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CoastsideXB9S
09-24-2009, 03:15 AM
I just got the clear alternatives integrated LED tail light kit for my 2003 XB9S And could not get it to work completely.

I installed according to the instructions and it would not turn on. When I connected the back ground terminal from the circuit board to a grounded spot on the bike (my frame) the lights worked perfectly, but when I applied the brake it shorted out the ignition circuit.

My initial thought was that I was missing the ground connection from the lights completely. Anyone have any idea what could be wrong?

Please help me get my bike back on the road.

GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA
09-24-2009, 05:19 AM
Here is a diagram, hope it helps. You hook the resistors in line where your signals used to hook up. Hook your new signal leads on the HOT side of the resistors. The Tail/Break and the ground all hooked up as the stock.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3071_20090923221541_L.jpg
My install pick is not so clear. But here it is. All my wires go to the harness, none ground on the frame.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3071_20090923221119_L.jpg

GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA
09-24-2009, 05:24 AM
:D Can I get some rep points for the diagram or tag or SOMETHING !?! :D

cannondalemtb
09-24-2009, 06:21 AM
Rep if you post some pics of the final setup.

slomo2
09-24-2009, 06:35 AM
I thought pictures like that diagram were supposed to go in the porn thread.:p

GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA
09-24-2009, 06:54 AM
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3071_20090912024950_L.jpg
...that's what it looks like....and we're gone.

CoastsideXB9S
11-12-2009, 08:50 AM
Dude Rep, Im sorry. I got it working after I realized I had crossed a wire in the taillight assembly. Pics to come soon.

folmar19
02-15-2010, 02:19 PM
i got my tail light from xblights.com the wires plug right into the factory ones and it lookes awesome i got the integrated turn signals in mine

GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA
02-15-2010, 02:28 PM
yup...the diagram above clearly shows integrated turn signals as well in the clear alternatives.

clear alternatives____ $100
xb lights ____________ $300

xb lights advertises their lights are "way" brighter... Well? Are they $200 brighter?

folmar19
02-16-2010, 02:48 PM
i have not seen clear alternatives lights but for ease of hook up xb lights are way easier compaired to what looks like clear alternatives are but i could be wrong

fahren
02-16-2010, 06:55 PM
Everything I've ever heard as a comparison point to the "you get what you pay for" answer to that one. Robert at XBLights is the Hawk or Odie of taillights.