"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
#371
02-25-2009, 09:17 PM
Mark
#372
02-28-2009, 06:25 PM
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#373
03-06-2009, 12:08 PM
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Took the GDO apart and found the little red button underneath, flipped it over and found four solder spots on the opposite side of the little push switch.
Took 2 pieces of wire, then touched two of the solder spots at the same time while the other ends of the wires were touched together. Found the two that opened and closed the door, soldered the wire ends onto those two spots.
Then crimped the opposite ends of the wires to female blade connectors. Slid those connectors over the blade connectors on the end of a black push button switch I got at Canadian tire for $4.95.
Then, on the lower fairing housing by Ign switch and Spotsswitch, I drilled a pilot hole dead center of the blanK. Then drilled it bigger in two steps.to fit the round button portion through from underneath.
Removed the outer fairing , turned the bars to the right and fed the switch with wires up and through the hole. Screwed the black threaded ring disk on and voilal!
Then took my GDO and put it in a zip lock bag (just in case of moisture), zipped it to a wire.
Closed the fairing up and done! Switch looks like it belongs there (pic att)
Now I have to push the button there instead of flashing my lights but.........for $4.95 CDN...a cheap GDO that works great!
Took 2 pieces of wire, then touched two of the solder spots at the same time while the other ends of the wires were touched together. Found the two that opened and closed the door, soldered the wire ends onto those two spots.
Then crimped the opposite ends of the wires to female blade connectors. Slid those connectors over the blade connectors on the end of a black push button switch I got at Canadian tire for $4.95.
Then, on the lower fairing housing by Ign switch and Spotsswitch, I drilled a pilot hole dead center of the blanK. Then drilled it bigger in two steps.to fit the round button portion through from underneath.
Removed the outer fairing , turned the bars to the right and fed the switch with wires up and through the hole. Screwed the black threaded ring disk on and voilal!
Then took my GDO and put it in a zip lock bag (just in case of moisture), zipped it to a wire.
Closed the fairing up and done! Switch looks like it belongs there (pic att)
Now I have to push the button there instead of flashing my lights but.........for $4.95 CDN...a cheap GDO that works great!
Last edited by salty01; 03-06-2009 at 12:11 PM. Reason: spelling
#374
03-06-2009, 02:35 PM
Road Master
I moved the transmitter from where i had it tucked away to the left side sidecover, and now it works a few houses down, which is plenty far for me. I'd never really used these transmitters before, other than to program the HomeLink in my truck, so wasn't sure what the range looked like before.
Last edited by HDRider2002; 03-17-2009 at 01:34 PM.
#375
03-07-2009, 07:21 AM
Cruiser
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#376
03-16-2009, 11:31 PM
A guy on a 2008 Ultra-Classic pulled up at our local HD dealer and when he pressed his brake lights, there was to lights strobing in red. When asked what they were, he informed me he was almost hit by a drunk driver and put these strobes under his trunk. He stated people do not get as close to him anymore, especially when he activates his brakes.
Well guess what? I went and bought one. I mounted it above my tail light. It is so powerful and will definately let people behind you know you are stopping.
Here is the manufacturer. Look for the Axixtech Exterior / Surface Mount LED Model (4s Series). http://www.brookingindustries.com/products.php
They LED's come in RED, BLUE, AMBER, and maybe a couple of other colors. Chrome or Black housing.
Well guess what? I went and bought one. I mounted it above my tail light. It is so powerful and will definately let people behind you know you are stopping.
Here is the manufacturer. Look for the Axixtech Exterior / Surface Mount LED Model (4s Series). http://www.brookingindustries.com/products.php
They LED's come in RED, BLUE, AMBER, and maybe a couple of other colors. Chrome or Black housing.
#378
03-17-2009, 01:21 PM
#379
03-19-2009, 03:15 PM
Tour Pak Relocation
) to be comfortable. Sorry no pics available.
#380
03-19-2009, 09:39 PM
Road Captain
I looked at the strobes, but decided since I pull a trailer that blocks the view of my lower lights from behind, I went with the RideTime LED setup for the Ultra tour pak. I added the FlashR to make my side lights blink alternately with the added signal lights of the LED board that replaced the 1157 bulb that was in the tour pak before. They are twice as bright and the bike still looks stock.