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speedkills
07-17-2008, 07:25 PM
I was looking for a way to have both headlights on instead one of only one on for LOW and the other for HI (and I was tired of being told I had a light out) when I came across a post where "GatorBuell" explained exactly how to rewire the harness to make it work.

I followed his instructions, taking pictures along the way.

Here's his instructions (with minor changes by me) and my pictures.
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HEADLIGHT MOD

TIME TO COMPLETE: 15 minutes

COST: $0.00

STEP 1. Remove your windshield from the headlight bucket of the bike.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/1.jpg

STEP 2. Find the socket for the headlight harness. Its white and has 4 wires in it:
black, yellow, white, orange.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/6.jpg

STEP 3. Unplug the socket. (you will be working on the male end of the socket)


STEP 4. On the back side of the socket (the end with the wires running into it) there is a clip on the plug itself that holds the wires in.

Unclasp it from one side and fold it open.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/4.jpg

The black is a ground, the yellow is low beam, white is high beam, and orange is for the running light.

You are going to switch the yellow with the orange wires in the harness.

***If the colors are different on your harness swap the two that are not white or black***

STEP 5. To do this use a small pointed object (I used a very very small nail)
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/5.jpg

5a. Stick it in the male end forcing the wire out.
You may have to tug on the wire some wile pushing to get them out.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/5a.jpg

5b. It was a little difficult to get them out but not impossible to do so.
See plug detail below (thanks to PDXBuell).
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/connector.jpg

5c. You may have to remove more than just the orange and yellow wires in order to have room to move the wires depending on your harness.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/5c.jpg

STEP 6. Replace the wires into the plug, swapping the position of the yellow and orange wires.
The new order should be:
black, orange, white, yellow.

Plug the harness back together.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/2.jpg

STEP 7. Test the lights.

When you are on LOW BEAM you should have only one light on as usual.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/7.jpg

On HIGH BEAM both lights should be illuminated.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/speedkills66/buell/headlight%20mod/8.jpg

EVLXB
07-17-2008, 07:50 PM
I did this a week ago and love that no one flags me down to tell me "dude you only got one light on - not safe bro"

GatorBuell
07-17-2008, 08:31 PM
Nice job speed [up]

speedkills
07-17-2008, 08:45 PM
Couldn't have done it without you Gator.

crohead13
07-18-2008, 01:42 AM
Awesome. I'm doing it this saturday.
Thanks
Lee

Bordsnbikes
07-18-2008, 02:00 AM
I did it this morning, very good right up speed, good job.

LeFox
07-18-2008, 09:57 AM
excellent!

thx speed, you got your [up] vote and a spot in my informative posts section. ;)[up]

mrdozer2you
07-18-2008, 01:38 PM
Oh HAHAHAHAHAHA now I see [up] The whole dam plug comes out :o Now this makes sense [up] I was trying to get just the wire itself out [mad] I couldnt figure out how you guys were getting the "wire" itself out. I was thinkin to myself " this wire is crimped on all sides....how the hell are you supposed to get it out? " The pics rock..Thanks Speed!! Gettin [up][up] from me :D:D:D

blackedout
07-18-2008, 01:53 PM
I also did this last weekend. It works great. I live out in the country and at night it is very dark and we have a lot of deer and other wildlife out here so the extra light is really helpful.[up]

Roccodart440
07-24-2008, 02:55 PM
I did this yesterday since it was raining cats and dogs in upstate NY and there was no riding to be had.

It works perfectly and isn't too hard.

Is there any issue with the charging system being able to keep up with both lights running?

A few things you don't actually puch the pins out. YOu need to releas the internal lock. A sharp tiny nail worsk well as you said but again you don't actually push it out. I learned this after having very little luck with the push out techn ique and actaully looking inside very closely.

WULFGODSXB
07-27-2008, 01:06 AM
GREAT PICS STILL HAVENT DID MINE YET AND I POSTED MONTHS AGO:(:(

WULFGODSXB
07-29-2008, 01:27 AM
FINALLY DID IT WORKS GRAET THANKS GATORBUEL AND SPEEDKILLS:):D[up]

2StangBK
08-04-2008, 11:35 PM
New XB owner here! This will be my first DIY! Thanks.
BK

2StangBK
08-06-2008, 01:42 PM
Done, pretty cool. Thanks alot!

Lokien
08-06-2008, 04:17 PM
Very very useful and informative. Thank you for the time and effort spent in writing this up. Pictures were extremely helpful! [cool]

The Tin Man
09-01-2008, 09:19 PM
I have to say I am a very happily married man but Speed if you were here I think I might kiss you....this is by far the best bang for your buck mod out there. I was reluctant at first to do it fearing I might blow a fuse or strip the wires but after seeing all the guys do it I figured why not. Did this in 15 minutes on my 08 XB12Ss. I actually can't wait for the dark to come so I can try it out.

-Peter

dave_xb12r
09-01-2008, 09:45 PM
Does this effect the brightness at all?

big b
09-02-2008, 01:07 AM
Quite abit brighter and looks more balanced. First thing I did on my 09 best mod so far.

09XB12Ss
09-06-2008, 09:37 PM
Great and simple mod. Very well written and illustrated. Thanks for the time and effort.

buellace
09-14-2008, 05:30 PM
would this be the same proceedure for the Ulysses?,06 model

GatorBuell
09-14-2008, 06:30 PM
Yes

ozzie84
09-18-2008, 04:01 AM
thank you very much....this is an awesome first mod

kajer
10-01-2008, 10:05 AM
I did this and I wasn't happy with the results on my '09 XB12SS...

If you ever wanted to keep park mode and NOT have your low beam come on, look into what I did in this other thread...

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE OTHER THREAD (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/MY-NEW-09-Lightning-Long---XB12SS)

rhogan
11-02-2008, 07:18 PM
Hey Speed - I'm having an issue with step 5A...based upon your picture, how do you 'unlock' each connector? Using a very small screwdriver, do I gently pry up from botton? push down from top? move from left to right, or right to left? Does the connector release the socket when I do one of the above?
I'm not sure I explained this very well but I don't want to 'force' it either. also, I think anytime you work with any of the electrics, the first item should be to disconnect the battery... Thanks for an outstanding DIF instructions and pics...

ceo79
11-05-2008, 05:27 PM
Hey Speed - I'm having an issue with step 5A...based upon your picture, how do you 'unlock' each connector? Using a very small screwdriver, do I gently pry up from botton? push down from top? move from left to right, or right to left? Does the connector release the socket when I do one of the above?
I'm not sure I explained this very well but I don't want to 'force' it either. also, I think anytime you work with any of the electrics, the first item should be to disconnect the battery... Thanks for an outstanding DIF instructions and pics...

Same here. Doesn't seem to be working for me.

ceo79
11-05-2008, 08:33 PM
Ok figured it out. Good times!! Rhogan, I used a small nail just as speedkills used and if you look into the connector from the bottom you'll see small clips that hold each individual wire in place. Push in on those clips and plug the wire at the same time and that should do the trick.

I had to read this thread again and I saw Roccodart440's post which helped out.

