Post by: phantomxrt on October 12, 2014, 09:26:54 PM
Planning to fit V&H monster rounds, SEPST and passenger backrest before taking it home.
My question to you is this:
Should I put the LED daymaker auxiliary light setup on the front?
Would you do it on your Streetglide?
Love to know your opinions for and against.....
Post by: Rkw on October 12, 2014, 09:37:36 PM
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 12, 2014, 09:38:35 PM
Ken
Post by: grc on October 12, 2014, 09:51:47 PM
SG purists would say no, but I put LED aux lights on mine. In my book, seeing and being seen trumps SG "purity" any day. I'd much rather be a live sellout than a dead purist...
Ken
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: Right on the money Ken.
As for the comment about not needing them if riding during the day, I'd suggest paying close attention when you're out driving or riding around and note the huge difference in visibility between Harley's running just a single headlight and the ones running a headlight plus two spots as they approach you. I run with my spots on 100% of the time, and I'm convinced it has been the reason I have had a huge reduction in the number of people pulling out in front of me or turning in front of me compared to when I rode bikes with a single headlight.
Jerry
Post by: CannonBall on October 12, 2014, 11:35:48 PM
Post by: East Coast on October 12, 2014, 11:44:20 PM
Post by: dayne66 on October 12, 2014, 11:58:15 PM
I think they kill the look. Have u checked out the new daymaker kit that puts smaller spots on the crash bar?Do you have a part #?.....I can't seem to locate them in the on-line P&A catalog.
Post by: Bloomer on October 12, 2014, 11:59:46 PM
Post by: Bloomer on October 13, 2014, 12:11:30 AM
This what it will look like. The lights make the paint sparkle
Post by: CannonBall on October 13, 2014, 12:41:11 AM
Do you have a part #?.....I can't seem to locate them in the on-line P&A catalog.
I'll take a pic of them in the catalog in the AM.
Post by: Cvostu on October 13, 2014, 07:09:03 AM
Post by: tlr on October 13, 2014, 07:25:03 AM
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Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 13, 2014, 07:53:34 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/12/3dc1495d9df0607ad9bf82ff794ab6bc.jpg)
This what it will look like. The lights make the paint sparkle
Those look great!
To each their own, but I've never understood why SG purists are opposed to aux lights anyway. Lets face facts... it's the exact same bike as an Ultra or Limited... just with less equipment, lowered rear, stretched saddlebags, and different rear fender fascia. I like the look of aux lights, and I think the SG front end looks kind of plain without them.
Ken
Post by: Jswerve on October 13, 2014, 09:23:38 AM
Those look great!It's a matter of opinion. I hate the look I think the bike looks much cleaner without the auxiliary lights and that's the point of the street glide over the ultra IMO. Same as the pretty butt on the cvo sg vs the cvo ultra.
To each their own, but I've never understood why SG purists are opposed to aux lights anyway. Lets face facts... it's the exact same bike as an Ultra or Limited... just with less equipment, lowered rear, stretched saddlebags, and different rear fender fascia. I like the look of aux lights, and I think the SG front end looks kind of plain without them.
Ken
Again, matter of preference. I prefer them off. I avoid riding at night. I don't enjoy night riding, don't see the point. Enough risk during the day. I try to avoid even riding at dusk or dawn.
I'm sure someday I will gravitate to an Ultra but I want my sg clean.
Post by: grc on October 13, 2014, 11:55:02 AM
It's a matter of opinion. I hate the look I think the bike looks much cleaner without the auxiliary lights and that's the point of the street glide over the ultra IMO. Same as the pretty butt on the cvo sg vs the cvo ultra.
Again, matter of preference. I prefer them off. I avoid riding at night. I don't enjoy night riding, don't see the point. Enough risk during the day. I try to avoid even riding at dusk or dawn.
I'm sure someday I will gravitate to an Ultra but I want my sg clean.
OK, now you confused me. You want your SG stripped down and clean, but when I look at your photo I'm pretty sure I see a Tour Pak on the back. If you were truly a purist you wouldn't have that big ugly lump of plastic on the back end. ;D
Yes, you're correct it's a personal thing and there is no single correct answer. I made my point previously so there's no sense in beating that horse again. Btw, the SEEG was the direct precursor to the SG, and the SEEG came with aux lights standard.
