Topic: Winter 2011 B/B Mods (Read 9367 times)

110tHunDer · « **on:** April 17, 2011, 08:53:59 PM »

Just thought I'd throw up a few pics of some stuff I did to the '04 recently.

Harley LED headlamp and passing lights. MUCH brighter than the Harley HID I was running before.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:57:18 PM »

Tour-pak LED tail/brake lamp. Love the looks of this on the new ones! Not sure why the color looks so far off of the others in the photo because it doesn't look like that in person.

I think I might go back to the stock amber turn signals with the smoked lenses. Might almost be too much red back there now. $:-\$

110tHunDer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:58:36 PM »

Chrome switches.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:59:44 PM »

Harley air horn. Whew, that thing is loud!

110tHunDer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:03:51 PM »

Visor style trim rings.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:04:46 PM »

One last shot of the tour-pak LED.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:05:35 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on April 17, 2011, 08:57:18 PM

Might almost be too much red back there now. $:-\$

You didn't really just say that......

Twolanerider · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:08:09 PM »

Nice winter mods for the SEEG Brian. My first impression of that headlight when saw it in pictures wasn't great. It grew on me big time after seeing it in person though. Glad to read it performs better too. It all looks great. Can't wait to see it in person again the next time.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:22:19 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on April 17, 2011, 09:05:35 PM

You didn't really just say that......

On a red bike it'd be perfect!

Quote from: Twolanerider on April 17, 2011, 09:08:09 PM

Nice winter mods for the SEEG Brian. My first impression of that headlight when saw it in pictures wasn't great. It grew on me big time after seeing it in person though. Glad to read it performs better too. It all looks great. Can't wait to see it in person again the next time.

I'm actually still sort of warming up to the headlight, myself. Sort of alien-looking. But I rode Tommy's bike into the darkness toward Cherokee last fall at MV right after he'd had them installed and new I had to make a change. Might not be that much of a difference with the non-Harley HID your'e running, but with mine it was night and day better.

Cvostu · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:48:13 PM »

Hey Brian. Everything came out great. I hope you like the lights. I'm sure they will grow on you and that they will work really well. Please let me know how you like them. I might want to get one also. The tour pack looks great too with the added lighting. I don't use mine tpo often so I'll leave mine alone. I did the hd hinges though. They add a nice touch if you haven't done those already. I'm really glad to see that you are keeping your seeg. I'm keeping mine too. We gotta keep JC from trying to convert us ya know. Keep up the great work,

Twolanerider · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:50:28 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on April 17, 2011, 09:22:19 PM

On a red bike it'd be perfect!

I'm actually still sort of warming up to the headlight, myself. Sort of alien-looking. But I rode Tommy's bike into the darkness toward Cherokee last fall at MV right after he'd had them installed and new I had to make a change. Might not be that much of a difference with the non-Harley HID your'e running, but with mine it was night and day better.

Have seen it on Travis's new bike the last couple of days. Really impressed with the width of the beam coming off those side projectors. And it seems to focus a long way down the road.

Unless the dual HID thing in the red bike should crap out I'd not make the change (even to finally get the headlight and spotlight looking the same

). But for the ease of install and the even lower power draw it'd be what I'd use if I had a failure. It is what I'm going to use on the Road King project whenever it gets that far though. The nacelle and headlight ring on that bike is powder coated the same dark red as the frame and lower legs. Going to put the dark version of your light in that nacelle.

The B&B looks great as always Brian. Feels good to give the old ones a little love now and again doesn't it

?

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:54:40 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on April 17, 2011, 09:48:13 PM

Hey Brian. Everything came out great. I hope you like the lights. I'm sure they will grow on you and that they will work really well. Please let me know how you like them. I might want to get one also. The tour pack looks great too with the added lighting. I don't use mine tpo often so I'll leave mine alone. I did the hd hinges though. They add a nice touch if you haven't done those already. I'm really glad to see that you are keeping your seeg. I'm keeping mine too. We gotta keep JC from trying to convert us ya know. Keep up the great work,

Not a chance.....I loved mine and the SEEG is a great bike.......if......ya don't mind.........ridein a tractor.

Cvostu · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:57:59 PM »

I knew that was coming

16HD117 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:47:58 AM »

Looks good Brian!

HogBreath · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2011, 11:21:22 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on April 17, 2011, 09:50:28 PM

Have seen it on Travis's new bike the last couple of days.

WAIT..Travis got a new bike?