Thanks Speedkills and Rocco....cool mod.

rhogan
11-06-2008, 12:55 AM
Hi ceo79 - I see some (flat) metal at the bottom but where are these "clips"? Are there 2 of them per wire? I've tried using a same nail and tried to pull the wire out the end at the same time but to no avail...Maybe I need a magnifying glass? Thanks.

Bill2
11-06-2008, 09:06 PM
Back when i did mine it was at night in the garage without the best light and i couldn't see those small clips. So having hell trying to get the two wires out i gave up and cut & soldiered them back together, works great!

rhogan
11-07-2008, 01:03 AM
Any help is appreciated...
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2089_20081106190202_L.jpg

okey
11-14-2008, 10:12 AM
great modification and i plan to do it to my 09 XB12SS but shall i wait till after my 1st service? Are the standard wiring harness able to cope with the twin lamps on? would the service mech note the mod on my service history ?cheers ppl you are all great

FIDOSOL
11-14-2008, 11:56 AM
I don't think they will know what is going on, you're in australia, and you said the guys down there don't have a clue anyway, It's a 2009, they probably wouldn't even know it didn't come from the factory like that. Besides, "Factory errors" occur all the time, this time it just happens to benefit you. At least that's what I'd tell them if they asked.

okey
11-14-2008, 11:56 PM
good one fidosol ..you are bang on the money cheers mate

CoastieRider
11-15-2008, 12:19 AM
Works great and it's easy when you figure out how to seperate the termonals.

FIDOSOL
11-15-2008, 12:21 AM
I'm just here for the gang bang...err.. I mean to help..

SemperFi9S
11-18-2008, 08:42 PM
Took me less than 10 minutes to do this, fixing my biggest complaint about my bike...THANKS! [up]

Buell_Cru
11-19-2008, 12:58 AM
Has anyone played with the idea of doing this on an XB12R? I would love to have a dual stage bulb that uses the same headlight switch for the high beam.

JOEL9
11-20-2008, 04:32 AM
in reference to okey's 2nd question is ok to run both headlights at the same time for extended periods?[confused]

JOEL9
12-08-2008, 02:29 AM
i think this thread needs another hit for some of the new people who might not run across this easy and awsome mod.i just got around to it and it's pretty cool!

Odin
12-09-2008, 03:53 AM
Yeah this is another one i've thought of for a while now, but no one has answered the most basic question :
Has anyone blown a fuse or seen adverse problems with the extra current draw from both lamps being on ?

speedkills
12-09-2008, 04:54 PM
Yeah this is another one i've thought of for a while now, but no one has answered the most basic question :
Has anyone blown a fuse or seen adverse problems with the extra current draw from both lamps being on ?No, no problems whatsover.
I was a little wary myself at first.
I worried about the bulbs, the charging system, the harness, etc., but I have not had any single issue as a result of this mod.

Cheers.

Trill
12-10-2008, 03:48 AM
I have put on over 1,000 miles with both lights on and no problems :)

Odin
12-10-2008, 02:53 PM
Thanks! Probably get around to that in a month when I'm not riding at all everyday. And repaint the Chin Spoiler at that point as well

rhogan
12-10-2008, 07:23 PM
Success - finally!!! I was finally able to extract the 2 wire 'clips' from its container. The trick? there is a "barb" about 1/2 way down, referring to the pic it would be in the "Middle", that needs to be released...how did I do this? I used a diaper pin from the top to put pressure on the clip, then used a nail from going from the bottom, angled just like the pic shows. I position the nail under the clip and lifted it up - voila! - the clip popped out as it was released! No cutting of wires needed - just a ton of patience!!!

You guys who only took 10 minutes sure were either smarter or just maybe just lucky. :)

Thanks also to LeFox for his encouragement.
Hope this helps the next person as this is a gr8 mod.

Odin
12-16-2008, 12:09 AM
My addendums to this mod-I did it last nite, spent 20 mins struggling with the upper part of the harness (as shown in the picture) then decided to give the bottom side a try. just pried those right out with a eyeglass sized screwdriver, and in 5 mins the whole thing was done and back together. Haven't actually ridden anywhere yet but it is working. Again easy mod (mostly) ;) that gets results to be easily recognizable

tredhed367
12-23-2008, 12:05 AM
If you do not want to do this mod try putting your headlight switch in the middle and both lights will stay on all the time i have had mine like this for 6 months with no problems not even hitting a bump knocks the switch to low or hi beam try it works for me! ROCK ON ALL BUELLERS!

okey
01-06-2009, 01:42 AM
this is by far the easiest modification to do thanks to the wonderful and informative pictures supplied with easy wording.Thanks heaps speedkills.I had no luck in getting the terminals out of the (male plug --female terminal) side so i undid the retaining clip of the other plug and just pushed a small nail into the (male terminal)end, and before i could swear it came out easily.I swapped em over then "click" all back together and working a treat.cheers all.

vamp07
01-06-2009, 10:09 AM
Not done it yet but definitely will be soon. Thanks for a great dummy proof illustration...

dodge
01-07-2009, 08:03 PM
Did this mod then added a pair of 8K HIDs...you wouldnt believe the difference.

wow

tf1175
01-08-2009, 04:39 AM
does everyone who did this mod keep their high beams on all the time then because from what i gather, your low beams stay the same but when you switch to your high beams both the high and low are on but do you guys ride with ur highs on all the time?

To Dodge - how hard was it fitting the HID's onto the bike? I am thinking of putting HID's on my '07 12s and not sure if there is alot of space to fit it all there. what buell do you have? Also do you have a link where you bought your HID's Thanks

Stevenc150
01-08-2009, 12:44 PM
...but do you guys ride with ur highs on all the time?
Yeah, it's a little safer during the day and you don't get the "You've got a headlight out" comment all the time. Not to mention it's much better for night time riding also.

dodge
01-12-2009, 02:34 AM
Used velcro to "mount" the ballasts directly on the backside of the flyscreen. Had to play around with them a bit to get the proper location. Yeah, tight fit, but works fine.
Here is link: got the 6000Ks

http://www.xenonrider.com/products/h7_xenon_hid_kits.shtml

dodge
01-12-2009, 02:37 AM
Oh, got the same model bike you've got..07XB12S

best mod I've done to date on the bike...turbo next..

:)

Odin
01-12-2009, 03:56 AM
Yes I leave them on all the time. more chance of people seeing the lights during the day, and higher visibility at nite

swatmedic
01-18-2009, 03:35 AM
Great mod excelent pics and step by step %100 better lighting. Took about 30 seconds after 30 minutes of searching for a nail...

chase12s
03-29-2009, 03:44 AM
Just did this little mod. It was a little tough getting the wires out of that harness but the effect is nice, I like it. Can some someone point me to some nice aftermarket bulbs? maybe some white ones?

Stevenc150
03-29-2009, 04:07 AM
Here's a good link: Xenon Halogen Bulbs (http://www.texonstore.com/xenon-halogen-bulbs)

Also, H7 bulbs are readily available just about anywhere they sell automotive bulbs so it should be an easy search.

apex12r
03-29-2009, 04:37 AM
Hey chase12s, If your ballin' on a budget like I am, Silver Stars are noticeably brighter than stock and can be picked up at wal-mart.

When people tell me I have a bulb out I just tell it only works in race mode [cool]

chase12s
03-29-2009, 05:54 AM
Hey chase12s, If your ballin' on a budget like I am, Silver Stars are noticeably brighter than stock and can be picked up at wal-mart.

