Admore Light Bar on Yamaha Topcase

[Britt]

Not sure if this will be helpful to anyone out there, but I've been looking at ways to increase my visibility on my recently purchased Tenere while out in traffic. I looked at several options and decided on the Admore light bar which is a "LED High-Powered SMT Light Bar with modulating brake light, progressive, amber turn signals and new Smart Brake technology". https://www.admorelighting.com/product/admore-smt-light-bar-with-smart-brake-technology-new/

I installed the original version on a friend's NC700X and liked it a lot. This is the improved version with programmable firmware as well as a deceleration sensor that illuminates the brake light when engine braking.

Rather than putting it on the license plate as designed, I decided to put it up high - at eye level with most car drivers. I bolted it to the top case and connected it to the bike using a 5 pin trailer connector to connect the 5 wires from the device to the OEM wiring.

Very happy with the outcome. It's super bright and will hopefully grab the attention of most drivers!


Video showing hazard flashers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEuBV8zT8yw

 

[AZ Dean]

Looks great!

 

[Davesax36]

Did you make it quick release for when you want to take off the top case?

 

[Britt]

Did you make it quick release for when you want to take off the top case?

Yes I used a flat 5 trailer connector so it comes apart with a quick tug. There are more elegant connectors out there, but trailer connectors are rugged and simple so that's what I decided to go with.

 

[Davesax36]

Sorry I didn't read the middle of your original post. Thanks for the pic, though. That looks awesome. Not sure I really want to drill holes in my Bumots, but I really want to add some additional tail lighting. This seems like a great option.

 

[Terminus]

Very nicely done! That adds a lot of visibility. How easy was it to wire into the bike? Do you just tap into the existing turn/brake lights at the back end or do you have to run them up by the battery?

 

[Britt]

Very nicely done! That adds a lot of visibility. How easy was it to wire into the bike? Do you just tap into the existing turn/brake lights at the back end or do you have to run them up by the battery?

I should have photographed it, but I tied into the wiring that is under the rear seat. They provide Posi-Taps but I prefer soldering so that's what I did. Some shrink tubing and electrical tape, and it came out really clean.

 

[Britt]

Sorry I didn't read the middle of your original post. Thanks for the pic, though. That looks awesome. Not sure I really want to drill holes in my Bumots, but I really want to add some additional tail lighting. This seems like a great option.

This bar will readily attach to your license plate bolts and that is how I installed one on my friend's Honda. It looks great, but I wanted mine up higher and wasn't worried about drilling into the Yamaha box.