Jock · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:31:38 PM »

That's one sweet B&B and you have always set the bar high for others to follow...

Congrats on the new additions and I look forward to seeing them soon!

kbiforce · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2011, 09:18:28 PM »

I loved the look of the rear brake lamps that I just added them to my B/B. I have a question about the install. My question is do all 3 segments light up when the brake is on? Mine do but the instructions say only the center lamp should light. Also, when the 4 ways are on the light bar won't flash. Is this normal? I check the wiring 5 times and it seems to be correct. Thanks.

spydglide · « **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2011, 09:29:28 PM »

Brian, did you re-wire so as to run the passing lamps all the time (high & low beam headlight)? Did you have to have an adapter to install those LED lights or will they 'plug & Play' with the old SEEG's? I think I'm gonna spring for them on my re-build since you've paved the way and give 'em high marks. thanks, spyder

110tHunDer · « **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2011, 10:24:55 PM »

Quote from: kbiforce on July 01, 2011, 09:18:28 PM

I loved the look of the rear brake lamps that I just added them to my B/B. I have a question about the install. My question is do all 3 segments light up when the brake is on? Mine do but the instructions say only the center lamp should light. Also, when the 4 ways are on the light bar won't flash. Is this normal? I check the wiring 5 times and it seems to be correct. Thanks.

Only the center section gets brighter on mine. I think I'd rather have it like yours. Some guys are doing mods to make the outboard segments turn signals, too.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2011, 10:32:03 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 01, 2011, 09:29:28 PM

Brian, did you re-wire so as to run the passing lamps all the time (high & low beam headlight)? Did you have to have an adapter to install those LED lights or will they 'plug & Play' with the old SEEG's? I think I'm gonna spring for them on my re-build since you've paved the way and give 'em high marks. thanks, spyder

Spyder, I'm still planning on wiring it so that the passing lamps stay on with the hi-beam, but haven't done it yet. As far as needing adapters, I had a dealer do it while it was in for tires and damn if I can find the receipt right now to be able to say for sure, but I want to say the headlight is plug and play and it took adapters for the spots. I'll let you know if I ever run across the receipt, or if I get a chance, I'll pull one for ya and take a look. I need to yank the fairing and pull the high output horn outta there that I used to have since they left it in when they did the air horn install

, so I can check the situation on the headlight then, too. You'll like 'em. Way, way better than the Harley HID, and I thought it was pretty good.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2011, 01:26:02 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 01, 2011, 09:29:28 PM

Brian, did you re-wire so as to run the passing lamps all the time (high & low beam headlight)? Did you have to have an adapter to install those LED lights or will they 'plug & Play' with the old SEEG's? I think I'm gonna spring for them on my re-build since you've paved the way and give 'em high marks. thanks, spyder

Spyder, Travis and I plugged one of these in to his bike. The headlight will be a direct plug and play if you've still got the stock headlight installed. If at sometime you've changed to the dual bulb light housing that light kit would have included a little intermediate harness that went between the stock plug and the bulbs. You'd just lose the add-on intermediate harness and use the original stock plug.

According to HD's website the LED spotlamps are plug and play for 05 but not for 04. The following is HD's fitment spec:

"'04-earlier models with auxiliary lamps equipped with spade connectors require separate purchase of Adapter Harness P/N 68355-05"

It reads as if the adapter harness is a single piece. So you'd need a pair of them to do both bulbs.

spydglide · « **Reply #21 on:** July 02, 2011, 06:16:57 AM »

ok......thanks, 2Ln.

Just another couple of MoCo 'parts' to part me w/ my $$$. har. spyder

kbiforce · « **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2011, 06:32:15 AM »

Thanks for the info. The directionals work normally on mine too. I think I'll just leave it then as I like all 3 segments as a brake lamp. Thanks again.

spydglide · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2011, 06:55:37 AM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on July 01, 2011, 10:32:03 PM

Spyder, I'm still planning on wiring it so that the passing lamps stay on with the hi-beam, but haven't done it yet. As far as needing adapters, I had a dealer do it while it was in for tires and damn if I can find the receipt right now to be able to say for sure, but I want to say the headlight is plug and play and it took adapters for the spots. I'll let you know if I ever run across the receipt, or if I get a chance, I'll pull one for ya and take a look. I need to yank the fairing and pull the high output horn outta there that I used to have since they left it in when they did the air horn install , so I can check the situation on the headlight then, too. You'll like 'em. Way, way better than the Harley HID, and I thought it was pretty good.

