Topic: Wiring problem installing HD LED headlight (Read 10465 times)

16HD117 · « **on:** September 20, 2010, 06:55:19 PM »

Started installing the HD LED headlight on my 07 and ran into a wiring problem. The headlight has a three terminal male harness.

mattm · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2010, 07:01:09 PM »

And...?

The suspense is killing me!

16HD117 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2010, 07:01:58 PM »

The only place to plug the LED harness into is the three pin female connector on the bike harness (connector on the left side of this pic). The only problem with doing that is now you have no place to plug in the three pin male connector in the bike harness that controls the garage door opener. Looks like the only solution is to cut the connectors off that go to the stock headlight bulbs and splice in a three terminal male connector in their place.

Any thoughts on this? Just hate cutting the bike harness!

mattm · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2010, 07:09:29 PM »

Keep digging. There should be a m/f connector set that runs off to the door opener. You should be able to just unplug the dual bulb set and plug in your new LED. There is also a big A$$ diode bridge that is in there for the dual lamp setup. All that should just unplug and come out. You might need to cut a few tiewraps.

naitram · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2010, 07:10:52 PM »

from installation pdf

Sealed Butt-Splice Connectors, All Models
Butt-splicing is a necessary step in the installation of the
transmitter to the motorcycle. Refer to the SEALED BUTT
SPLICE CONNECTORS section of the Service Manual for
proper butt-splicing procedures.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2010, 07:39:11 PM »

Quote from: naitram on September 20, 2010, 07:10:52 PM

from installation pdf

Sealed Butt-Splice Connectors, All Models
Butt-splicing is a necessary step in the installation of the
transmitter to the motorcycle. Refer to the SEALED BUTT
SPLICE CONNECTORS section of the Service Manual for
proper butt-splicing procedures.

Get your wire cutters out, Tommy! Time to splice some butts!

jaymedic44 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2010, 07:51:36 PM »

Thats why I had the dealer install mine.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2010, 08:21:47 PM »

You don't have to cut anything if you don't wish to. If you choose not to you'll need to buy a little pigtail though. 70423-98 is a harness that has one male and two female H4 plugs (that's the three wired headlight plug).

It'd be plug and play for a bike with an H4 bulb to begin with. But with the dual H9 and H11 bulbs in the reflector those bulbs have a different plug. So the adapter harness to mate to those bulbs is already occupying the H4 plug.

BillH · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2010, 09:30:58 PM »

I think I have one of those pigtails left from my International reflector conversion on my '08 FLTRI. It came with the pigtail and I didn't need it. I'll see if I can find it if anyone needs it - unless I already gave it to Mattm. Can't remember...damn I hate this CRS disease! (Can't Remember S--t)

Bill

SBB · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2010, 09:53:47 PM »

I can see it now.
Tommy in the garage sweating like he just went thru a bottle of Makers.
Muttering, "plug and play my ass."

Come on Tommy, you can do it!
If you can I may give it a whirl!

SBB

49445CVO · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2010, 10:25:18 PM »

Quote from: SBB on September 20, 2010, 09:53:47 PM

I can see it now.
Tommy in the garage sweating like he just went thru a bottle of Makers.
Muttering, "plug and play my ass."

Come on Tommy, you can do it!
If you can I may give it a whirl!

SBB

I'd be saying the same thing

SixGun · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2010, 10:25:34 PM »

You got that thing installed yet? Lets see it

16HD117 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:43:26 PM »

Quote from: SixGun on September 22, 2010, 10:25:34 PM

You got that thing installed yet? Lets see it

Yep, finished it last night. Ran into another problem besides the wiring.

The headlight came with a new adjuster plate. They didn't tap threads into the three holes that the screws for the headlight retainer ring screws into. Glad I have a set of taps!

No one had the pigtail that Don was telling me about so I ended up cutting the bulb connectors off the bike harness and splicing in a three prong connector from NAPA.

Here's a few pics.

