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[Fired00d]

Thanks Bret.  Now that I've had them on the bike for a few weeks and gotten used to the routine of using them they're actually very handy too.  I almost never kept the saddlebags locked before (good intentions to the contrary).  Now I almost always do.  And in the dark, especially on the left side, there's no longer any fumbling with keys trying to find the hole and the proper orientation to lock or unlock anymore.  It just a nice added little convenience.  Of course it's fun too on the rare occasion when someone notices the switch and says "you can't have that on that bike."   

They ain't seen nothing yet just wait until the '08's come out. On a side note when they notice that I'm sure you point out the radio to them.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

They ain't seen nothing yet just wait until the '08's come out. On a side note when they notice that I'm sure you point out the radio to them.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Very few people do Gary.  The XM of course is completely hidden.  So unless it's heard there is no tell tale there.  And the radio just kind of blends in.  Once in awhile I get asked about it.  But not often.  If it gets cranked up in a parking lot I'll get more questions that lead back to the HawgWired amp and speakers just because the sound is so demonstrably better.  But the radio doesn't get much visual notice.  Quite frankly that's ok too.  What doesn't get seen doesn't get messed with.

[Fired00d]

Very few people do Gary.  The XM of course is completely hidden.  So unless it's heard there is no tell tale there.  And the radio just kind of blends in.  Once in awhile I get asked about it.  But not often.  If it gets cranked up in a parking lot I'll get more questions that lead back to the HawgWired amp and speakers just because the sound is so demonstrably better.  But the radio doesn't get much visual notice.  Quite frankly that's ok too.  What doesn't get seen doesn't get messed with.

Oh, I had forgot about that. We need Jerry (grc) to get his blue arrows out again.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Oh, I had forgot about that. We need Jerry (grc) to get his blue arrows out again.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

That was (personally) about the funniest thing I've seen here.  Really appreciated him going to all that trouble just to give me a little chit.  Best part it was all accurate too.  It missed a few thigns.  But what it pointed at was nuts on.  Enough piddling since them it might just be a field of blue now though.  I'm a sick bastard......

(but remember, it's done now, really)

((oh, wait, the chrome belt guard cover still needs to be installed, and the little crank sensor cover))

(((still may do rotors and wheels and pulley some day too)))

((((and there's that Street Glide rear light setting over in the corner too))))

(((((sick bastard indeed)))))

[Twolanerider]

Thought of something on these harnesses while on a little ride earlier that I should have thought of before.  The first four that have been mailed may give those of you that get them a small problem.  Here's what I expect:

The harness were completely assembled.  They probably should not have been.

The connectors that mate to the harness that escapes from the saddlebag is probably too large to fit between the strut and the fender.  It'll need to fit between the strut and fender or a frame tube and the fender to lay where it needs to lay properly.  I built the harness I used actually in and to the bike.  So it just didn't come up when I was working on my own.

This should be only a small problem though.  All those remaining to ship (if anyone wants one) will be sent with those connectors dissassembled.  It's a two pin deutsch connector.  The terminals will be on the wires.  But they won't be assembled in the socket.  The harness on the end of the motor assembly inside the saddlebag is supplied the same way.

When you get it assembly will be as follows:

Align the terminal in the rear of the connector and push until it stops.  Do the same with both the red and blue terminals.

[Twolanerider]

Once both terminals are full seated they are locked in place with this pin lock.  Notice the two little notches in it.  The lock install oriented such that those notches are against the metal terminals.

[Twolanerider]

When fully assembled it will look like this:

[Twolanerider]

If anyone receives a fully assembled harness and isn't able to thread it through as necessary to reach behind a saddlebag it still should not be a big issue.  I'm just not sure if you'll be able to or not.  Might try laying it in the bike from the rear end and working forward so you'll have all the play necessary to route it any way that might work.

If it proves to be a problem disassembly of the connectors isn't difficult.  Remove that orange pin lock shown above by just pulling it straight out.  On the other end of the socket the orange grommet will pull out easily also (the grommet that seals against the wires).  Once both ends are out you'll need to use an awl or other small tool to depress a plastic tab in the connector that holds the terminal in place.  Once that's done it just pulls out the back.

If anyone buggers up a terminal while messing with this let me know.  Will mail out a replacement as needed.  They're made to come assemble and disassemble though.  So it shouldn't be a big problem.  Good luck.

[Twolanerider]

One other note for clarification.  Just read a PM that was both aggrevated and aggrevating at the same time.  A complaint that it was "apparent" I was "deceitfully" making a "lot of profit" on these harnesses.

Well..... d'uh!

It was never said, insinuated nor suggested that parts were purchased and time was spent assembling these for free.  A "lot" of profit is, however, a relative term.

Just so everyone knows there was a very specific price point figured here.  If all 12 that I bought parts for get purchased that will cover the cost of the parts purchased to actually make the harnesses and the parts purchased to put the saddlebag locks in my bike to begin with. 

So for me getting a free (dollar value, not time) install a dozen other people can have the opportunity to install them in their bike when they could not have otherwise and will benefit from any experience I might have gained guinea pigging it for everyone. 

To the unnamed gentleman so upset that these weren't being given away; kiss my ass.

[HogBreath]

Stingy Bastard. Can I have the free harness?

[Chief]

One other note for clarification.  Just read a PM that was both aggrevated and aggrevating at the same time.  A complaint that it was "apparent" I was "deceitfully" making a "lot of profit" on these harnesses.

Well..... d'uh!

It was never said, insinuated nor suggested that parts were purchased and time was spent assembling these for free.  A "lot" of profit is, however, a relative term.

Just so everyone knows there was a very specific price point figured here.  If all 12 that I bought parts for get purchased that will cover the cost of the parts purchased to actually make the harnesses and the parts purchased to put the saddlebag locks in my bike to begin with. 

So for me getting a free (dollar value, not time) install a dozen other people can have the opportunity to install them in their bike when they could not have otherwise and will benefit from any experience I might have gained guinea pigging it for everyone. 

To the unnamed gentleman so upset that these weren't being given away; kiss my ass.

There's always one.

[Twolanerider]

Stingy Bastard. Can I have the free harness?

You wouldn't kiss it no matter how drunk I got you  .

[HogBreath]

You wouldn't kiss it no matter how drunk I got you  .

If I ever got drunk enough to actually do that, I'd still lie and say I didn't.

[Twolanerider]

If I ever got drunk enough to actually do that, I'd still lie and say I didn't.

I'd lie and say you didn't too  !

[HogBreath]

I'd lie and say you didn't too  !

So, They'll never know the REAL truth?