STEEL HORSE AUDIO ST400 Cruiser Edition Installation Instructions Manual

ST-400 REV A 1/4/17

ST400 CRUISER EDITION WITH BLUETOOTH®, USB, AUX-IN | CHROME

ST400

STEELHORSEAUDIO.COM

800-823-5310 | [e-mail]

Steel Horse Audio #237 | 1540 Main St, Bldg 218 | Windsor, CO 80550

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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DAMAGE THE PRODUCT ITSELF OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH IT IS BEING ATTACHED.

ENSURE THA T THE FOLLOWING PARTS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE KIT:

1

Kenwood 400W Amp with Handlebar Mount Controller & USB

2

1" Handlebar Bracket/Clamp

1

Kicker® 4" Speakers in Waterproof housings

1

Universal Handlebar Mount Strap for Remote Controller

2

1-1/4" Handlebar Bracket/Clamp

6

Cable Ties

1

3.5mm (headphone) to RCA (amplifier) cable

ST-400 REV A 1/4/17

ST400 CRUISER EDITION WITH BLUETOOTH®, USB, AUX-IN | CHROME

ST400

STEELHORSEAUDIO.COM

800-823-5310 | [e-mail]

Steel Horse Audio #237 | 1540 Main St, Bldg 218 | Windsor, CO 80550

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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OF ITS IMPORTANCE FOR FUTURE USE.

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CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE’S BATTERY. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS
BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CONNECTION POINT AND THE PRODUCT.

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INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

ACCIDENTAL VEHICLE START-UP COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, REMOVE THE MAIN FUSE BEFORE PROCEEDING.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Steel Horse Audio ST400 Motorcycle Speaker System with built in Bluetooth and USB MP3 playback, plus use any
audio device with a headphone jack including iPhone® and Android® smartphones. This easy to install and use, all in one unit is capable of
transforming any music into an all in one motorcycle audio experience. Designed to mount on any motorcycle handle bars with a 1" or 1-1/4”
diameter (other sizes available upon request for 7/8", 1-1/8" and 1-1/2"). Congratulations and enjoy the ultimate audio experience!

FE AT U R E S

AMPLIFIER SPECS:

• Bluetooth

• Easy to install with simple wiring to speakers and power

• Waterproof handlebar mount controller with Bluetooth

• Universal strap mount for handlebar mounting of controller

• Includes all wiring and installation accessories

4" KICKER SPEAKER SPECS:

• Steel housings with triple plate chrome or satin black finish

• Measures 4.75" Diameter by 3" depth mounting size for easy mounting, even behind a windshield

• Includes two pair of bar mount brackets: 1” and 1-1/4” (1-1/2" available upon request)

• 400 Watts Peak RMS Power | ~10 amp power draw

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, USB thumbdrive input and a 3.5mm AUX-IN connection

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control

INSTALLATION

The Steel Horse Audio ST400 Cruiser Edition Motorcycle Speaker System can be used with any
12-volt battery and can be mounted to a variety of bars using the included hardware. Mount the
speakers where they have sufficient clearance, position the speakers so the speakers are
directly pointed at the rider.

STEP 1

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MOUNT BRACKETS TO HANDLEBAR FIRST, THEN INSTALL SPEAKERS

Determine the diameter of the handlebar and use either the 1” Bracket or the 1-1/4” Bracket

Note: If you have a different diameter handlebar (7/8", 1-1/8" or 1-1/2") you can request that
bracket to be shipped separately.