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Duckbuell
Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Howdy, well I installed
Custom Dynamics LLC Brake Light Modulator $31.45 and Headlight Modulator $62.95.

A year ago, my wife and I were rear-ended at a stop light on our 1960 Panhead - at very low speed. The insurance settlement provided funds for the used S3 and the used 620 Monster for my wife. I plan on beating my panhead back into ridable condition with a hammer.

I feel much safer now, since installing the modulators. I temporarily duct-taped the light sensor that prevents it from modulating at night, because they recommend testing it in a few locations. I can't bring myself to drill a hole in the fairing - so I will upgrade to velcro!

My headlight has a small silver reflector that has come loose from it's slot, and fallen. Does anyone know how to put it back in and secure it?
I also want to upgrade the H4 bulb.

Many thanks. Patrice - Austin, TX










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Aldaytona
Posted on Monday, January 08, 2007 - 09:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool bike, Signal Dynamics products rock, I have the brake light modules on my bikes and people seem to not tail gate me either.
Their voltage monitors are the best.
Try J B Weld on the headlight tab.
PIAA powersports bulbs are pricey, but last longer and are brighter than Sylvania Silver Stars, and have a 1 year warranty.
Good luck.
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 07:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The headlight thingy came loose on mine as well. I used hot glue from a glue gun to paste it back together. That was about 4 years ago and still holding.

Only one problem I never thought of, the heat from the headlight made the glue run a little to the bulb and its now glued in too. When it blows I'll have to use a heat gun to remove it.

I'd try epoxy or JB weld and let it dry/set before putting the bulb back in.
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Duckbuell
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 08:29 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 headlight tips!
How do you get access to the metal thingy?
Does the headlight lense come off the housing?
Thanks!
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