Hotbodies Undertail w/ Integrated Turnsignals

[AZDocG]

Just installed a new color matched Hotbodies undertail on my '10 Thunder Grey S1kRR. Great fit and finish, easy install, only took ~10 minutes to pop off the OEM and install the new unit, and another 15 minutes to connect the light wiring because I used the OEM fender connectors to make a nice clean cable assembly vs. splicing individual wires.

The OEM silhouette was already pretty clean with the fender removed, but this cleans it up even more, eliminates the through holes in the bottom, and also provides really bright LED turn signals built in plus a license plate light.

I will be installing a license plate bracket this weekend, and will post pics when it's done...

[1000RR]

Correct resistance, no errors on dash or fast blink rate?

Looks good!

[K12]

Looks great AZ installed mine about a week or so ago happy to get rid of that stock "wheelie bar" Lol. I used OEM BMW CONNECTOR # 83300413584 so that I could plug straight into existing quick disconnect on bikes main harness. It threw a fault light do to LED's so I had the dealer turn off the lamp error function which took about 15min.

[1000RR]

Originally Posted by K12

It threw a fault light do to LED's so I had the dealer turn off the lamp error function which took about 15min.

In part maybe, but Hotbodies should have finished their design to the 100% mark and put the right resistance in. The undertail does look nice but for the price I should not have to walk my arse into the dealer to have them turn something off because Hotbodies didn't finish what they started. I can see this happening for LEDs that are general use since they weren't designed to fit with the BMW's CAN-BUS but this is designed only for the S1...

Sorry rant over...

Like I said, the undertail looks nice for sure... just lacks in the function dept.

[AZDocG]

Originally Posted by 1000RR

In part maybe, but Hotbodies should have finished their design to the 100% mark and put the right resistance in. The undertail does look nice but for the price I should not have to walk my arse into the dealer to have them turn something off because Hotbodies didn't finish what they started. I can see this happening for LEDs that are general use since they weren't designed to fit with the BMW's CAN-BUS but this is designed only for the S1...

Sorry rant over...

Like I said, the undertail looks nice for sure... just lacks in the function dept.

I am in 50% agreement with you:

I think the LAMP error itself and (presumably) having to pay your dealer to install the new SW to diable the error function is a nusiance.

However, I kind of like the higher flash rate for signals when not matched.

In past on other bikes, I have installed load matching resistors (purchased from Radio Shack or elsewhere) to recover the original slower rate, then eventually removed them. I think the faster rate is more of an attention grabber for those dangerous lemmings in four wheeled boxes

[1000RR]

Sounds like your main hang up would be mine too.... Shouldn't have to pay the dealer so that the errors don't pop up on the dash and cover up my operating temp readout.

Agree on the flash rate - all personal preference and you could be right on the safety factor on the blink rate - hence why some motorcycles have the strobe brake light.

[viperclaw]

It's strange. We had a customer with some aftermarket rear signals--not sure the brand but it caused a rapid flash rate. We disabled the lamp warning and the flash rate went to normal speed.

It's nice to have the lamp error disabled as it allows you to take the bike to the track and run in any mode you want without the error flash covering engine temp.

I believe the only lights it "tests" are the small light in the low beam side--not the H7--, the tail/brake light, and the turn signals but only after they are activated. Kind of lame. Should be low beam, tail/brake light, and maybe turn signals. Their programming with the slick plug installed should have allowed any mode to work error free. Oh well.

[1000RR]

Originally Posted by viperclaw

It's nice to have the lamp error disabled as it allows you to take the bike to the track and run in any mode you want without the error flash covering engine temp.

Very true... that was one thing I liked about the Watsen LEDs... VERY small lens, so no need to remove them to go to the track, just a very small piece of painters tape and you'd be set...

[CQBRR]

Originally Posted by viperclaw

It's strange. We had a customer with some aftermarket rear signals--not sure the brand but it caused a rapid flash rate. We disabled the lamp warning and the flash rate went to normal speed.

K12: It threw a fault light do to LED's so I had the dealer turn off the lamp error function which took about 15min.

How did you disable the LAMPF! error? When I asked my dealership today told me they couldn't find it and the forums must be wrong!?

[K12]

CQBRR: That's scary! Better find a new shop come service time lol. jk.
I asked when I had it done if I could do it at home and was told it had
to be done by dealer :-( . a computer programing thing.
You can call my dealer or have your dealer call to find out specifics
Brown Motor Works - 909-397-5147 talk to Eddie in service.
1000rr: Sorry about your rant dude but if that's how you feel then you better
start at the top as BMW LEDS that you buy at the dealership cause
the same problems and the same fix is needed.
I do agree with you that they fell short on the 100% mark as i thought
for the price they could have added the $24.00 BMW connecter already
spliced in as it would have cut the install time down to 5min.