Jerry ;)
Post by: Jswerve on October 13, 2014, 12:20:14 PM
OK, now you confused me. You want your SG stripped down and clean, but when I look at your photo I'm pretty sure I see a Tour Pak on the back. If you were truly a purist you wouldn't have that big ugly lump of plastic on the back end. ;D
Yes, you're correct it's a personal thing and there is no single correct answer. I made my point previously so there's no sense in beating that horse again. Btw, the SEEG was the direct precursor to the SG, and the SEEG came with aux lights standard.
Jerry ;)
The only time that big heavy ugly tour pak is on is when I travel long distance. Any other time that baby is hot rod show ready!
You are correct, it's personal preference. The only opinion that matters in this argument is that of the owner. Your bike, your style. :coolblue:
Post by: Mano on October 13, 2014, 04:23:34 PM
Post by: phantomxrt on October 13, 2014, 07:56:34 PM
Thanks for the replies. I was torn between the "purist" look of the bike vs the "traditional tourer" look with all three lights. :nixweiss:
I was leaning toward Ken's view of the auxiliary lights being the way to go and then I read Mano's comment.
And it suddenly struck me. I have the same memories. All the big Harleys I coveted as a kid had those three lights across the bow. So that's what I'll do. :2vrolijk_21:
I think it would look just as cool without, but I'll run with the auxiliary lights this time around. Thanks guys.
Post by: SBB on October 13, 2014, 08:11:36 PM
:huepfenlol2:
I was leaning toward Ken's view of the auxiliary lights being the way to go and then I read Mano's comment.
I think it would look just as cool without, but I'll run with the auxiliary lights this time around. Thanks guys.
Ken is not just another pretty face. He is usually right although I do feel a Blue bike in his future!
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 13, 2014, 08:52:48 PM
Ken is not just another pretty face. He is usually right although I do feel a Blue bike in his future!
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
LOL! Pretty face??? Thanks, but you REALLY need glasses, bro...
That Ultraviolet with the Molten Lava flames is durn purdy, but I wish they would have done it the other way around... too much blue and too little ORANGE! Molten Lava would be KILLER as a primary color!
Ken
Post by: Jswerve on October 13, 2014, 08:57:05 PM
LOL! Pretty face??? Thanks, but you REALLY need glasses, bro...
That Ultraviolet with the Molten Lava flames is durn purdy, but I wish they would have done it the other way around... too much blue and too little ORANGE! Molten Lava would be KILLER as a primary color!
Ken
I agree! :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: brassspike on October 13, 2014, 08:59:35 PM
I agonized about the same thing. I added the led headlight and lost my visibility in nighttime turns. That would mean that I needed to add the passing lamps so I could see at night. Just couldn't bring myself to hang them on the front though. IMHO it would ruin the styling of my bike since I'm not going for a retro look. My solution was to add the ringZ to the signals. That works for visibility and didn't mess with the styling. Those things are bright day or night! I don't ride much at night. With that said, I was out after dark while staying up in the mountains last month and the curves sucked. Couldn't see a thing in the curves with the leds. Until I can find some Velcro passing lamps that I can take off during the day and stick on at night, I'm actually thinking about putting the stock headlight back in. Unless I absolutely have to for safety, no passing lamps for me!
Besides, my buddy has them and they stay fogged up all the time anyway.
Now, about the oil you're using...... ;D
Post by: SBB on October 13, 2014, 09:00:45 PM
LOL! Pretty face??? Thanks, but you REALLY need glasses, bro...
That Ultraviolet with the Molten Lava flames is durn purdy, but I wish they would have done it the other way around... too much blue and too little ORANGE! Molten Lava would be KILLER as a primary color!
Ken
Sounds like Honey Badger may be on the trading block!
:nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
SBB
Post by: backroad Mike on October 13, 2014, 09:39:18 PM
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: Right on the money Ken.
As for the comment about not needing them if riding during the day, I'd suggest paying close attention when you're out driving or riding around and note the huge difference in visibility between Harley's running just a single headlight and the ones running a headlight plus two spots as they approach you. I run with my spots on 100% of the time, and I'm convinced it has been the reason I have had a huge reduction in the number of people pulling out in front of me or turning in front of me compared to when I rode bikes with a single headlight.
