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09_1125r
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm digging the 2010 LED tail light. Just installed it today. Seems quite a bit brighter. I like the look against the red body work and with the clear turn signals. Here's a before and after video. Only $54 with a discount from my local dealer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9edYEwsDQ0
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F_skinner
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did the same on mine, makes a big difference.
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Captain_america
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah its waaaaay nicer. My dealer gave me mine for free. The sticker on the box said $62
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Maul
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 06:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do these come with a white light for the license plate? I have the Jardine tail tidy and in Maine they won't inspect the bike without a plate light.
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Dosmie
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 08:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That looks so much better than the 09 light. Is this just a simple swap out? Are there any wiring modifications?
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09_1125r
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 08:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maul, there is no license plate light on the assembly.

Dosmie, the connector and wire gauge is totally different. I had to cut the connectors on both the bike and tail light and solder them with wire extensions. The color coding and number of wire match.
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Tomcrane
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

you did not have to cut any wires on the bike .. you just need to cut off the 2010 connector on the LED and crimp on a couple spade connectors and then its plug and play into the stock harness on the bike ..
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Pdawg1970
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

can any of you get me a part# please?
i am gonna call my dealer today & see what they can do for me. i like the look of clear lense much better & the LED is WAY BRITER!

safety first
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Puredrive
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sweet..Safety First!!
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Captain_america
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did the same as Tomcrane... Worked out great! The male spade ends even snap into the connector on the bike.
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Whippetlovr
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maul- you can buy the 2010 tail light WITH or WITHOUT the license plate light.

I bought mine without as my FE has a light built in.

If you buy it with the light, I believe with 08 or 09 bikes you have to drill or cut a hole in the plastic under the lens to allow the light to shine down though.
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Jeepinbueller
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 02:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Did this myself. Added the plate light bc I didn't wanna use light bolts. Really clean install if I do say so myself as long as your easy with the Dremel tool : )

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/545429.html?1268291776

If you Email Al at American Sport Bike he'll be glad to set you up with it. I used to have the P/N onhand but I deleted the Email with it.
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Merlinrc
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does anyone have a part number for the 2010 LED Tail light to make it easier to source?
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

Maul- you can buy the 2010 tail light WITH or WITHOUT the license plate light.




No you cant, as it is only available without the light, but there is a light that you can buy from Buell for $15 that bolts onto this.

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Captain_america
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 02:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



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Whippetlovr
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 03:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oops- froggy that what I meant... buy it without, or buy it WITH (albeit separate)
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09_1125r
Posted on Monday, June 14, 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)

I thought about getting connectors. Looked real quick and didn't find anything that would work. The LED Wires are so thin, I figured they slip out of a crimp connection or easily break off without good re-enforement of heat shrink or tape so I just soldered and taped. No worries about connector corrosion later. I noticed water got under my tail and into the old housing lens from riding in the rain. I like the new sealed unit, no len cover. I left enough slack so it can hang down. No big deal to solder it later if it needs to be removed.
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Maul
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 07:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys. I will be ordering tomorrow.
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Al_lighton
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 09:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Raw tail light, no LP light:
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17383.html

Fully configured, ready to drop into any pre-2010 model (connectors changes, wires spliced): http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/A17383.html

Al
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09_1125r
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)







Here's a couple pics of the inside of the old stock tail light (poor quality). As you can see, a lot of road splash and grime made its way into the housing. I have been fortunate enough to put on a lot of rain miles. The 2010 doesn't have the lens, so shouldn't be a problem. Didn't realize how much gunk made it's way in there until I pulled it off.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I crimped the male spades onto my '10 light's wires, and soldered them in place to be safe.

Froggy - is that LP light also LED? Or is it just a replacement incandescent?
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Merlinrc
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the pics with part numbers Froggy!
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Puredrive
Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just finished mine..I also soldered in the quick disconnects for added hassle down the road.

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