motorefrob
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Busy this weekend installing Clearwater Darla LEDs on the front and Hyperlite LED brake light on the rear. For anyone considering DIY, I highly recommend doing it. It's not hard at all. I had to remove all of the body panels (tupperware) but even that wasn't so bad. One T25 torx wrench is all you need. Also, kudos to Clearwater for manufacturing a quality product. Yes, these Darla lights are pricey, but they're worth every penny. I had Clearwater wire in a Wig Wag function (strobe function) to my lights. I wanted the strobe since I'm an USA Cycling motoref and it's good visibility when I'm leading a bike race. I installed the ON-OFF-WIGWAG switch on my left side upper fairing panel (where a radio would go). I also installed the dimmer switch, and wig-wag switch which changes strobe patterns. I wired the Clearwater lights directly into my battery. I was able to tap my Darla's into my high beam for full power LEDs. I tapped into my low beam for switched power. The Darla's came with an inline fuse. It comes with a relay built in..so no need for a separate fuse block or wiring harness w/ relay. Basically, the kit comes with everything. Total time: 3 hrs. If I had to do it again, I could probably cut that time in half.
The Hyperlite LED brake lights were a breeze to install. They mounted to the license plate bracket with 3M sticky tape. I ran the wires behind the license plate and drilled a hole into the plastic fender and ran them inside the wheel well up into the back of the brake light. I covered the wires in the wheel well with Gorilla tape to keep them safe. I was able to get a switched power source from the Alarm Connector underneath the passenger seat. Posi-tapped and done with. The Hyperlites come with a controller that hooks up to the brake light. Real easy to access the brake lights. Total time: 1 hr.
Lastly, as long as the tupperware was off the bike, I installed plastic valve cover guards from Touratech. They covered existing scratches on the cover plate from where the previous owner dropped the bike. They were inexpensive ($100) compared to the metal ones that go for $300. I figure if I drop the bike and booger em up, I'll just get new ones. Lots cheaper than buying a new valve cover. Total time: 30 minutes.
The Hyperlite LED brake lights were a breeze to install. They mounted to the license plate bracket with 3M sticky tape. I ran the wires behind the license plate and drilled a hole into the plastic fender and ran them inside the wheel well up into the back of the brake light. I covered the wires in the wheel well with Gorilla tape to keep them safe. I was able to get a switched power source from the Alarm Connector underneath the passenger seat. Posi-tapped and done with. The Hyperlites come with a controller that hooks up to the brake light. Real easy to access the brake lights. Total time: 1 hr.
Lastly, as long as the tupperware was off the bike, I installed plastic valve cover guards from Touratech. They covered existing scratches on the cover plate from where the previous owner dropped the bike. They were inexpensive ($100) compared to the metal ones that go for $300. I figure if I drop the bike and booger em up, I'll just get new ones. Lots cheaper than buying a new valve cover. Total time: 30 minutes.