Jerry
This. :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 13, 2014, 10:10:33 PM
Sounds like Honey Badger may be on the trading block!
:nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
SBB
NOPE! As much as I'd like a Rushmore bike, I have WAAY too much money in Honey Badger, and I have her set up just the way I want her. I'd be in for another $6-7K to outfit a new one with a Tour Pak, forks, cams, pipes, tune, AUX LIGHTS, seats, etc etc etc...
Plus, Honey Badger is... well... Honey Badger!!!
Not gonna happen!
Ken
Post by: Jswerve on October 13, 2014, 10:30:41 PM
NOPE! As much as I'd like a Rushmore bike, I have WAAY too much money in Honey Badger, and I have her set up just the way I want her. I'd be in for another $6-7K to outfit a new one with a Tour Pak, forks, cams, pipes, tune, AUX LIGHTS, seats, etc etc etc...
Plus, Honey Badger is... well... Honey Badger!!!
Not gonna happen!
Ken
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Cvostu on October 13, 2014, 10:36:03 PM
Post by: Jswerve on October 13, 2014, 11:22:20 PM
I'm with you Ken. Passing lamps and all. I iridescent alot at night. No way I'm going without passing lamps. It's night and day difference and I already know how good I look. I'll take the lamps. Suffering is for the birds. :P
Hey you old guys need all the extra light you can get. :bananarock:
Post by: JustDennis on October 14, 2014, 07:46:54 AM
Post by: kiro on October 14, 2014, 08:00:04 AM
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Hey you old guys need all the extra light you can get.
You got that part right Jesse! :orange: :mango: :bananarock:
Post by: grc on October 14, 2014, 08:42:45 AM
Hey you old guys need all the extra light you can get. :bananarock:
;D Don't get too cocky, whippersnapper. After 40, the years move by more and more rapidly. It will seem like just yesterday, and suddenly you'll find you're an old fart too.
Jerry ;)
Post by: Jswerve on October 14, 2014, 08:49:55 AM
;D Don't get too cocky, whippersnapper. After 40, the years move by more and more rapidly. It will seem like just yesterday, and suddenly you'll find you're an old fart too.Haha! Well, until then it's no auxiliary lights for me!
Jerry ;)
Post by: SBB on October 14, 2014, 08:57:17 AM
;D Don't get too cocky, whippersnapper. After 40, the years move by more and more rapidly. It will seem like just yesterday, and suddenly you'll find you're an old fart too.
Jerry ;)
And there is a reason that people have reached that more mature age. They were smart enough to know that riding and being seen isn't about being a poser it's about staying alive. Alive with three lights trumps the alternative. Also wearing a helmet increases the odds of reaching that age where wisdom over rides looking cool!
To get back on topic, the OP has decided to run the three lights. His bike, his decision and a good one at that!
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
Post by: Jswerve on October 14, 2014, 09:03:09 AM
And there is a reason that people have reached that more mature age. They were smart enough to know that riding and being seen isn't about being a poser it's about staying alive. Alive with three lights trumps the alternative. Also wearing a helmet increases the odds of reaching that age where wisdom over rides looking cool!Shouldn't you be eating?
To get back on topic, the OP has decided to run the three lights. His bike, his decision and a good one at that!
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
I find it ironic that a guy that can't have the discipline to take care of his personal health through exercise and proper diet has the gall to give out safety advice.
At least when you stroke out you'll have extra lights and a helmet smart guy!
Jesse
Post by: VaEagle on October 14, 2014, 09:27:43 AM
Just my .02 but the Motolight is the best compromise for those looking for increased visibility but not hurt the "looking cool" image.
http://www.motolight.com/motorcycle-lights
(FYI their website says they offer 10% off to veteran military, police and fire personnel still)
To paraphrase an old saying about pilots :
You have old bikers and bold bikers but you don't have too many old bold bikers.... :huepfenlol2:
Post by: Jswerve on October 14, 2014, 09:34:21 AM
Hey why can't we all get along?........ :huepfenlol2:
Just my .02 but the Motolight is the best compromise for those looking for increased visibility but not hurt the "looking cool" image.
