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Küryakyn All-LED Road King Upgrade

Curse The Darkness

By Ronnie W. Powell, Photography by Ronnie W. Powell
Kuryakyn All Led Road King Upgrade
  • 10. Since we’re also installing the Küryakyn LED Halo Trim Ring, we located the black ground and orange/white power wire next to the headlight plug.
    10. Since we’re also installing the Küryakyn LED Halo Trim Ring, we located the black gro
  • 11. Installing the new LED headlamp, retaining ring, stock trim ring and halo ring required a bit of juggling. We ran the halo wires through the stock trim ring and behind the headlight housing and connected them to the wires in photo 10. We then plugged in the LED headlamp and attached the stock retaining ring.
    11. Installing the new LED headlamp, retaining ring, stock trim ring and halo ring requir
  • 12. Next, we loosened the screw at the bottom of the halo ring and pressed the ring over the stock trim ring, and we hooked the lip of the halo ring into the gap behind the stock trim ring. We made sure that the halo ring wire was in the slot at the bottom and not pinched anywhere.
    12. Next, we loosened the screw at the bottom of the halo ring and pressed the ring over
  • 13. We then tested the headlamp and halo light, then cleaned the inner housing of the halo trim ring with an alcohol swab, removed the backing from the adhesive strips, and pressed the LED halo light ring in to the trim housing.
    13. We then tested the headlamp and halo light, then cleaned the inner housing of the hal
  • 13. We then tested the headlamp and halo light, then cleaned the inner housing of the halo trim ring with an alcohol swab, removed the backing from the adhesive strips, and pressed the LED halo light ring in to the trim housing.
    13. We then tested the headlamp and halo light, then cleaned the inner housing of the hal
  • 14. For the turn signals, we removed all the stock lens covers and bulbs by inserting a small flat screwdriver into the lens slot and twisting. We unplugged each stock bulb.
    14. For the turn signals, we removed all the stock lens covers and bulbs by inserting a s
15. Next, we installed the new LED lights by using a screwdriver to push the connector into the stock receptacle and turned clockwise.
15. Next, we installed the new LED lights by using a screwdriver to push the connector into the stock receptacle and turned clockwise.
  • 16. For the LED taillight, we removed the two screws holding the stock lens and unplugged the stock bulb. We then cleaned the inside of the taillight base and pressed in the new LED gasket.
    16. For the LED taillight, we removed the two screws holding the stock lens and unplugged
  • 17. With the appropriate style connector, we plugged the new LED taillight into the base and used the two stock taillight screws to attach the new LED
    17. With the appropriate style connector, we plugged the new LED taillight into the base
  • 18. Next, we located the stock wiring harness connector for the rear lights. Ours was under the seat (and under the seat back holder) and behind the battery. We installed the Load Equalizer Adapter, which provided the two connectors for the Load Equalizers. We installed one equalizer from a turn signal kit and the Alarm Compatible Load Equalizer. If you don’t use the adapter, then follow the instructions to splice the wires.
    18. Next, we located the stock wiring harness connector for the rear lights. Ours was und
  • 19. We did use wire taps for the mini strip lights; however, instead of making four connections, we combined the wires from each strip into two of the included male spade connectors. We then used the included female T-taps to splice into the accessory wires under the seat. For our Road King that was the orange/white for positive and black for negative.
    19. We did use wire taps for the mini strip lights; however, instead of making four conne
  • 20. We then installed the strip lights on the filler panels between the saddlebags and rear fender. To do this we cleaned the area with an alcohol swab, removed the adhesive backing, and pressed them into place. It was easier to see with the lights on. We trimmed the strips to length using the marked cut points.
    20. We then installed the strip lights on the filler panels between the saddlebags and re
  • 21. Finally, after all the lights checked out, we tucked and secured the wiring harness and load equalizers under the seat. The load equalizers get hot, so we made sure to leave some air space around them and not to put them next to anything that excessive heat could damage.
    21. Finally, after all the lights checked out, we tucked and secured the wiring harness a
  • 22. Here’s a comparison photo of the front lights. Notice how white and intense the LEDs are. And the LEDs are cool to the touch.
    22. Here’s a comparison photo of the front lights. Notice how white and intense the LEDs
  • 23. Here’s a comparison photo of the rear lights. The mini strips act as running lights and brighten up the back for greater visibility. Not shown is how bright the LED taillight is when the
    23. Here’s a comparison photo of the rear lights. The mini strips act as running lights a
  • 24. Finally here’s a comparison of the headlights at high beam on a white garage door. Notice how the LED is brighter and shows more detail in front and at all corners of the door. In these tiny magazine photos, it’s hard to convey the beneficial effects of the LEDs and their true differences from stock. But believe us, you no longer have to curse the darkness, you can light the way.
    24. Finally here’s a comparison of the headlights at high beam on a white garage door. No

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