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     Nadz |
Here is an installation how-to for a Kuryakyn Hot-Flash-Run-Turn Module. It turns single-filament bulbs into running and brake lights, and flashes all of 'em when you brake. My buddies tell me it is very effective at increasing our visibility to other vehicles, especially at night and in the rain. The Kuryakyn 4859 is a plug-in for Harleys, and the Firebolts use the same connector (though the pins are rearranged). Since it took some emails to tech support, the XB electrical manual, and some experimenting, I figured I'd save y'all some work! This method requires no modification of the Uly wiring harness, and only a minor change to the brake light, so is easily reversible. Here is how to make it work on a Ulysses... Parts List: (A) Kuryakyn 4859 brain module (B) load equalizer, comes with module (C) brake flash or disable plug (D) bullet connectors, insulated 16-22ga (E) original connectors (cut off) (F) Buell OEM LED taillight 1/4" shrink tube, wire strippers, crimp tool  Where to get: Hot-Flash-Run-Turn Module http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductD etail/catID/8/scID/85/IMID/868 Shrink Tube http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/S hrinktube/shrinktube.html or Radio Shack Bullet Connectors local Radio Shack or auto parts store Disassembly: 1. Remove seat and de-energize the system. 2. Remove AUX power port by unscrewing two screws from under tail. 3. Disconnect AUX outlet and Bank Angle Sensor from the main harness if it makes it easier. 4. Remove plastic plate from under license plate support by unscrewing the two nuts retaining the license plate lamp. 5. Disconnect signal lights and and plate lamp from main wiring harness. 6. Disconnect LED tail light from main wiring harness and remove by unscrewing two nuts from the inside. Bench modifications: 7. Cut off the connectors (E) from the module (A). Or just get the universal version that doesn't have these. 8. Install bullet connectors (D) to module (A), plugs on the input side, sockets on the output side. Use shrink tube for strain relief and weather protection. 9. Cut the connector off of the brake light (F), about 1.5" from the connector to ensure enough room for the bullet connectors. 10. Install bullet connectors (D) to brake light (F), plugs on the light side, sockets on the connector side; use shrink tube. 11. (optional) make a bypass wire for the license plate lamp, since the module (A) doesn't pass enough grounds through. This just makes it easier to re-connect everything. Installation: 12. Connect everything as shown: XB12X Harness Brake Conn Kuryakyn Light s LH Turn Signal --(V)------------------<<--(V)---[4859]--(V)---<<- -(V)-----LH Run/Turn Lamp LH Turn GND -----(BK)-----------------<<--(BK)--[4859]--(BK)-- <<--(BK)----LH Run/Turn Lamp RH Turn Signal --(BN)-----------------<<--(BN)--[4859]--(BN)--<<- -(BN)----RH Run/Turn Lamp RH Turn GND -----(BK)-----------------<<--(BK)--[4859]--(BK)-- <<--(BK)----RH Run/Turn Lamp Tail Run --------(O/W)--<93<--(BK/W)--<<--(BE)--[4859]--(BE )--<<--(BK/W)--Tail Light Module Tail Brake ------(R/Y)--<93<--(Y)-----<<--(Y)---[4859]--(Y)-- -<<--(Y)-----Tail Light Module Tail GND --------(BK)---<93<--(BK)----<<--(BK)--[4859]--(BK )--<<--(BK)----Tail Light Module LIC Plate Lamp --(O/W)----------------<<--(O)---[4859]--(O)---<<- -(O/W)---LIC Plate Lamp LIC Plate GND ---(BK)-----------------<<--(GY)--bypass--(GY)--<< --(BK)----LIC Plate Lamp
Funciton check: 13. Key to Run- signals should be at half-brignt, plate light on, LED taillight at half-bright. 14. Hit brakes- LED tail and signals should flash dark then full-bright three times, then stay on. 15. Signal left/right- signals should flash dark to full bright. If they flash too fast, plug load equalizer (B) into module (A). 16. (optional) install Flash (C) or No-flash jumper to the module (A) depending if you want the flash feature or not. Reassembly: 17. If you got this far, you can figure this out. Stuff the whole mess up in the area between the AUX port and the LED taillight. Try to avoid letting wires near sharp edges, or add some friction tape to prevent abrasion. If you're fat-fingered like me, crawl around on the garage floor looking for the little black license plate washers . Screw it all back together, but not too much torque on the taillight nuts. 18. Have yourself a frosty beverage, you've just tripled your visibility for under $100!  Some installation notes: Most states don't like amber marker lights on the rear. I've never had a LEO complain, but Kuryakyn sells some red 1156 bulbs for just this sort of thing. I don't use the load equalizer, because I like my signals to "flash like a crack •••••". Whatever it takes to get a soccer mom's attention. Al at American Sport Bike reccomends changing out the instrument panel lights with LED's when LED turn signals are installed "to prevent coupling". This may also apply here, since this is a voltage modifying module. DFTC, -Nadz | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mikef5000 |
Looks pretty awesome. I made my signals running lights that blink off using 2 relays. Your 'brain' does more though for sure! You mention the red 1156 bulbs, I'm curious if you've used them or heard of anyone using them in the Buell signals??? I've got some to install, but I'm hesitant because I'm worried they may melt the housings. They are double the watts of the OEM bulbs. Going red 1156 LED bulbs would probably be best. What is this 'coupling' you speak of? Thanks for the info! Great write-up! | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nadz |
The current flow is: +Battery Acc Fuse Flasher Turn Signal Switch L/R Signal or Instruments -Ground -Ground The Signals and Instruments are in parallel, and if one is LED and the other incandescent, voltage drops are the same but one branch gets all the current! Kuryakyn was closed today when I tried to order the cheap red 1156's. They also have a red LED blub that looks pretty good, but for the same price you could get whole LED stalks! The red bulbs are temporary. What I'm really looking for is some RED LED signals, in a similar shape to the 1125R units. Anyone please help? -Nadz |