http://www.motolight.com/motorcycle-lights
(FYI their website says they offer 10% off to veteran military, police and fire personnel still)
To paraphrase an old saying about pilots :
You have old bikers and bold bikers but you don't have too many old bold bikers.... :huepfenlol2:
Haha oh my "buddy" Chip and I are just playing, right Chip? :P
Thanks for the tip on the veteran discount. :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: SBB on October 14, 2014, 09:40:59 AM
Hey why can't we all get along?........ :huepfenlol2:
Just my .02 but the Motolight is the best compromise for those looking for increased visibility but not hurt the "looking cool" image.
http://www.motolight.com/motorcycle-lights
(FYI their website says they offer 10% off to veteran military, police and fire personnel still)
To paraphrase an old saying about pilots :
You have old bikers and bold bikers but you don't have too many old bold bikers.... :huepfenlol2:
I have the Motolights on the SEUC.
SBB
Post by: SBB on October 14, 2014, 09:48:56 AM
Haha oh my "buddy" Chip and I are just playing, right Chip? :P
Thanks for the tip on the veteran discount. :2vrolijk_21:
No playing on my part.
Your just like someones kid that parents try to help but the kid is not smart enough to understand that so they lash out and be rude.
Hopefully your time will not come that those extra lights or helmet saves the farm.
I sure hope so anyway.
SBB
Post by: kiro on October 14, 2014, 09:55:59 AM
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FYI their website says they offer 10% off to veteran military, police and fire personnel still
Motolights offers 10% to CVO forum members who don't meet the above criteria as well, but you have to call them as their web sales isn't set up for the discount. It would be wise to call them anyway if placing an order to verify correct parts and any accessories you may want/need. They are quite knowledgeable on fitment for their products and familiar with our bikes. From my experience, caliper mounted Motolights are a terrific safety factor for visibility to oncoming cages.
Post by: SBB on October 14, 2014, 10:22:43 AM
Motolights offers 10% to CVO forum members who don't meet the above criteria as well, but you have to call them as their web sales isn't set up for the discount. It would be wise to call them anyway if placing an order to verify correct parts and any accessories you may want/need. They are quite knowledgeable on fitment for their products and familiar with our bikes. From my experience, caliper mounted Motolights are a terrific safety factor for visibility to oncoming cages.
Kiro
I also use the Custom Dynamics Ringz. Except in states where there is a limit having a lot of light is a good thing.
SBB
Post by: willyB on October 14, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
I'm torn on this as well, about 50/50. It's sort of a love/hate relationship for me. I don't have them on my bike probably because of just the cost to see if I would still like them.
As far as safety goes I think there are two basic types of riders. There are the ones, like a few of my friends, who ride around looking at the scenery and there are the ones, like me, that ride around watching the rode and other drivers (car, motorcycle, horse, dog).
I am a very firm believer that those who ride for the scenery are much more likely to have an accident than those who enjoy watching the road and the drivers around them.
Front to Back - Side to Side.
Post by: kiro on October 14, 2014, 10:59:02 AM
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I also use the Custom Dynamics Ringz. Except in states where there is a limit having a lot of light is a good thing.
Yes - they look good and are much brighter. I rode behind a guy with Custom Dynamics LED's on the rear of his bike recently to check them out. I'll be getting pairs for the front/rear as a winter mod and will probably replace the brake light with LED's as well. This appears to be a better alternative than mounting additional lights on the back of the bike. Thanks for pointing this out...
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I am a very firm believer that those who ride for the scenery are much more likely to have an accident than those who enjoy watching the road and the drivers around them.
I don't disagree with this, but in my years of riding I didn't worry as much about my wrecking the bike as I did some inattentive/distracted cage turning in front of me or creating some other hazardous circumstance that you need to react to. Any rider who isn't always watching the road with better than good situational awareness is at risk...
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 14, 2014, 11:30:00 AM
Yes - they look good and are much brighter. I rode behind a guy with Custom Dynamics LED's on the rear of his bike recently to check them out. I'll be getting pairs for the front/rear as a winter mod and will probably replace the brake light with LED's as well. This appears to be a better alternative than mounting additional lights on the back of the bike. Thanks for pointing this out...
I don't disagree with this, but in my years of riding I didn't worry as much about my wrecking the bike as I did some inattentive/distracted cage turning in front of me or creating some other hazardous circumstance that you need to react to. Any rider who isn't always watching the road with better than good situational awareness is at risk...