Thanks Brian....let me know which method you end up using to wire in the passing lamps to stay on with the highbeams. Different fuse circuit or not? spyder

reo · « **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2011, 09:40:13 AM »

Very nice Brian!!!

Your giving me more idea's........darn

CVOThunder · « **Reply #25 on:** July 14, 2011, 07:16:06 AM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on April 17, 2011, 08:53:59 PM

Just thought I'd throw up a few pics of some stuff I did to the '04 recently.

Harley LED headlamp and passing lights. MUCH brighter than the Harley HID I was running before.

Curious about daytime visibilty with the HD branded LED lights. I was reading another LED thread and they were using the JW/HD style LED but with a black housing. Daytime visibilty was below the visibilty of the TL competitor and I made a comment wondering if the chromed housing of the HD version would make a difference. I think I was in error when I didn't see how the chromed housing would make a difference on daytime light projection for safety against cars not directly in your path.
To me it sure looks like the chrome would broadcast a more visible presence. What's your take on it? Might be worth the added cost to have a focused beam but daytime visibility due to the chromed housing.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=60928.0

110tHunDer · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2011, 07:06:19 PM »

It's tough for me to comment on the comparison to the TL since I've never seen them. I didn't read the review in detail, but were they comparing a black H-D light to a chrome TL? If so, that doesn't seem like a fair comparison.

I can say that I've seen other H-D LED-equipped bikes coming down the road and the light seemed very noticeable to me. And just this past Friday, I had someone flash their lights at me in the middle of the day (though it was overcast), so I know I'm being seen.

I'm very happy with the H-D LEDs so far and haven't had the fogging problem that some others have had, either.

spydglide · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2011, 03:16:31 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on July 17, 2011, 07:06:19 PM

It's tough for me to comment on the comparison to the TL since I've never seen them. I didn't read the review in detail, but were they comparing a black H-D light to a chrome TL? If so, that doesn't seem like a fair comparison.

I can say that I've seen other H-D LED-equipped bikes coming down the road and the light seemed very noticeable to me. And just this past Friday, I had someone flash their lights at me in the middle of the day (though it was overcast), so I know I'm being seen.

I'm very happy with the H-D LEDs so far and haven't had the fogging problem that some others have had, either.

Well, Brian, you and Tommy set the hook and I had to spring for these damned expensive lights also. I'm trying the black version so I'll let you know on the brightness once I get the ole Huckleberry back together again. Did you ever say whether or not your new headlight affected your garage door opener after the install? I'm hoping that it's plug & play like 2lane said w/o causing me any Garage door opener problems. Don't know why, but once you posted the pics of your upgrades, that did it for me on the LED lights.

har. spyder

Unbalanced · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2011, 03:22:43 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 22, 2011, 03:16:31 PM

Well, Brian, you and Tommy set the hook and I had to spring for these damned expensive lights also. I'm trying the black version so I'll let you know on the brightness once I get the ole Huckleberry back together again. Did you ever say whether or not your new headlight affected your garage door opener after the install? I'm hoping that it's plug & play like 2lane said w/o causing me any Garage door opener problems. Don't know why, but once you posted the pics of your upgrades, that did it for me on the LED lights. har. spyder

Spydglide

No issues with the HD Led Headlight and the garage door opener .... went semlessly on the 11 SESG

spydglide · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2011, 03:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Unbalanced on July 22, 2011, 03:22:43 PM

Spydglide

No issues with the HD Led Headlight and the garage door opener .... went semlessly on the 11 SESG

Good to know Harry, but I'm putting it on this old '04.....reckon it'll be the same as your Kripto?

spyder

Twolanerider · « **Reply #30 on:** July 22, 2011, 04:17:09 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 22, 2011, 03:37:25 PM

Good to know Harry, but I'm putting it on this old '04.....reckon it'll be the same as your Kripto? spyder

Spyder, the 04 and 05 SEEGs had a single H4 type bulb as stock. Though many of us changed things later so as not to be stone-assed-dumchit-blind at night. The H4 socket is what the LED lamp plugs in to.

spydglide · « **Reply #31 on:** July 22, 2011, 04:31:16 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on July 22, 2011, 04:17:09 PM

Spyder, the 04 and 05 SEEGs had a single H4 type bulb as stock. Though many of us changed things later so as not to be stone-assed-dumchit-blind at night. The H4 socket is what the LED lamp plugs in to.