When people tell me I have a bulb out I just tell it only works in race mode
Yea i definitely am ballin on a budget right now:D, are they a different color or just brighter? thanks apex

racepro716
03-29-2009, 11:04 PM
Ok, maybe I'm missing something here. If I do this mod will both lights be on low beam on the low setting and then both on high when I switch to high beam setting? I alawys run high beam during the day anyways. Also, anyone running HID's on a XB12R?

racepro716
03-29-2009, 11:06 PM
Ok, maybe I'm missing something here. If I do this mod will both lights be on low beam on the low setting and then both on high when I switch to high beam setting? I alawys run high beam during the day anyways. Also, anyone running HID's on a XB12R?

racepro716
03-29-2009, 11:08 PM
Sorry about the double post, stupid puter!!!

vitor_br
03-31-2009, 02:51 AM
Great topic, great How-to-do pics!
I did it just now right after I saw the topic, took me about 15 minutes. I did lose two fuses though, so don't try changing the ground wire for test matters :D
So just it's crystal clear:
When switch is on LOW BEAM: ONLY LOW light ON
When switch is on HIGH BEAM: BOTH lights ON
Parking mode on ignition switch: Low and rear light ON
Thank you for sharing Speedkills! [up]

FalconryBoy
04-06-2009, 02:15 AM
Took me awhile to figure out the "getting out the pins" thing - finally used a safety pin. Lift (leverage) the little white plastic tab (that is about half way in) up from the metal pin then pull wire (easy pull).

That said, I am LOVING this mod! The first thing I thought when I rode this bike two years ago was "what the hell is wrong with these lights!" I have had SO MANY people tell me I have a light out. There is also the simple fact that two lights during the day makes me feel much more visible!

THANKS!!!!

apex12r
04-12-2009, 02:09 PM
Yea i definitely am ballin on a budget right now, are they a different color or just brighter? thanks apex

Sorry for a late reply, the Silver Stars put out much more of a clean white color compared to stock. I picked up one for about $15.

Buellboy10
04-23-2009, 03:06 AM
MOD WORKS AMAZING. what are some good bright light bulbs to stick in there?

Stevenc150
04-23-2009, 03:19 AM
Walmart has the Sylvania's like Apex was talking about which are brighter than stock. Here's a link to an H7 HID kit (http://www.vvme.com/product/detail-20023.html) for $40.

xtremelow
04-23-2009, 06:54 AM
A++++, did the mod to my GF's lightning.

CANADAXB
05-01-2009, 11:21 PM
Haha! That's my weekend DIY sorted! Great thread and info....thx!

CANADAXB
05-02-2009, 05:23 PM
OK so I just did the mod....could not get the wires out of the connector so snipped each wire and used a connector. Sorted! Thx for the advice!

Stevenc150
05-03-2009, 03:17 AM
I almost did what Canadaxb did, but I gave the other connector (one coming from headlights) a try and got them in short time.

TylerTech
05-03-2009, 08:34 AM
Nice mod thanks guys!

TylerTech
05-03-2009, 08:51 AM
Here's a good link: Xenon Halogen Bulbs

Also, H7 bulbs are readily available just about anywhere they sell automotive bulbs so it should be an easy search.

At that linkHere (http://www.texonstore.com/xenon-halogen-bulbs/xenon-blue-white-8000k-halogen-bulb.html) Would the H7 Bulbs in that kit be all I need on a stock 04 xb12s or would I need anything else to get them installed?

GrahamNZ
05-15-2009, 05:00 AM
I opted to modify the dipswitch to achieve low beam always on. This link may be of interest.
http://ausbuells.informe.com/forum/buell-tech-f4/xb-headlights-t2367-15.html#p26658

1noble1
05-24-2009, 11:08 PM
Must chime in. Noobie Bueller, easy mod for my 1st. Great instructions, easy to do once I realized I forgot to pull back the guard before yanking on the wires!

Next comes the cheese grater. I'm feeling bold now :D

only1reds
05-29-2009, 02:24 AM
Hey, I have a silly but serious question about this mod.

Before doing the mod, if I were to have my highbeam light on would there only be the ONE (1) HIGHBEAM LIGHT on? Or would there be the low beam and highbeam on at the sametime?

Mind you, this is "PRIOR" to doing this mod.

I'm just a little confused about the purpose of this mod.

Here's a picture of my bike with my highbeam on.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_42060811a20a40aa993694224d2e8ee0.jpg

Can someone please tell me if my bike already has the mod done by the look of the above picture?

Thanks, Rei

MickD
05-29-2009, 03:32 AM
Yes. The mod is done on that bike.
Stock:
Low beam = 1 light
High beam = 1 light

With mod:
Low beam = 1 light
High beam = 2 lights

If it was the "white wire mod" your city lights won't work when the bike is in parking light mode. If it was the "switch mod" they will still work

GatorBuell
05-29-2009, 12:30 PM
I have seen a few bikes come from the factory like that. I dont know if it was on purpose or not but it seams most of the overseas bikes were changed.

only1reds
05-29-2009, 04:44 PM
Hey you guys aren't going to believe it, BUT and you know there always has to be a "BUT", BUT yeah mine came with the mod pre-installed on the bike. I so rock right now :D (I'm a dork I know)

But seriously, I was wondering what in the heavens were everyone talking about, because I had two lights all along. Thank you baby jesus :)

tredhed367
06-07-2009, 12:38 AM
Warning when doing dual headlight mod if you have led turn signals for some reason this throws off the blinking of the signals for what reason i don't know why
i even tried a heavy duty flasher still no luck anyone else have this problem i went back to the single headlight mode and everything is fine food for thought

carlslf
06-13-2009, 08:56 PM
done it to my new XB12CG....sorted mate...cheers!
carlslf

armymp79
06-18-2009, 03:07 AM
:D Thank you! and two thumbs up![up][up] I completed this headlight mod in under 10 minutes. Great instructions and pictures. We all owe you Gatorbuell and speedkills.

armymp79
06-18-2009, 03:15 AM
Hey tredhed367, I have LED fronts and a LED integrated taillight. (By Clear Alternatives) The dual headlight mod did not change anything for me. But those damn things flash too fast and I haven't been able to find a new flasher module to slow the flash rate down. My new signals came with resistors but I would rather not use them. Does anyone know where I can find a new module? [confused]

Stevenc150
06-18-2009, 04:07 AM
But those damn things flash too fast and I haven't been able to find a new flasher module to slow the flash rate down.ASB Blinker Relay (http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/16086.html.) Also seen where an EP-36 relay from Autozone, O'reilly's, etc. will also work.

armymp79
06-18-2009, 03:16 PM
Thanks Stevenc150, I gonna go to autozone today and see if they have the EP-36 and if not I always have the link that you gave me for the one at american sport bike. I'll let you know what happens. :)

armymp79
06-19-2009, 03:22 AM
Stevenc150, I bought the EP-36 from autozone today for $10 and now my flashers are operating at normal speed. Great advice and thanks again!

B6S4
06-23-2009, 08:29 PM
Does anyone know how this affects the highbeam "flash" button? Just curious if I'd lose this feature.

