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Old May 29, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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I just received my black LED headlight and I'm going to install on a '14 SGS.
The Service Manual and the instructions talks about pulling the main fuse.
Is this really necessary or are they CYA?
 
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Old May 29, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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CYA. I usually skip that step. Though there are some that will say to always do that.
 
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CYA, I didn't pull it & had no issues.
 
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Good Safety practice. Not absolutely necessary.
 
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If the switch is in the off position, there is no power to headlamp so its just cya
 
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Old May 29, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Its a CYA. I've removed plenty of electrical parts on bikes before and never needed to pull as long as the ignition was off. The lawyers make them say that.
 
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Old May 29, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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What headlight did you get lazye? I'm looking at a few options now.
 
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What headlight did you get lazye? I'm looking at a few options now.
Not trying to be a ***** here by jumping in on this one, but having owned both Daymakers, I would go with the Reflector if you don't need black. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Get the TruckLite Phase 7 (reflector style) for the black look. A lot less money and much better light.
 
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What headlight did you get lazye? I'm looking at a few options now.
I got the 67700040A , 46555-03B , and 69200897
 
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