[Hog Indo]

Greetings folks. I just added a 2019 RGU to my collection. I promised myself that for this bike, I will make sure that I will be "heard" and also be "seen". So for the later, I want to add (on the front) lower fairing LED lights and for the rear: saddlebag LED lights & saddlebag filler LED lights. What I want to know is what kind of connector (or "splitter"?) I need to get in order to be able to connect both the saddlebag LED lights & saddlebag filler LED lights. Same question for the front as well, since previous owner added mirrors with running/turn signals.

 

[NCPiper]

Usually when going with a light manufacturer (Ciro3D, Custom Dynamics, etc) they will supply the appropriate splitters, connectors, and instructions. Were you thinking about some DIY or hybrid solution?

 

[Hog Indo]

Usually when going with a light manufacturer (Ciro3D, Custom Dynamics, etc) they will supply the appropriate splitters, connectors, and instructions. Were you thinking about some DIY or hybrid solution?


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NCPiper, I guess you can call it DIY. However, I rather not splicing and soldering it. And the picture you shown is exactly what I want to do. That is adding filler and saddlebag LED lights in the rear.

 

[NCPiper]

I am all for DIY. That said, the only way I see it totally possible is that you will have to do some splicing and soldering. However, a big consideration is that by mixing and matching, you may also find the color hues are kinda off.
Also, here's something from Steve Housden of "SIK Baggers"

"You have various turn signals that will not all blink at the same time. This happens mainly when you mix brands and honestly, sometimes it can happen when using the same brands. Nothing you do will ever get this to line out. ALL LEDs have a "driver" in them...similar to a ballast. Even though all of the turn signals are getting the exact same information at the same time, doesn't mean the driver is taking that information and making them blink at the same time or even at the same rate, causing your turn signals to be off from each other. Also, note light systems like CIRO that have the "light strike" technology built in (has preset flash patterns you can choose from via their app) this will also make things wanky when mixing with other brands."
Some of our members have reported no issues with mixing and matching though. YMMV.

There are connectors and harnesses listed on pages for Ciro3D and Custom Dynamics. Those may be a good start as they can connect directly to the harness under your seat and then you could 'connectorize' the lights you are adding. Personally, if not going with a complete solution from a reliable source like Ciro or Custom Dynamics, I would at a minimum, buy a plug-n-play harness connector from the two mentioned above as to not splice into the main harness for the main lighting. (Safety first!)

Alrighty, so I have used mostly the Plug-n-Play cables from Custom Dynamics. They really make it easy.
When I needed to modify the cable, I have used the following connectors for my light projects:

 

[NCPiper]

Just an FYI..... there are some really smart people in this group. So don't go doing anything crazy just yet - hopefully they will chime in with their perspectives so you can make the best decision on how to proceed.

Best wishes.

 

[Hog Indo]

Just an FYI..... there are some really smart people in this group. So don't go doing anything crazy just yet - hopefully they will chime in with their perspectives so you can make the best decision on how to proceed.

Best wishes.

Thank you for such detailed info NCPiper. This is why I posted my questions to begin with. I rather ask "dumb" question and gets good answer then think I'm smart enough to tackle a project with dumb results!

 

[Jaz]

I have CD saddlebag low profile lights that I’ve had since about a month after I purchased the bike (July 2019). I recently purchased the CD filler lights as well as a new CD lighted plate to remove the bullet signals in the rear. I have not yet installed these 2 lights but they are not the usually plug and play like other CD stuff. I will let you know if I figure out a solution in the near future.
I added CD lights in the front as well. I added the vents with lights around the headlight as well as the lights on the windshield trim and this was all simple plug and play. I know people love Ciro but I have never personally used their stuff. I started with CD and have always had great success with it so that’s what I’ve stuck with.

 

[RoadieWingZ]

All plug and play…. No splicing/soldering

 

[RoadieWingZ]

…and newer photo with fang lights. All wiring provided by the manufacturers with plug-n-play interfaces.

 

[craigffb]

What @NCPiper said. Anything name brand you get is gonna come with a harness that will daisy chain into factory harness.

 

[Hog Indo]

All plug and play…. No splicing/soldering

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Which brand did you use? How did you connect the filler and saddlebag LED lights to the main harness? Was it with some kind of "splitter"?

 

[RoadieWingZ]

Which brand did you use? How did you connect the filler and saddlebag LED lights to the main harness? Was it with some kind of "splitter"?

Ciro3D fillers and HD bag lights. Both brands use the same in-line plugs and wires (splitter harness) for connectivity. You disconnect the harness under the seat that feeds the rear brake/run/turn lights and plug the corresponding male/female plugs in-line to the ones you just pulled apart. Same process applies to all front lights (Kuryakyn lowers, Amazon/Chinesium fang lights) though with different male/female plugs. It’s literally “so easy a cave man could do it”.

 

[madmat]

All CD on mine except for vents in the fairing up front that are Ciro 3D, they all sync up.

Daisy chain under the seat out back, all plug and play.

No need theses days to cut and splice anything

The color is a little off Ciro 3D to CD so far my OCD had not had me change it

Good luck with your search

 

[NCPiper]

(psssst, I can still read your plate)

 

[Roosterman623]

(psssst, I can still read your plate)

As can anyone else every time you ride your motorcycle……..🙈

 

[skratch]

yes, but there is a big difference in your plate just flashing by someone for a second vs. putting it in a 'static' position in front of billions of people.... your plate can be seen by more people in 3 seconds that will see it in real life in your lifetime. so, doesn't hurt to black it out.

 

[StoneTrekker]

Though a million words can be written, this thing of adding aftermarket illumination to both ends is really pretty simple. The biggest hurdle is probably to make the jump into buying the first product and doing the install. You'll be successful. After 2 or 3 installs it will all gel in your brain and you'll comprehend how the system(s) work. I'm personally in favor of keeping everything with one company like Ciro or Custom Dynamics. Both have great products, great tech assistance, and great looks. I've used both and my favorite is Custom Dynamics. I can order with 100% confidence. If I don't know what I need, a quick call solves it every time. The lifetime warranty is a big deal, as leds can burn out...though I've never had it happen.

 

[StoneTrekker]

I will add: In the picture immediately above you can see the CD Latch Lightz. I think these are extremely useful and probably valuable when riding in busier areas. Truthfully, most bikes suffer from side visibility issues. Lights on both ends can offer extra visibility, but from the side it's often very little. The Latch Lightz are very bright in normal running mode, and piercingly bright under braking or turn activation.