Changing the front reflectors to running lights - Revision history

Bokonon: /* Installation */

2012-04-29T07:40:53Z

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	~~Connectors that are sold with heat shrink already on them are very convenient.~~

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Bokonon at 04:52, 29 April 2012

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	A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors. The one used in this article (and still available as of May 2012) can be found at some auto parts, boating or big box stores, or online at boating shops ~~(try [http://www~~.~~lowcostboatingstore.com/OPTRONICS-MC36AS-CLRNCE-MRKR-SQ-AMBER-STD-MNT_p_17941.html this one].)~~ The unit is made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing or boating department of your local store.		A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors. The one used in this article (and still available as of May 2012) can be found at some auto parts, boating or big box stores, or online at boating shops. The unit is made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing or boating department of your local store.

	Owner review: Recently, I was able to watch a fellow biker take my bike on a trial run. It was night, and was the first time I really got to see these lights perform. I was very, very happy to see how effective they were in adding to the nighttime visibility of the bike. In addition to providing valuable side-lighting, they also were visible from a frontal perspective.		Owner review: Recently, I was able to watch a fellow biker take my bike on a trial run. It was night, and was the first time I really got to see these lights perform. I was very, very happy to see how effective they were in adding to the nighttime visibility of the bike. In addition to providing valuable side-lighting, they also were visible from a frontal perspective.

Bokonon: /* Making a ground wire */

2012-04-29T04:42:09Z

Making a ground wire

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	Put the light module in place. Inside the fairing, put on a lock washer, the ground wire, and the nut. The light’s mounting bolt is the ground. Run the ground wire from there up to the turn signal ~~ground wire~~ and splice it into the ground (black with yellow stripe). This installation used quick splices instead of crimp connectors. Your choice.		Put the light module in place. Inside the fairing, put on a lock washer, the ground wire, and the nut. The light’s mounting bolt is the ground. Run the ground wire from there up to the turn signal wiring and splice it into the ground (black with yellow stripe). This installation used quick splices instead of crimp connectors. Your choice.

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	Connect the power wires and go.		Connect the power wires and go.

Bokonon: /* Installation */

2012-04-29T04:39:45Z

Installation

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	Tap into the wire using crimp connectors and [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_connectors_for_your_wiring#Using_heat_shrink_tubing_to_cover_exposed_wire heat shrink tubing]. Then, run a wire to each new running light bulb. You should use bullet connectors, as you'll need to be able to unhook the wires to remove the fairing.		Tap into the wire using crimp connectors and [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_connectors_for_your_wiring#Using_heat_shrink_tubing_to_cover_exposed_wire heat shrink tubing]. Then, run a wire to each new running light bulb. You should use bullet connectors on the light end, as you'll need to be able to unhook the wires to remove the fairing.

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Bokonon: /* Installation */

2012-04-29T04:37:43Z

Installation

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	Tap into the wire using crimp connectors and [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_connectors_for_your_wiring#Using_heat_shrink_tubing_to_cover_exposed_wire heat shrink tubing]. Then, run a wire to each new running light bulb. You should use bullet connectors, as you'll need to be able to unhook the wires to remove the fairing.		Tap into the wire using crimp connectors and [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Installing_connectors_for_your_wiring#Using_heat_shrink_tubing_to_cover_exposed_wire heat shrink tubing]. Then, run a wire to each new running light bulb. You should use bullet connectors, as you'll need to be able to unhook the wires to remove the fairing.

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Bokonon at 04:34, 29 April 2012

2012-04-29T04:34:23Z

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Bokonon at 04:33, 29 April 2012

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-A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors from an auto parts store. [http://shop.oreillyauto.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=OPR&MfrPartNumber=MC36AS&CategoryCode=3151B This one] has been suggested, available at Kragen/Checker/Schuck's/Advance auto parts stores, or online (obviously). Made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing department of your local store.
+A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors. The one used in this article (and still available as of May 2012) can be found at some auto parts, boating or big box stores, or online at boating shops (try [http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/OPTRONICS-MC36AS-CLRNCE-MRKR-SQ-AMBER-STD-MNT_p_17941.html this one].) The unit is made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing or boating department of your local store.
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-To hook them up, tap into the lights from the gauges, [[Running lights without relays|like this]].
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-Owner review: Recently, I was able to watch a fellow biker take my bike on a trial run. It was night, and was the first time I really got to see these lights perform. I was very, very happy to see how effective they were in adding to the nighttime visibility of the bike. In addition to providing valuable side-lighting, they also were visible from a frontal perspective.
+Remove your old reflectors and put them in a box. You never know when you might need stock parts again.

Bokonon at 09:09, 2 August 2010

2010-08-02T09:09:57Z

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	A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors from an auto parts store. [http://~~www~~.~~partsamerica~~.com/~~ProductDetail~~.aspx?MfrCode=OPR&MfrPartNumber=MC36AS&CategoryCode=~~3151C~~ This one] has been suggested, available at Kragen/Checker/Schuck's/Advance auto parts stores, or online (obviously). Made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing department of your local store.		A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors from an auto parts store. [http://shop.oreillyauto.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=OPR&MfrPartNumber=MC36AS&CategoryCode=3151B This one] has been suggested, available at Kragen/Checker/Schuck's/Advance auto parts stores, or online (obviously). Made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing department of your local store.

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Bokonon at 03:08, 6 September 2008

2008-09-06T03:08:48Z

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[[Category: Electrical & Lighting]]
A modification you can do to improve the safety of your bike is the replacement of the front fairing reflectors with genuine running lights. You may have to look a bit, but you should be able to find some marker lights the same size as the original reflectors from an auto parts store. [http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=OPR&MfrPartNumber=MC36AS&CategoryCode=3151C This one] has been suggested, available at Kragen/Checker/Schuck's/Advance auto parts stores, or online (obviously). Made by Optronics, part #MC36AS "Stud mount clearance/marker/reflector". These may be in the towing department of your local store.

[[image:677204.jpg|150px]]

To hook them up, tap into the lights from the gauges, [[Running lights without relays|like this]].

Owner review: Recently, I was able to watch a fellow biker take my bike on a trial run. It was night, and was the first time I really got to see these lights perform. I was very, very happy to see how effective they were in adding to the nighttime visibility of the bike. In addition to providing valuable side-lighting, they also were visible from a frontal perspective.

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	~~[[Image:Crimp connectors.jpg\|100px]]~~
	~~[[image:heat shrink tubing.jpg\|100px]]~~
	~~[[image:heat shrink.jpg\|160px]]~~

	~~Connectors that are sold with heat shrink already on them are very convenient.~~

	~~[[image:Heat shrink crimp.jpg\|110px]]~~
	~~[[image:Signal_5 edit.jpg\|150px]]~~
	~~[[image:Signal_7 edit.jpg\|80px]]~~

	====Making a ground wire====		====Making a ground wire====