"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 426
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From: On the road to nowhere, UK
So...do you mean the reflector surface or the rear of the lens? Either way, it means your lights won't be seen as easy. Guess you have more faith in other drivers than me..
Novice
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 24
Likes: 7
From: Hickory, NC
I installed an accessory power outlet inside my 2011 Road Glide Ultra to power a radar detector I also installed inside the fairing. I got power from the accessory switch and have had no problems.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; May 25, 2016 at 02:20 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 351
From: MO
Shoulda just got the chrome bulbs. You would be able to see them even less than your black ones.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 299
Likes: 1
From: Ct.
Has anyone found a way to interface an ipod to the HK system without shelling out the 500 required to purchase the hd kit? I have an '11 FLHTCU
My thought is this, I have an older JVC head unit which has an ipod interface as well. If I could figure out which wire on the HK unit did what function, I could buy the proper connections, and splice my interface into the HK Radio.
Is the grey box that comes with the interface kit the actual control box? Meaning without that part of the kit, will I not have control over the pod? I know I can just plug it in the aux port, but I would like to be able to have the fingertip control and leave the pod in the Tourpak.
Any help would be great.
To add, Its not really a DIY as I bought a kit, but it appears as though on the newer FLHTCU (i have an 11 that i just got) if you want to do the acc port in the tourpak, you no longer need to take off the seat and run the extra wire. When you take out your liner, there is now an extra switched power wire already in the tourpak. So now when you buy the kit for the power outlet, you will have an extra wire.
My thought is this, I have an older JVC head unit which has an ipod interface as well. If I could figure out which wire on the HK unit did what function, I could buy the proper connections, and splice my interface into the HK Radio.
Is the grey box that comes with the interface kit the actual control box? Meaning without that part of the kit, will I not have control over the pod? I know I can just plug it in the aux port, but I would like to be able to have the fingertip control and leave the pod in the Tourpak.
Any help would be great.
To add, Its not really a DIY as I bought a kit, but it appears as though on the newer FLHTCU (i have an 11 that i just got) if you want to do the acc port in the tourpak, you no longer need to take off the seat and run the extra wire. When you take out your liner, there is now an extra switched power wire already in the tourpak. So now when you buy the kit for the power outlet, you will have an extra wire.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 29
Likes: 1
From: Platte City
Has anyone found a way to interface an ipod to the HK system without shelling out the 500 required to purchase the hd kit? I have an '11 FLHTCU
My thought is this, I have an older JVC head unit which has an ipod interface as well. If I could figure out which wire on the HK unit did what function, I could buy the proper connections, and splice my interface into the HK Radio.
Is the grey box that comes with the interface kit the actual control box? Meaning without that part of the kit, will I not have control over the pod? I know I can just plug it in the aux port, but I would like to be able to have the fingertip control and leave the pod in the Tourpak.
Any help would be great.
To add, Its not really a DIY as I bought a kit, but it appears as though on the newer FLHTCU (i have an 11 that i just got) if you want to do the acc port in the tourpak, you no longer need to take off the seat and run the extra wire. When you take out your liner, there is now an extra switched power wire already in the tourpak. So now when you buy the kit for the power outlet, you will have an extra wire.
My thought is this, I have an older JVC head unit which has an ipod interface as well. If I could figure out which wire on the HK unit did what function, I could buy the proper connections, and splice my interface into the HK Radio.
Is the grey box that comes with the interface kit the actual control box? Meaning without that part of the kit, will I not have control over the pod? I know I can just plug it in the aux port, but I would like to be able to have the fingertip control and leave the pod in the Tourpak.
Any help would be great.
To add, Its not really a DIY as I bought a kit, but it appears as though on the newer FLHTCU (i have an 11 that i just got) if you want to do the acc port in the tourpak, you no longer need to take off the seat and run the extra wire. When you take out your liner, there is now an extra switched power wire already in the tourpak. So now when you buy the kit for the power outlet, you will have an extra wire.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 1
$59 - '59 Caddy Lights Mod
Ok, I know caddy lights aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I love mine 
Here is my quick mod for cheap caddy lights. You can pick up a set off eBay for around 50 bucks. Once you get the set, junk the back section of the lights which hold the bulbs and start working on the bezzels. I notched the bezzels with a Dremel (see pic of notched/un-notched) to fit inside the stock light bar light casings. The width doesn't have to be perfect, just eyeball it and keep cutting till they fit - however, make SURE the cut is flush at the bottom of the lip. Flushing the cut at the bottom of the lip will make the light mount clean - if there is extra material at the bottom of the lip, there will be a gap when you mount the light.
Once that is done, pick up 6 u-nuts and matching 6 bolts. Insert the bezzel in the blinker casings, secure in a vise and drill three holes big enough for your bolts. You will find that the bezzel is just a bit small to fit in the casing, so after you drill the holes, clip on the u-nuts to the bezzel where you drilled the holes. Now it's a perfect tight fit. Bolt it together and mount the light bar.
And installed...
All in all about $59 with lights, u-nuts & bolts and took about 1-2 hours (4-5 beers in beer-time). Enjoy!
Here is my quick mod for cheap caddy lights. You can pick up a set off eBay for around 50 bucks. Once you get the set, junk the back section of the lights which hold the bulbs and start working on the bezzels. I notched the bezzels with a Dremel (see pic of notched/un-notched) to fit inside the stock light bar light casings. The width doesn't have to be perfect, just eyeball it and keep cutting till they fit - however, make SURE the cut is flush at the bottom of the lip. Flushing the cut at the bottom of the lip will make the light mount clean - if there is extra material at the bottom of the lip, there will be a gap when you mount the light.
Once that is done, pick up 6 u-nuts and matching 6 bolts. Insert the bezzel in the blinker casings, secure in a vise and drill three holes big enough for your bolts. You will find that the bezzel is just a bit small to fit in the casing, so after you drill the holes, clip on the u-nuts to the bezzel where you drilled the holes. Now it's a perfect tight fit. Bolt it together and mount the light bar.
And installed...
All in all about $59 with lights, u-nuts & bolts and took about 1-2 hours (4-5 beers in beer-time). Enjoy!
Last edited by Jon 2005 Road King; Jul 28, 2011 at 04:32 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 642
Likes: 60
From: cumming
I agree, or some nice fishtails to go with the look!
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