully put into place. I overcame this problem by placing a thin piece of cardboard on top of the Velcro strip attached to the plastic cover b/w the speedo and the tach. Slide the Gi Pro b/w the speedo and tach and onto the piece of cardboard. Next, slide the piece of cardboard out from b/w the 2 halves of Velcro. Press down on the Gi Pro to ensure the 2 halves of the Velcro are firmly attached.
22) Remove the bear claw and raise the fuel tank in order to route the wire from the Gi Pro neatly to the location of the GPS coupler. I simply placed the wire from the Gi Pro on top of the intake plenum under the bear claw and then snaked it down to the GPS coupler.
23) Connect the smaller and larger 2-pole plugs from the Gi Pro harness to the 2-pole plug adapters that have already been installed.
24) Move the handle bars all the way left and all the way right in order to ensure the steering won’t be restricted by the wiring attached to the Gi Pro.
25) Strip some of the plastic insulation off the RED Gi Pro wire. Attach a ring connector to the red Gi Pro wire using the crimping tool. Connect the RED Gi Pro wire to the positive terminal of the battery. Alternatively, use the supplied red wire tap connectors to attach to the fuse box.
26) Reattach the GPS coupler to the top prong of the metal bar.
27) Use the supplied zap straps to attach the Gi Pro plugs to the metal bar in order to minimize cable stress due to vibrations.
28 ) Lower the fuel tank, reattach the bear claw and the small plastic cover.
29) Turn the ignition on. The display should indicate that the bike is still in neutral. Take the bike for a test ride to see if the gear indicator is working. If there is any problem, either recheck the connections or use the Auto-learning procedure in the User’s Guide to troubleshoot.
30) If I can do this – anyone can. Enjoy the ride!!!
1) The Gi Pro w/ATRE package should contain the following:
i) Instructions for install + user’s guide
ii) Gi Pro
iii) Additional cable with black and red wires for connection to ground and power source
iv) 2-sided Velcro strips
v) Zap straps x 4
vi) Red wire tap connectors x 2 (which you won’t use if connecting Gi Pro to battery)
2) If you are planning to connect the Gi Pro to your battery terminal, I suggest that you get 2 ring connectors and have a crimping tool handy. A flashlight will also be of assistance.
3) If you are uncomfortable at the thought of pulling pins out of the GPS coupler or have never done something like that before (like me) – you can practice by pulling the pins out of the smaller and larger plug on the Gi Pro. It’s a lot easier and less frustrating to get the hang of it on the Gi Pro rather than in the cramped quarters you’ll be working with on the bike. A special pin removal tool can be purchased for this purpose or you can use a small flat head screwdriver (like a jeweler’s screwdriver or the type you use to tighten the screws on glasses) or any similar instrument (e.g. tweezers or even a needle). I used a pointed and narrow letter opener which actually worked great. You will notice that the metal pins on both plugs have a small plastic tong above them which hold them in place. Slide the tool of your choice between the small plastic tong and metal pin and lift the tong up. At the same time – pull on the back of the wire connected to the metal pin and the pin should slide out the back of the plug after a couple of tries. Try this on the smaller and larger Gi Pro plug to get the hang of it. Then push the pin back into the plug in the same way it came out and you should hear a click as the plastic tong snaps back into place. Now you’re ready to do it on the bike!
4) Start by placing your bike in NEUTRAL. Knowing your bike is in neutral to begin with will make it easier later on down the line when you have to check whether you have separated the Gear Position Sensor (GPS) coupler rather than some other plug by mistake.
5) Ensure that the ignition key is in the off position
6) Remove the small plastic cover located on the left hand side of the engine by unscrewing the 2 torx screws.
7) After removal of the small plastic cover, you’ll see a metal bar that is held in place by the same 2 torx screws. This metal bar will be loose once the 2 torx screws have been unscrewed. Pull the metal bar out as far as the plugs attached to it will allow.
8 )Three plugs with wires are visible in the picture below. For the standard and classic models, you will be working with the plug attached to the uppermost prong of the metal bar. This plug has 2 wires attached to it unlike the plug immediately below it which has three wires.
9) Detach the uppermost plug from the prong of the metal bar. There is a tab on the plug which locks it onto the prong of the metal bar. Pull the tab and push the plug off the prong of the metal bar to detach.
10) Press the lock tab and pull the male and female ends of the GPS coupler apart. You will have to press down on the tabs highlighted below to separate the male and female ends.