Do the Custom Dynamics Ringz replace the entire turn signal innards? And do they require a load equalizer on a '12 SESG?
Yes, riding a motorcycle is an increasingly dangerous activity… but I agree about being more concerned about all of the idiots in cages not paying attention, talking on their cell phones, dealing with kids, etc. and not ever seeing you before they take you out.
Nobody rides well enough to avoid some moron turning right in front of you. Those of us who have been riding for more than a few years have had our share of close calls. I have had three such incidents in my riding career… the latest of which was a fool in a Tahoe in 2009 (IIRC...) who suddenly jerked left without even signaling to get into the left turn lane as I was passing him on the left. My wife was riding right behind me and thought she was going to see her husband die right in front of her! I slammed on the brakes and moved the bike left, then he saw me and moved back over into his lane, then cut in front of me AGAIN and moved into the left turn lane with me behind him. If it hadn't been for the crash-avoidance skills I've developed through years of riding, I would've been dead.
And yes, that bike had aux lights on it! And as I finally passed the careless moron, he got the middle-finger salute!
Ken
Post by: Jswerve on October 14, 2014, 11:48:23 AM
And yes, that bike had aux lights on it! And as I finally passed the careless moron, he got the middle-finger salute!
Ken
Atta boy Ken! :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: kiro on October 14, 2014, 12:11:51 PM
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Do the Custom Dynamics Ringz replace the entire turn signal innards? And do they require a load equalizer on a '12 SESG?
Ken - yes on the Custom Dynamics LED lights replacing the turn signal innards, you pull the bulb and install them in lieu. Their website has information about the load equalizer. They indicate my bike probably doesn't need one, but my understanding from talking to people is anything older than 2014/15 you should plan on buying one because they'll flash to quickly otherwise and equalization will be required.
LOL - unfortunately, auxiliary lighting or nothing else can save one from stupidity exhibited by others on the road, like cars cutting you off or turning in your travel path. I've had several close calls as well, but thankfully, none too recent - a real scare can be life changing... Bad things can happen even if another driver sees you and is aware you are there. There's no treatment for a lack of common sense behind the wheel. I do think auxiliary lighting helps one to be more visible though.
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 14, 2014, 12:33:30 PM
Ken - yes on the Custom Dynamics LED lights replacing the turn signal innards, you pull the bulb and install them in lieu. Their website has information about the load equalizer. They indicate my bike probably doesn't need one, but my understanding from talking to people is anything older than 2014/15 you should plan on buying one because they'll flash to quickly otherwise and equalization will be required.
LOL - unfortunately, auxiliary lighting or nothing else can save one from stupidity exhibited by others on the road, like cars cutting you off or turning in your travel path. I've had several close calls as well, but thankfully, none too recent - a real scare can be life changing... Bad things can happen even if another driver sees you and is aware you are there. There's no treatment for a lack of common sense behind the wheel. I do think auxiliary lighting helps one to be more visible though.
Thanks, Kiro. I am looking on the CD site now at the plug and play Dynamic Ringz inserts. Looks like they have a plug and play load equalizer made especially for our CVOs - their SS8 Signal Stabilizer. Plugs right into the rear harness where the big connector is on the rear fender under the seat on my bike. The Ringz and SS8 are $153.85 shipped... not a bad price for better turn signal visibility.
I would like to find a better lighting solution for the rear of my bike when the Tour Pak is not on. Those "Cadillac" LED lights in the CVO rear fascia are the only lights back there, and they just aren't very bright... but I sure don't want to bolt on some big ass light on the fender!
Ken
Post by: dooinit2u on October 14, 2014, 02:20:21 PM
NOPE! As much as I'd like a Rushmore bike, I have WAAY too much money in Honey Badger, and I have her set up just the way I want her. I'd be in for another $6-7K to outfit a new one with a Tour Pak, forks, cams, pipes, tune, AUX LIGHTS, seats, etc etc etc...
Plus, Honey Badger is... well... Honey Badger!!!
Not gonna happen!
Ken
My sentiments exactly, and I almost pulled the trigger on a 15... :2vrolijk_21:
Hey you old guys need all the extra light you can get. :bananarock:
Be careful who you call old. I made that assumtion my first year to MV and tried to get behind an "old Guy" and his BSR on a ride at MV'10and got smoked... A valuable lesson in the CVO Group...
