Cobra Light Bar Install Question

05-07-2008, 08:53 PM

I was reading the installation instructions on Cruiser Customizing for the Cobra Light Bar. It sounds pretty easy. Can a novice, like me do it, or should I pay someone to do it ?

**Top Cat** · 05-07-2008, 10:25 PM

I installed my own. Went by the directions on Gadgets Page. Put it on it's own separate circuit with resistor. Believe me, if I can do it anybody should be able to do it.

cactusjack · 05-07-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

I installed my own. Went by the directions on Gadgets Page. Put it on it's own separate circuit with resistor. Believe me, if I can do it anybody should be able to do it.

Not to be rude, but don't you mean a fuse or a relay, rather than a resistor?

**ringadingh** · 05-07-2008, 11:36 PM

Im sure he does,

VulcanE · 05-08-2008, 06:43 AM

Here ya go,
http://www.gadgetjq.com/wiredrivinglights.htm
You need 2 fuses and a relay, there's a drawing showing the diagram, and its a pretty straight forward install. I would recomend soldering opposed to crimp on connections ;)

jrd · 05-08-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bankerfrank

I was reading the installation instructions on Cruiser Customizing for the Cobra Light Bar. It sounds pretty easy. Can a novice, like me do it, or should I pay someone to do it ?

Bankerfrank,

I installed mine following the instructions that came with it and I was able to do it without any problems. The instructions that come with the unit are pretty simple to follow.

John

05-08-2008, 09:01 AM

I read the install instructions online, and they seemed pretty straight forward, but they also said to have it installed by a qualified tech. I dunno. I might give it a whirl. I can always take somewhere, but from what you guys are saying, I won't have to.

**Top Cat** · 05-08-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote cactusjack
Not to be rude, but don't you mean a fuse or a relay, rather than a resistor?
Quote Ringadingh
I'm sure he does,
I don't think your rude CJ and Ringadingh is correct also.
I put a fused circuit and a relay :)
See bankerfrank , I can,t even keep my terminology straight and I got it installed by myself and it even works like it's supposed to.

05-08-2008, 10:59 AM

mercianbike · 05-08-2008, 01:09 PM

I followed the instructions on Gadget's page as mentioned above. I ignored the on/off switch running up to the handlebars, however, since there was an on/off switch already built into the light bar. That light bar switch pops out which makes it easier to hook wires onto it and then pops back in. I ran the wires from the battery into the locked side panel and located the relay and fuse there. Seemed to be more room available than under the seat.

**ringadingh** · 05-08-2008, 09:41 PM

The important thing is that it works! Good Job!TC

dogdoc · 05-09-2008, 07:52 AM

I used the directions that came with it and it has worked fine for 1 yr now. there is alot of wiring hookups involved to be honest but nothing over whelming if you take your time. Good Luck

tomk · 05-09-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

I used the directions that came with it and it has worked fine for 1 yr now. there is alot of wiring hookups involved to be honest but nothing over whelming if you take your time. Good Luck

Same thing but 2 years.

skimo · 05-10-2008, 09:42 PM

Well, I pickup up mine on yesterday. Installed per instructions, was actually an easy install. Test drove them last night.

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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Cobra Light Bar Install Question Here ya go, http://www.gadgetjq.com/wiredrivinglights.htm You need 2 fuses and a relay, there's a drawing showing the diagram, and its a pretty straight forward install. I would recomend soldering opposed to crimp on connections ;) __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-08-2008, 10:42 AM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Cobra Light Bar Install Question Quote cactusjack Not to be rude, but don't you mean a fuse or a relay, rather than a resistor? Quote Ringadingh I'm sure he does, I don't think your rude CJ and Ringadingh is correct also. I put a fused circuit and a relay :) See bankerfrank , I can,t even keep my terminology straight and I got it installed by myself and it even works like it's supposed to. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-08-2008, 01:09 PM	#10
mercianbike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 1	Cobra Light Bar Install Question I followed the instructions on Gadget's page as mentioned above. I ignored the on/off switch running up to the handlebars, however, since there was an on/off switch already built into the light bar. That light bar switch pops out which makes it easier to hook wires onto it and then pops back in. I ran the wires from the battery into the locked side panel and located the relay and fuse there. Seemed to be more room available than under the seat. __________________ Jim Lindquist Retired Air Force Vietnam Veteran Patriot Guard Kawanow #263 (November 2007) 262 Prior Posts
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05-08-2008, 09:41 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cobra Light Bar Install Question The important thing is that it works! Good Job!TC __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-09-2008, 07:52 AM	#12
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Cobra Light Bar Install Question I used the directions that came with it and it has worked fine for 1 yr now. there is alot of wiring hookups involved to be honest but nothing over whelming if you take your time. Good Luck
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05-10-2008, 09:42 PM	#14
skimo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 269	Cobra Light Bar Install Question Well, I pickup up mine on yesterday. Installed per instructions, was actually an easy install. Test drove them last night.
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