Removing tail light on 2012 street bob
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Removing tail light on 2012 street bob
I am going to remove the tail light on my 2012 street bob and use the signal light as signal/brake light like on the 2013 street bob. Can i just the same lights and just rewire?
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The Answer is NO ! The entire ECM is "Programed " thru the Running lights . If you have a Security System it will default and have issues .I'm doing the complete opposite on my 2013 StreetBob .
I've removed the SB Fender and have replaced it with a Superglide rear fender . That required me to purchase a New Wire harness and I need to have the computer reprogramed to recognize that it now is a superglide wire harness with that type of taillights .
If you want to convert it ? Let me know I will sell all of my factory stuff to convert your set up to a turn signal/led sidemount lic plate deal off a 2013 streetbob . All Factory stuff .
I've removed the SB Fender and have replaced it with a Superglide rear fender . That required me to purchase a New Wire harness and I need to have the computer reprogramed to recognize that it now is a superglide wire harness with that type of taillights .
If you want to convert it ? Let me know I will sell all of my factory stuff to convert your set up to a turn signal/led sidemount lic plate deal off a 2013 streetbob . All Factory stuff .
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The Answer is NO ! The entire ECM is "Programed " thru the Running lights . If you have a Security System it will default and have issues .I'm doing the complete opposite on my 2013 StreetBob .
I've removed the SB Fender and have replaced it with a Superglide rear fender . That required me to purchase a New Wire harness and I need to have the computer reprogramed to recognize that it now is a superglide wire harness with that type of taillights .
If you want to convert it ? Let me know I will sell all of my factory stuff to convert your set up to a turn signal/led sidemount lic plate deal off a 2013 streetbob . All Factory stuff .
I've removed the SB Fender and have replaced it with a Superglide rear fender . That required me to purchase a New Wire harness and I need to have the computer reprogramed to recognize that it now is a superglide wire harness with that type of taillights .
If you want to convert it ? Let me know I will sell all of my factory stuff to convert your set up to a turn signal/led sidemount lic plate deal off a 2013 streetbob . All Factory stuff .
mine is an 11' and i replaced the sparto with a different LED light. i haven't tested it yet. hopefully there wont be probs. as far as i know it's just 12v system. if it needs to see a load from tail running light, that can be faked with a resistor i think. i may be wrong, someone will correct me and inform me. anyone??
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my 2012 works just fine with the light un plugged. I bought a new fender and had the holes filled in by Joe from Powder Pro and i just use the turn lamps as my brake lights also. Look awesome
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Thanks for leting me know this worked on the 2012. I will give it try this weekend and see how it works. I purchased the side mount plate bracket and will be pulling off the fender to have have it filled and painted when I take off the front end to have if powder coated.
I am also starting to like the seat you have. Is it comfortable? I have the H-D Brawler on mine now but really like the look of the spring seat.
I am also starting to like the seat you have. Is it comfortable? I have the H-D Brawler on mine now but really like the look of the spring seat.