Post by: OlDog on October 14, 2014, 02:47:18 PM
Kuryakyn Driving Lights
Item #: 102721
not as obtrusive to the "clean " look of the SG. imho
Post by: willyB on October 14, 2014, 03:23:39 PM
Atta boy Ken! :2vrolijk_21::2vrolijk_21:
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 14, 2014, 04:28:32 PM
My sentiments exactly, and I almost pulled the trigger on a 15... :2vrolijk_21:
Hey you old guys need all the extra light you can get. :bananarock:
Be careful who you call old. I made that assumtion my first year to MV and tried to get behind an "old Guy" and his BSR on a ride at MV'10and got smoked... A valuable lesson in the CVO Group...
LOL! There's an "old guy" on this site (name withheld by
This gentleman rides like a grandpa on two wheels… but rides like a freakin' MANIAC on three. I have tried and failed to keep up with him in the twisties on that damned trike! I suspect that few here could keep up with him on that thing, either…
Ken
Post by: stevehd on October 14, 2014, 05:35:54 PM
Thanks, Kiro. I am looking on the CD site now at the plug and play Dynamic Ringz inserts. Looks like they have a plug and play load equalizer made especially for our CVOs - their SS8 Signal Stabilizer. Plugs right into the rear harness where the big connector is on the rear fender under the seat on my bike. The Ringz and SS8 are $153.85 shipped... not a bad price for better turn signal visibility.
Between the Trucklite head light and passing light and the Dynamic Ringz I have noticed cars and trucks not pulling out in front of me as much. I had an issue with the first SS8 I received but they replaced it and sent a postage paid return label along with the replacement. I first saw the Dynamic Ringz on a pair of Ultras (might have been CVO Ultras) that caught up with me in traffic, the lights on the Dynamic Ringz were the first thing I noticed.
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 14, 2014, 05:43:31 PM
Between the Trucklite head light and passing light and the Dynamic Ringz I have noticed cars and trucks not pulling out in front of me as much. I had an issue with the first SS8 I received but they replaced it and sent a postage paid return label along with the replacement. I first saw the Dynamic Ringz on a pair of Ultras (might have been CVO Ultras) that caught up with me in traffic, the lights on the Dynamic Ringz were the first thing I noticed.
Good to hear! I also have the Truck Lite P7 headlight and aux lights... and I have the Dynamic Ringz on order. I also ordered CD's brake light modulator for my bike and for my wife's little Ninja 650. Maybe those will help get the attention of distracted cagers behind us when we hit the brakes...
Ken
Post by: East Coast on October 14, 2014, 09:37:15 PM
Post by: brassspike on October 14, 2014, 10:16:35 PM
Darn, I'm late!They are so bright that, at night and before the headlight change, I was getting bright lighted by oncoming cars! I'd say they are more intense than the passing lamps. It's a shame they don't add a thing to nighttime cornering vision.
I agonized about the same thing. I added the led headlight and lost my visibility in nighttime turns. That would mean that I needed to add the passing lamps so I could see at night. Just couldn't bring myself to hang them on the front though. IMHO it would ruin the styling of my bike since I'm not going for a retro look. My solution was to add the ringZ to the signals. That works for visibility and didn't mess with the styling. Those things are bright day or night! I don't ride much at night. With that said, I was out after dark while staying up in the mountains last month and the curves sucked. Couldn't see a thing in the curves with the leds. Until I can find some Velcro passing lamps that I can take off during the day and stick on at night, I'm actually thinking about putting the stock headlight back in. Unless I absolutely have to for safety, no passing lamps for me!
Besides, my buddy has them and they stay fogged up all the time anyway.
Now, about the oil you're using...... ;D
Post by: hdnitro on October 15, 2014, 08:32:53 AM
Post by: Mano on October 15, 2014, 05:16:25 PM
:huepfenlol2:
Thanks for the replies. I was torn between the "purist" look of the bike vs the "traditional tourer" look with all three lights. :nixweiss:
I was leaning toward Ken's view of the auxiliary lights being the way to go and then I read Mano's comment.
