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2009-01-08

SECURITY SYSTEM SMART SIREN II KIT

GENERAL is01349

Kit Number
68319-06A
Models
This kit fits 2000 through 2002 Softail® models equipped with
a Harley-Davidson® Factory Security System.
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Additional Parts Required
Loctite® Anti-Seize Lubricant (H-D Part Number 98960-97) will
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be needed during the re-installation of the rear wheel.
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The rider's safety depends upon the correct installation 1. Siren connector
of this kit. Use the appropriate service manual procedures. 2. Dust cap
If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do 3. Original vapor valve bracket
not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer
Figure 1. Remove Vapor Valve Bracket
perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit
could result in death or serious injury. (00333a)
4. See Figure 1. Locate the siren connector (1). It is covered
NOTE by a dust cap (2) and is at the end of an unconnected 8-
1/2 inch (216 mm) long harness leg coming from the
This instruction sheet references Service Manual information. security system connector. Clip the wire ties to free the
A Service Manual for your model motorcycle is required for connector.
this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.
5. Pull the vapor valve from its mount on the vapor valve
Kit Contents bracket. Remove the screw that retains the bracket to the
See Figure 6 and Table 1. transmission case, and replace the bracket with the new
bracket (3) from the kit. The bracket supplied with the kit
INSTALLATION is longer and includes a 1/2-inch (13 mm) long stud at the
end. Use the same screw to mount the kit bracket, and
tighten to 5-8 ft-lbs (8-11 Nm).

To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause 6. See Figure 2. Install the siren bracket (1) from the kit by
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery slipping the large hole on the bottom tab over the stud on
cable before proceeding. (00048a) the vapor valve bracket (2). Align the two smaller holes
on the siren bracket with the clinch nuts on the lower flange
1. Block the motorcycle underneath the frame so the weight of the electrical panel, and install the two screws (3) from
of the vehicle is off the rear wheel. the kit into the clinch nuts. Do not fully tighten the screws
2. Refer to the Owner's Manual and follow the instructions at this time.
given to disarm the security system, remove the seat and 7. Install the nut (4) from the kit on the vapor valve bracket
disconnect the negative battery cable. Retain all seat stud. Tighten the nut to 5-9 ft-lbs (8-12 Nm). Tighten the
mounting hardware. screws to 5-9 ft-lbs (8-12 Nm). The assembly should look
3. See REAR WHEEL: REMOVAL in the Service Manual as shown in Figure 2.
and follow the instructions given to remove the rear wheel,
belt guard and debris deflector.

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 opening in the upper left of the rear fender. Push the top
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edge of the siren into the bracket until the siren is fully
seated.
NOTE
Verify that the antenna does not get pinched by the siren
bracket or caught in the wire ties.
10. Loop the heads of the wire ties (5) down and slide the tails
3 through them so that the ties are positioned as shown in
Figure 4 when cinched tight.
11. Connect the siren connector (2) to the siren.

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1. Siren bracket
2. New vapor valve bracket
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3. Screw (2)
4. Nut
Figure 2. Install Siren Bracket 3

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1. Siren
2. Siren connector
3. Sounder disc
4. Siren antenna wire
5. Wire tie (2)
Figure 4. Install Siren

Figure 3. Install Wire Ties

8. See Figure 3. Thread the two long wire ties from the kit
through the opening between the siren bracket and the
electrical panel, with the heads toward the top of the
motorcycle.
9. See Figure 4. With the antenna (4) down and the sounder
disc (3) facing outward, install the siren (1) by slipping
the connector neck through the opening in the bottom
flange of the siren bracket.
Route the siren antenna wire (4) upward in front of the
siren, forward of the upper rear-fork tube, and through the

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After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is

3 locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
4 causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

