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[Hx2]

Waiting on turn signals to finish up installation of passing lamps on the RK and thought I would post my experience in case someone else is thinking about doing this.

I originally bought a set of the towel bar type passing lamps and installed them. The set I bought came with the visor type trim, which I wanted. I really liked the look of the passing lamps on my Ultra and couldn't get past that so I ordered the aux passing lamp brackets (69227-04A) and the hardware kit for my bike.  Thought I would be able to use the turn signals from the handlebars.

So, started the install, and made a few discoveries along the way. First one was that removing the right side turn signal from the handlebars was a little challenging, but just took the time to carefully disassemble the housing so I could get to the turn signal wiring. The passenger side did not require any disassembly...just grab the wire and gently pull it out.

Time for install now. First discovery was that the turn signals from the bars don't work with the kit.  Crap!  Had to go order those. Next, hey how do you connect the passing lamp bulbs?  Oh, no connectors included.  Grabbed the bulb wiring connectors off the other set.  Next, where are the bulb retaining rings??  Not included.  Oh well, I was going to use the visor style off the other set anyway.  Luckily I had bought and installed the (Delphi?) connector for the passing lamps when I put the towel bar lights on, because that is not included either. When installing the lamps to the brackets you need the Xtreme Access socket set to tighten the nuts, because they are up in a hole and have a wire coming through the nut.  Ne of the best tool purchases I have made. Glad I had them.

So now, all I need is my turn signals to get delivered so I can finish up and go for a ride. Love the look and think the bike should have come this way. 

[Hx2]

My turn signals came in today, and here is the final result. Love it!

[Hx2]

Side view.  Not sure why my pics come out sideways....

[Aussie]

They look great and they should be standard with touring bikes.

[Hx2]

They look great and they should be standard with touring bikes.

Thanks Aussie!  I agree.  Will be interesting to see how many FLHRSE5s end up with passing lamps. I am thinking Harley knew we would put them on and just saw it as another profit opportunity.

[ozrobo]

Looks the goods mate.....They should have been a standard feature also I thought.

[RoadMonkey]

Hx2, that's awesome! I have wanted Aux passing lamps but was unsure of exactly what I need to complete the project.

[BluesRunner]

I'm gonna have to do this mod also. They should have come this way stock. Thanks for the write up. Looks really nice.

[Billy]

Just ordered the passing lamps today. Must have  to make the SERK look right.      Billy

[RoadMonkey]

from the website " Road King® models equipped with windshield require separate purchase of Hardware Kit P/N 69235-04". Just to confirm, we will need to get the kit listed to be able to run the windshield?? That's what I'm reading and just wanted to be sure since Hx2 has already done this mod. I am still wondering what to do about the lamp connectors thou.

[Tru-Blu]

I'll be doing this mod myself in about a week.  I ordered the hardware kit with everything, and will update once I start the install. 

Slight  here, but I installed the Truck Lite Phase 7 with the Kury Halo LED trim ring over the weekend.  The Halo LED ring install was NOT fun.  It looks nice, but if that ever has to be pulled apart down the road I think I'll lose what little hair I have left.

[RoadMonkey]

I'll be doing this mod myself in about a week.  I ordered the hardware kit with everything, and will update once I start the install. 

Slight  here, but I installed the Truck Lite Phase 7 with the Kury Halo LED trim ring over the weekend.  The Halo LED ring install was NOT fun.  It looks nice, but if that ever has to be pulled apart down the road I think I'll lose what little hair I have left.

I attempted to order the kit last week and they said it was on backorder until today. I will be doing this mod myself too. I'm a DIY kinda guy

[Tru-Blu]

I put the order in with Tri-County (Rebecca) last week.  She told me that they were on back-order status, but that Harley was showing them coming in on 10/14.  When I called her today to add to the order, I asked her the status of the bracket kit, and it came up as being "allocated" which means that it should be coming to them in a day or two.  So, I might have been the lucky duck to get whatever was available.   

[senorjeem]

  Looks stellar my friend!!  Great job

[jpdchicago]

What mine looks like with passing lamps. Next step, Fullsac stage one or similar...but waiting for the spring. Just riding with stock setup for now.