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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Default Plasma Rods; Even Custom Dynamics Makes Mistakes

While installing Custom Dynamics 8" Plasma Rods on my 09 FLHX to operate as run/brake I discovered a error on their part w/the HD Universal Wiring Adapter. This so called easy device allows you to unplug rear light wiring harness (under seat on my 09 FLHX) and use it to seamlessly tap their Plasma Rods into the bike. As always, I read & re-read instructions before starting & made sure everything was connected properly. When it was time to illuminate the rods...drum roll...nothing. I felt like Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. So now I'm frustrated & tracing everything down, tried CD Tech Support - closed. Wires all connected per their "basic" guidance & not working. Well, without dragging too far, I'll say the $60 Touring Service Manual once again paid for itself in many ways & wiring schematics are a electricians best friend. Traced down the rear lighting harness wire colors & started looking/matching to CD's adapter. THERE IT WAS...CD put their ground tappet on the wrong wire...UG! Yes, it was a black wire, but didn't match my bike's rear light harness ground wire. Sure enough, after I moved the tappet, the lights worked as planned.

Overall I really like the looks/function of these Plasma Rods & will post pics + guidance later (when more awake). Just need to thank custom Dynamics for adding 45-minutes to my project timeline.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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luv my plasma rods. had em installed at a show last summer
 
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