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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
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HI-BIRD Tail Light MOD Instructions
Are you tired of looking at that FAT rear end?
Disgusted by what looks like a Loaded Diaper? Well then... This is the MOD for YOU! ![]() NO NOT THAT REAR END! This One! ![]() What I am installing is the EDGE 2 Tail Light Assembly. Note the hole in the top center, I will be using that soon. ![]() Lets get right to it! 1st remove the 4 side cover bolts. ![]() Remove the 2 seat bolts. ![]() Now carefully remove the wiring attached to the Tail Light Assembly. Note you do not need to remember the wires. ![]() Then remove the 4 Tail Light Assembly bolts under the rear wheel. ![]() The whole thing comes off in one piece. ![]() You will need the harness from the Tail Light. ![]() And that's it for the tear down. Easy HUH ![]() Now you can use the removed tail piece for your wiring diagram. ![]() Assembly: Note the post in the center of the rear end. That's where the hole on the EDGE 2 will go. ![]() 1st remove the bolt from the tail piece. ![]() Then lead your wires from the EDGE 2 and slip it into place with the hole in the EDGE 2 over the bolt post. ![]() Re-tighten the tail piece bolt and the EDGE 2 is secure for the moment. ![]() After careful inspection, I noticed that there was no place to use the existing turn signals. ![]() So I picked these up for 17 BUX. Easy Fix ![]() ![]() Installing Turn Signals: 1st decide where you want them. Note, remove the lenses and make sure bulbs are securely in place! :roll: ![]() When making your mark with a pen to drill a hole for the wires, Note that they are off center just a bit. ![]() Check Twice, Drill Once! Or check 3, 4, 5 times.... :wink: ![]() Now stick 2 sided tape to the turn signal. ![]() Lead the wires threw the hole. ![]() Check the Old Tail Piece for the turn signal wire colors and attach accordingly. ![]() Check to make sure the light works, Remove the other side of the 2 sided tape and carefully attach to the bike like so. ![]() Use some kind of a guide when doing the other side. Remember that the other turn signal wires are not center either and will need to be compensated just a bit in the Other direction. Again measure TWICE drill ONCE! And repeat the process. ![]() Back to the Tail Light! ![]() Cut the Old Tail Light harness with allot of lead wire so you have plenty of room to play. ![]() Attach the wires from the EDGE 2 to the harness you just cut and re connect like so. ![]() For the 07 HI-BIRD it is like this. If Not, it is Very easy to figure out... So Don't Worry! 8O ![]() After Checking the lights, secure the wires properly. ![]() Almost Done! To secure the Edge 2, I decided to just secure it to the tail piece. Carefully mark 2 places to run 2 bolts. ![]() Be sure to check to for clearance. ![]() Drill one side at a time and insert bolt and washers. ![]() After securing, drill the other hole. ![]() Wa Lah ![]() All that there is left to do is reassemble the bike! Now That's One Nice Rear End! :P ![]() ![]() ![]() Final Notes: There are many ways you can MOD this rear end, My way may not be best suited for you, But it is the Easiest way I could think of. I do Hope that this was helpful in some way, Homacide :twisted: |
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