And it suddenly struck me. I have the same memories. All the big Harleys I coveted as a kid had those three lights across the bow. So that's what I'll do. :2vrolijk_21:
I think it would look just as cool without, but I'll run with the auxiliary lights this time around. Thanks guys.
:2vrolijk_21: :bananarock:
Post by: Kilaani on October 15, 2014, 07:56:58 PM
Post by: WVHoop on October 15, 2014, 08:03:41 PM
I also have the Dynamic Ringz & I really like them, they're really bright & easily seen.
Post by: WVHoop on October 15, 2014, 08:07:08 PM
Post by: Jswerve on October 15, 2014, 08:56:19 PM
Here's a photo of where I installed my load equalizer for the Dynamic Ringz, notice the blue under the brace between the rear fender & the battery box.
What does that load equalizer plug into?
Post by: WVHoop on October 15, 2014, 09:02:06 PM
Post by: Jswerve on October 15, 2014, 09:04:08 PM
Jesse, there is a plug where the rear harness joins the rest of the harness. In other words, you plug the front harness into the in side of the equalizer & plug the rear harness into the out side of the equalizer & then the equalizer has to be attached to the battery.
I think that's the same plug I tap into with a Y connector for my tour pak led light bar?
Post by: WVHoop on October 15, 2014, 09:07:24 PM
Post by: Jswerve on October 15, 2014, 09:11:32 PM
Might be.......you thinking about getting front LED's?
My plan has always been to add the dynamic ringz to my Phase 7 headlamp. Love the look and the added light. Just adding the LED headlamp has greatly reduced the amount of ppl pulling or almost pulling out in front of me. Never liked the look of non led bulbs (the turn signals) mixed with LED.
Post by: WVHoop on October 15, 2014, 09:19:52 PM
Post by: Jswerve on October 15, 2014, 09:26:09 PM
I don't have a LED headlight or passing lamps but I was really shocked at how bright that those little turn signal lights are. All of my friends say that when we ride that they can easily pick me out in the crowd so apparently they are distinct. Maybe this winter I'll do the others in LED's but that's a lot of change. Does it ever end with these things? :nixweiss:
NO! lol :coolblue:
Post by: Cvostu on October 15, 2014, 10:29:02 PM
Post by: Jswerve on October 15, 2014, 11:02:04 PM
I had the Rings.. No comparison to the led passing lamps,,, you are only fooling yourself to think they are even close. Just saying. Stuart.I'm not doing it for added light. I don't like the look of incandescent bulbs mixed with the led headlight. I could care less about added light let the helmet and light police worry about that ;)
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 15, 2014, 11:44:27 PM
Jesse, there is a plug where the rear harness joins the rest of the harness. In other words, you plug the front harness into the in side of the equalizer & plug the rear harness into the out side of the equalizer & then the equalizer has to be attached to the battery.
It's gonna be a real rats' nest on Honey Badger! I am getting CD's brake modulator, too. It will also daisy-chain into that connector in the big harness on the rear fender... after the load equalizer.
While I was ordering that stuff from CD, I also ordered a set of their little battery connection blocks that will connect up to four accessory wires with only a single wire to the battery. They are fused with a 15 amp inline fuse. I have a stack of connections to my battery already, and I don't even remember what they are all for! The equalizer will add one more. The blocks will move all of those wire connections away from the battery, except for the Battery Tender wires. That will clean things up a BIT in there.
Ken
Post by: Kilaani on October 16, 2014, 10:07:47 PM
Post by: r0de_runr on October 17, 2014, 04:59:34 PM
More in a few min once I edit the photos.
Greg
Post by: r0de_runr on October 17, 2014, 05:27:10 PM
Streetglide headlight has a y-cable of some sort, but the H4 plug is all you need, just remove the Y or leave it in the fairing.
Install was straightforward. No gimmicks, no "holding your mouth right" just take out the old and put in the new.
I also installed the Harley frenched or deep trim ring. Again, no proiblems encountered. It goes on over the stock trim ring. Install light, tighten bracket. Install single screw in stock trim ring loosely, remove screw in deep trim ring and slip over stock, put the crack at the bottom so you can get a small screwdriver on the stock trim ring screw, tighten, but don't Gorilla it. Push new trim ring together at the crack and insert screw and tighten till crack is flush.