Stevenc150
06-24-2009, 02:41 AM
Does anyone know how this affects the highbeam "flash" button? Just curious if I'd lose this feature. Yep, you lose it. It's just for decoration after the mod. Edit: But you can flick the low/high switch and it will flash the low beam on/off.

Miss_Buell
06-30-2009, 11:24 AM
thanks a lot for the pictures, it will be super easy to follow.
this is exactly what i was looking for[up][up]

Miss_Buell
07-02-2009, 08:18 PM
It works, exactly as described [up][up]. Those wires were though !.

I took off about one inch of the black wrapping around the wires making sur not to cut the wire's protective lining. It made it easier to pull the wires out of the socket.

Y0RKV3GAS
07-06-2009, 10:42 PM
Bad a$$ took me about 5 mins used a finishing nail stuck it in there and taped it out with a hammer be sweet at night. I had a tendency took hold on both light manually when going down country roads.

DEPUTYBUELL
07-23-2009, 01:49 AM
Well, I did this mod myself and it was pretty easy. However, when I folded the plastic back the hinge snapped off and when I used the nail I expanded the metal housing for the electrical connection. called Buell and they didn't offer a part number as the connections were to loose causing on and off lighting conditions. I ended up cutting all wires and using electrical connectors leaving black and white together and just placing yellow with orange on both sides. works great more visible for those who dont ride and that dont pay attention on the road. good information:[

daponik
08-16-2009, 10:44 AM
Bump...this should be a sticky as it should be the first mod all new Buellers do on their bikes. My first bike already had this done, but I just had to do it on my new 09. The pics and the how-to instructions from the OP - great job!

This post is could also be a how-to for "how-to" do a DIY post. [up]

samiam901
08-16-2009, 02:21 PM
Did the mod awhile back and it was easy and i love the results. No more you got a head light remarks.

ramjr55
09-06-2009, 11:17 PM
So is it like I'm running two low beams or like I'm driving with my highbeam on?

Just trying to figure should I do this or just flick on my higbeam switch.

samiam901
09-07-2009, 12:46 AM
You would be using your low and high beam but you can still run just your low beam. With this mod when you flip your highbeam switch both lights will be on. I run both during the day for two reasons. One helps other drivers see me and secondly I dont have to hear everytime I stop somewhere that I have a headlight out.

raygrima
09-08-2009, 10:23 PM
Does this mean you have your high beam on all the time to (To make both lights work).. I like it and will be doing it to my bike tonight...

samiam901
09-09-2009, 12:31 AM
You could read the post above or the other three pages of posts;) But to make it easier yes you would have to have your high beam on all the time in order to run both lights[up]

jreinke
09-11-2009, 03:05 AM
do you guys run both lights on at night or just the one. Like passing cars and in the city.

Stevenc150
09-11-2009, 02:02 PM
Both.

samiam901
09-11-2009, 07:14 PM
do you guys run both lights on at night or just the one. Like passing cars and in the city Just depends on my mood. I usually only turn it off when Im right behind someone and I know Ill be there for a few miles.

matt4068xb
09-13-2009, 03:19 PM
i kinda like the mod. i'm also curios about the effects of doing it though. the additional draw on the battery compared to the stator output? the ground and fuse are much less of a concern, i think atleast.

glenjohn
09-21-2009, 06:40 PM
I was thinking about changing the whole head light assembly with to a compact and high powered unit. In researching, I ran into your blog.

Like everybody here, I did not like the head lights coming on one at a time. After reading this blog, I went out and rewired the head lights. The bike looks better with both lights on.

I just used needle nose pliers to pull the pin out of the connector. I stripped one of the wires but I used heat shrink wrap to take care of it.

During this mod, I found the horn mounting screw loose and I tightened it. It's good to look under the covers once in a while.

If you are worried about the battery, you can always use a battery tender like the one below.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/60/950/ITEM/Battery-Tender-Junior-Charger.aspx

Thanks. [up]

neilspeedy
09-28-2009, 10:49 PM
Hi guys im new to this tread.

I did the mode myself yesterday, only took minutes.
Great, im well happy. really helped have good pic's and the write up what to do.
Ive done a few mods myself to add to the look.
like to be different. do you like


http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/4925_20090928155115_L.jpg

neilspeedy
09-28-2009, 11:16 PM
ive found a newer pic of my bike with the frame pucks i put on last weekend.
I think it adds to the look, wider looking from the back and front, more aggressive.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/4925_20090928161057_L.jpg

fahren
09-29-2009, 12:41 AM
I have both headlights on always, but I used a modulator unit that runs a wire straight from the + battery lead (inline fused) for the extra load. The good thing about the modulator unit I have is that on low beam switch, the high beam is dimmed down to about the same degree of strength as the low beam, so the 2 lights look very symmetrical. If I switch to high beam during the day, the high beam modulates, or goes bright/dim/bright very fast (not a strobe). At night, the high beam is just on high, and low is on low, so I get the 2 lights always on at night. Honestly, I don't know how anyone can see squat at night with just one low beam on!
Headlight Modulator (http://www.kriss.com/h7illuminator_mod.php)

AusXB12ss
10-02-2009, 04:32 AM
I did this mod on my new 09 xb12ss awesome [up]

blue123
10-08-2009, 09:59 AM
Just done it,,very easy and it works on my xb12ss 07 bring on the dark winter nights.....

sk8ace
10-08-2009, 01:34 PM
I want to do this but if I do I think I would do it like fahren did. I would feel like I would be blinding everyone with both on all the time.. The option to have both lights on a "low" setting with the ability to go back to regular highbeam setting really makes this more of an attractive mod for me.

Could you put a highbeam bulb inplace of the lowbeam stock bulb? and then run it in the low setting for both (2 lowbeam lights) and then when you want highbeams you can have 2 highbeam lights?

I like symmetry heh [up]

Stevenc150
10-08-2009, 02:32 PM
If you have a Lightning, the headlight housings are on different angles is how the "High" beam is accomplished, not determined by the bulbs.

Dragonslayer
10-25-2009, 10:22 PM
I just did this on my XT. It just took a few minutes. No more "hey buddy you got a headlight out!"

Thanks

konarider94
10-25-2009, 10:40 PM
i ride all the time with both lights on now. just be careful if you turn your key too far when you lock the head tube, it will turn one of the lights on which will kill your battery. and as far as riding with both lights on the charging system is more than adequate enough for it.

Dancing Dogs
10-31-2009, 01:30 AM
I just did this mod in less than 5 minutes. The trick is in releasing the connectors. I thought I would share this demo from another forum that I belong to. It helped me when I was modding the turn sigs on my Streetrod.

link to connector release demo (http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96403)

green_head20
10-31-2009, 06:16 PM
Did this last night took all of 5 minutes. once i convert to hid lights i may go to a relay and do it in the wiring but this works awsome for now.


Sean

Baal
11-15-2009, 08:46 PM
Hey, Dancing Dogs: The link doesn't work. No vid, no JPG unless you log in.

Apparently I'm the idiot that this isn't "proof'd" for. No luck on releasing the wires so far. I've run pins down both sides, and pried everywhere I can pry, and nothing moves. I'm trying to be real careful not to bugger the female terminals, as I don't want to end up with the problem the OP had. Are the retaining tabs in the white piece in the sides or on the top (opposite the split in the female connectors)?

brightbuell
11-22-2009, 12:37 AM
I bought my 09 firebolt used. When my high beams are on both light light up. Does this mean my bike has all ready been moded?

