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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | I have the install instructions done in a PDF format. The current file size is 854Kb so I don't think it will let me post it here so I am posting it on a remote site you can go get it from. If you have any questions please let me know and I'll do my best to answer them. I also have a video up there too.
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=66a9ec5ee02e1a8ad2db6fb9a8902bda Please see this thread for some background on this... http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=2287&posts=38&start=1
Edited by firehawk 2008-12-10 10:21 AM
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Iron Butt
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Rockford, IL | Clickable link for the project http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=66a9ec5ee02e1a8ad2db6fb9a8902bda Clickable link for the post that started the project http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=2287&posts=38&start=1 |
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Iron Butt
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Rockford, IL | Great write-up !! Nice HUGE pics !!! Now you need to post the link in the Tech Reference section here on the site. Have a question about the movie of the lights in action...the "flashing" of the lamps. Are they flashing because you turned on the hazards? Or do they flash as part of the brake lamps?
Edited by Lotzafun 2008-12-10 10:50 AM
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | They flash as part of the braking function. I hope it will attract more attention to me stopping. If I press the brake and let off then press it again the flashing sequence starts over 3 times then solid. They also flash with the hazards...
Edited by firehawk 2008-12-10 11:05 AM
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Visionary
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Ruskin, Fl | Nice job Firehawk. That project is in my future. |
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Tourer
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Woodland Hills, CA | Nicely done! |
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | Thanks :-) |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Well done firehawk!
Thank you for taking the time to post this. |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | Thanks! Great work firehawk! |
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Cruiser
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Colorado | fantastic.....nice work. |
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Cruiser
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Madison, AL | Yep, thanks for the instructions, this is a must do for me. |
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Tourer
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Fargo, ND | You get one huge 'At-A-Boy' for your innovation with this firehawk. Excellent work! It's things like you have done here with your project...coupled up with your write-up and photos that make this a great forum! Thanks for your efforts and also sharing with the crowd. |
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | Excellent work and demo. Even I can figure out how to install this with your instructions.
Thanks a bunch! |
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Cruiser
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Cumming, GA | Firehawk, where did you purchase this kit and how much? |
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Cruiser
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Cumming, GA | Found the kit on the web. Did you use the existing bulbs or did you have to change them? |
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | It uses the existing bulb. For running lights it runs them at a lower voltage and goes to 12v when needed for blinkers, or brakes. I think I paid $52 for mine.
Edited by firehawk 2008-12-15 5:30 PM
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Cruiser
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Cumming, GA | Thanks and great work. I will order one for mine. |
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Tourer
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, FL United States | Firehawk, You are the man!!! thanx for the article and pics... My wife has been after to buy a brake conversion for the trunk... Thanx you once again... |
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | Thanks guys. Just let me know if you run into problems and I'll see if I can help. |
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Cruiser
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Austin, Texas | That is a slick installation. I've got to get that. I've wondered since I bought the bike why they didn't connect the trunk lights to the signals and the brake lights. That should greatly improve the visibility and visual appeal of the bike.
Thanks! I'm on it. All I need is the time to do it. Any guess on how long it took? |
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Cruiser
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Austin, Texas | I have to add that I immediately went online and ordered the part. Can't wait. |
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | Well I just spent the afternoon installing this. Not easy....but not overwhelming. I like how the trunk lights flash when the brake is applied and I do believe that this will increase the visibility of the bike when turning or stopping.
Thanks again for a great write up and photos! |
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | spursmvp - 2008-12-16 7:51 PM Well I just spent the afternoon installing this. Not easy....but not overwhelming. I like how the trunk lights flash when the brake is applied and I do believe that this will increase the visibility of the bike when turning or stopping. Thanks again for a great write up and photos! Sweet!! Since you have been my official 1st tester of the documentation what changes need to be made to make it easier to follow? Let me know and I can make any changes and re-upload the document for others to follow. I would like to see lots of visions running down the road a little safer.. 
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Tourer
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San Antonio, TX United States | I hope to install mine this coming weekend if my controller arrives in time. Plan on letting people know that we can install it at the shop after i do my bike and get the time down to a minimum. |
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Cruiser
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College Station, Tx | dwhite28 - 2008-12-16 11:14 PM I hope to install mine this coming weekend if my controller arrives in time. Plan on letting people know that we can install it at the shop after i do my bike and get the time down to a minimum. Please let me know of any improvements I can make to the documentation if you use it...
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Working trunk lights install
