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I used a set of front
signals from an 800 Intruder to do this modification. FYI the signals are the
same on both the VS800 & VS1400, & Note
that the signals on the S50/S83 Boulevards also
match each other. However they should be swapped in pairs, if swapping between
the S50/S83 Boulevard & VS800/VS1400 Intruder, due to different shapes &
how they attach to the fork mounts
First we need to find the wiring. The wiring is under the passenger seat. Good
place to start eh? Now that you know where the wires are you'll need a test
light. Link shows a picture of a “Common” 12
Volt tester @ Amazon
Canada
Connect the clip on the tester to a ground (bolt on the
frame or engine should work) and turn on your lights. Probe the different
connections until you find the main power. This would be your running lights,
Next turn on a signal
and probe the other wires until you find the one that makes the prope blink
like the signal. Mark it left or right and then find the other.
Now that you know all the connections and marked them with tape, (you
did that right?) comes the time to make your new connections.
You'll notice that all the connections are butt connected (you
can pull them apart)
What I did was take two small pieces of 18 guage wire and join one end. Then I crimped a butt connector that would mate one end of the now open circuit. On the other end I crimped a connector that will mate on the other end of the old connection. You now have one open end of wire.
Use the same type of crimp connector you just installed on the other half. Now on the wire of the new rear signals match it to the open circuit you have left. Repeat this procedure for running/left signal & right signal . If you are unsure drop me a line and I'll try to help as best as possible. BTW make sure the 2 wires you join are not too long as all the new connections still have to fit under the seat. This is true for both the VS 800 & VS1400
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People
who want running lights with the rear signals have a problem.
The problem is it's illegal to have Amber Running lights
on the rear of your
motorcycle, but it's NOT illegal to have Red Signals
I have an inexpensive and easy fix that you can accomplish
in a couple of hrs.
First of all head
down to your local automotive type store.
Wally Mart or Canadaian Tire should do depending on whether you live in
Canada or the USA. Head to the paint section and look for
Krylon Stained Glass Red ( see note below
) in an Aerosol Can. One can is
more than enough unless you plan to make a living from this tip
If you
don't have a masking tape of some type at home pick up a roll while you
are at the store. Check out your purchase and head home to finish this job.
Now that you have arrived safely at home, remove the
stock amber lenses
from your motorcycle. Remember we are working on the Rear signals.
Using the tape you purchased, or already had on hand, I want you to mask
off the outside of the lens. Do a good job so the paint is only on the inside
of the lens. Due to the design of the signals on the S50/S83 it is a little
more difficult to get the paint inside the housing, but it can be done
Once the lenses are masked start applying the paint in light coats.
I used a pair of old garden gloves to hold the lens in my hand and just
sprayed away. Wait about 10 minutes between coats to give them a chance
to set. You should need 3 light coats for proper coverage. If you spray too
thick a coat and notice that it's starting to pool Don't panic. Simply set the
lens so that the excess paint will pool in the grooves. You can then scrape
out some of the excess if you need to.
NOTE: This
is an OLD page; Products
may have changed
so use YOUR best Judgement
when buying a paint
NOTE:
Another paint you can use is Testors Translucent
Candy Apple Red
Thanks to Chief Lead Foot for the
advice below
Head to your local stain glass window shop.
They carry small .5 oz of color touch up stain complete with small
brush. One coat inside the plastic lens and they become a beautiful
transparent red. The substance is like water and
drys immediately.
Enough to coat 20 lens all for $5 USD
There
is a lot of useful information on this site, but errors are possible
All Images/external links open in New Tab
Helpful
answers are $1.00 each
dumb looks are still FREE
These Tips come from many people,
on the various
motorcycle forums I frequent.
Note:
"VS" Intruders & "S" series Boulevards
I started gathering this information in 2002
Some of it has been collected since 1985
Some information (parts & part numbers/suppliers etc...)
are no longer
available or have Changed. The Information contained in these pages,
should be considered to be a
GUIDE, on where to start YOUR search if
information has Changed
If You Attempt Modifications & Ruin Your Motorcycle
It Is Your Problem.
If You Are Not Mechanically Inclined,
Get Help From Someone Who Is
I Am Not Responsible For Use/Misuse Of These Tips &
Tricks
Use @ Your Discretion
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