Stevenc150
11-22-2009, 01:23 AM
I bought my 09 firebolt used. When my high beams are on both light light up.Bolts come from the factory like that.

srxy
12-05-2009, 05:20 AM
Great Post,

I finally got around to doing this...

In the words of Kevin Bloody Wilson..."It's dead FARKING easy!"

Took 10mins (cos I couldn't find my nails!)

Thanks again....

brightbuell
12-07-2009, 12:53 AM
Someone did this mod to my xb12r, but i have been using my low beam cause i thought i would be brighting everyone. The other day some jackass was pointing at my lights for two solid min at a stop light. Tring to tell me I had a light out. I guess what i need to do is adjust my high beams down a little so I can use them as my primary.
Anyone else adjust theirs?

Stevenc150
12-07-2009, 03:33 AM
Someone did this mod to my xb12r, but i have been using my low beam cause i thought i would be brighting everyone. The other day some jackass was pointing at my lights for two solid min at a stop light. Tring to tell me I had a light out.Bolts come from the factory burning both on High beams - this mod is for Lightnings only. I like having both mine on - may piss them off, but at least they see me.

jet6
12-12-2009, 09:25 AM
I did this to my SS while doing the HID convert(yer i sell them) but now are wondering if you can buy a factory headlight switch for them, id love to be able to turn my lights off sometimes, so when the bike is parked and steerlock is on i can run the parker globe only?

Matt

bbuell
01-01-2010, 02:36 PM
Apparently I'm the idiot that this isn't "proof'd" for. No luck on releasing the wires so far. I've run pins down both sides, and pried everywhere I can pry, and nothing moves. I'm trying to be real careful not to bugger the female terminals, as I don't want to end up with the problem the OP had. Are the retaining tabs in the white piece in the sides or on the top (opposite the split in the female connectors)?
The trick is in finding the sweet spot and the wire pops out with a light tug using your fingers only. If you look into the open end, you will notice the terminal occupying only about one half of the space with a plastic /\ shaped devider directly underneath the terminal starting about halfway down the tube - thats what holds it locked. Take the nail (make sure its thin 1-2mm and pointed) and angle it upwards between the legs of the plastic /\ and lightly apply pressure while tugging at the wire and it should release fairly easy. Note: If you are prying inside the metal area youre in the wrong place and you will damage the terminal. Hope this helps.

7Mary3
01-16-2010, 09:58 AM
Great mod! I'll definitely doing this next on my bike. Is there a way to wire the high beam "trigger" so it can still work when low beam is on? I'm so anal about having "dead" stuff on my scoot. Hopefully someone can figure this one out...

[confused]

Ride Safe

7Mary3
01-16-2010, 04:26 PM
Just did the mod and the trigger still works on low beam!!![up][up][up]

jet6
01-16-2010, 10:48 PM
Doing this mod you lose your park lights on steering lock, you do know that

There are better ways to do this mod

Matt

7Mary3
01-17-2010, 01:03 AM
Yeah but I'd rather lose that function though (which I've never used/had on my other bikes) than to lose the trigger. I haven't seen anything simpler...or 'free'-er.

delta one
01-17-2010, 01:39 AM
Doing this mod you lose your park lights on steering lock, you do know that

There are better ways to do this mod

Matt

wait I did this mod and I still have the flash to pass and paring lights[confused]

jet6
01-17-2010, 06:46 AM
Yer with the wire swap mod you still get your flash function, you just lose your pak lights function when you lock your steering, cause it turns on the low beam

Matt

frizzanz
01-29-2010, 05:32 PM
FANTASTIC write up!!! [up] This is my favorite mod to date! I was getting tired of hearing everyone tell me "dude, you've got a light out...". Well, I don't now! Thanks again!:D

Baal
01-29-2010, 05:41 PM
Thanks for the tip bbuell. I'll give it another try when things warm up a little. I'd pretty well decided to say screwit.

Montana
01-31-2010, 03:35 PM
I did this mod on my Buell XB9S today :)

My question is,how to install HID to my bike? Can i have this mod so i have Hid´s in both lights??

BuddhaBuell
01-31-2010, 04:07 PM
Montana, welcome to the best Buell site out there IMO

this site has great 'search' capabilites
you just click on 'search' enter what your looking for, (hells you can even narrow it down to a certain sub category...)
here is but one of the threads a search for 'HID's' that came up...
hope that helps with any info or questions you may have...
:)

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Firebolt-XB12-XB9/HIDs

kajer
02-01-2010, 12:18 AM
this is what I did on my lightning to get both lights on, ONLY when I want them on, after I start the bike.

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Do-It-Yourself-Buell-Mods/XB12-SS-Lightning-both-lights-on---HID-redux

Guiness63
02-07-2010, 08:05 PM
Awesome Thread

thunderstormgrowl
02-08-2010, 04:46 PM
Well I am and IDIOT! The orange wire broke off of the connector, and now the connector is stuck in the plastic housing. I tried to get it out for an hour, but all I am doing is expanding the plastic.

What should I do?

Considering I just bought the bike new, what can I do to not void the warranty.

Pockets
02-08-2010, 04:54 PM
Already voided the warranty by breaking the wire yourself ;) not to worry though. You'll need a very small flat blade screw driver to push down the inner locking tab and then something small and pointy to push the pin out while holding the tab down. It's a PITA. Been there done that.

thunderstormgrowl
02-08-2010, 07:50 PM
How much did I void in the warranty? Thanks for the tip. What do I do now with the broken wire?[sad]

thunderstormgrowl
02-17-2010, 03:13 AM
Since I broke the wire, do I pry the old connector apart and attempt to re crimp it, or do I try to solder the broken wire to the connector?

kajer
02-17-2010, 08:57 AM
I take it this was on the harness side? You can get it all apart and then re-solder everything to look like new again :)

Pockets
02-17-2010, 03:49 PM
Exactly. If you can get the wire out of the pin, just strip and recrimp or solder it. Once it's back together, I'd seriously doubt any tech would go looking at it if there's an electrical issue down the road. Just make it look untouched.

Defender88
02-17-2010, 07:09 PM
i got sick of trying to pull the wires out so i cut them and reconnected them with connectors :D

thunderstormgrowl
02-17-2010, 08:55 PM
How would you recrimp the connectors? With needle nose pliers?

Pockets
02-17-2010, 08:59 PM
Basically yeah. Just strip the wire back and try to reuse the pin. If you have a combo stripper, it will have crimp notches too. I don't know if they go down to 24ga wire.

thunderstormgrowl
02-17-2010, 09:05 PM
If I really messed up the pin, is there someplace that I can get a replacement, or would I be SOL?

matt48726
02-17-2010, 09:11 PM
did it!!! looks sweet now nobody will tell me i got a headlight out!!!

crxtasy169
02-17-2010, 09:44 PM
Great mod did it love it took 5 minutes thanks!!!

Pockets
02-17-2010, 09:49 PM
You should be able to get a pin from an electronics store or even Radio Shack. Just take the old one with you as reference.

