clearwater LIGHTS 2021 Plus Honda Rebel 1100 Darla LED Light Kit Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- clearwater LIGHTS
Table of Contents
Installation Manual
Honda Rebel 1100 (2021+)
Darla LED Light Kit Dimmable
Patent Pending
2021 Plus Honda Rebel 1100 Darla LED Light Kit
About the Lights
Darla Clearwater Lights
Three LEDs (ea.)
Fully Dimmable
2,400 Lumens (ea.)
Optic: Driving Beam
High Beam + Horn Features
Power: 24W/2A (ea.)
Size: 2.2” Dia.
Weight: 7 ounces (ea.)
Don’t be fooled by the small package, Darla’s pack a punch and are our most
versatile light. Darla’s are designed for maximum conspicuity, making you more
visible to other drivers and illuminating your path at night. Over a hundred
mounting options available! Our Driving Beam projects 75% of the light down
the road in a 15 degree beam and 25% in a 45 degree beam.
See And Be Seen
Ride Strong
Clearwater Lights
Clearwater lights include a simple and high quality means of connecting to the
motorcycle’s electrical system. “Posi” devices made by Posi-Products are used
to securely and safely make electrical connections on the bike. You can view
instructions on the proper installation of the Posi-Products on the manuals
page of our website or on Posi-Product’s web site at http://www.posi-
lock.com. They simply screw together and mate the wires.
Parts List and Bike Preparation
Please be sure to read our instructions thoroughly before attempting installation.
- Check Parts list supplied with your kit to be sure all parts are handy.
- First, park the motorcycle on hard pavement or concrete to ensure the bike will be stable during the installation. If you can mount the bike on a stand with tie-down straps, this will help secure the motorcycle.
- Follow the manufacturers guidelines for disconnecting the battery. This is important to prevent damage to the electrical system.
Mounting The Lights
Fender Mount
Pre-assemble the lights, mounting bracket M6 bolt, washer and spacer as shown
below. Make sure to assemble one side at a time.
Gently screw all bolts in hand tight. Inspect the bolt length and spacer
alignment before tightening the bolts.
Wiring Diagram/System Overview
Single Channel Harness Wiring Diagram
Mounting The Volume Control Knob
We recommend the dimmer be mounted to the handlebar assembly (either on the left or right side) utilizing one of the existing fasteners. We have included the proper bolt to replace the OEM since a longer one will be required. Secure the wire from the dimmer along existing wires to the harness. The green connectors from the dimmer and harness mate together.
Mounting the Harness
The harness should be mounted in a secure location close to the front of the bike, within the frame and behind the fork tube as shown in the photo below. Use the provided zip tie pad, zip ties to mount the harness. Make sure all wires are away from direct heat and out of the way of pinch points and steering/suspension assemblies.
Once the harness is secured in place, route the THICK RED/BLACK power wires toward the battery. Be sure to route all wires so that they cannot become tangled or caught in either a suspension or steering part. Use the provided zip ties to secure them in place. Again, check the movement of steering and suspension before riding. It may be helpful to follow the existing factory wire routing.
Wiring the Harness
First, please use the Wiring Diagram provided on Page 4 as a reference. Make
sure the dimmer is connected to the harness (GREEN connectors).
Switched Hot Wire: The THIN RED wire from the Clearwater LIghts harness
needs to be connected to a 12V switched hot source on the bike using one of
the Posi-Taps. We recommend using a Posi-Tap to connect the thin RED wire from
the Clearwater Lights harness to the YELLOW wire of the headlight connector on
the bike. This will allow the Clearwater Lights to turn on/off with the key or
when the bike starts. The lights are NOT powered from this trigger wire. The
Clearwater Lights are powered directly from the battery.
High Beam Feature: Use one of the provided Posi-Taps to connect one of
the THIN WHITE wires from the Clearwater Lights harness to the high beam
headlight hot lead, the BLUE wire of the headlight connector. This will allow
the Clearwater Lights to go to 100% when the high beam is activated.
Horn Feature: Use one
of the provided Posi-Taps to connect one of the THIN WHITE wires from the
harness to the horn hot lead (+) on the bike. This feature sends a signal to
the harness to turn the Clearwater Lights to 100% when the horn is pressed.
Power Wires: Connect the fuse/fuse-holder to the thick red power wire
from the wiring harness to the positive terminal of the battery, then the
thick black power wire from the harness to the negative terminal of the
battery.
Light Wires: Connect the lights to the harness. Light extension wires may
be required depending upon the distance of the lights to the harness.
TEST: With the bike running, the lights should be dimmable via Clearwater
Lights Dimmer. Test the high beam and horn features (if enabled) and the
lights should go to 100% when the highbeam or horn is pressed. If all checks,
congratulations, you are finished!
Alignment & Tips
How to Align the Lights Ask an assistant to help you with this procedure.
Make sure the bike is on level ground and have an assistant sit on the bike.
Press a level against the
face of the light, and adjust its angle. The goal is to adjust the lights so
that the light is level with the ground.
Passengers and luggage may alter the alignment of the light, so further
adjustments may be needed. You may find that a slight downward angle (5
degrees) is helpful.
Do Not Kink The Grommet
To maintain the integrity of the water sealing grommet, do not kink, deform or
put pressure on the grommet when dressing the wires during install of
Clearwater Lights.
Posi-Tap (A):
- Unscrew the cap of the Posi-Tap (gray or large end).
- Slide the wire you wish to tap into through the slot in the cap.
- Re-attach the body of the Posi-Tap and tighten.
- Attach the other wire to the bottom using the same method as a Posi-Twist.
Posi-Lock (B):
- Remove both ends from the Posi-lock.
- Strip wire 1/2” and insert into bottom portion of the Posi-lock.
- Hand tighten the Posi-lock onto bottom portion with wire, repeat for other side.
Thank you for purchasing your Clearwater Lights. We hope this product will
help make you a safer rider. Please feel free to send us comments or
suggestions at any time. We learn from you. Visit our website for more
exciting products to help you see better at night.
Ride safe!
Sincerely,
Glenn and the team at Clearwater.
The Clearwater Company – 11305 Sunrise Gold Circle, Suite D
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Phone: 916-852-7029
Fax: 916-852-9410 I
www.clearwaterlights.com
Revised 1/27/23