Dynamic Rings go in the stock bullet turn signal housings, just insert the 1157 plug in the hold and twist. Then feed the wire in a coil behind and snap on the lens.
Turn on 4-ways, each turn signal several times and it will soon stop with the fast blink, at least mine did.
One of the easier mods I've done. About an hour, but I took my outer fairing off thinking I needed to to remove the y-cable (you don't).
Post by: Jswerve on October 17, 2014, 05:32:21 PM
Just installed the 7 inch trucklite from an eBay seller, about $160 delivered. Got the dynamic ringz from an Amazon seller for about $75.
Streetglide headlight has a y-cable of some sort, but the H4 plug is all you need, just remove the Y or leave it in the fairing.
Install was straightforward. No gimmicks, no "holding your mouth right" just take out the old and put in the new.
I also installed the Harley frenched or deep trim ring. Again, no proiblems encountered. It goes on over the stock trim ring. Install light, tighten bracket. Install single screw in stock trim ring loosely, remove screw in deep trim ring and slip over stock, put the crack at the bottom so you can get a small screwdriver on the stock trim ring screw, tighten, but don't Gorilla it. Push new trim ring together at the crack and insert screw and tighten till crack is flush.
Dynamic Rings go in the stock bullet turn signal housings, just insert the 1157 plug in the hold and twist. Then feed the wire in a coil behind and snap on the lens.
Turn on 4-ways, each turn signal several times and it will soon stop with the fast blink, at least mine did.
One of the easier mods I've done. About an hour, but I took my outer fairing off thinking I needed to to remove the y-cable (you don't).
I wouldn't go anywhere without my Phase 7 headlamp. Interesting that you didn't need the load equalizer...
Post by: LovemyCVOgirl on October 17, 2014, 08:55:18 PM
Post by: SBB on October 17, 2014, 09:02:28 PM
Passing lamps on the front balance the bike and they definitely have the benefit of cars pulling out in front of me less often. I can't be all wrong, after all I did get first place and a nice trophy :pepper:
Judy
Just remember next year your in charge!
SBB
Post by: r0de_runr on October 18, 2014, 03:56:19 PM
I wouldn't go anywhere without my Phase 7 headlamp. Interesting that you didn't need the load equalizer...
I stand corrected, I do need the equalizer. Signals worked or blinked fast ranfomly. Installed the inexpensive kury resistor in the fsiring, splicef into the wires.
Post by: Jswerve on October 18, 2014, 04:21:09 PM
I stand corrected, I do need the equalizer. Signals worked or blinked fast ranfomly. Installed the inexpensive kury resistor in the fsiring, splicef into the wires.Good to know.
Post by: stevehd on October 18, 2014, 06:02:21 PM
I stand corrected, I do need the equalizer. Signals worked or blinked fast ranfomly. Installed the inexpensive kury resistor in the fsiring, splicef into the wires.
I tried not using an equalizer with the same experience with the random fast blink of the turn signals. I spliced a Kuryakyn equalizer in and still had some issues. I got the SS8 module from Custom Dynamics and had no issues in over two hours riding today.
Post by: kalikali on September 06, 2015, 03:25:34 PM
The guys who made the changes do you mind posting some night shots of your current setup, especially with the trucker lights.
thanks
BTW, on Custom Dynamic sight it says the 2015 CVO models do not need the equalizer.
Post by: LovemyCVOgirl on September 06, 2015, 09:34:38 PM
Post by: willyB on September 07, 2015, 09:17:41 AM
Given that I ride at night only about 1% of the time it is hard to justify the cost anyway. Plus, my high beams work pretty darn good.
Post by: kalikali on September 07, 2015, 10:39:39 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I
Post by: 68 XLCH on September 07, 2015, 11:38:05 AM
While ridding at night presents a few challenges, with the proper lighting, awareness, it can be very comfortable, (cooler) and very enjoyable. And I try to ride at least once every two weeks at night, i believe in keeping up the night proficiency. Bottom line don't do it if you aren't comfortable and don't do it unless you have the lights and they are adjusted correctly.
Post by: LovemyCVOgirl on September 07, 2015, 01:02:09 PM
Are these the lights?
http://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I
Yes, this is the same headlamp on my SG. It is also the same one Kuryakan sells for 3X more.