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TOPIC: Re:INSTALLING RUNNING LIGHTS
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Re:INSTALLING RUNNING LIGHTS 2 Years ago  
Erbman02 wrote:


I would never use a wire connector that bites thru the insulator and a sharp pin to make contact with the internal wire, it weakens the integrity of the wire. With the vibrations of the bike it is probably the worst of any connector. I won't even use a crimped end wire connector solely, for the best connection it should be soldered. Soldering will also prevent wicking of moisture into the wire and will prevent corrosion of the wire.

I've seen wire's corrode a number of inches up from the connector because they were not soldered. Ever have to replace an end connector, and ya strip the insulator off and the copper wire is still black, solder is not going to hold on that, make for a real poor connection.


Erbman,
Oops!!!
Thanks for the heads-up. I won't make the same mistake twice.
BillD
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Re:INSTALLING RUNNING LIGHTS 2 Years ago  
GDMurf wrote:
I have a 2009 Vstar 650 Custom. Yes, I will be getting a bigger bike soon. Would like to install Running/Passing lamps however have heard that the electrical system is not very beefy. Would these new lights be recommended or should I wait for the bigger bike to add them too?
TIA.


Yes, they will handle the running/passing lamps with no problem. I had them on my `05 650 Classic. Never had a problem.
 
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Re:INSTALLING RUNNING LIGHTS 2 Years ago  
I put Yamaha passing lamps on last summer on my 08 and it wasn't hard, i followed the instructions. The hardest part was getting them pointed together where i wanted them to go. Haven't had any problems and i ride with them on all the time to be noticed by oncoming cars. Well worth the time and money.
 
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Re:INSTALLING RUNNING LIGHTS 2 Years ago  
Awesome folks. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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