BuellDude
02-28-2010, 04:16 AM
Just did this mod today and I absolutely love it!!! Exactly how I wanted my lights to work and very easy to do!!!

twistedrose
03-02-2010, 09:48 PM
Ok, sweet. I was just told about a similar method this week with the same wires. this is better, cleaner. It took me longer to find my hex key set than to do the mod. A trick to these clips is to get a safety pin or similar thing and put it in the side without the wires and lift up the little white tab that you can see in there pressing down on the connector and pull out the wire. I released all four and pulled the clip off so I wouldn't have to pull back any of the fancy factory wire wrap. I have never used the park lights so I don't really care about it leaving the low beam on with them. Great mod, I am new here and already love this place!

'If I really messed up the pin, is there someplace that I can get a replacement'

Many of the clips at the auto store "help" section use these same pins. Bring your old one and match it up.

'06 XB12X

Guiness63
03-06-2010, 11:41 PM
Did the Mod today... bout 10 mins and presto, duel lights... very easy DIY!! You def need a nail to pry up the white tabs holding the wires in, once you release the tabs holding each individual wire in they come right out. Patience and finesse are key to this Mod. Very Happy w/it!!

Buellgasm
03-11-2010, 01:10 PM
Hey there, "AWESOME" site and info peoples ;)...did this mod 05 XB12s (my first of many???) in about 20 mins 2day and love it, u guys ROK!

04buell12
04-10-2010, 12:19 AM
ok.just got it done. looks great. NOW i tried to use the small nail from the bottom, from the top, even a jewlers kit from both ends at the same time. I couldn't get the clips out. in fact of of the small this nails i used broke and I cut my thumb :( anyways so I went to my old technique... ME SMASH!!! and i cut both wires and cross connected them with these wire connectors i got that have electrical gel in them. Mod works great now. thanks to all of you. :) ME HAPPY!!!

kajer
04-10-2010, 01:23 AM
[up]

Baal
04-10-2010, 04:20 AM
ME SMASH!!!
I had the same lack of luck with the nail, a darning needle, and jeweler's screwdrivers. I quietly reassembled things prior to arriving at the smash threshold.

04buell12
04-14-2010, 04:49 AM
well not really smash. just cut and reconnect. it works fine and its been rainy and aint affected anything

I had the same lack of luck with the nail, a darning needle, and jeweler's screwdrivers. I quietly reassembled things prior to arriving at the smash threshold.

jwille1
04-17-2010, 05:20 PM
Thank you for sharing......great mod. Worked well on my 08 Uly, and you get to keep your passing light!!!!!!

tommygun
04-21-2010, 02:15 AM
Just finished this tonight. I did not have much luck with the small nail either. Brute force worked though :) true the buell did draw first blood but. I did win the war lol

04buell12
04-28-2010, 02:47 AM
OK guys i got some info you guys may wanna learn. My expirience with this mod went like this: first week mod worked fine but after 3 days i noticed bike wasn't starting up right away. next day bike didn't start up at all (dead battery). so i charged it and it started up again w/ no problem. However, again bout 3 days later noticed it was starting up hard, then the next day it left me stranded this time. This was twice in a week and a half! ok so i figured maybe a charging issue but just to be sure I reversed the mod. OK this is where i'm at: mod is reversed and i haven't had any more problems of the bike dying.
Seemed the mod might be pulling a little too much electrical draw. just an FYI for a lot of ya

Riderdie
04-28-2010, 12:52 PM
Just did the mod last night in about 10 min.:D I used a nail punch after fighting with a nail and the two slid right out.

Hopefully 04buell12's experiecne was unique to his bike (sorry) but the mod looks cool and being stranded sucks! (broke my key off in the gas cap once, $80 dollar tow for a problem that i fixed with some pliers and Wd40) so now i carry two keys

jmcrutch
05-01-2010, 09:31 PM
I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but this mod is about 1000 times easier if you switch the pins on the female connector rather than the male connector. It is easier to locate the little plastic tabs that you have to bend with a nail/small tool, easier to push out the pin, and have way more room to work with. I almost gave up on the project until I tried modifying the other connector, which was a breeze.

jmcrutch
05-02-2010, 04:38 AM
Also, has anyone ever tried to rotate the high beam light reflector in the XBS model so that it becomes a low beam reflector?

JohnnyD
07-06-2010, 01:26 PM
I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but this mod is about 1000 times easier if you switch the pins on the female connector rather than the male connector.

I too went this route - couldn't release the pins from the upper connector.

Great mod, no more "you have a light out" from everyone.

Riderdie
07-06-2010, 09:12 PM
Argh! First time I did this in a few minutes, this time I feel like I'm just making the connectors worse the more I try.

Hopefully I'll have better luck with her bottoms. I usually do.[cool]

Thehade
07-11-2010, 10:17 PM
hey great mod! thanks for the info. was easy after figuring out how the pins were held in, only took a few minutes. lost the parking lights on my '09 cityx but never used them anyways![up]

Thehade
07-11-2010, 10:28 PM
if you're having trouble with the pins, there is a little white block at each one that needs to be pushed away from the pin before it can be backed out. they are very small and a little hard to see. this is looking at the male pins down inside the connector. i used a safety pin to hold the tab back while i pushed the electrical pin out with a pocket screwdriver.

stellio78
08-16-2010, 04:08 PM
[up]

delta one
08-16-2010, 04:50 PM
Also, has anyone ever tried to rotate the high beam light reflector in the XBS model so that it becomes a low beam reflector?


Can't be done

Optics don't quite work that way but also the reflectors are one piece, as in the high beam and low beam are molded out of one piece of plastic.

delta one
08-16-2010, 04:53 PM
04buell12

You need to check your voltage regulator, our bikes are known to burn them up over time. Sounds like yours is having the symptoms. Get it looked at before it burns out your stator.

Xb12sLt
08-16-2010, 06:21 PM
Just switched the wires around on mine...thank you, six years later and finally two lights! No more people telling me to replace my headlight.

strawberrys
08-22-2010, 01:16 PM
All,
Took a few but found a old school tool that worked great!
Strawhttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7294_20100822071351_L.jpg

misternikko
09-09-2010, 12:34 PM
tagged

DrogeN Omen
09-09-2010, 05:48 PM
has any one had any electrical issues after doing this?

below is a screen shot of a spreadsheet that contains electrical load information...
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5539_20100818143939_L.jpg

just wanted to know if my battery or charging system will be under any extra load as a result of having both lights on all the time.

delta one
09-10-2010, 12:09 PM
Yes they will be under extra load, the energy needs to come from somewhere.

But it is well within the capabilities of the bike to produce that energy, the additional load is minuscule relative to the draw of other common accessories (especially what people add on to a uly, that has the same electrical generation system)

Take a look at the uly police bike it has strobes siren radio hook ups and what ever else an moto officer uses and super bright LED's and maybe heated grips. All on the same electrical generation system as your bike. So in comparison one extra light bulb will make very little difference

DrogeN Omen
09-26-2010, 04:11 PM
I did this mod yasterday and only took me 15 mins.

looks great and im sure will be safer during the day and night.

might post a pic later but im sure you all know what it will look like.:D

stewart2
10-11-2010, 09:03 AM
started to this mod and just could get the pigtails to come out. so instead of breaking something i was going to cut and splice. As i started to dig i found a small light in the middle of the high&low beam, with no light in it. The orange&black were going to it the yellow&black to the low beam and white&black to the high beam can any one tell me what this means? and what that extra light is?

stewart2
10-11-2010, 09:05 AM
will post pics of it in a min.

