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Intelligent Lights for the Intelligent RiderTM


Installation

Installation of P3 Lights is straightforward, and typically takes 30 - 45 minutes. They can be installed on any make of motorcycle.

Tools required include a 7 mm or adjustable wrench, a Phillips screwdriver and any tools needed to gain access to the tail and brake light wires. These wires are usually accessed by removing the seat or the tail light housing.

The two LED modules included with the system are usually mounted on either side of the motorcycle's license plate, although they can be mounted anywhere at the rear of the motorcycle. Aluminum brackets, stainless steel screws and stainless steel self-locking nuts are provided for this purpose.

The wires from the LED modules are then run up and under the seat of the motorcycle. As shown in the sketch below, the P3 Lights control module is attached to these wires using the included Posi-Twist connectors. A connection is then made to the tail and brake light wires, as well as the ground wire, using the T-tap connectors supplied.

Note: On motorcycles that have an LED tail light with only two wires going to it, connect the black P3 control module wire to the ground wire on the tail light, the white P3 control module wire to the non-ground wire going to the tail light, and the red P3 control module wire to the license plate light wire.

P3 installation


A comprehensive installation manual is included, and a link to the manual is located here >

While the links below are for specific BMW models, P3 Lights can be installed on any motorcycle.


Wiring color tables for a few selected motorcycles

BMW R1150
P3 Wire Color
   Black (ground)
   Red (Tail Light)
   White (Brake light)
Bike Wire Color
   Brown
   Black/Gray
   Yellow/Gray
BMW R1200ST/R1200GS/F800
P3 Wire Color
   Black (ground)
   Red (Tail Light)
   White (Brake light)
Bike Wire Color
   Brown
   Gray/Red/Yellow
   Gray/Black/Yellow

On the BMW R1200ST, the P3 controller may be pushed in from the rear beside the tail light reflector. On the BMW R1150GS, the P3 controller fits neatly into the rear-most space under the seat.


Installation Photos
P3 Lights mounted on a BMW K1200RS
K1200RS

P3 Lights mounted of BMW K1200RS: note vertical angle of LED modules
K1200RS

P3 Lights controller and wiring, under seat of BMW R1100R
R1100R

P3 Lights mounted on a Yamaha FJR 1300
FJRS

P3 Lights mounted on a BMW R1100R
R1100

P3 Lights mounted on a BMW HP2
HP2


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