ChipBeck_imp
Road warrior
Thread starter
Links to the parts used are in post #15 in this thread....bikerdave_imp said:
New here 2013 CB1100
Cheers.
Chip
Lockhart Phillips Turn Signals-Lucas Tail Light
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New here 2013 CB1100
Cheers.
Chip
roadrash7_imp
First service completed
Here is how I did the ship in a bottle install for the front turn signals. I removed the headlight bulb then removed the 4 allen bolts that hold the headlight bucket so I would not have to worry about aiming the headlight when I replaced it. I removed the old turn signals, disconnected the wires inside the headlight bucket. Then drilled the larger 3/8 hole. Here's the fun part. You need a 3/8x1-1/4 fender washer on the treaded part of turn signal on the outside of the bracket. Now put the wire and the thread part through your newly drilled hole, take a 3/8x1 fender washer, lock washer and the nut run it down the wire. You can start the threading of nut by putting one of your fingers inside the bracket. Now when you reach the last few threads to really get it tight, I removed my finger and used a small opened end wrench to catch the flats on just the bottom of the nut. Now turn the turn signal housing from the outside and you can tighten it down... The rear turn signal were really easy, but on my 2014 standard the wire were reversed. As someone mentioned in a earlier post.
gwallis_imp
First service completed
I love the tail light mod... if fact I am trying to install one right now. And please forgive my ignorance on the subject but do you remember how the wiring went.
The three wire into two wires have got me blowing fuses left and right... on my second pack!
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
The three wire into two wires have got me blowing fuses left and right... on my second pack!
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
the Ferret
Road warrior
Gary suggest you PM Chip, if this disappears off the front page he might not see it and it sounds like you could use a little help fast lol
gwallis_imp
First service completed
The ferret_imp said:
Well ... I figured out the Tail Light. You only use two wires... one is the Running light (Green/Yellow) and the other is the Brake (Green). The third wire is not used. It gets its ground from the fender when you bolt it down.
Now I have to wire the turn signals. I got the turn signals to work correctly... but I forgot that they also are running lights. All this after I bolted it all back together.
I just might PM Chip after all.
Thanks
ChipBeck_imp
Road warrior
Thread starter
gwallis_imp said:
Well ... I figured out the Tail Light. You only use two wires... one is the Running light (Green/Yellow) and the other is the Brake (Green). The third wire is not used. It gets its ground from the fender when you bolt it down.
Now I have to wire the turn signals. I got the turn signals to work correctly... but I forgot that they also are running lights. All this after I bolted it all back together.
I just might PM Chip after all.
Thanks
Gentlemen,
I'm sorry it took me so long to see this. I'm in New Zealand with my son and I only have Internet when I'm hooked up to wifi in a hotel. My CB11 is half a world away and I won't be home for 2 weeks. I'm glad you figured out the tail light. Yes it does ground to the fender without a wire because it's metal. The bulbs in those turn signals are all dual filament. One is much brighter than the other and the bright one is for the signals. The dimmer one is for running lights (front only). I used trial and error to figure it out and I blew a few fuses too. When I'm back in AZ I'll help out if you still need it then. Cheers.
Chip
kulsheim_imp
New to the forum
Hi Chip,
Great looking bike. I'm in the process of installing the Lucas tail light and turn signals. I'm having a little trouble getting the running light to work on the lucas tail light. My Lucas light came with a black and red wire. My 2013 CB1100 is wired with a black/green/green yellow wire. Can you help me be letting me know which wires connect to which? I searched the forum but couldn't locate anything explaining the wire connections.
Thank you in advance for the response and help.
Christian
Great looking bike. I'm in the process of installing the Lucas tail light and turn signals. I'm having a little trouble getting the running light to work on the lucas tail light. My Lucas light came with a black and red wire. My 2013 CB1100 is wired with a black/green/green yellow wire. Can you help me be letting me know which wires connect to which? I searched the forum but couldn't locate anything explaining the wire connections.
Thank you in advance for the response and help.
Christian
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/chipbeck/media/Lucas1.jpg.htmlChipBeck_imp said:Gentlemen,
In an attempt to duplicate the information that was lost when the old Lucas taillight thread disappeared, I am posting here are some photos of my motorcycle with those same modifications. The Lockhart Phillips turn signals are cast aluminum and they are top quality items. Amazingly, a set of two of these lights is only about $20 from J&P Cycles. The originals are plastic although they are also outstanding quality. Most of you are aware the Japanese model CB11's have much smaller turn signals than the US models. The smaller turn signals are more appealing to my eye. These Lockhart Phillips signals pretty closely duplicate the size of the Japanese units. I started out by just putting one LP signal on and I compared it's brightness to the stock unit on the other side when activated. The bulbs must be the same or very similar because they both display the same level of brightness when the turn signals are operating.
In conjunction with the smaller Lucas taillight and without the huge stock license plate bracket the total effect is like taking a cute young girl out of a pair of cargo shorts and putting her cute butt into a thong bikini. I mean, if you like that kind of thing.
I have a ton to do today to prepare for some upcoming events so I don't have time to post a Chip Beck Spec "how to" thread yet. But I will when time permits. Most of it is pretty straightforward but there are a few potential snags.
