thanks to this forum i found the 3 light headlight mod. i installed it on both my sportsmans. did a forty mile night ride last night, and was really happy with the increased visibility. the total cost including shipping was 24 bucks. for 2 bikes (not counting the soldering iron i had to buy) so if you ride alot at night like me i recommend the 3 light mod

 

Oink -

Where did you get them, what is their
web site address? Also, I didn't know
you had to solder it, I thought the latest
mods were a snap in on those?

Regards,

R'

 

R a lot of people use Scotchlock connectors. They are very easy to use but not really waterproof. I've seen people use a dab of silicone to seal them, but personally every connection I've put on my bike is soldered and heat shrunk to keep moisture out.

 

ST -

Do you have pics on yours? Does it come with assembly instructions?
Diagrams and such? I have only soldered very little, and as for as
the heat shrink, what and where do you get that stuff? Its not hot glue
w/gun?

R'

 

u can get the heat shrink at a hardwear stopre and its like a soft plastic that u heat up and it closes the ends around a connection

 

what kind of amps do you need pushing out to run those lights,i have the cat which has 2 headlights but more light the better, I see people put the double lights for , i thought they were for plowing because they sit high and are attached to the rack. I thought i read before about the 400 cats dont have a high amp rating, please let me know if anyone knows. The wife has a 96 425 mag we just got for her and that has the 3 lights is that stock for that kind and year

 

Sorry R I don't have any pics. There are two ways for the mod. One with a diode, and one with a relay. The diode mod is the easier and cheaper way, and thats the one you will find most commanly on ebay. And thats what I have, but I had a diode and wired it in the first day I had my bike with no problems yet. It is a very easy mod with either the diode or relay, but wiring in a relay invloves splicing into 4 wires instead of 2. If you send me a PM saying your interested I could e-mail you some diagrams and instructions. I also have reverse override and auto reverse light mod diagrams too.

 

from quadavator.com the headlight mod comes with quick connect connectors..no wires to cut or splice. i thought the connectors seemed kinda mickey mouse..also they recomend you solder connection for best results

 

You can get those kits off eBay for 4 or 5 bucks including shipping

 

ST -

I sent you a PM. Does the other mods (reverse override, etc.)
require the soldering stuff too, if so I may want to gather all
the info and when I get the small elec. parts then get for
all.

R'