HI-BIRD Tail Light MOD Instructions

[Homacide]

Are you tired of looking at that FAT rear end?
Disgusted by what looks like a Loaded Diaper?
Well then... This is the MOD for YOU!


NO NOT THAT REAR END!
This One!


What I am installing is the EDGE 2 Tail Light Assembly.
Note the hole in the top center, I will be using that soon.


Lets get right to it!

1st remove the 4 side cover bolts.


Remove the 2 seat bolts.


Now carefully remove the wiring attached to the Tail Light Assembly.
Note you do not need to remember the wires.


Then remove the 4 Tail Light Assembly bolts under the rear wheel.


The whole thing comes off in one piece.


You will need the harness from the Tail Light.


And that's it for the tear down.
Easy HUH
Now you can use the removed tail piece for your wiring diagram.


Assembly:

Note the post in the center of the rear end. That's where the hole on the EDGE 2 will go.


1st remove the bolt from the tail piece.


Then lead your wires from the EDGE 2 and slip it into place with the hole in the EDGE 2 over the bolt post.


Re-tighten the tail piece bolt and the EDGE 2 is secure for the moment.


After careful inspection, I noticed that there was no place to use the existing turn signals.


So I picked these up for 17 BUX.
Easy Fix


Installing Turn Signals:

1st decide where you want them.
Note, remove the lenses and make sure bulbs are securely in place! :roll:


When making your mark with a pen to drill a hole for the wires, Note that they are off center just a bit.


Check Twice, Drill Once!
Or check 3, 4, 5 times.... :wink:


Now stick 2 sided tape to the turn signal.


Lead the wires threw the hole.


Check the Old Tail Piece for the turn signal wire colors and attach accordingly.


Check to make sure the light works, Remove the other side of the 2 sided tape and carefully attach to the bike like so.


Use some kind of a guide when doing the other side.
Remember that the other turn signal wires are not center either and will need to be compensated just a bit in the Other direction.
Again measure TWICE drill ONCE!
And repeat the process.


Back to the Tail Light!

Cut the Old Tail Light harness with allot of lead wire so you have plenty of room to play.


Attach the wires from the EDGE 2 to the harness you just cut and re connect like so.


For the 07 HI-BIRD it is like this.
If Not, it is Very easy to figure out... So Don't Worry! 8O


After Checking the lights, secure the wires properly.


Almost Done!

To secure the Edge 2, I decided to just secure it to the tail piece.
Carefully mark 2 places to run 2 bolts.


Be sure to check to for clearance.


Drill one side at a time and insert bolt and washers.


After securing, drill the other hole.


Wa Lah


All that there is left to do is reassemble the bike!

Now That's One Nice Rear End!
:P






Final Notes:

There are many ways you can MOD this rear end, My way may not be best suited for you, But it is the Easiest way I could think of.

I do Hope that this was helpful in some way,
Homacide
:twisted:

[Weldangrind]

Thanks for taking the time to post photos; the new light looks great! So does your lovely assistant.

[SpudRider]

Thank you for taking the great photos, and documenting your work to benefit others! Your Edge II tail light looks great.

Spud

[FastDoc]

I'd think this would make a first class stickie except you should have posted pics of the bike. I never noticed any pics of the bike. 8)

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'd think this would make a first class stickie except you shouls have posted pics of the bike. I never noticed any pics of the bike. 8)

8O

Spud

[Homacide]

Thanks for the support guys, I Really appreciate it!
But Sorry "FASTDOC".... As you can see, I am Married to a Woman. :oops:
ROFLMAO

[wjack57]

Nice Job , Sure cleaned up the rear end , I'll keep it in mind for my bird - jack

[Buzzkill]

Good job, she looks real nice 8O and so does the bike , what size sproket you running on the rear, looks tiny.

[Homacide]

Thanx for the input
I am unsure of the sprocket size... I will tell you that I am only going about 45 mph. Unsure of the exact speed due to a non working speedometer.
Any one with info on where to find sprockets that will bolt up is welcome

[HotelRed]

Homacide.
Thanks for the write up. My fender broke & I can't get an OEM. I just ordered the Tusk version universal fender/light. We will see how it works out. You were a big help.

Thanks
John

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by HotelRed

Homacide.
Thanks for the write up. My fender broke & I can't get an OEM. I just ordered the Tusk version universal fender/light. We will see how it works out. You were a big help.

Thanks
John

I love Tusk products, and I love Rocky Mountain ATV!

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...FamilyId=25859

Spud

[HotelRed]

Me too. The fender is $36.99 shipped. Should have done it when I ordered the Tusk bark busters. I am setting this thing up for my grand daughter as I am way too heavy for it which is why my main toy is a KLR 650.
I will try to take a few pics when I install. Here it is: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...FamilyId=25859

Got some good info from the customer reviews.

John

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by HotelRed

Me too. The fender is $36.99 shipped. Should have done it when I ordered the Tusk bark busters. I am setting this thing up for my grand daughter as I am way too heavy for it which is why my main toy is a KLR 650.
I will try to take a few pics when I install. Here it is: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...FamilyId=25859

Got some good info from the customer reviews.

John

Your granddaughter is a lucky girl, Red. Please do post photos of your installation; I would love to see the Tusk tail light assembly mounted on your bike.

Spud