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[prstar1]

New to the forum, and bought my 2011 FHLXSE2 in May of last year, the inferno orange and black diamond. I would like to add passing lamps on and wondered how difficult it is rather than having the dealership do it. Has anyone here installed their own and did you use Harley passing lamps? I'm actually a carpenter but I've got a friend that works on bikes to help so I'm not that intimidated. Thanks.

[Rogzy]

I had my dealer install the LED headlight and passing lights and was told it's a plug and play installation.

[backroad Mike]

I added the same thing on my FLHXSE2 krypto bike.   The setup the dealer sold me was not exactly plug and play.
The wiring for the auxlilary lights had to be ran through the SE mounts so there were no pin connectors on the ends of the wires.  Those have to be threaded through some rather small guide holes in the mount before you crimp the pin connectors to the wires and feed them into the connector.

It's not a difficult job, but having a tool to put the proper crimp on the pin so it still fits into the connector is key.  Tightening the nut on the bottom of the lamp housing with the wire coming out throught the end of the bolt is a joy too.

[DavidG]

It's definitely not a plug-n-play install. The CVO harness does not include the aux light wiring as a standard touring bike does so you have to run your own. The existing turn signals are re-used so you need to remove the pins from the factory connector and reroute the wires on the new aux bracket. It's not a hard job but you need to be comfortable reading the factory wiring diagram and running new wiring.

[dirtdobber]

Tightening the lamp nut is easy. I use a deep well socket with a slot cut into it with a grinder. Makes it simple. I usually buy new ends, cheap, makes it easier to.
Just a thought
dd

[LovemyCVOgirl]

  to the site.  I have the passing lamps on my scooter but the dealer installed them for me.

[backroad Mike]

Tightening the lamp nut is easy. I use a deep well socket with a slot cut into it with a grinder. Makes it simple. I usually buy new ends, cheap, makes it easier to.
Just a thought
dd

I thought about making one like that as well, but was able to get them tight enough not to move with a open end wrench.

Ditto on the new ends. 

[prstar1]

I added the same thing on my FLHXSE2 krypto bike.   The setup the dealer sold me was not exactly plug and play.
The wiring for the auxlilary lights had to be ran through the SE mounts so there were no pin connectors on the ends of the wires.  Those have to be threaded through some rather small guide holes in the mount before you crimp the pin connectors to the wires and feed them into the connector.

It's not a difficult job, but having a tool to put the proper crimp on the pin so it still fits into the connector is key.  Tightening the nut on the bottom of the lamp housing with the wire coming out throught the end of the bolt is a joy too.

[prstar1]

The Harley part number for the passing lamps was 69818-06. It stated in the description that you would also need new bullet turn signals. So this means my chrome signal lights on my bike would need to be replaced? Just wondering if anyone had their part numbers handy before I go ordering parts. LakeShore Harley seems to have the best prices I've found. Thanks

[DavidG]

You don't need new turn signal lights. You re-use the stock ones. The part is 69818-06. Here's an exerpt from the install sheet "This kit does not include turn signals.You will be removing the original turn signals and re-positioning them onto the new auxiliary mount."

[backroad Mike]

You don't need new turn signal lights. You re-use the stock ones. The part is 69818-06. Here's an exerpt from the install sheet "This kit does not include turn signals.You will be removing the original turn signals and re-positioning them onto the new auxiliary mount."

Yup, that's what I did.

Your going to need a good crimp tool to connect the pins on the wire ends as well.  I believe they were AMP style, but I'm not sure.