PIAA light wiring question

[Goldwing]

I was thinking something like this, see pic:

 

[JRE]

I have seen some PIAA installations, where the switch is mounted on the handlebar. Where can I find a bracket that will work to be able to mount the switch to the handlebar?

TIA

I just used the double-sided tape provided and stuck in on the horizontal part of the fairing just forward of where the winglets attach, near the dash. It's not necessarily quick reach convenient but I figure when I ride they are either going to be on or off and no switching between while in motion (I have them aimed so they will not bother oncoming traffic).

 

[Ron15S10]

I'm utilizing the Twisted throttle Denali harness and switch (see switch mounting location using a bushing and longer bolt) along with the PIAA OEM bar mount to hang the Vision X LED lights.

 

[SuperDuper]

I have seen some PIAA installations, where the switch is mounted on the handlebar. Where can I find a bracket that will work to be able to mount the switch to the handlebar?

TIA

i used this (the "single switch" version), and it seems to work well. i mounted it to the left side mirror clamp, with the plate pointing down so that it's basically centered on the handlebar. (imho, this is another one of those cheap things that should have just been included in the kit, but oh well...)

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/denali-switch-mount-for-vertical-perch-bolts

 

[Goldwing]

Thanks SuperDuper, that's exactly what I was looking for!!

 

[Goldwing]

I called PIAA and they will be sending me the PIAA handlebar bracket!!

 

[JRE]

Hey that's great...show us pics when you get it.

 

[SuperDuper]

I called PIAA and they will be sending me the PIAA handlebar bracket!!

interesting... i called PIAA before i bought the denali bracket, and the guy i spoke to said, "oh no, we don't have anything like that." post up a pic (and a part number, if you don't mind) when you get it.

 

[Goldwing]

Yes, Will do. I called PIAA on Monday. I talked to a guy named "Jameson". I should get it by Monday!?

 

[Goldwing]

OK, So I started to run the harness and there seems to be ALOT of cable length.

Can someone suggest a routing for the cables going to the actual lights?

I have the light switch running nicely along, inside the factory black plastic wire clips, the bundle that feeds the left side handgrip.

This is turning to be a big pain in the ass!!!

Help.

PS. The switch bracket has not arrived yet from PIAA. I hope by next Tuesday or Wednesday!!

 

[JRE]

OK, So I started to run the harness and there seems to be ALOT of cable length.

Can someone suggest a routing for the cables going to the actual lights?

I have the light switch running nicely along, inside the factory black plastic wire clips, the bundle that feeds the left side handgrip.

This is turning to be a big pain in the ass!!!

Help.

PS. The switch bracket has not arrived yet from PIAA. I hope by next Tuesday or Wednesday!!

I just folded up the wire and zipped tied it together and left it in the cavity in the cowling where the clips attach the plastic trim that holds the light brackets. You can see it if you look down past the tank from the top. Eventually I'll probably cut the wires to shorten them and re-solder but for now, I wanted to leave the length in the event I put the front crash bar on and wanted to move the lights from the current location.

 

[Goldwing]

Hi JRE,

Can you take a pic?

TIA

 

[SuperDuper]

i followed this (attached pdf) as a basic guideline. like JRE, i just folded and zip tied the excess length behind the cowling (basically, right next to the other group of wires that run along the frame near the headstock).

 

[Goldwing]

Hi SuperDuper,

Thanks!!

 

[Goldwing]

Let the be light!!!!!!

Thanks SuperDuper and FRE for the help!

I still have not gotten the light switch bracket from PIAA but thing it should arrive tomorrow or Wednesday. I will post a pic and part number (if I have one)!

 

[JRE]

Awesome...I'm interested in that switch mount as well so looking forward to your thoughts and pics

 

[SuperDuper]

cool...glad it came together ok. here's the denali mount attached to the mirror clamp, fwiw...

 

[Goldwing]

That looks good too!

I hope to get the PIAA bracket today or tomorrow. Will keep all informed with pics as soon as I get it!

 

[Goldwing]

I found a pick of a PIAA kit that shows the light switch bracket. I hope to get mine from PIAA today or tomorrow!!

 

[Goldwing]

OK, so I got the PIAA bracket and its not good, Part Number E10-L4 78005. Its just a piece of flat steel.

I called PIAA and send them the pic from this tread and them are looking into it for me.

Will report back on what I hear.