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Here's a link to my install. You can also google search site:fjrforum.com krista installOn a side note, how difficult are the clearwaters to install? I'm not sure I trust my local dealership to install..
They aren't too bad to install, Gary's walk thru is pretty good at showing the level of skill needed. On a scale of 1-10 I would say these are about a 6 difficulty, mostly because of the panel removal around the dash and the wiring needed to hook everything up. My install was about an 8.5 but I made it a pain in my own arse by also installing new FZ1 mirrors and an Eastern Beaver fuse block under the passenger seat plus soldering all my connections as I don't like posi-taps. But mine looks good and functions very well… it's totally doable if you take your time and have basic handy skills, plus I have seen some pretty bad hack jobs at dealerships. I try to be objective about working on bikes since my job is a repair technician for a mumbo jumbo of commercial electrical, gas, and mechanical equipment, so I am used to fiddling and tinkering with stuff that not everyone is comfortable with.On a side note, how difficult are the Clearwaters to install? I'm not sure I trust my local dealership to install..
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I chose the volume control (dimmer switch) location because I wanted to be able to get at it quickly. Keep in mind the switch isn't lighted, and you often need to adjust it at night when ya can't see it/find it. It really works well there. Just reach up my thumb. The on/off switch is located next to my voltmeter, which by the way, I hope you either have or plan to install. If you have one, great. If not, I hope you'll consider getting one. Below is the location I chose. On my gen 1, there's plenty of room for wires under that location. However, I never use it. It comes on after the bike starts, goes off when the bike is shut off. But rather than using this switch, I do all my controlling with the volume control. Why would I shut it off? You'll have the option to install without the on/off switch, by the way. It's not mandatory.Gary, I like your volume mount idea. I see that they give you a little "L" piece. Where did you mount the on/off switch? I've seen a few installs where the volume knob is located where the factory heated grips controls would be. I guess I wouldn't mind that however it doesn't seem like an ideal location.
No - if I'm going to do this it needs to be the Erica's.When you live in the middle of "Swamp Donkey" country - more is better.A set of Darlas are on my "to do" list before next season.Hey - I live around 60 miles NE of TC.
That's exactly what I felt when I ordered my Ericas, no driver, gravel corner, surprise sand patch, or left turn kamikazes scares me like freakin' forest rats! I've nailed 3 deer with my vehicles, it's never a pretty sight even with a 3K lb vehicle! I want as much advance warning as possible when some critter gets frisky and decides to implode on my front PR2!No - if I'm going to do this it needs to be the Erica's.When you live in the middle of "Swamp Donkey" country - more is better.A set of Darlas are on my "to do" list before next season.Hey - I live around 60 miles NE of TC.
Having "taken one for the team" and having taken two (on separate occasions) forest rats with my FJR, I am here to tell that it's a LOT less fun on a bikeThat's exactly what I felt when I ordered my Ericas, no driver, gravel corner, surprise sand patch, or left turn kamikazes scares me like freakin' forest rats! I've nailed 3 deer with my vehicles, it's never a pretty sight even with a 3K lb vehicle! I want as much advance warning as possible when some critter gets frisky and decides to implode on my front PR2!No - if I'm going to do this it needs to be the Erica's.When you live in the middle of "Swamp Donkey" country - more is better.A set of Darlas are on my "to do" list before next season.Hey - I live around 60 miles NE of TC.
Gary,I chose the volume control (dimmer switch) location because I wanted to be able to get at it quickly. Keep in mind the switch isn't lighted, and you often need to adjust it at night when ya can't see it/find it. It really works well there. Just reach up my thumb. The on/off switch is located next to my voltmeter, which by the way, I hope you either have or plan to install. If you have one, great. If not, I hope you'll consider getting one. Below is the location I chose. On my gen 1, there's plenty of room for wires under that location. However, I never use it. It comes on after the bike starts, goes off when the bike is shut off. But rather than using this switch, I do all my controlling with the volume control. Why would I shut it off? You'll have the option to install without the on/off switch, by the way. It's not mandatory.Gary, I like your volume mount idea. I see that they give you a little "L" piece. Where did you mount the on/off switch? I've seen a few installs where the volume knob is located where the factory heated grips controls would be. I guess I wouldn't mind that however it doesn't seem like an ideal location.
Anyway, below you'll see my Clearwater switch, located just in front of my voltmeter. It's off right now, as is its little LED indicator light, as the bike isn't running.
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So, does anyone use a set of Darlas mounted up high under the mirrors as their only extra lighting? I'm interested in a set of lights, but don't have the money for the Krista or Erica lights.
Hey guys, I talked with Glenn and he said the Darlas or Glendas would work fine up on a mirror mount... because you asked I added a price for the FJR specific mirror brackets that come free with the Krista/Erica during the group buy. Normally they add $75 to the lights for FJR brackets, but next month they are $50 if you want a set for the smaller lights. You could also check out Dave's (08FJR4ME) brackets he has fabbed up for sale over here: --- Clicky --- Pretty sure those would work for the Darla/Glenda family, $51 for those.I was thinking the same thing about using the Darlas on the mirror mount because I like the smaller housing but would still like lights mounted higher up on the bike.
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