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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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seeing as its a brake light, you should be fine. 2014s dont have issues with LED signals, so before that its hit or miss, depending on the lights.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gar187er
seeing as its a brake light, you should be fine. 2014s dont have issues with LED signals, so before that its hit or miss, depending on the lights.
Sweet. Thanks bro!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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This is another option... Have this on my bike and have gotten nothing but positive compliments... If you know how to wire it's very easy

http://www.chromeglow.com/catalog.asp?prodid=776952&showprevnext=1



 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FlatIron
This is another option... Have this on my bike and have gotten nothing but positive compliments... If you know how to wire it's very easy

http://www.chromeglow.com/catalog.as...showprevnext=1



That tail light looks awesome!! Definitely want to get one of those. Was it hard to wire up?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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If you have some basic knowledge of automotive wiring it's very easy... To make things easier I cut the connectors off the factory lights and soldiered them in so this is a plug and play light for me
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 10:47 PM
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Flatiron, did you have to buy the Running Light Circuit with for your setup?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Flatiron, did you have to buy the Running Light Circuit with for your setup?
You don't have to, unless you want the running light and yes I did... The only downfall to the setup I have is the leds face the tire, but the link I posted is for a new light they now make that has the leds facing back so the visibility is much better, I actually plan on upgrading soon... But it is so perfect for the sportster fender, just get the 8in light
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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Came across an eBay listing for this LED light. It's just $42 so I was thinking about getting it. Anyone has used it or has it or any other better recommendations?


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So I bought this light off of eBay and it arrived at my house surprisingly fast. The only thing that it didn't come with.... a wiring diagram or instructions! I'd hate to be cutting and splicing the wrong wires on my '14 48. Can anyone give me some sense of direction? The light only has 3 wires coming out of it. Running, brake, and ground I'm assuming? Where do I tie it in to? Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by Leonards48
So I bought this light off of eBay and it arrived at my house surprisingly fast. The only thing that it didn't come with.... a wiring diagram or instructions! I'd hate to be cutting and splicing the wrong wires on my '14 48. Can anyone give me some sense of direction? The light only has 3 wires coming out of it. Running, brake, and ground I'm assuming? Where do I tie it in to? Thanks in advance!

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If its a copy of the HD version, I still have the instructions with wiring diagram from when I did mine. I'm at work until 12, but I can scan it when I get home and post it.
 
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Originally Posted by USMC_ech110
If its a copy of the HD version, I still have the instructions with wiring diagram from when I did mine. I'm at work until 12, but I can scan it when I get home and post it.
That would be awesome! Thanks a lot man.
 
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