Photon Blaster Installation

The Photon Blaster is easy to install, and works on any motorcycle.

The lights come complete with all necessary mounting brackets, hardware, and electrical connections to connect to any switched 12 volt source on your motorcycle. A typical installation takes 30-40 minutes. A comprehensive installation manual is included. A link to this manual can be found at the bottom of this page.

Two double-row LED modules, 3" high x 5/8" wide x 3/8" deep, are mounted to existing fender or brake calipers bolts on either side of your front wheel using the included brackets and replacement bolts, where required. In spite of the extreme brightness of these LEDs, Photon Blaster LED modules weigh only 3/8 of an ounce so, unlike other, heavier fork mounted running lights, they do not adversely affect your bike's handling.

Once you attach the LED modules to your bike, you then route the wires from the modules up along each fork leg securing them with the included zip-ties. You attach . You then connect these wires to the small, weatherproof Photon Blaster control module using the included crimp connectors (see wiring diagram below).

The Red wire from the control module is then connected to a switched, 12 volt source of power, typically a parking light. The Black wire is connected to any ground connection. The current draw of the Photon Blaster is only 0.2A (<3 watts), so the Control Module can be attached to almost any power source without fear of overloading. High quality PosiTap™ insulation displacement connectors are provided for this purpose.

There is no need for a power switch, as the Photon Blaster turns on with the ignition.

Photon Blaster Wiring

The two Photon Blaster LED modules typically mount on either side of the motorcycle's front forks. Several different styles of brackets are available to fit most motorcycles. The table below shows a selection of sizes for a few models.

Bracket Selection Table

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Vehicle

Bracket Model

If your motorcycle is not listed, examine the front forks of your bike and determine if there is a fender mounting screw or a caliper bolt that can be used to mount the LED modules onto. If so, measure or look up the diameter of the screw - usually 5 mm or 6mm for fender screws and 8/10 mm for caliper bolts. Recessed fender screws and caliper mounts require a spacer to move the LED module away from the bodywork. An online drawing of your motorcycle's front fender may be available that will indicate the size of the fender screw, usually either 5mm or 6mm. Two sources, of several, for these drawings are:

http://fiche.ronayers.com/ http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts

If you cannot find a match for your motorcycle please send an email of your bike's model and a photo of the front fork area, to:
support@PhotonBlaster.com We will likely be able to advise you on the appropriate bracket.

The LED modules may also be mounted on engine guards, sidecar mounts, etc., using your own brackets. The modules are shipped with a 48" wire on each, but this wire may be extended to 20' with no effect on the LED module's brightness.

There are three main types of mounting bracket, as illustrated below.

Mount using a flush-mount fender screw

Type 1 mounts each LED module to an existing 5 mm flush-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screws and stainless steel locknuts.

Type 2 mounts each LED module to an existing 6 mm flush-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screw and stainless steel locknuts.

Photon Blaster Bracket type 1

Mount using a recessed fender screw

Type 1-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M5 x 25mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 12mm spacers.
Type 2-S mounts each LED module to an existing 6 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 6mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M6 x 25mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 12mm spacers.
Type 5-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M5 x 45 mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 35mm spacers.
Type 7-S mounts each LED module to an existing 6 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 6mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M6 x 40mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 12mm spacers.
Type 8-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5/16-18 recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5/16" screws, stainless steel locknuts, 5/16-18 x 2.25" stainless steel socket head cap screws and 1" spacers.
Type 9-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5/16-18 recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5/16" screws, stainless steel locknuts, 5/16-18 x 2.25" stainless steel socket head cap screws and 1.5" spacers.
Type 11-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5/16-18 recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5/16" screws, stainless steel locknuts, 5/16-18 x 1.5" stainless steel socket head cap screws and 1/4" spacers.

Photon Blaster Bracket type 2-S

Mount using a brake caliper bolt

Type 3-S mounts each LED module to the front brake caliper. Mounting kit includes M8 x 60mm, hardened, grade 12.9 corrosion resistant, socket head cap screws and 25mm aluminum spacers.

Type 4-S mounts each LED module to the front brake caliper, and includes M10 x 65mm, hardened, grade 12.9 corrosion resistant, socket head cap screws and 35mm aluminum spacers.
Type 6-S mounts each LED module to the front brake caliper, and includes longer M10 x 65mm, hardened, grade 12.9 corrosion resistant, socket head cap screws and 25mm aluminum spacers.

Photon Blaster Bracket type 3-S

Mount using a flush-mount fender screw Type 1 mounts each LED module to an existing 5 mm flush-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screws and stainless steel locknuts. Type 2 mounts each LED module to an existing 6 mm flush-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screw and stainless steel locknuts.

Mount using a recessed fender screw Type 1-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M5 x 25mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 12mm spacers. Type 2-S mounts each LED module to an existing 6 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 6mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M6 x 25mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 12mm spacers. Type 5-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M5 x 45 mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 35mm spacers. Type 7-S mounts each LED module to an existing 6 mm recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 6mm screws, stainless steel locknuts, M6 x 40mm stainless steel button head cap screws and 12mm spacers. Type 8-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5/16-18 recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5/16" screws, stainless steel locknuts, 5/16-18 x 2.25" stainless steel socket head cap screws and 1" spacers. Type 9-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5/16-18 recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5/16" screws, stainless steel locknuts, 5/16-18 x 2.25" stainless steel socket head cap screws and 1.5" spacers. Type 11-S mounts each LED module to an existing 5/16-18 recessed-mount fender screw. Mounting kit includes aluminum angle brackets for 5/16" screws, stainless steel locknuts, 5/16-18 x 1.5" stainless steel socket head cap screws and 1/4" spacers.

Mount using a brake caliper bolt Type 3-S mounts each LED module to the front brake caliper. Mounting kit includes M8 x 60mm, hardened, grade 12.9 corrosion resistant, socket head cap screws and 25mm aluminum spacers. Type 4-S mounts each LED module to the front brake caliper, and includes M10 x 65mm, hardened, grade 12.9 corrosion resistant, socket head cap screws and 35mm aluminum spacers. Type 6-S mounts each LED module to the front brake caliper, and includes longer M10 x 65mm, hardened, grade 12.9 corrosion resistant, socket head cap screws and 25mm aluminum spacers.