
* PLEASE NOTE BEFORE
INSTALLATION: The installation of these turn signals should be considered a
permanent modification. Once the glue on the adhesive sets it is very difficult
to remove the turn signals without damaging or breaking the LEDs or leaving
residue on the fork tubes. If you’re considering any future front-end
modifications (chroming, etc.), the installation of these turn signals should be
done last.
Tools Suggested
Rubbing alcohol, quality
hair dryer or heat gun, soldering iron and related wiring tools, strap wrench or
zip ties.
Note
While installation is
rather straightforward, dealer installation is recommended for those individuals
not comfortable with wiring and other related skills required for the
installation of this product.
Installation of this
product should take place in a proper environment free of temperature extremes
(heat or cold) to allow for the proper installation and curing of the adhesive.
Please note that the
flash rate will vary from bike to bike based on the bike's total electrical load
impedance, and can be modified with the installation of a flasher module (not
included).
PROCEDURE
Average Time: 1-1½ HOURS
- IMPORTANT!!!
Do NOT attempt to bend the tubing until you're ready for install and the
tubing has been heated properly with a hair dryer and is sufficiently
pliable and flexible. Otherwise, you'll likely break the LEDs circuit
board...
- Prior to install if
you'd like to test each LED, simple hold the correct wires to the
corresponding terminals on the battery or other 12 volt source.
- Prior to hard
wiring/soldering it is recommend that you mock-up the wiring to determine
your flash rate and four-way flasher function to determine whether or not a
flasher module is needed or desired.
- Remove front turn
signals
- Expose the wiring to
allow you to set up and splice and solder the wires accordingly.
- Be advised that is
extremely likely that your bike’s right front turn signal was incorrectly
wired with reverse polarity. If your LEDs don’t light when wired correctly,
simply switch them and wire the LEDs yellow wire to the stock black/ground
wire and vice versa.
- Use the stock wire
sheathing to run the wires from the turn signals up into the headlight
bucket...
- Once all your wires
are set up in the bucket, splice and solder your flasher module (if
applicable) in with the stock wiring and LED turn signal wiring. Clean the
fork tubes with rubbing alcohol and let dry in preparation for affixing the
light tube to the forks. Please see note below in reference to the
use of the included 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter. Aesthetically,
above and flush with the lower triple tree is our recommendation.
- Make sure wherever
you start one end of the tube works for both aesthetics and function, and
should be symmetrical with the other side.
- We recommend a
quality hair dryer to be used to heat up the tube, a heat gun may melt it.
- Heat the tube
thoroughly before removing the protective cover from the adhesive strip on
the back of the tube. Keep the hair dryer handy to keep it warm and
flexible/pliable while wrapping it around the fork legs.
- Once the tube has
been wrapped around the fork tube and is in position, place an appropriate
clamping device, (like those rubber wrap around jobs from Sears/Craftsman)
to get the final edge of the tube adhered to the forks. Zip ties can also
be used to do this. Shortcutting this step is asking for problems!
FYI, the adhesive completely cures with 24 hours
- If, for any reason,
you're dissatisfied with the positioning of the turn signal, reheat the tube
thoroughly and SLOWLY pull it off, reheat and reapply. Try not to do that
too many times as the adhesive will begin to lose it effectiveness.
* A
packet of 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter has been included in your package.
While its use is not required, it will enable the tubing to get an even stronger
hold on the fork tubes. After cleaning your fork tubes (with an appropriate
cleaner, like rubbing alcohol) and letting them dry, the promoter can be applied
to the mounting surface immediately prior to affixing the tube. Proper tube
placement is extremely important when using the adhesion promoter...be certain
of your desired tube placement before doing this! Once applied, with the tube
adhered, tube removal will be difficult. If you need to remove the tube after
this step has been done, do so very carefully to avoid breaking the LED
strip.