In any event, here's what it looks like. For members who like the look of the stock rear end and the basic shape of the stock taillight and turn signals but would simply like units that are a bit smaller and less obtrusive, this may be a solution. I really like it but then again, I've always had an affinity for well constructed and scantily clad female posteriors. All the best.
Chip
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c-breezy_imp
Been there
Does this taillight bolt into the stock hole?
gwallis_imp
First service completed
Yes... I used the orinal hole in the rear fender.
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/chipbeck/media/Lucas1.jpg.htmlkulsheim_imp said:Hi Chip,
Great looking bike. I'm in the process of installing the Lucas tail light and turn signals. I'm having a little trouble getting the running light to work on the lucas tail light. My Lucas light came with a black and red wire. My 2013 CB1100 is wired with a black/green/green yellow wire. Can you help me be letting me know which wires connect to which? I searched the forum but couldn't locate anything explaining the wire connections.
Thank you in advance for the response and help.
Christian
ChipBeck_imp said:Gentlemen,
In an attempt to duplicate the information that was lost when the old Lucas taillight thread disappeared, I am posting here are some photos of my motorcycle with those same modifications. The Lockhart Phillips turn signals are cast aluminum and they are top quality items. Amazingly, a set of two of these lights is only about $20 from J&P Cycles. The originals are plastic although they are also outstanding quality. Most of you are aware the Japanese model CB11's have much smaller turn signals than the US models. The smaller turn signals are more appealing to my eye. These Lockhart Phillips signals pretty closely duplicate the size of the Japanese units. I started out by just putting one LP signal on and I compared it's brightness to the stock unit on the other side when activated. The bulbs must be the same or very similar because they both display the same level of brightness when the turn signals are operating.
In conjunction with the smaller Lucas taillight and without the huge stock license plate bracket the total effect is like taking a cute young girl out of a pair of cargo shorts and putting her cute butt into a thong bikini. I mean, if you like that kind of thing.
I have a ton to do today to prepare for some upcoming events so I don't have time to post a Chip Beck Spec "how to" thread yet. But I will when time permits. Most of it is pretty straightforward but there are a few potential snags.
In any event, here's what it looks like. For members who like the look of the stock rear end and the basic shape of the stock taillight and turn signals but would simply like units that are a bit smaller and less obtrusive, this may be a solution. I really like it but then again, I've always had an affinity for well constructed and scantily clad female posteriors. All the best.
Chip
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c-breezy_imp
Been there
Thanks for the prompt reply gwallis! :beerchug:
jimgl3_imp
Been there
that is an extremely nice look, but in Honda's defense, if you have the stock Honda luggage rack like I do, it becomes obvious why the tail light is so far out there and the size it is. turn signals are a different story. very nice!
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Has anybody fitted the K10 Samurider "CB750-style" tail-light? How does it compare to the standard item?
I need to replace the entire rear mudguard (fender) complete with tail-light and as I'm fitting the K17 tank, front mudguard, their "CB750-style" tail-light seems the obvious choice. Probably cheaper than stock, too!
I need to replace the entire rear mudguard (fender) complete with tail-light and as I'm fitting the K17 tank, front mudguard, their "CB750-style" tail-light seems the obvious choice. Probably cheaper than stock, too!
baxtercat_imp
Running like a top
Hi Baz. When I had my 2013, I replaced the stock taillight with the K10 item. It is a quality piece of kit, chromed steel instead of the plastic, and far less bulky. Installation was not that difficult, but be advised that you re-use one hole in the rear fender and drill two more for the new taillight, and you will probably want to plug the original hole left empty when the bigger unit vacates it. (You can find chrome plugs or appropriately sized bolts and washers for this.) But the wiring is straightforward, and the supplied instructions are pretty good. I would have done this mod to my 2017 last year, but the new taillight is LED and a different shape lens, and Whitehouse did not develop an updated version--the K17 unit is the same as the K10, according to Takashi. Happy to answer any questions if you move forward with this.Bazbro_imp said:
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Hi Baz. When I had my 2013, I replaced the stock taillight with the K10 item. It is a quality piece of kit, chromed steel instead of the plastic, and far less bulky. Installation was not that difficult, but be advised that you re-use one hole in the rear fender and drill two more for the new taillight, and you will probably want to plug the original hole left empty when the bigger unit vacates it. (You can find chrome plugs or appropriately sized bolts and washers for this.) But the wiring is straightforward, and the supplied instructions are pretty good. I would have done this mod to my 2017 last year, but the new taillight is LED and a different shape lens, and Whitehouse did not develop an updated version--the K17 unit is the same as the K10, according to Takashi. Happy to answer any questions if you move forward with this.baxtercat_imp said:
Many thanks for that, Bax. That's just what I needed to know!
Best wishes.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Hey baxtercat: Don't see many blue CB1100's from down there. Nice showing.baxtercat_imp said:
baxtercat_imp
Running like a top
Hey baxtercat: Don't see many blue CB1100's from down there. Nice showing. New England. practically Canada.GoldOxide_imp said:
MaFiHa_imp
Running like a top
I attached "Kellermann" turn signals to my RS, instead of this ugly
plastic-things that come original with the bike... .
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plastic-things that come original with the bike... .
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Very snappy, Markus.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Those are tidy Markus. Thanks for sharing that idea.
MaFiHa_imp
Running like a top
My pleasure.GoldOxide_imp said:
And they are really bright
