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Old 05-09-2017, 10:42 PM   #1
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Added a few lights to the rear of my Vaquero

Since I live out in the country and ride a fair bit at night I've been contemplating the addition of a couple lights on the rear. After a long search for something not too ridiculously priced I found a couple I liked at the local Princess Auto store.

While I had the bags off I also decided to see about removing the bag reflectors. Following the instructions from another forum post I drilled holes to access the screws and easily got rid of the reflectors. Instead of just patching up the holes I decided to add lights in their place. They are a smaller version of the ones I installed on the back of the saddlebags.

I opted to simply add taillights...thought about lights that would work as brake lights as well but I would have had to order them. Heading on a trip down to TN, WV, NC next week so I wanted to have them added before I go.

Shows up great at night now and for only about $60 CAN including hardware and silicone.

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Old 05-10-2017, 02:48 AM   #2
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...Princess Auto...

...for only about $60 CAN...


There are SOOO many jokes that have to go along with Princess Auto.

How much was that in USD? About 12 bucks?

In all seriousness, that would look bad a** without the stock turn signals.
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Old 05-10-2017, 08:52 AM   #3
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There are SOOO many jokes that have to go along with Princess Auto.

How much was that in USD? About 12 bucks?

In all seriousness, that would look bad a** without the stock turn signals.
LOL...yeah, yeah...I'm sure I've already heard them :rolleyes: And yes, our dollar sucks...but not quite that bad. Great for you guys if you're close to the border.

I was thinking about getting rid of the turn signals...or making the new lights tail and turns...but I couldn't find any I like locally. That will be phase two.

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Old 05-10-2017, 10:09 AM   #4
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In all seriousness, that would look bad a** without the stock turn signals.
I agree, that would be very cool looking as turn signals...
 
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Old 05-10-2017, 02:28 PM   #5
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I like the look !

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Old 05-10-2017, 05:41 PM   #6
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Looks great.
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Old 05-10-2017, 08:31 PM   #7
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I like it! Nice job!
 
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Thanks fellas!

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Old 05-10-2017, 09:45 PM   #9
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Glad to see you add the lights. Never get enough lights for the distracted drivers now days. I have the brake/tail lights set up on the rear of the bags also. I set mine bags and trunk up with the 4 pin trailer plugs between the bags and fender. Unplug and removal is easy.
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Old 05-10-2017, 11:17 PM   #10
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Rear lights

I like the look. All helps from the rear. Had a cousin killed last year as a lady rammed in the back of him stopped at a traffic light on his harley. Happened during daylight hours. Thinking of wearing some bright colored clothing just 4 that reason.
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Old 05-12-2017, 09:54 PM   #13
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Looks good. Have done a few add on as well to try and be seen
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I like the look...........Nice
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Old 05-13-2017, 07:05 PM   #15
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Looks great - Anything to help with seeing you - Fits the bike nice.
 
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