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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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I don't think that my Superglide has enough lights at night to be seen from the rear. One brake/running red light stock from HD is not safe enough for me. Can you suggest a solution for more lrunning lights on the rear of my Superglide. Photos for a good setup would be nice also.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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One thing to look at before adding more lights is to replace your tail light assembly with an LED array, and wire a "back off" black box into the system. The LEDs increase the brightness, and the black box will flash the lights when you brake. You can also install a module that will allow your turn signals to act as running lights, too. Install LED arrays in them and you might have enough light to satisfy you.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 04:11 AM
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Do you have a model number or manufacturer for those parts?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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davidlw, have you tried a Google search for LED Motorcyle lights?

Everyone has their own choice, some strictly H-D and others a array of distibutors like http://www.jpcycles.com and on this page http://www.harleydavidsonforums.com/...y_/tm.htm#3414 is many more.

Good luck with you choice.
Be sure to let us know what you choose.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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David, I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my bike. It definitely makes a difference in being seen and with the amount of traffic here in Houston I'm thinking it might be a good idea.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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It is amazing what technology is being put into just about anything you can think of.

Which reminds me, what ever come of the sissy bar insert idea?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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sissy bar insert idea?
Which one was that?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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The CNC job for a Marine insignia style insert.
 
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I was just thinking about that earlier today as I looked at my blank sissy bar. I hope Joe didn't have too much to drink during the holiday that he forgot about it.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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lol, the holidays do slow things down a bit.

But I'm sure if Joe can do it, it will get done.
 
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