Stevenc150
10-11-2010, 09:24 AM
It's the parking lamp socket. It was used on the Euro models and lights when the key is turned back into the Park position. They just left it empty for the U.S. You can throw in a 194 or 195 bulb if you want. (Added Pic below to save you the trouble)

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2768_20090419100842_L.jpg

stewart2
10-11-2010, 09:30 AM
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7038_20101011032617_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7038_20101011032741_L.jpg

stewart2
10-11-2010, 09:33 AM
ok that makes sense, thanks. just look at that wiring that doesn't look like hd would do that.[smirk] I think the previous owner got to it before I did.

RSV Factory
11-17-2010, 03:10 AM
Is there a possibility to have both lights on LOW?

I would like that.
:)

Pockets
11-17-2010, 08:38 AM
RSV- Are you talking about the brightness or just the switch position?

RSV Factory
11-18-2010, 04:59 AM
hey... I am talking about being both lights (left and right) be lighten at the same time. Both on LOW and both on HIGH. Not on parking mode but standard LOW and HIGH mode...

Is this possible?

Pockets
11-18-2010, 08:37 AM
With a delay wired in, I don't see why not. It would just be too much of a drain at start up to have both on at once I'd think. Um, but why would you want to have them both able to be on in Low and High? They're the same brightness in either position. The only thing making it seem brighter in High is because of the High beam reflector being a different pattern than the Low reflector. The bulbs are identical and don't use any more power in High.

delta one
11-18-2010, 08:53 AM
To do it properly you would need new reflectors that take dual element bulbs (and creative wiring) so you can have a true high low in either switch position
Hella makes some modules that should work.

Pockets
11-18-2010, 09:27 AM
I wonder if you could just take another XB headlight and remove the reflector portion. Problem then is alignment due to the reflector being in the wrong position (right instead of left only)

delta one
11-18-2010, 12:14 PM
you would have to cut it

high and low reflectors are molded together.

riceetr
12-05-2010, 09:10 AM
Just subscribing, but I think I'd rather have both on while on the low beam setting so I wouldn't get flashed all the time from people because I'm blinding them with high beams.

BuelliganXB
02-06-2011, 02:40 PM
Wanted to say thanks to speedkills and GatorBuell. Just did the light mod today. After a sore thumb and some patience I was able to get it from the female side. As others have said, this is probably the only thing I didn't like about my xb12scg; now it looks great!

Bravo
02-10-2011, 07:14 PM
Damn.... I am not finding a small nail... struggled for 30 mins without a nail and gave up finally [sad]

SageCloud
02-12-2011, 09:21 AM
I have a UK beam reflector, meaning my high beam is on the right side. I would really like to trade with someone so I can mod my reflector using both high or low beam reflector parts.

If someone is willing to trade, please let me know! :)

redlightningxb
02-13-2011, 01:07 PM
Is there a way to wire two low beams and two high beams?

rique62
03-03-2011, 08:04 PM
hi, install the HID system on my, have to tell is a lot light, however i became greed and tried do the wire change, well didn't work,does anybody can help out there?

Xb9sDre
03-14-2011, 08:44 AM
Great mod!! Did it over the weekend and it did take only 15 minutes!! I've seen posts about issues taking the wires out but I had no issues! now I just have to wait for the weather to get above 50! Thanks again for the great FREE Mod!

Mike3485
03-14-2011, 02:05 PM
Awesome! Did this yesterday and works great. No more electric tape to hold the trigger in. I used a small eye-glass flathead screwdriver and if you put it in where the wires are just push it AWAY from the wires and they snap right out.

shaylay
03-15-2011, 01:24 PM
Took me a while to get the bastards out, but I did it!
exellent mod! so freaking simple!

tonysbuell
03-27-2011, 07:55 PM
Does anyone know were there is a step by step prodded on how to install hids?

Stevenc150
03-27-2011, 07:59 PM
How about a HID DIY Vid: Lightning HID Install (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/HID-headlight-upgrade-on-XBs-1/2/)

1969Knight
04-23-2011, 10:06 AM
Just did the headlight Mod , thanks !! Took 5min 

Scuzz
05-05-2011, 04:25 PM
Maybe i'm a little bit late with this headlight mod but
I just did it on my 10 uly and Love it! Thanks so much...was easy to do and works great. By the way, the guy who didn't like the mod because of the parking light needs to have another think about that useless parking light. Why is it there anyway?
Thanks again....

mace25
05-13-2011, 12:46 PM
not going to read 7 pages.... so if this was mentioned already sorry --

I tried to do the mod.. couldnt get the wires out - same trouble as a lot of people, so instead i just cut the wires above the male connector, and put them back together... yellow --> orange orange ---> yellow.

cut the wire, spliced them back, electrical tape... pluged them back in.. and works like a charm.

whole mod took about 3 minutes. give it a shot if you are having trouble "pushing" out the wires

SPEEDDEMON203302
05-13-2011, 12:49 PM
Mace, I agree those wires were a real bear to get out, maybe I should have cut mine, it would have saved me a lot of cursing and bloody thumb. lol

konarider94
05-13-2011, 12:53 PM
you just need something small to put in the connector. there are tabs on the pins in the connector to keep them from getting pushed out. pushing the pins out and switching is way faster than cutting and splicing.

i hope you at least used a crimp connector and not just electrical tape. solder is the preferred method though if you cut a wire.

konarider94
05-13-2011, 12:58 PM
http://www.1130cc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112085&stc=1&d=1208216015

Scuzz
05-19-2011, 07:28 AM
I put a very small allen key in the end and gave it a really hard push. It came out with a bit of force. Use the flat part of your pliers to push on the allen key if needed. Before reassembling, make sure you crimp the connector back into it's original shape with a pair of pliers before reinserting it into the connector housing. You DON'T have to cut wires.

henri66
05-19-2011, 10:13 AM
Konarider94. Rep point for you! Great animation.

Stormn712
07-14-2011, 07:01 PM
Did it ! Took 15 min due to the little bastards not wanting to come out. But really happy with the result. Thanks enormously !

rauchthor
07-21-2011, 11:45 PM
Did this on my Uly today.. real quick and simple. Thanks for instructions anybody could follow.

shaylay
07-22-2011, 06:47 PM
Has anyone else had a problem with blowing fuses after a while? I did the mod and it worked great for a while then fuses started popping and now im back to stock wiring

gp125racer
07-25-2011, 06:24 AM
About a month ago my headlight fuse popped. I didn't think much of it and just replaced it.

This weekend I did the headlight mod, took about 10mins total. Flipped the key on, switched to highs and everything looked good. Then this morning I leave for work and the headlight fuse blows no more than 50ft from my driveway. WTF? Good news is the low beam still works as it now runs off of a different fuse.

