Motolites Installed on R1200R

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Motolites Installed on R1200R

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I put the Motolites on the bike and here are a few pictures. I used the tail light lead to power the relay so the lights go on and off with the key. The included switch is still used so they can be turned off if desired.

I didn't have a fuse block so I coiled up the excess wire under the seat.

Nice bright light, extra visibility.
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Mounted on the calipers.
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Wiring, follow the brake lines.
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There is a tab on the tank that is perfect for hanging the wire.
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On/Off Switch, on the left side by airbox.
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Wiring under seat.
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Great post.. I will have a pair on my RR before Spring.
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Good install and information Don. Where did you buy them?
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celticus wrote:Good install and information Don. Where did you buy them?
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From Raffy at Just-Ride It,

http://www.motogear4you.com/

He rides in the same group I do, so I know he is reliable. If the R1200R lights are not listed on the site, email him and he will get them for you.
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Post by deilenberger »

One kinda general comment - not directed at Dan, although his photo made me think of it.

When installing wiring on the R1200R - take careful note of where the contact points to the frame from the bottom of the seat are. There are two that contact the cross-bars the shock mounts between near the ends - and you don't want to pinch wire by putting it in that spot. Those two take a considerable amount of the riders weight, as do the two on the crossbars below the front seat fastening hooks on the side frame rails.

I've tried on mine to run all the wiring below the crossbars and/or frame rails when possible, keeping it out of harms way. It's a little tricky doing that, and takes a bit of planning, but it is doable.

Just a FWIW - but do take a look when you're adding wiring..
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Exactly Dan-A
LOOKS GREAT!
except when I was installing my black moto lights on my black r1200r I was testing drivning an 848 "awesome baby"..Ok, Ok the dealer was installing the lights. :) while I was testing the 848 :D
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deilenberger wrote:One kinda general comment - not directed at Dan, although his photo made me think of it.

When installing wiring on the R1200R - take careful note of where the contact points to the frame from the bottom of the seat are. There are two that contact the cross-bars the shock mounts between near the ends - and you don't want to pinch wire by putting it in that spot. Those two take a considerable amount of the riders weight, as do the two on the crossbars below the front seat fastening hooks on the side frame rails.

I've tried on mine to run all the wiring below the crossbars and/or frame rails when possible, keeping it out of harms way. It's a little tricky doing that, and takes a bit of planning, but it is doable.

Just a FWIW - but do take a look when you're adding wiring..
Thanks for the tip, I will double check that.

My original location for the coiled up excess wire was above the frame rail, and I relocated it to where you see it for exactly the same reason.
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