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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Currently running daymaker reflector headlight and auxillary lights on my 14 sgs, but I need more! Considering the caliper mounted moto lights, anybody running them care to chime in? Do they provide that much additional light at night to make a noticeable difference? Is the $130 led upgrade worth it? Installing them, is there any splicing needed or are they plug and play?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 04:55 PM
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www.clearwaterlights.com look into the darla. Better info on their fb page.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 06:30 PM
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I have the Moto's and would recommend them w/o hesitation. Caliper type intall was straight forward. Mine are Amber and work fine for fill-in lighting with HD Daymaker. I can't remember why but when I called Moto to buy the LED "upgrade", the owner recommended keeping the Amber. Also, no hassle warranty.
 
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[QUOTE=TeoSG;15208393]I have the Moto's and would recommend them w/o hesitation. Caliper type intall was straight forward. Mine are Amber and work fine for fill-in lighting with HD Daymaker. I can't remember why but when I called Moto to buy the LED "upgrade", the owner recommended keeping the Amber. Also, no hassle warranty.[/QUOT
Does the harness come with the toggle switch that installs in one of the dummy slots by the ignition, or did u have to buy any extra parts or switches for the install. Assuming their kits come with everything pre wired so it is just plug and play
 
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I have the caliper mounted Motolights with the 50 watt bulbs, plug and play and really nice quality. I actually don't ride much at night anymore but they do provide good light directly in front of the bike. What I really like about the lights is I run Trucklite Phase 7 lights (headlight and Spots) which I don't think are as visible during the day from certain angles, but the Motolights are always visible.

Some quick clips testing the lights. Second video is before I installed the Trucklites


 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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I just bought some of these and mounted them on my bike, a hell of a lot cheaper than what you're looking at. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-18W-4inch...BXGcOK&vxp=mtr

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...1&d=1465086662

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...1&d=1465086662
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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I have the caliper mounted Motolights with the 50 watt bulbs, plug and play and really nice quality. I actually don't ride much at night anymore but they do provide good light directly in front of the bike. What I really like about the lights is I run Trucklite Phase 7 lights (headlight and Spots) which I don't think are as visible during the day from certain angles, but the Motolights are always visible.

Some quick clips testing the lights. Second video is before I installed the Trucklites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i59vyhZU60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PT4vfJBWdc
Great video, thank you. Was gonna do the led upgrade for $130 but may just stick with the 50w bulb and save the cash. Under their order options, do I need the fl harness for my 14 sgs, and do I néed to purchase a switch for the dash or does the kit supply it
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by hemi1300
Great video, thank you. Was gonna do the led upgrade for $130 but may just stick with the 50w bulb and save the cash. Under their order options, do I need the fl harness for my 14 sgs, and do I néed to purchase a switch for the dash or does the kit supply it
I'm not sure I think your wiring is a little different than a 11? I would call them, hint when I asked about the 50 watt upgrade (35 watt stock) they didn't charge me they threw it in at the time, maybe it was a special?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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Hemi: I wired the Moto's into the passing/spot lights. When I press the "spot" toggle switch, spots and Moto's are on at same time mainly because of night riding.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2016 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hemi1300
Great video, thank you. Was gonna do the led upgrade for $130 but may just stick with the 50w bulb and save the cash. Under their order options, do I need the fl harness for my 14 sgs, and do I néed to purchase a switch for the dash or does the kit supply it
Forgot to add, have it wired to the auxiliary switch, the harness was wired that way. I have separate control of the Motolights and Spots, I like to shut as much stuff down when starting the bike; just an old habit.
 
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