ProjeKt D LED mirror turn signals installation and review

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How did you splice them in to the bike wiring?  And were there any unintended consequences?

I had my covers (Tupperware) all off because I was doing the running/light LED install. So I tapped
into the signal connectors on each side just at the connector above the signals themselves. If I was
just going to do the signal mirrors and not remove anything but the top covers then I would go
under the rubber boot on the left front side and tap in there. Both signals are available there so you
would need to run a wire across to the right side under the center top tank cover/'08-'09 glovebox for the
right mirror signal. The schematic for the connector in the left front boot is here:


(Disregard the orangy-red dots with the yellow centers, that had to do with my other post.) You'll need to
connect to the green wire for the left mirror signal and the gray wire for the right mirror signal.

As for unintended consequences, I haven't found any, yet.

[VirginiaJim]

Excellent!

By way of an update, I will say that Projekt D certainly communicates all the steps involved in the shipping procedures.  I've been inundated with emails on it's status.  They also send you a PDF file of the installation (haven't seen that yet as it may be caught in spam).  It was.


LED signal installation instructions

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[RBX QB]

Excellent!

By way of an update, I will say that Projekt D certainly communicates all the steps involved in the shipping procedures.  I've been inundated with emails on it's status.  They also send you a PDF file of the installation (haven't seen that yet as it may be caught in spam).  It was.
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Yeah... they were the same with my peg lowering kit.

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LED signal installation instructions

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Very interesting... Not as scary now that I see they aren't "replacement" mirrors... just supplemental ones that go on top. But, it gets me to wondering how thick the adhesive pad is, as the LED assembly can only really be as thick as the adhesive (or vice versa). Take a couple edge shots if you can... when your units arrive, of course.

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They also send you a PDF file of the installation.


LED signal installation instructions

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I like their instructions much better than mine, better wire routing and they appear to remove
a different cover so as to avoid messing with the color cover altogether.
 I think I'll redo mine in the future.

[maxtog]

Excellent!

By way of an update, I will say that Projekt D certainly communicates all the steps involved in the shipping procedures.  I've been inundated with emails on it's status.  They also send you a PDF file of the installation (haven't seen that yet as it may be caught in spam).

What is also excellent is that their instructions (not only this, but others too) are not in Chinglish!

[VirginiaJim]

Actually very well written.  Not like the Japlish in the service and owner's manuals.  Don't know if that's improved any on the new versions...

[Rhino]

I'm supposed to receive mine on Thursday. Unfortunately I will be out of the country for 2 weeks starting Thursday. So hopefully I can install on Sunday, Oct 21. Review to follow.

[DGOLD]

It came late today, now to get the cojones to take the mirror assembly apart, always seems like I break something on my first try disassembling a part of the bike! 

[VirginiaJim]

I'm already half way there on the right side.  Will be taking the mirror off today and seeing what I can do to damage it beyond redemption.

[VirginiaJim]

This may be a bit slower than anticipated.  Ran into some other issues while taking things apart on the right side.  Half the plastic holding the well nut on the mirror is gone.  I need to fix that.  I knew the left side was totally cracked and gone but didn't realize the same thing was happening on the right.  Looks like I'll be using some JB Weld to hold it together.  The only way to totally fix it is a new mirror assembly and I don't want to do that.  Going to the hw store now....

[maxtog]

This may be a bit slower than anticipated.  Ran into some other issues while taking things apart on the right side.  Half the plastic holding the well nut on the mirror is gone.  I need to fix that.  I knew the left side was totally cracked and gone but didn't realize the same thing was happening on the right.  Looks like I'll be using some JB Weld to hold it together.  The only way to totally fix it is a new mirror assembly and I don't want to do that.  Going to the hw store now....

Hey- nothing wrong with using something to fix it.  I have repaired many a plastic part on various devices using epoxy putty.  If you can't see it, and it works, then no big whoop!   Just make sure to scuff and score up the plastic first, then clean with alcohol so the epoxy or JB has something to grab onto that has texture and without oil/dirt contamination.

[VirginiaJim]

That's what I was thinking of doing.  Unfortunately, after a  phone call this afternoon, that may be put on a back burner.  I've got to go out and see my brother in Iowa.   I was planning on going to Ohio but his call changed things.  I'm going to continue on the installation of the signal mirrors but any other work is being postponed.

[VirginiaJim]

Ok, got the right side fairing off so that I can see the wires going to the signal light.  Looks like a green and black w/yellow stripe.

Can anyone confirm that the black w/yellow stripe is common or ground?  I'm thinking so but I would like to know before I start a splicing...

[maxtog]

Ok, got the right side fairing off so that I can see the wires going to the signal light.  Looks like a green and black w/yellow stripe.

Can anyone confirm that the black w/yellow stripe is common or ground?  I'm thinking so but I would like to know before I start a splicing...

Don't you have a multimeter?!!!!

[wildnphx]

This may be a bit slower than anticipated.  Ran into some other issues while taking things apart on the right side.  Half the plastic holding the well nut on the mirror is gone.  I need to fix that.  I knew the left side was totally cracked and gone but didn't realize the same thing was happening on the right.  Looks like I'll be using some JB Weld to hold it together.  The only way to totally fix it is a new mirror assembly and I don't want to do that.  Going to the hw store now....

I have similar issue except all of it is gone   How does one fix that short of replacing the entire mirror?

[Rhino]

Ok, got the right side fairing off so that I can see the wires going to the signal light.  Looks like a green and black w/yellow stripe.

Can anyone confirm that the black w/yellow stripe is common or ground?  I'm thinking so but I would like to know before I start a splicing...

According to the service man black w/yellow stripe is common.

Just got my kit in the mail today. But probably will not get to until I get back from a long business trip.

[VirginiaJim]

I have similar issue except all of it is gone   How does one fix that short of replacing the entire mirror?

I don't know....  I think we're all going to be Bozo's on that bus.  Those attachment tabs aren't holding up well at all.  It would be more palatable if we could order just the base but the damn thing comes as an assembly.  Buying used would probably be the same issue unless the bike was wrecked early in it's life.

[VirginiaJim]

According to the service man black w/yellow stripe is common.

Just got my kit in the mail today. But probably will not get to until I get back from a long business trip.

That's what I was thinking.  Just wanted a second opinion before I destroy the electrical system.

[maxtog]

That's what I was thinking.  Just wanted a second opinion before I destroy the electrical system.

Had you gotten it backwards, it would have simply not worked but caused no problems and no damage to the electrical system (not even a blown fuse- there would be no short or overload).  The lights are LEDs so they require polarity to be correct to illuminate (unlike incandescent bulbs).

[VirginiaJim]

Observations so far.....I used a 1/4 inch drill bit for the 6mm hole.  Don't drop the mirror attachment nuts in the fairing.  I got lucky and retrieved via a long magnet.  I'm not sure I trust, yet, the mirror with the kit to stay fastened as I can't get it to stick in certain spots.  I guess time will tell.  Also not sure if the additional weight will cause the mirror to lose adjustment all the time.  I guess time will tell.  If it does, that's going to really **** me off. I had that issue with the stock C10 and Voyager mirrors......hated it.  But, we'll see.