16HD117 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:45:07 PM »

Before

16HD117 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:46:34 PM »

After

16HD117 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:47:59 PM »

Before

16HD117 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:49:08 PM »

After

16HD117 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2010, 01:54:30 PM »

First impressions. MUCH whiter, more defined and longer beams!

naitram · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2010, 02:03:43 PM »

Quote from: 07hd110 on September 23, 2010, 01:47:59 PM

Before

your hi and lo were reversed.... in the before pic. might be why you notice a dramatic difference

as to the 3 holes for the retaining ring iv'e never see one pre-tapped. the first time you put the screws in they self tap

16HD117 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2010, 02:25:33 PM »

Quote from: naitram on September 23, 2010, 02:03:43 PM

your hi and lo were reversed.... in the before pic. might be why you notice a dramatic difference

as to the 3 holes for the retaining ring iv'e never see one pre-tapped. the first time you put the screws in they self tap

Yep, must have swapped the connectors when I installed the 665 harness and bluetooth.

49445CVO · « **Reply #20 on:** September 25, 2010, 01:13:34 AM »

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2010, 07:15:02 PM »

I just saw those today at the dealer. Didn't even know they were available. The HID revolution was short lived. Now I can replace the Halogen in the FXR with something high tech.

spydglide · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2010, 07:31:10 PM »

Quote from: skreminegul07 on September 25, 2010, 07:15:02 PM

I just saw those today at the dealer. Didn't even know they were available. The HID revolution was short lived. Now I can replace the Halogen in the FXR with something high tech.

yeah, for a grand.

spyder

SneakyPete · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2010, 08:16:20 PM »

Been debating installing LED on the SEEG, so went to the dealer to check the bulbs out today. First of all, despite the high price they are popular, dealer sold out. They were installing a 7" headlight and the tech let me look one over. I will say looks pretty high tech and I can see where the money goes (at least most of it). The headlight alone must weigh 10 lbs! Anyway, they are bright and can see they would be a big improvement over my stock halogens, but the price...arghhhh!

spydglide · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2010, 08:22:12 PM »

And Pete, that 10 pounds is not a plus. I'm tired of adding weight (spkrs, etc) to my scooter, esp. up high and on the steering neck. spyder

SneakyPete · « **Reply #25 on:** September 25, 2010, 08:36:59 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on September 25, 2010, 08:22:12 PM

And Pete, that 10 pounds is not a plus. I'm tired of adding weight (spkrs, etc) to my scooter, esp. up high and on the steering neck. spyder

I hear ya, I got too much crap under my fairing as it is. Time to buy a Road Glide!

16HD117 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 25, 2010, 10:04:23 PM »

If anyone wants a set looks like I'm going to end up with a 2nd set from LSHD. 20% off list.

49445CVO · « **Reply #27 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:37:58 AM »

Quote from: 07hd110 on September 25, 2010, 10:04:23 PM

If anyone wants a set looks like I'm going to end up with a 2nd set from LSHD. 20% off list.

Hmmmmm

110tHunDer · « **Reply #28 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:39:43 PM »

Who'd want 'em?

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 27, 2010, 05:43:27 PM »

Quote from: 07hd110 on September 25, 2010, 10:04:23 PM

If anyone wants a set looks like I'm going to end up with a 2nd set from LSHD. 20% off list.

Better keep them! You know how Harley is with newfangled electrical chit.

Brad

16HD117 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 28, 2010, 08:11:46 AM »

Quote from: hdbrad03 on September 27, 2010, 05:43:27 PM

Better keep them! You know how Harley is with newfangled electrical chit.

Brad

Good point!

CJ · « **Reply #31 on:** September 28, 2010, 03:27:04 PM »

Quote from: 07hd110 on September 23, 2010, 01:49:08 PM

After

Nice

SixGun · « **Reply #32 on:** October 01, 2010, 01:48:04 AM »

Quote from: 07hd110 on September 23, 2010, 01:54:30 PM

First impressions. MUCH whiter, more defined and longer beams!

My wife divorced me and said that's what she was looking for...But younger.

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