Aussiegazza Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Has anyone done this? Hopefully easy enough, but any help would be appreciated (eg where to connect to main harness etc). I understand that I need to get the ECU updated by dealer to make it all work correctly. Garry Link to comment
strataj Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Has anyone done this? Hopefully easy enough, but any help would be appreciated (eg where to connect to main harness etc). I understand that I need to get the ECU updated by dealer to make it all work correctly. Garry Yes I installed mine. It’s plug and play with a little help form the dealers computer as you noted. Remove the top left side panel, you’ll see the connection. It has a cap/plug on it to protect it. I used a pick to release the plug, easy… use a flashlight you’ll see the tab you need to lift Jay Link to comment
5336G Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 In addition to what you and Jay have already noted, the lights mount to existing holes which makes the installation very easy. Once I mounted the lights, I routed the wiring harness through the bike and used low profile zip ties (these don't leave anything exposed to cut your hands in the future) to secure the harness. I used a level to determine where I initially wanted the lights and adjusted them several times after I rode the bike. The learning points for me were where the existing plug was located (as Jay mentioned, under the left fairing) and I didn't know the dealer had to flash the computer to recognize the lights. When I did this, the bike was new enough that even the dealers didn't know where the existing plug was, and after I thought I had screwed something up, one finally told me they had to activate the lights. Link to comment
realshelby Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 What are you using for a switch to turn the lights off/on? I assume you are not buying the BMW switchgear for bikes coming from the factory with these installed? Link to comment
Alfred02 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 What are you using for a switch to turn the lights off/on? I assume you are not buying the BMW switchgear for bikes coming from the factory with these installed? Part of the kit is that the LHS Clutch bracket will be replaced with one that has the push button integrated in the new bracket. Link to comment
Aussiegazza Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 What are you using for a switch to turn the lights off/on? I assume you are not buying the BMW switchgear for bikes coming from the factory with these installed? Part of the kit is that the LHS Clutch bracket will be replaced with one that has the push button integrated in the new bracket. Yep buying the whole kit that includes the switch and its mount that goes next to all the other switches on the clutch lever. Garry Link to comment
marc11 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi, does anyone have the part number for the entire kit? All I can find is a listing of separate parts to order. Link to comment
5336G Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 When I ordered mine, I went through Chris at All Seasons in Ohio and told him I wanted everything required. I was told by multiple dealers there isn't a part number for the entire kit and they order everything individually. Link to comment
Aussiegazza Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 I found mine 'kit' on EBay (seller in Germany). All new and everything needed. Worth a look. Garry Link to comment
marc11 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I found mine 'kit' on EBay (seller in Germany). All new and everything needed. Worth a look. Garry Thanks, appreciate the tip. Link to comment
Aussiegazza Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Pics? Left Rider's side. The wiring to the LEDs was temporarily routed in this pic to allow me to test it all: Right rider's side: Switch. Note that the replacement clutch bracket part actually goes on 'upside down' as the 9 Nm torque setting cast into it must be upside down so that the screw hole is at the bottom: Where the LED harness connects under left front Tupperware. The connector on the left is where you connect. The new harness comes down from the switch and clips on beside the original connector. Take out the dummy seal in the original connector and plug in. The wires then run from the new connector to the LED lights. Garry Link to comment
tompn Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Red/Purple wire in that connector makes for a very nice trigger wire for a relay. It comes on with the key and goes off about 2 - 3 seconds after key off. Tom Link to comment
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