Plasma Rods
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From: Damascus MD
I bought the whole set up, plus the load equalizer, was like $250 for everything. IM doing the run, turn brake deal. I honestly dont feel like my brake lights are bright enough in daylight, so Im going to try this and see how it looks.
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From: Indianapolis
I ended up using the quarter round, and painted the top of the quarter round black, the rest of it was painted red. Doesn't look bad, even my critical buddy says it doesn't look bad.
Also I have a set of 14" plasma rods, and one set of 8" I'm going to put them on my bike, hidden, or I can sell um! any ideas?
Last edited by davidw221; May 2, 2013 at 05:24 PM.
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From: Gastonia, NC
Go center directly under your bags or arm. Somewhere like that so that they are not seen. Then set them to blinkers only so that you have extra lights on the ground showing your turn signals. That is my plan at least (Can you tell I have had too many friends rear ended?!)
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From: Indianapolis
I guess I'm curious whether or not you'll be showing your bike without the bags on? I used the same thing and you can't even see the round down. I watched Custom Dynamics installing them on a bike during a rally and they were sticking them directly on the paint and they looked terrible looking at when they're install on the 3/4. What idea did the guy that helped you have that would look better?
But there is a little twist here, I purchased (used) Streetglide saddlebag mounts, so when measuring the gap between the left side and the right side of the saddlebag and the filler panel there is a difference, the Indy installer, say, NO two Harley are symmetrical, there is always a difference.
I have 3/8s gap on the right side and 1/8th on the left side.
So when I was on a trip I had to rip the lights off the bike because the left side was dangling by the wires.
Now I'm stuck with two used lights that won't work.
My Indy had trouble wiring the lights up in the first place, he called C/D support 3 times. didn't like using the quarter round on the back side of the filler, said the lights were junk! along with the recommended setup!
Here is where I want feedback from those who purchased the Plasma lights.
Is there that much of a difference in space between the left and right sides? is the Setup that hard?
Could it be my used saddlebag mounts were involved in a accident?
and that is the reason for the space difference?
Bottom line, I really like the Plasma lights, and would like to find a way to use them again!
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Anybody using the plasma rods as turn/run/brake by themselves? I was thinking of installing these and shaving the stock turn signal/brake lights for a clean look. Not sure if they would be bright enough by themselves to make the bike visible. These would be going on a 2010 RG Custom.
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From: Delaware
[QUOTE=Carbo;11901299]Anybody using the plasma rods as turn/run/brake by themselves? I was thinking of installing these and shaving the stock turn signal/brake lights for a clean look. Not sure if they would be bright enough by themselves to make the bike visible. These would be going on a 2010 RG Custom.[/
I do not have the set up that you are trying to do. However, in my opinion, I think that you will be able to do what you want to do. These lights are bright.
I would call Custom Dynamics directly by phone. I saw these people at the Delmarva Bike Week and they really know their products. I'm sure they can help you in making a decision.
Good luck,
I do not have the set up that you are trying to do. However, in my opinion, I think that you will be able to do what you want to do. These lights are bright.
I would call Custom Dynamics directly by phone. I saw these people at the Delmarva Bike Week and they really know their products. I'm sure they can help you in making a decision.
Good luck,
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From: Las Vegas, NV
[quote=vonzoog;11901401]
I am going to give them a call. I was just hoping to get some feedback from somebody who is using the rods as their primary source of lighting. Maybe somebody will chime in in the meantime before I pull the trigger on this arrangement.
Anybody using the plasma rods as turn/run/brake by themselves? I was thinking of installing these and shaving the stock turn signal/brake lights for a clean look. Not sure if they would be bright enough by themselves to make the bike visible. These would be going on a 2010 RG Custom.[/
I do not have the set up that you are trying to do. However, in my opinion, I think that you will be able to do what you want to do. These lights are bright.
I would call Custom Dynamics directly by phone. I saw these people at the Delmarva Bike Week and they really know their products. I'm sure they can help you in making a decision.
Good luck,
I do not have the set up that you are trying to do. However, in my opinion, I think that you will be able to do what you want to do. These lights are bright.
I would call Custom Dynamics directly by phone. I saw these people at the Delmarva Bike Week and they really know their products. I'm sure they can help you in making a decision.
Good luck,
