Rear Running Lights

RickyRey · Aug 11, 2008

I'm just starting to look at ways to expand the bike lighting profile as viewed from the rear of the bike. I dont like sitting at stop lights etc watching traffic drive up my hind side......

What kind of mods if any has anyone done?

Has anyone done a mod that would add led running lights to the back of the bags with a quick disconnect? I did this on my cruiser and it worked well and looked good too.

Thanks

RR

zenwhipper · Aug 11, 2008

I've got Hyper-Lites on my '08. Very easy install and very bright! :clapping:

jet mechanic · Aug 11, 2008

I did the Signal Dynamics license plate frame with LED park, stop, and turn signals all in one, and my wife said the back end (of the bike) was much more noticable.

Hyper lights are next though, they have a much brighter output and are attention grabbers.

Like you, I'm also looking to install some kind of lights onto the bags. Using a quick disconnect that will seperate easily if I was to forget to disconnect while removing the bag, but weather proof for the not so nice days. I'd like to see what the Givi top case with the intergrated lights use.

If I find anything promising I'll PM you.

Kevin

Silent · Aug 11, 2008

Semi running lights (very bright) hooked up into an LED Backoff unit. People tell me it's annoying as hell to be behind me

sullivan · Aug 12, 2008

Silent,

Looks nice. Clean and effective. Did you fab everything?

3dogs · Aug 12, 2008

Where did you get the lights? Cost?

Silent · Aug 12, 2008

sullivan said:
Silent,
Looks nice. Clean and effective. Did you fab everything?

I'm a machinest, so I did fab everything but the lights. Painted the mount black so it's invisible on the bike.

3dogs said:
Where did you get the lights? Cost?

Picked up a set of 4 from a TA truck stop outside Stockton for $9.95 I think it was.

HartClimbs · Aug 12, 2008

I installed Hyperlites on my '08 as well. I put 'em on the bracket that came with my Helmet Guardian locks.

Works like a champ and they're REALLY visible.

RickyRey · Aug 22, 2008

zenwhipper said:
I've got Hyper-Lites on my '08. Very easy install and very bright! :clapping:

Thanks for the feedback. Since Im replacing a damaged hard bag, I will use the old for some prototype work and keep this posted.

jet mechanic said:
I did the Signal Dynamics license plate frame with LED park, stop, and turn signals all in one, and my wife said the back end (of the bike) was much more noticable.
Hyper lights are next though, they have a much brighter output and are attention grabbers.

Like you, I'm also looking to install some kind of lights onto the bags. Using a quick disconnect that will seperate easily if I was to forget to disconnect while removing the bag, but weather proof for the not so nice days. I'd like to see what the Givi top case with the intergrated lights use.

If I find anything promising I'll PM you.

Kevin

Ill take a look at signal dynamics and keep upgrades posted. Thanks

Pierre · Aug 22, 2008

HartClimbs said:
I installed Hyperlites on my '08 as well. I put 'em on the bracket that came with my Helmet Guardian locks.
Works like a champ and they're REALLY visible.

Hyperlite too on my05, same place !

sportynow · Aug 25, 2008

I got a couple saddlebag spoiler LEDs from Harley Davidson and mounted them to each saddlebag using quick disconnects. Used for running/brake lights. After trying different means of attachment I cut into the bags to mount them.

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