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G Force Alarm System

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Here the kit, including pager, and perimeter options. MSRP $224.95 Distributed by Big Bike Parts and Electrical Connection
Here the kit, including pager, and perimeter options. MSRP $224.95 Distributed by Big Bike Parts and Electrical Connection		 This is the wire harness to plug the G Force directly into the GL1800 with no splicing needed
This is the wire harness to plug the G Force directly into the GL1800 with no splicing needed		 The large connector is for the alarm, and smaller connectors for starter and rear turn signal lights
The large connector is for the alarm, and smaller connectors for starter and rear turn signal lights		 Connection Diagram shows how the system connects to the bike.
Connection Diagram shows how the system connects to the bike.
This is the alarm brain and remote
This is the alarm brain and remote		 The pager option, which costs an additional $125. Range is up to 1 mile
The pager option, which costs an additional $125. Range is up to 1 mile		 Microwave perimeter sensor option, $45 adjustable range to 10'. Selectable on/off feature with remote transmitter
Microwave perimeter sensor option, $45 adjustable range to 10'. Selectable on/off feature with remote transmitter		 Armed Guard point of contact
Armed Guard point of contact
Supplied hardware for installation
Supplied hardware for installation		 This is one possible mounting location. Due to my Mic-Mutes and Kennedy PTT hack, I moved it to a less crowded spot
This is one possible mounting location. Due to my Mic-Mutes and Kennedy PTT hack, I moved it to a less crowded spot		 You can either Velcro or screw it in place
You can either Velcro or screw it in place		 If you don't have Mic-Mutes, the unit will mount nicely agains the crossover support bar
If you don't have Mic-Mutes, the unit will mount nicely agains the crossover support bar
I found a less crowded space on top of the gas tank. If you mount it here DO NOT screw it into the gas tank
I found a less crowded space on top of the gas tank. If you mount it here DO NOT screw it into the gas tank		 I used Velcro to hold it to the tank. DO NOT USE SCREWS INTO YOUR GAS TANK UNLESS YOU WANT A GAS LEAK
I used Velcro to hold it to the tank. DO NOT USE SCREWS INTO YOUR GAS TANK UNLESS YOU WANT A GAS LEAK		 The starter connector is next to the battery. It is a red connector with a Green/Red stripe and a Yellow/Red stripe wire
The starter connector is next to the battery. It is a red connector with a Green/Red stripe and a Yellow/Red stripe wire		 Here is the starter connector disconnected
Here is the starter connector disconnected
The alarm connectors plug into the starter connector in series
The alarm connectors plug into the starter connector in series		 I tucked all the connectors back into the boot to give them some weather protection
I tucked all the connectors back into the boot to give them some weather protection		 This is page 9-4 of the ETM. We need to locate connectors C17 and C18
This is page 9-4 of the ETM. We need to locate connectors C17 and C18		 Photo 54 on page 12-8 of the ETM shows connector locations.
Photo 54 on page 12-8 of the ETM shows connector locations.
You have to pull of the rear panel to reach the rear turn signal connectors
You have to pull of the rear panel to reach the rear turn signal connectors		 The connectors are inside this rubber boot
The connectors are inside this rubber boot		 Release the zip tie so you can pull the boot back out of the way
Release the zip tie so you can pull the boot back out of the way		 Connectors exposed
Connectors exposed
The two connectors we are after have three wires each
The two connectors we are after have three wires each		 Now you have to fish the harness down under the trunk, between the rear fender
Now you have to fish the harness down under the trunk, between the rear fender		 There is a hole on the right rear side of the trunk you can fish the harness through
There is a hole on the right rear side of the trunk you can fish the harness through		 Pull the harness through back to the turn signal connectors
Pull the harness through back to the turn signal connectors
Then just connect each set in series
Then just connect each set in series		 Second set connected in series
Second set connected in series		 All connections done for rear turn signals
All connections done for rear turn signals		 Now you have to stuff it all back into the boot. One connector wouldn't fit
Now you have to stuff it all back into the boot. One connector wouldn't fit
I wraped the loose connector in a small ziplock bag and tied the top closed
I wraped the loose connector in a small ziplock bag and tied the top closed		 All connectors are now protected from the water spray of the rear wheel
All connectors are now protected from the water spray of the rear wheel		 Here is the negative battery connection. Do the same for the positive side
Here is the negative battery connection. Do the same for the positive side		 Here is what my negative battery connection really looks like with all my other toys hooked up
Here is what my negative battery connection really looks like with all my other toys hooked up
One possible location of Microwave motion sensor
