passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

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Jun 24, 2008 | 08:24 PM

Ace07FXDL

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passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

I just hate bringing my bike nto the stealers for anything.&nbsp\\; I want to install passing lamps but am not sure if I can do it myself. I've installed my Rinehart TD's, SE A/C, flashed my own map using my Super SERT but have never got into anything electrical. Stealer wants $170 to do it. Thats just labor obviously.&nbsp\\; I think I can handle the hardware but am not sure about getting into the wiring harness. Anyone else install their own passing lights and was it hard to do?

Jun 24, 2008 | 08:28 PM

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RE: passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

You can do it.&nbsp\\; Make sure you ahve all the tools you need before starting and take your time.&nbsp\\; That's $170 waiting for the next mod.

Jun 24, 2008 | 08:45 PM

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RE: passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

If you don't have it yet, get a service manual. It'll prove to be alot of help as long as you own your bike.&nbsp\\; I've got one for our RK and the Sportster.&nbsp\\; I used the sportster manual a couple of weeks ago when I put the passing lamps on it.&nbsp\\; Used it to find the accessory wire in the wiring harness so the lights would stay on all the time.

Jun 24, 2008 | 11:43 PM

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RE: passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

I have a '05 rk custom. It didn't come with passing lamps, either. I really wanted them for the added light at night. I do have a manuel, but found that the instructions that came with the kit were more than enough. It was very simple to do. One thing that you may run across, that I did, was since our bikes do not come with an installed lightbar, you may have to hook up the switch. All the wires are there, but mine were not connected. As I said, very simple to do. With what you have done to your bike, I think you are thinking to hard about it... Good luck. Do it yourself, and save the money...

Jun 25, 2008 | 08:08 AM

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RE: passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

Just do it yourself.&nbsp\\; Just&nbsp\\;installed the passing lights on my&nbsp\\;SG last week only took a couple of hours from start to finish.&nbsp\\; Electrical wiring is not that difficult to understand.&nbsp\\; If you&nbsp\\;decide to&nbsp\\;DIY and need some help just let me know.
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JB&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;

Jun 25, 2008 | 09:43 AM

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RE: passing lamp install-can I do it myself?

My RK custom had the plugs to the switch under the nacelle and the Light bar was terminated, the electrical part was literally plug and go.&nbsp\\; I had to by the longer studs and the rubber grommet kit separately.&nbsp\\; I was a very easy install.
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