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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. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2017, 02:48 AM | #2 |
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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.
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05-10-2017, 10:09 AM | #3 |
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Great looking job there, MorganB!
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Check out their Showcase on their webpage which features projects built by their customers. Some pretty ingenious projects there: https://www.princessauto.com/en/project-showcase
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05-10-2017, 08:52 AM | #5 | |
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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. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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05-10-2017, 02:28 PM | #6 |
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I like the look !
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05-10-2017, 05:41 PM | #7 |
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Looks great.
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05-10-2017, 08:31 PM | #8 |
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I like it! Nice job!
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05-10-2017, 08:51 PM | #9 |
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Thanks fellas!
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05-10-2017, 09:45 PM | #10 |
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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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05-10-2017, 11:17 PM | #11 |
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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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05-11-2017, 06:11 PM | #12 |
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Nice!
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05-12-2017, 09:47 AM | #13 |
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Very nice!
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05-12-2017, 09:54 PM | #14 |
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Looks good. Have done a few add on as well to try and be seen
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05-13-2017, 01:30 PM | #15 |
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I like the look...........Nice
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