One possible location of Microwave motion sensor		 Instead, I decided to mount it INSIDE the trunk, facing forward. This position gives good response at the minimuim setting
Instead, I decided to mount it INSIDE the trunk, facing forward. This position gives good response at the minimuim setting		 Again, I used Velcro to hold it in place
Again, I used Velcro to hold it in place		 I put the siren facing down underneath the right side frame rail, between the gas tank and rear fender
I put the siren facing down underneath the right side frame rail, between the gas tank and rear fender
I used two zip ties to attach it to the frame rail
I used two zip ties to attach it to the frame rail		 Here I used Velco on the Pager module (I just love Velcro)
Here I used Velco on the Pager module (I just love Velcro)		 Locating pager module
Locating pager module		 Pager Module in position
Pager Module in position
I removed the passengar back rest (2 screws) and ran the pager antenna wire up into the top of the trunk for good transmission
I removed the passengar back rest (2 screws) and ran the pager antenna wire up into the top of the trunk for good transmission		 Here are the alarm and pager wires connected. I choose to solder and heat shrink them
Here are the alarm and pager wires connected. I choose to solder and heat shrink them		 Location of flashing diode next to ignition on right side
Location of flashing diode next to ignition on right side		 Don't try to mount it on the left side like I did. There is something underneath the cover here that will block it.
Don't try to mount it on the left side like I did. There is something underneath the cover here that will block it.
I routed the wires over to the right side glove box
I routed the wires over to the right side glove box		 I then loosened one side of the top shelter and routed the red wire down. The black I connected to a ground point on the bike
I then loosened one side of the top shelter and routed the red wire down. The black I connected to a ground point on the bike		 I ran the red wire back along the tank back to the alarm box
I ran the red wire back along the tank back to the alarm box		 Alarm installation complete
Alarm installation complete
Remove the lower trunk panel to access the trunk switch sense wire in connector C16
Remove the lower trunk panel to access the trunk switch sense wire in connector C16		 The wire you need to attach to is the brown wire with a red stripe (see page 11-1 of the ETM)
The wire you need to attach to is the brown wire with a red stripe (see page 11-1 of the ETM)		 You can attach a piggy back connector to this wire and no splicing will be needed
You can attach a piggy back connector to this wire and no splicing will be needed		 Piggyback connector in place
Piggyback connector in place
Or, you can solder and heat shrink the new wire to the existing brown/red wire as I did
Or, you can solder and heat shrink the new wire to the existing brown/red wire as I did		 The other end of your new wire needs to be attached to a diode, and then connected to the brown wire in the alarm harness
The other end of your new wire needs to be attached to a diode, and then connected to the brown wire in the alarm harness		 Wire in place and connected to alarm and trunk sense switch
Wire in place and connected to alarm and trunk sense switch		 Here is a micro-switch I used to make a sense switch for the rear gloveboxes. You could also use a magnetic switch
Here is a micro-switch I used to make a sense switch for the rear gloveboxes. You could also use a magnetic switch
I soldered two strands of ribbon cable to the normally closed switch contacts
I soldered two strands of ribbon cable to the normally closed switch contacts		 One option is to attach the switch to the sides of the door.
One option is to attach the switch to the sides of the door.		 I decided to install it with the switch attached to the top edge of the glove box
I decided to install it with the switch attached to the top edge of the glove box		 Here is the switch fully installed
Here is the switch fully installed
I also installed micro-switches in both front gloveboxes.
I also installed micro-switches in both front gloveboxes.		 I made a small hole and ran the wires out the back of the glovebox and through a small 2 pin connector
I made a small hole and ran the wires out the back of the glovebox and through a small 2 pin connector		 I removed the top shelter and routed the wires down the inside of it, tacking them in place with some hot melt glue
I removed the top shelter and routed the wires down the inside of it, tacking them in place with some hot melt glue		 I melted holes in the bottom of the top shelter guides with a hot nail and routed the wires through to hold them in place
I melted holes in the bottom of the top shelter guides with a hot nail and routed the wires through to hold them in place
Completed wire installation. All 4 switch wires then go to ground on one side and to brown wire in alarm harness on other side
Completed wire installation. All 4 switch wires then go to ground on one side and to brown wire in alarm harness on other side		 Here are the Radio Shack power connectors I use on the bike
Here are the Radio Shack power connectors I use on the bike
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