NOTE
The siren may not function properly when first installed. NiMH
1 (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries discharge fairly
2 rapidly when stored. They will lose as much as 1% - 2% of
their charge per day, and after a few months of storage at room
temperature will be mostly discharged. If stored for a very long
1. Diagnostic connector period without charging, they may need a few charging cycles
2. Electrical box to regain their full capacity.
3. Adhesive-backed hook fastener
To charge the NiMH battery, operate your motorcycle for a
4. Siren antenna wire
minimum of 4 hours.
Figure 5. Siren antenna mounting
SIREN DIAGNOSTICS
12. See Figure 5. Gently pull the siren antenna wire up through • If the siren is armed and the internal siren battery is dead,
the fender opening, and lay it across the concave surface shorted, disconnected, or has been charging for a period
at the base of the electrical box. Observe where the small- longer than 24 hours, the siren will respond with three
diameter portion of the wire begins, and where that point chirps on arming instead of two.
falls on the electrical box.
• The internal siren battery may not charge if the vehicle's
NOTE charging system is producing less than 12.5 volts.
The hook-and-loop fastener may need to extend slightly into
the fender opening to verify that the entire small-diameter • If the siren does not chirp two or three times on a valid
portion of the antenna is protected from metal contact. arming command from the security system, the siren is
either not connected, not working, or the siren wiring was
13. Clean the concave surface at the base of the electrical opened or shorted while the siren was disarmed.
box with a mixture of 50 to 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30
to 50% water. Allow to dry thoroughly. • If the siren enters the self-driven mode where it is powered
from the siren internal 9 volt battery, the turn signal lamps
14. See Figure 6. Obtain the adhesive-backed hook fastener may or may not alternately flash. If the security system
(7) from the kit. Peel the paper backing from the fastener activates the siren, the turn signal lamps will alternately
adhesive, and attach the fastener to the cleaned area of flash. If the siren has been armed and a security event
the electrical box, allowing it to extend as needed into the occurs, and the siren is in self-driven mode, the siren will
fender opening. alarm for 20 to 30 seconds and then turn off for 5 to 10
seconds. This alarm cycle will be repeated ten times if the
15. Lay the siren antenna wire down the center of the installed
siren is in the self-driven mode.
fastener half, and straighten the antenna along the length
of the fastener. The end of the antenna can be turned BATTERY REPLACEMENT
back as shown to verify no metal contact.
The siren's internal 9 volt battery is rechargeable and does not
NOTE need to be replaced on a regular basis. Battery life under
In order for the antenna to work properly, none of the small normal conditions is approximately three to six years.
diameter portion should touch the metal parts of the vehicle.
NOTES
16. Obtain the plain-backed loop fastener (8) from the kit.
When battery replacement is needed, only a nickel metal
Install the loop fastener onto the hook fastener installed
hydride (NiMH) nine-volt battery should be used in the siren.
on the electrical box, capturing the antenna wire to hold
These are widely available at local battery outlets.
it firmly in place.
As an optional source, Security System Siren Battery
17. See REAR WHEEL: INSTALLATION in the Service Manual
Replacement Kit (H-D Part Number 69018-00) can be used.
and follow the instructions given to re-install the rear wheel.
However, in addition to the 9-volt NiMH battery, this kit contains
See BELT GUARD/ DEBRIS DEFLECTOR in the Service
a replacement battery cover and cover gasket which are not
Manual for instructions on re-installing those items.
required for the Smart Siren II.
18. Refer to the Owner's Manual and follow the instructions
To Replace the Battery:
given to re-attach the negative battery cable and install
the seat. 1. Remove the siren box from the vehicle.
2. Open the battery door by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver
into one of the slots on the side of the siren box. Press
until one corner of the door pops up slightly.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the second slot, and press until
the door pops open.

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4. Remove the old battery from the siren box, and gently 7. Place the siren box on a work surface with the battery
unfasten the snap connector from the battery. Save the opening up. Position the battery door onto the siren box
grease coating the terminals. with the rounded corners facing out.
5. Coat the terminals of the snap connector and the new 8. Press the cover down onto the siren box and press the
nickel metal hydride (NiMH) nine-volt battery completely tabs in with the screwdriver until the tabs snap into the
with the grease from the old connection. slots in the box.
NOTE 9. Re-install the siren box into the vehicle.
If not enough lubricant remains to completely cover the termi-
10. Dispose of the old NiMH battery in accordance with local
nals, Electrical Contact Lubricant (Part Number 99861-02) is
regulations.
compatible, and is available from a Harley-Davidson dealer
6. Snap the connector onto the new battery, and install the SERVICE PARTS
battery into the siren box.

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Figure 6. Service Parts, Kit 68319-06A

Table 1. Service Parts Table

Item Description (Quantity) Part Number

1 Smart Siren II, security system 68970-06
2 Siren bracket 72467-01
3 Vapor valve bracket 27153-01
4 Screw, hex flange head, 1/4-20 x 1/2 in (2) 3588
5 Nut, #10-24 7499
6 Cable tie (2) 10039
7 Hook fastener, adhesive-backed, 8-1/4 in. x 1-1/2 in. (210 x 38 mm) Not Sold Separately
8 Loop fastener, plain-backed, 8-1/4 in. x 1-1/2 in. (210 x 38 mm) 59274-01

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