Topic: Tail Light Mods for 2015 CVO SG (Read 9169 times)

Born2Live · « **on:** December 06, 2014, 05:05:56 PM »

Has anyone tried or come up with any ideas for tail light adds for the 2015 CVO SG? Basically I want to install the curved Yaffe license plate frame and install a lay down version LED tail light to increase my visibility and keep it looking good. Main thing is I don't want to have to drill any holes in the fender. I've seen some pictures of this done on the 2012 CVO SG's. Looks like the 3 most popular are badlands, custom dynamics, and bright ass lights.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

mark · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2014, 10:28:06 AM »

If I understand correctly, you want to add a "third" tail light to your CVOSG fender, in addition to a Yaffe license plate frame, and not drill any holes. When you say "lay down" tail light, this is what I envison...is this right?

Born2Live · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2014, 01:08:12 PM »

Quote from: Mark on December 08, 2014, 10:28:06 AM

If I understand correctly, you want to add a "third" tail light to your CVOSG fender, in addition to a Yaffe license plate frame, and not drill any holes. When you say "lay down" tail light, this is what I envison...is this right?

Correct!

OBB · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2014, 02:25:44 PM »

IIRC I read somewhere that Kury makes a no drill model. Not sure how it attaches.

skratch · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2014, 03:30:29 PM »

custom dynamics has one. about $150.

http://www.customdynamics.com/street_magic_harley_davidson_led_taillights.htm#Add_On_LED_Taillight_for_Street_Glides_/_Road_Glides

includes an installation video on this page.

Philip · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2014, 04:25:35 PM »

HD has tail lights that mount to each bag. They are very bright & have a clean look. They're used on Limiteds when installing a detach kit for travel/tour pack.

Born2Live · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2014, 05:34:47 PM »

Quote from: Philip on December 08, 2014, 04:25:35 PM

HD has tail lights that mount to each bag. They are very bright & have a clean look. They're used on Limiteds when installing a detach kit for travel/tour pack.

Yeah I saw that one and it's available in the smoked lenses too. Plus HD makes an LED light that can be added to the sissy bar that looks pretty slick. Not sure how that works with the 4point docking though.

CVOStreetglide · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2014, 07:48:34 PM »

Quote from: Born2Live on December 06, 2014, 05:05:56 PM

Has anyone tried or come up with any ideas for tail light adds for the 2015 CVO SG? Basically I want to install the curved Yaffe license plate frame and install a lay down version LED tail light to increase my visibility and keep it looking good. Main thing is I don't want to have to drill any holes in the fender. I've seen some pictures of this done on the 2012 CVO SG's. Looks like the 3 most popular are badlands, custom dynamics, and bright ass lights.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

You may want to see how the European and Canadian models have the tail light attached. Their laws require they use the conventional tail light.

I'm betting they use the same holes as the US.

Born2Live · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2014, 08:30:55 PM »

Wonder if there is away to make this work?

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GSPLewie · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2014, 08:44:21 PM »

You're ruining your back fender! They best looking back fender HD makes to add a 3rd light? C'mon man.

skratch · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2014, 09:05:27 PM »

Quote from: Born2Live on December 08, 2014, 08:30:55 PM

Wonder if there is away to make this work?

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probably, but it costs more than the custom dynamics one, and will probably take more work.

Born2Live · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2014, 09:49:58 PM »

Quote from: GSPLewie on December 08, 2014, 08:44:21 PM

You're ruining your back fender! They best looking back fender HD makes to add a 3rd light? C'mon man.

Just researching looking for ideas. Not sold on anything yet

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Born2Live · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2014, 09:52:11 PM »

[IMG]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/

Behind the bag options

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Enigmatic · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2014, 11:52:48 PM »

I'm running yaffe CVO bracket on mine. Plug and play (you may have to swap pins in plug) and have to drill out mounting holes in bracket so new bolts will pass through.

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Cat Eye · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2014, 06:17:25 AM »

I am going to try this lighted license plate frame from Custom Dynamics. Not sure how bright it will be. Anyone ever used or seen one?

GSPLewie · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2014, 06:43:44 PM »

Quote from: Born2Live on December 08, 2014, 09:49:58 PM

Just researching looking for ideas. Not sold on anything yet

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I hear you, just felt a little snarky last night.

mark · « **Reply #16 on:** December 11, 2014, 10:38:39 AM »

Quote from: GSPLewie on December 08, 2014, 08:44:21 PM

You're ruining your back fender! They best looking back fender HD makes to add a 3rd light? C'mon man.

Agreed.

porthole · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2014, 10:47:12 AM »

Those saddlebag lights are fugly. They truly look like an after thought.

Born2Live · « **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2014, 09:01:40 AM »

Yeah I am tending to agree that there isn't really a good option that does not take away from the looks of the rear end and still increases safety visibility.

One last thought were the plasma rods from custom dynamics that would go between the bags and bike and run parallel with the existing LED brake lights.

skratch · « **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2014, 02:11:20 PM »

i don't think that the parallel lights with the taillights and then the plasma rods will add that much visibility. imo, the best thing that you could do to increase vis is to add the magic brake light flasher from custom dynamics. get those taillights flashing and you'll stand out a big more.

if i am stuck waiting to turn left, and i see traffic coming up behind me, i'll release the brakes and then hit them again (i have mine set to flash, and then go solid). that will get the brake lights flashing, and so far, i've not had anyone almost pancake me.

mark · « **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2014, 02:57:36 PM »

Quote from: Born2Live on December 12, 2014, 09:01:40 AM

Yeah I am tending to agree that there isn't really a good option that does not take away from the looks of the rear end and still increases safety visibility.

One last thought were the plasma rods from custom dynamics that would go between the bags and bike and run parallel with the existing LED brake lights.

There's a you tube video of the plasma rods on the custom dynamics website that may help you decide. For more visibility when stopped this would be my choice, rather than cluttering up the clean rear fender with a 3rd brake light.

Born2Live · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2014, 03:53:32 PM »

Quote from: ekim60 on December 12, 2014, 02:11:20 PM

i don't think that the parallel lights with the taillights and then the plasma rods will add that much visibility. imo, the best thing that you could do to increase vis is to add the magic brake light flasher from custom dynamics. get those taillights flashing and you'll stand out a big more.

if i am stuck waiting to turn left, and i see traffic coming up behind me, i'll release the brakes and then hit them again (i have mine set to flash, and then go solid). that will get the brake lights flashing, and so far, i've not had anyone almost pancake me.

I like the idea of the magic brake light flasher. Plus only a $50 dollar mod.

skratch · « **Reply #22 on:** December 17, 2014, 10:28:30 PM »

cheaper if you order it through jon at hornytoad hd.

jon.horton@hornytoadhd.com

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