And people having trouble with the garage door opener not working would have the later 'split-type' plugs. correct? I can see that it plugs right up, just didn't know if my opener would be affected. (these are some bright azzed lights...I might even be able to start riding at night again w/ my old peepers.)

har. spyder

Twolanerider · « **Reply #32 on:** July 22, 2011, 06:34:40 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 22, 2011, 04:31:16 PM

And people having trouble with the garage door opener not working would have the later 'split-type' plugs. correct? I can see that it plugs right up, just didn't know if my opener would be affected. (these are some bright azzed lights...I might even be able to start riding at night again w/ my old peepers.) har. spyder

Shouldn't affect your GDO Spyder. Suppose there's always some chance of a shielding issue leading to EM interference screwing with the GDO signal. But barring that unlikely alternative you should be good to go.

SneakyPete · « **Reply #33 on:** July 22, 2011, 06:58:50 PM »

Brian,

Bike is first class as always.

Debating changing over to LED's but understand you lose some visibility from the headlight in a turn. Any truth to that?

Also adding the rear LED light bar to a tour pack I picked up. Did you do some bodywork on the light bar for the CB antenna location?

Unbalanced · « **Reply #34 on:** July 22, 2011, 07:02:26 PM »

Spyd,

I did try the light on the 04, Garage Door Opener Worked fine for me hope that helps.

spydglide · « **Reply #35 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:47:38 PM »

Quote from: Unbalanced on July 22, 2011, 07:02:26 PM

Spyd,

I did try the light on the 04, Garage Door Opener Worked fine for me hope that helps.

yeah, it does, I think I'm gonna like these lights. :)thanks. spyder

porthole · « **Reply #36 on:** July 22, 2011, 08:56:08 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on July 22, 2011, 06:58:50 PM

Bike is first class as always.

You oh-4 guys always high fiving each other

Might be time for some Motolights with high output 25 degree LED bulbs.

Unbalanced · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:20:29 PM »

Duane,

Might not want to do that yet, they say they have an issue with the radio / interference. Say they are working on it, but haven't seen a post saying they fixed it yet. I have the motolights on the SESG and hoping they get the issue worked out soon, my luck is soon as I buy the lesser ones they will fix the better ones ya know.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2011, 10:55:27 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on July 22, 2011, 06:58:50 PM

Brian,

Bike is first class as always.

Debating changing over to LED's but understand you lose some visibility from the headlight in a turn. Any truth to that?

Also adding the rear LED light bar to a tour pack I picked up. Did you do some bodywork on the light bar for the CB antenna location?

Hey, Pete! Thanks for the compliment. I think this coming winter's mod is going to be the LRB rotors and pads ....... but even after that, she'll still be second class to your hot rod!

You know, I still don't have a ton of "night miles" on the new lights, but in the ones I've put on, I'd still rate it better than the old H-D HID I had on there, or the factory halogen as far as how it lights up a turn. Any dark spot has been able to be lit up by a quick flash of the high beam, if necessary. Now then, we don't have a ton of curves here in good ol' central Illinois, so you can take that for what it's worth, but I really don't have any complaints about these lights, so far.

The LED tail lamp for the tour-pak comes equipped with spots for antennas on each side. No tweaking necessary!

SneakyPete · « **Reply #39 on:** July 23, 2011, 10:53:47 AM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on July 22, 2011, 10:55:27 PM

I think this coming winter's mod is going to be the LRB rotors and pads .......

The LED tail lamp for the tour-pak comes equipped with spots for antennas on each side. No tweaking necessary!

You'll really like the composite rotors (blue buttons too!), should work even better with the Brembos.

I have the LED tail lamp but want to eliminate the antenna holes. Thought I saw from the picture that you did that on the CB side.

kbiforce · « **Reply #40 on:** July 23, 2011, 11:28:18 AM »

It comes with plugs to fill in the holes if you aren't going to use antennas.

porthole · « **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2011, 12:42:15 PM »

Quote from: kbiforce on July 23, 2011, 11:28:18 AM

It comes with plugs to fill in the holes if you aren't going to use antennas.

And they can fall out

When I get mine painted I am asking to have the bosses removed and made smooth if possible.

Harry,
I know about the static issue and that is why I'm holding off. If they work as well as the stock bulbs it isn't that great of an upgrade, but if they are better, it will be great

Brian - have you tried the Moto's yet? I know they look kind of BMW'ish - but for getting attention they just work.

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