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Old 11-08-2017, 04:19 PM
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Default LED light to replace saddle bag reflector?

I'd like to add some side light to my new Road King. I think it would be great to replace the side reflector in the saddle bag hinge with an LED light. I've searched all the regular places and Googled, to no avail.

Is anyone aware of such a light?

I looked at the LED Glo Bar that HD offers, and I'm not necessarily loving them.

Edit: For reference in the attached picture. The reflector I mentioned is as the top of the picture. The HD Globar runs along the bottom of the saddle bag.


 

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You might have to do some creative drilling for the wiring, but Custom Dynamics might have something called Magic Spots for tight spaces.
https://www.customdynamics.com/magic...ht-bar?cat=117
 
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Originally Posted by Ex-Leftcoaster
You might have to do some creative drilling for the wiring, but Custom Dynamics might have something called Magic Spots for tight spaces.
https://www.customdynamics.com/magic...ht-bar?cat=117
Good suggestion. I might consider them, if no one comes back with something specifically designed for it. I'd leave the reflector in place and cut out the metal backing for the light.
 
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Cyclevisions used to make a replacement latch with one red and one amber led tube. Very cool, maybe the have a nos stashed somewhere.
 
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Looks like the Alloy Art units shine to the rear, not to the side. My concern would be how to route and protect the wire for power. The action of my 2008 vintage latches offer many opportunities to pinch and cut any wire in that area. If that starts to happen and you begin blowing fuses you may decide that the reflectors are adequate. If Harley doesn't offer them in its big catalog there must be a reason.
 
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Originally Posted by btsom
Looks like the Alloy Art units shine to the rear, not to the side. My concern would be how to route and protect the wire for power. The action of my 2008 vintage latches offer many opportunities to pinch and cut any wire in that area. If that starts to happen and you begin blowing fuses you may decide that the reflectors are adequate. If Harley doesn't offer them in its big catalog there must be a reason.
I agree that I want side shining versus rear shining. But, the later bikes like mine, relocated the latches, the reflector is mounted on the hinge. Also, just because it's not in the HD catalog does not mean it's a bad idea. Maybe once i come up with a custom solution I'll sell one to every late model Bagger owner.
 
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