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Blur
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Like the title says, I'm getting ready to order the 2010 OEM LED tail light. I haven't really looked into the switch but I think I remember hearing that all you need to do is get 2 basic bullet connectors for the wiring and everything else is straight forward.

Is there anything else I need other than the tail light? I should have some connectors laying around, if not it won't be a problem to run to the hardware store.
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Craiga
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you buy it from Al at asb, he to gives you the spade connectors you need to do the swap.
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Reducati
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

just the connectors, and your set!
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Ratbuell
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 07:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Three spade connectors, male side.

Cut the connector off the LED light.

Crimp a spade on each wire.

Unplug and remove your stock light. Don't touch the bike harness as far as cutting, etc. Just unplug it.

Look at the wiring - IIRC, the colors match (I want to say the LED is black/ground, white/run, and red/brake) from harness to new light. Put the spade for each wire into its slot in the bike connector. Test the functions.

I zip-tied the bike connector (it's a pretty big piece of plastic) to the subframe to keep it from bouncing around.

Install the new light.

Done : )
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Blur
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Craig, I'll be ordering it from American Sport Bike shortly but thanks for the info. It'll be nice to get connectors with it.

Rat, Thanks for the quick how to. Sounds easy enough!
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Ridegreen2oo
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I ordered from American Sport Bike and I didn't get the connectors with it. I just paid like $0.05 at the hardware store for 1/4" male connectors. And yes the wires are all color coated.
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Freezerburn840
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ridegreen. I know he customizes them to fit the 09's maybe he is getting swamped with people purchasing them and cant swap the connections anymore. Not sure.

I was one of the lucky one's I got mine back in November already setup with the spade connections.
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