11) The picture below depicts the GPS coupler once the male and female ends have been separated.
12) In order to ensure that you are working with the right plug, turn the ignition of the bike on. Wait a few seconds. The neutral indicator should NOT be lit with the GPS coupler disconnected. Turn the ignition of the bike off once this is confirmed.
13) Take the smaller plug with the metal pins facing toward you. Use the skills you learned by practicing on the Gi Pro plugs by now using the instrument of your choice to raise the plastic tong above the metal pin attached to the BLACK WIRE WITH A PINK STRIPE. Pull the black wire with a pink stripe gently out from the back of the plug. The picture below shows the metal pin detached from the plug.
14) Take the larger plug with the metal pins facing toward you. Raise the plastic tong above the metal pin attached to the ALL BLACK wire. Pull the all black wire gently out from the back of the plug. The picture below depicts the larger plug with the metal pin detached.
15) Reconnect the smaller and larger ends of the GPS plug which should now be missing one wire connection each as seen below.
16) Turn the ignition on again and wait a few seconds. The NEUTRAL indicator should now be lit again. Turn the ignition off once this is confirmed.
17) Take the supplied cable which has the red and black wires. Insert the BLACK WIRE WITH PINK STRIPE into the smaller plug of the supplied cable through the back until you hear a click.
18 ) Take the same supplied cable and insert the ALL BLACK wire into the larger plug through the back until you hear a click.
19) Route the black and red wires from the supplied Gi Pro cable from the area at the tail end of the fuel tank toward the battery. These wires should then be positioned on either side of the air filter cover so that they are not squashed when the seat is reattached.
20) Strip some of the plastic insulation off the BLACK Gi Pro wire. Attach a ring connector to the black Gi Pro wire using the crimping tool. Connect the BLACK Gi Pro wire to the negative terminal of the battery. Alternatively, the black Gi Pro wire may be connected to the chassis ground.
21) Determine where you wish to mount the Gi Pro. I mounted the Gi Pro between the speedo and the tach. Clean the plastic cover b/w the speedo and tach with a damp cloth and some dish soap. Dry the mounting surface completely. Attach one side of the supplied 2-sided Velcro strips onto the plastic cover b/w the speedo and the tach. Attach the other half of the supplied 2-sided Velcro strip to the back of the Gi Pro display. Some people have had difficulty squeezing the Gi Pro b/w the speedo and tach and, as a result, removed the plastic cover b/w the speedo and tach to allow for more wriggle room. I found that there was just enough room to squeeze the Gi Pro in even with the plastic cover still attached. However, it is difficult to attach the Gi Pro onto the plastic cover b/w the speedo and the tach once the Velcro strips are attached to the plastic cover and the Gi Pro. The Velcro begins to stick before the Gi Pro can be fully put into place. I overcame this problem by placing a thin piece of cardboard on top of the Velcro strip attached to the plastic cover b/w the speedo and the tach. Slide the Gi Pro b/w the speedo and tach and onto the piece of cardboard. Next, slide the piece of cardboard out from b/w the 2 halves of Velcro. Press down on the Gi Pro to ensure the 2 halves of the Velcro are firmly attached.
22) Remove the bear claw and raise the fuel tank in order to route the wire from the Gi Pro neatly to the location of the GPS coupler. I simply placed the wire from the Gi Pro on top of the intake plenum under the bear claw and then snaked it down to the GPS coupler.
23) Connect the smaller and larger 2-pole plugs from the Gi Pro harness to the 2-pole plug adapters that have already been installed.
24) Move the handle bars all the way left and all the way right in order to ensure the steering won’t be restricted by the wiring attached to the Gi Pro.
25) Strip some of the plastic insulation off the RED Gi Pro wire. Attach a ring connector to the red Gi Pro wire using the crimping tool. Connect the RED Gi Pro wire to the positive terminal of the battery. Alternatively, use the supplied red wire tap connectors to attach to the fuse box.
26) Reattach the GPS coupler to the top prong of the metal bar.
27) Use the supplied zap straps to attach the Gi Pro plugs to the metal bar in order to minimize cable stress due to vibrations.
28 ) Lower the fuel tank, reattach the bear claw and the small plastic cover.
29) Turn the ignition on. The display should indicate that the bike is still in neutral. Take the bike for a test ride to see if the gear indicator is working. If there is any problem, either recheck the connections or use the Auto-learning procedure in the User’s Guide to troubleshoot.
30) If I can do this – anyone can. Enjoy the ride!!!
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