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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 12:50 AM
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Wondering while getting new bars and chrome controls if lighted switches are worthwhile?

Never had a bike with them. I like them in my cars, but that's a different beast.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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is there a kit you can buy ? ive never saw it. personally i wouldnt want it. dont want anything close to eye level glowing at me personally. i dont even like my gauges and radio shining all bright, wish they had dimmers on the gauges
 
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I got them. I like them. If you ride at night, it makes it alot easier to see what's what. I am a couple thousand miles into my SG and I still have to look sometimes to make sure I'm hitting the right button. Just makes it a quick glance to make sure you're hitting what you want.
 
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Originally Posted by redeye93
I got them. I like them. If you ride at night, it makes it alot easier to see what's what. I am a couple thousand miles into my SG and I still have to look sometimes to make sure I'm hitting the right button. Just makes it a quick glance to make sure you're hitting what you want.
How was the install? I'm doing bars soon and was thinking about adding them in as well. I know the clamshells on my 10' were a PITA, but I'm hearing the rush bikes are much easier...
 
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is there a kit you can buy ? ive never saw it. personally i wouldnt want it. dont want anything close to eye level glowing at me personally. i dont even like my gauges and radio shining all bright, wish they had dimmers on the gauges
There is a kit. It's $250 for the 2014 touring kit.

Didn't even think about them being in my line of sight. Putting 14" Vindiktas on, so that could be an issue.
 
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How was the install? I'm doing bars soon and was thinking about adding them in as well. I know the clamshells on my 10' were a PITA, but I'm hearing the rush bikes are much easier...

They are easier. It's pretty much just a switch out of the entire module and a few plugs. It was cool because I picked up the PTT button switching to them.
 
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I like mine. Had them put on with my bars. They are more useful when using them at night with bulky gloves on. They are not to bright just a glowing soft light.
 
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