larger mirrors with integrated turn LED

[spirit rider]

Hi,

Did any of you guys tried to install these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Cruiser-LED-Turn-Signal-Rearview-Mirrors-Universal-8-10mm-Smoke-Lens-/161722746985?fits=Year%3A2014|Make%3AHonda|Model%3AValkyrie+1800&hash=item25a76d4869:g:CrcAAOSwmmxW1koD&vxp=mtr

haven't bought them yet but I wonder if they be easy to install/connect

I always like more visibility and it happened that I forgot to switch off the turn light for few mns... (not going to get better with age, as I now hit the horn instead of the turn.. something might be reversed from the F6B)

thanks

[dans2014]

  As I understand it, these won't work with the Valkyrie's electrical. I bought them for my Suzuki Bandit for the same reason, people and ME can see them blinking. On the other post-mirrors, I've posted the ebay item I put on mine. taller and wider, now I see better behind me

[dinosnake]

I would / should probably tell you not to try - getting to the turn signal wiring at the forks is a nightmare (don't ask me how I know  ) .  Unless the service manual has a better way than disassembling most of the front end, plus the signal & voltage interface, IMHO just do yourself the favor and walk away from the idea.

[Kidd]

Why not access wires at turn signal , and not at forks

[Robert]

The problem is not only the connections but the fact that the every bulb on the Valk is led with a controller under the seat and the voltages vary.

[dinosnake]

Why not access wires at turn signal , and not at forks

Yep, that's just about the only convenient area to do it in.  But note that the wires come in from the headstock area in a downward pointing position, where they then hide / shield the (small, round multipin) connector inside a [downward] facing vinyl weather sleeve.  The wires then loop upwards and through the fork covers and finally into the signal proper.

The front turn signals are 2 wires only regardless of the fact that they are multi-unit LED's, so it may be possible to work with them.  I didn't do a voltage test, sorry.

[spirit rider]

waow, great answers! appreciate that.

so I'm "slowing" the idea as advised and I'll try to run some Voltage test ...

however I have no knowledge regarding LED...I guess I shouldn't try to wire from the connector (unless I manage to get a 12V on it), but rather find a way to go to the controller (if I manage to do that)...

thanks again

[Stanc770]

Go to the "Turn signals and Admore lighting" thread on the 1800 tech board. This issue you are facing is essentially the same problem. You WILL NOT get the desired results going in the direction you are headed.

Moofner is in contact with Admore for a solution for this issue. Some of us have the SOCAL lights with turn signals and have been seeking a way to make them work so, Moofner took ownership of the project and may have an answer soon.

Hate to sound so negative but many tries and hours have been expended in this matter and I am trying to give you the benefit of those experiences.

[Moofner]

As Stanc said, I'm working on it. Even if it works, you will have to run a set of wires from under the seat. As far as I can tell, the only safe place to tap into the harness is POST ECU (aka the wire bundle going to the rear).