Bad news is I have some sort of ground issue with my headlight circuit. Any takers on this one???

chevnut55
07-25-2011, 07:28 AM
why doesent anyone make a kit so the bolth work with high and low all the time. its not just a seeing in the dark thing,but the bike looks much better and meaner with bolth lights on.

shaylay
07-27-2011, 10:48 AM
That might work with a resistor and some wire splicing.

Iamarchangel
07-27-2011, 08:10 PM
Lots of posts to read, however, there shouldn't be any electrical problem with this mod.

If it hasn't been noted already, all you're doing is converting the lighting to the Canadian model, maybe European too.

Ours are all wired that way.

(and, yep, I've recommended this mod before but it's too simple for some people who really want to out tech everybody else…)

chevnut55
07-28-2011, 06:45 AM
it would be great if one of these buell parts places came out with a plug and go kit.
i dont want to cut or messs with wires.
when riding down a slow main street at night when people are looking at your bike with 1 light on with low beems it looks not so great.

sak1782
07-28-2011, 05:44 PM
Just did this, SUPER SUPER EASY!!! Anyone who ever rides at night should do this. I did a before and after test in my garage with the lights off, OMFG what a difference.

Big thumbs up for this mod.

fakameanrepresent
07-31-2011, 12:42 PM
just did this mod, and i am loving it.

speedkills
08-01-2011, 10:33 AM
It's awesome that people are still loving this mod 3 years later...

CHEERS.

fakameanrepresent
08-01-2011, 11:36 AM
well, i just got my buell. it has ONLY 180 miles on it, hehe.

dakrt
08-01-2011, 04:19 PM
did this today. my first mod. easy & works great. thanks[up]

Jesse T
08-22-2011, 04:06 PM
I cannot get my wires out, can anyone help? I'm following the OP's directions but with no success [mad] using a small nail just like he did, but the wires aren't budging...

Oh and now both my lights aren't working. I think I bent something with the nail trying to get the connectors out[confused]

konarider94
08-22-2011, 07:28 PM
I cannot get my wires out, can anyone help? I'm following the OP's directions but with no success using a small nail just like he did, but the wires aren't budging...

did you look at the animated gif i posted on page 7?

anrkizm95
08-22-2011, 07:51 PM
http://www.1130cc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112085&stc=1&d=1208216015

konarider94
08-22-2011, 07:53 PM
^because clicking "prev" is too hard for some ;)

dmp0001
08-22-2011, 07:53 PM
its a pain in the rear, just don't let the bike win

anrkizm95
08-22-2011, 08:00 PM
^because clicking "prev" is too hard for some

lol that and i was trying to figure out how you posted that image.:)

Jesse T
08-23-2011, 08:06 AM
Sorry guys, no I did not read through 7 pages, I probably should have been more patient. Damn thing is pissing me off...I ****ed up the connector so I think its a bit late for even attemting it again until I get a new one

DrogeN Omen
09-12-2011, 04:59 PM
hmmm i have a headlight indicator always on issue...

i did the 2 lights on mod last year... will check to see if the connector is damaged in any way. also i have no idea where the ground wires are connected on my 2007 Lightning XB12SS(Long)

sotrab
09-15-2011, 03:08 PM
will this mod work on xb12r?

DrogeN Omen
09-15-2011, 06:39 PM
fixed my issue the grounding wire had snapped so re grounded it to the head stem...

oh9bolt
09-15-2011, 06:43 PM
will this mod work on xb12r?

On a firebolt when the high beam is turned on the low beam stays on as well, it is already done from the factory.

sotrab
09-21-2011, 05:04 PM
on an XB12R 07 it is already wired this way?

konarider94
09-22-2011, 06:32 AM
thats what he said

jonzin
09-22-2011, 09:08 AM
After doing this mod, are both headlights still on the same fuse? My high beam recently stopped working and after changing the bulb it is still not working. I assumed the fuse is good since the low beam still works but do not know if this is a correct assumption due to the mod being done.

konarider94
09-22-2011, 11:13 AM
no the low beam gets moved to the "acc" circuit. the high beam stays on the same circuit though;

Birdman
09-25-2011, 01:26 PM
I got my '06 XB12Ss yesterday and I'm gonna do this mod ASAP. My only question is does the flash button still work on the left grip?

konarider94
09-25-2011, 02:00 PM
yes it does

Birdman
09-26-2011, 08:33 AM
Thanks konarider94. :)

Birdman
09-26-2011, 07:04 PM
This forum ROCKS! I did this mod in a bout 10 minutes thanks to the pictures and detailed instructions you guys posted. My next project is installing a power port near the handle bars for my cell/music/gps. I did it on my Road King and its great!

Oakes_86
10-11-2011, 07:19 PM
Finally got around to doing this. The wires were a little aggravating getting out but I managed it, worked great! Now i wont have people flashing their lights at me all the time. Great write up [up]

Dave A
10-11-2011, 07:38 PM
Thanks, I'll try it again.

TorqueMonster
10-11-2011, 09:02 PM
Had to replace my turn signal flasher relay because the turn signals are not always working all the time. Once I had the front cowl off did the headlight mod and it literally took 5 min. to do. Thanks a bunch for the quick procedure.

evolution678
10-25-2011, 07:39 AM
Just posted a vid on this mod props to Speedkills & Gatorbuell for this awesome post. here's the link http://youtu.be/z01Gvsj5oPw hope you like it.

Buell22
11-04-2011, 07:10 PM
It figures. I wished I discovered this when it was initially posted 3 yrs ago. I will be selling the bike soon.

Chazman
12-15-2011, 11:59 AM
has anyone converted to dual low/hi beams, so you would run dual lows at night and dual highs by day for visibility/looks or on back roads at night? Specifically for
2009 xb12r

merc16
12-21-2011, 06:09 PM
I did it woohoo!! The one low/ both headlights on with high beam. Me likey !!

DrogeN Omen
12-31-2011, 05:04 PM
has anyone converted to dual low/hi beams, so you would run dual lows at night and dual highs by day for visibility/looks or on back roads at night? Specifically for
2009 xb12r

I would be very interested in this...

anrkizm95
12-31-2011, 05:06 PM
I did it woohoo!! The one low/ both headlights on with high beam. Me likey !! [up]

sprk_sprd
01-03-2012, 08:54 PM
Hi. Can someone please explain what this mod is for? I don't feel like reading 9 pages.

:p Just kidding. I read all 9 pages. I am wondering, however, if those of you who've had this mod for a while (several months/years) have experienced any problems. I think one person said he/she had a broken ground wire which explained his/her repeated blown fuses. In other words, is the long-term outlook for this mod safe from a battery/charging system perspective?

Thanks in advance.

Stevenc150
01-04-2012, 07:32 AM
Over a year and no problems to report on my end.

Lesley
01-04-2012, 07:45 AM
I am wondering, however, if those of you who've had this mod for a while (several months/years) have experienced any problems.

I didn't do the mod how it is instructed on this thread. I did mine a few years back before joining any forums. I just spliced the two headlights together and use my highbeam position as an off option. I have never had one single fuse blow or had any problems whatsoever. 33,000 miles and counting [up]

beamacvt
01-04-2012, 04:03 PM
Did mine tonight in the dark. Took all of 10 minutes. Thanks to everyone for all the great information.

03Lightningxb9
01-21-2012, 06:46 PM
just did this mod. very good directions. easily done.