Custom Dynamics CD-SBL-BCM Saddlebag LED Latch Light Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Custom Dynamics
Table of Contents
Custom Dynamics CD-SBL-BCM Saddlebag LED Latch Light
LED Latch Lightz™ Installation Instructions
We thank you for purchasing the Custom Dynamics® Saddlebag LED Latch Lightz™.
Our products utilize the latest technology and high quality compo-nents to
ensure you the most reliable service. We offer one of the best war- ranty
programs in the industry and we back our products with excellent cus- tomer
support, if you have questions before or during installation of this product
please
Part Numbers:
- CD-SBL-BCM-RB
- CD-SBL-BCM-RC
- CD-SBL-BCM-SB
- CD-SBL-BCM-SC
Package Contents:
- Saddle Bag LED Latch Lightz™ w/ Hinge Cover (2)
- BCM Y Harness Adapter w/ Plugs (1)
- Quick disconnect Harness (2)
- 4” Tie Wraps (10)
- Tie Wrap Holder (8)
- Foam Strip (2)
Fits: Functions Run/Brake/Turn on 2014-2021 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
(FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special
(FLTRXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), 2016 Road Glide Ultra CVO™ (FLTRUSE), Road
Glide Limited (FLTRK), Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL),
Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low
(FLHTKL), 2016-2021 Ultra Limited CVO™ (FLHTKSE) & Road King Special (FLHRS).
Functions as Run/Turn on 2014-2018 Electra Glide Police (FLHTP), 2014-2021
Road King Standard, 2014-2015 CVO™ Limited, 2015 CVO™ Road Glide Ultra, 2014
CVO™ Road King, 2015-2021 CVO™ Street Glide, 2018-2021 CVO™ Road Glide and
2019-2021 Electra Glide Standard. The BCM can be serviced by a Harley
Davidson™ Technician to have Run/Brake/Turn function. Custom Dynamics® SMART
Triple Play® is a simple plug and play alternative option for Run/Brake/Turn
function.
Refer to page 3 & 4 for diagrams on alternative functions and wiring.
ATTENTION
Please read all Information below before Installation
Warning: Disconnect negative battery cable from battery; refer to owner’s
manual. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock, injury, or fire.
Secure negative battery cable away from positive side of battery and all other
positive voltage sources on vehicle.
Safety First: Always wear appropriate safety gear including safety glasses
when performing any electrical work. It is highly recommended that safety
glasses be worn throughout this installation process. Be sure vehicle is on
level surface, secure and cool.
Important: This product is designed and intended for use as auxiliary lighting
only. It is NOT intended to replace any original equipment lighting in-stalled
on the vehicle and should not be used for that purpose. This product must be
wired so that it does not interfere with any original equipment lighting.
Important: Ambient install temperature must be 60 degrees F or higher.
Allow 24 hours for tape to cure before washing or prolonged use of vehicle.
Note: The Y Harness Adapter must be plugged into the output (behind) any
Smart Signal Stabilizer™/load equalizer or any brake strobe modules. Note:
The Y Harness Adapter must be plugged into the input (in front) of any
run/brake/turn module.
Installation
-
Secure motorcycle on level surface. Remove seat. Discon-nect the negative battery cable from the battery.
-
Locate and unplug the lighting connector to the rear fender.
-
Plug the provided BCM Y Harness Adapter, in-line, into the rear lighting harness and into the bike’s main wiring har-ness.
-
Open saddle bag lid and remove any personal items from the saddle bag.
-
With the saddle bag open, disconnect the check strap from the lid of the saddlebag. Save the hardware for reassembly. The saddlebag lid will need to remain fully open to the out-side of the saddlebag. Take protective measures so the saddlebag and/or lid are not damaged during the rest of the installation.
-
Remove the hinge cover from the hinge and locking mecha-nism.
-
Install the Saddlebag LED Latch Lightz™ in place of the OEM hinge cover on the saddle bag hinge.
-
Reinstall the check strap to the Saddlebag Lid.
-
Install the provided foam strip on the top outside lip of the saddle bag as shown in Photo 1.
-
Route wire from Saddlebag LED Latch Lightz™ over the foam pad and around to the front of the saddle bag towards the locking latch. Secure the wire to the inside of the sad-dlebag using the provided tie wrap holders and tie wraps as shown in Photo 2. Clean the mounting location of the tie wrap holder with denatured alcohol before pressing into place.
-
Remove saddlebags from the motorcycle. Transfer the saddle bags to a protected work area to prevent scratch-es.
-
Using a grease pencil, mark desired drill point for the Sad-dlebag Latch Lightz™ wire to exit the saddle bag. It is rec-ommended the drill hole is located approximately 1” below the saddle bag latch as shown in Photo 3. Apply masking tape to the outside of the saddlebag at the marked drill point.
-
Using a 9/16 drill bit, drill a hole through the marked drill hole on each saddlebag. Drill from the outside of the sad-dlebag to the inside then remove masking tape. It is rec-ommended to start with a smaller drill bit and work up to a 9/16 drill bit.
-
Route wire from each Saddlebag LED Latch Lightz™ through the 9/16” hole and out the backside of the saddle bag. Install the grommet in the 9/16” hole in the Saddle-bag.
-
Reinstall saddlebags and plug in the male JAE connectors from each Saddlebag LED Latch Lightz™ to the female JAE connectors (black) of the quick disconnect harness.
-
Plug the quick disconnect harness into the BCM Y Har-ness adapter.
-
Secure wires under the seat with tie wraps to secure wires from becoming cut, frayed, or pinched.
-
Reinstall motorcycle seat and connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
-
Test operation of all lighting before riding.
Run-Brake Modification
For 2014 CVO™ Road King, 2015-2021 CVO™ Street Glide, 2018-2021 CVO™ Road
Glide, 2014-2021 Road King® Standard, 2014-2015 Lim-ited CVO™ & 2015 Road
Glide Ultra CVO™
*Purple and Brown Wires going from the 3 Pin Connectors to the Y Harness must be cut and moved from the Purple and Brown to the Red Connections can easily be made using Posi-Tap™ connectors (Sold Separately)
Run-Brake-Turn Modification
For 2014-2021 Road King® Standard, 2014-2015 Limited CVO™ & 2015 Road Glide
Ultra CVO™ 2014 CVO™
Plug-N-Play with SMART Triple Play® accessory plugs
*SMART Triple Play® with accessory plugs required. The provided BCM Y harness will not be used. The two 3 pin connectors that extend from the output side of the Smart Triple Play® module allow for plug and play installation. Simply plug in the left side (purple) and right side (brown) female connectors from the Smart Triple Play® to the corresponding male connectors on the product.
SMART Triple Play® without accessory plugs
*SMART Triple Play® without accessory plugs required. On the BCM Y Harness Adapter, the Blue wires going to both three pin connectors must be cut and capped off. BCM Y Harness Adapter must be installed on output side of SMART Triple Play®
NOTE 1:
Cut and remove the 3 pin plug from each LED Latch Lightz™ light to expose the
black, yellow, and brown
(right side) or purple (left side) wires. Cap off the yellow wire from each
LED Latch Lightz™. Connect the pig-tail output wires from the Smart Triple
Play® using the supplied Posi-Lock™ connectors to the exposed black and brown
(right side) or (left side) purple wires on the Custom Dynamics® LED Latch
Lightz™
NOTE 2:
Cut the license plate light harness and connect the Blue and Black wires with
the Posi-Lock™ installed on the Smart Triple Play® to side of the license
plate harness going to the license plate light. Cap off the other side of the
license plate harness wires with heat shrink and tuck it into factory conduit.
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>