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No more dark storage compartment
I always hated coming home at night and not being able to see inside my top storage compartment so I could put everything away. Here is an easy fix that requires no wiring. The light takes 3 batteries and is only 1 inch thick so fits perfectly into the indentation on the top luggage carrier. The light swivels 180 degrees so you can aim it down at an angle when the box is up. First pic is the mount, second is a pic of the light turned on.
Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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MonPaul, thanks for the find. I find an oval light to put in but your find moved into first place.
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Originally Posted by MonPaul
I always hated coming home at night and not being able to see inside my top storage compartment so I could put everything away. Here is an easy fix that requires no wiring. The light takes 3 batteries and is only 1 inch thick so fits perfectly into the indentation on the top luggage carrier. The light swivels 180 degrees so you can aim it down at an angle when the box is up. First pic is the mount, second is a pic of the light turned on.
Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks, MonPaul.... I have carried an LED flashlight to see inside the 'cave'.... I just ordered 'your' light!
: )
Gina J
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Great low cost way to illuminate the trunk.
Early on in owning our 14 RTS, I the same or similar light. When that light failed, I had acquired two Can Am Frunk lights. I wired those in to the existing frunk wiring, but installed them in the trunk. Certainly more complicated. Your method does work well.
One of the companies sells a light that plugs in to the 12 volt port, if your model has that. Those are cool also.
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Light arrived today, thanks for the find!
2015 Pearl White RTL
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Russell Day Long Seat
Strobe Brake Light
Mirror Mount Turn Signal Indicator
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Bought them, received them and will install today. Thank you!!
2015 RTL, BajaRon Swaybar, LaMonster LED Headlights and Foglights, LaMonster Spydercuff, LaMonster LED mirror wrap, Magic Mirrors, HMT Brake Light
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I had a similar battery operated light back there, but I kept forgetting to turn it off. Then I found "drawer lights" that turn on/off as it sees light or not.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
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2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Here's why I don't do my own work
So I went to install the light in the top case lid. Easy peasy for any normal human. For me what follows is a 10 second comedic disaster that pretty much exemplifies anything "do it yourselfer" that I do.
I locate where in the top case lid I want to put it. I have already installed the batteries. I peel off the two large sticky covers to expose the sticky surface to adhere to the lid. I press it into place. It does not stick because I obviously place it where some curvature exists and the sticky pads do not actually make contact with the lid. I do not realize this and let go. The whole light assembly immediately drops and me and my 10 thumbs try to catch it and instead bobble it and it falls to the garage floor. The entire light breaks into its 5 or so component pieces upon impact (hopefully it will still work). All the batteries, not just one or two, BUT ALL 3 roll dead center under my wife's car where I cannot reach. To add the insult to the injury naturally the battery cover with the sticky pads lands pad side down and immediately glues itself to the garage floor. The first thing I did was reach for that piece the minute the whole thing fell. Would it stick to my top case lid? No. Would it behave like an octopus with super glue within a nanosecond of hitting the garage floor? WHY ABSOLUTELY YES IT WOULD!
What else could i do but I had to pry it up with a screwdriver. I now have two sticky pads stuck to the garage floor.
This is why I don't do my own work.
Last edited by LeftCoast; 08-09-2019 at 03:45 PM.
2015 Pearl White RTL
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Russell Day Long Seat
Strobe Brake Light
Mirror Mount Turn Signal Indicator
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Sorry about that
Originally Posted by LeftCoast
So I went to install the light in the top case lid. Easy peasy for any normal human. For me what follows is a 10 second comedic disaster that pretty much exemplifies anything "do it yourselfer" that I do.
I locate where in the top case lid I want to put it. I have already installed the batteries. I peel off the two large sticky covers to expose the sticky surface to adhere to the lid. I press it into place. It does not stick because I obviously place it where some curvature exists and the sticky pads do not actually make contact with the lid. I do not realize this and let go. The whole light assembly immediately drops and me and my 10 thumbs try to catch it and instead bobble it and it falls to the garage floor. The entire light breaks into its 5 or so component pieces upon impact (hopefully it will still work). All the batteries, not just one or two, BUT ALL 3 roll dead center under my wife's car where I cannot reach. To add the insult to the injury naturally the battery cover with the sticky pads lands pad side down and immediately glues itself to the garage floor. The first thing I did was reach for that piece the minute the whole thing fell. Would it stick to my top case lid? No. Would it behave like an octopus with super glue within a nanosecond of hitting the garage floor? WHY ABSOLUTELY YES IT WOULD!
What else could i do but I had to pry it up with a screwdriver. I now have two sticky pads stuck to the garage floor.
This is why I don't do my own work.
I noticed a curvature too, but pressed real hard and it worked OK. Maybe try some thicker double sided tape to avoid the curvature?
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Originally Posted by MonPaul
I noticed a curvature too, but pressed real hard and it worked OK. Maybe try some thicker double sided tape to avoid the curvature?
Honestly, I just didn't notice soon enough. Had I pressed harder like any smart person would have done I would have been fine.
2015 Pearl White RTL
Baja Ron Sway Bar
Russell Day Long Seat
Strobe Brake Light
Mirror Mount Turn Signal Indicator
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Here is an other suggestion for lighting
Here is an other suggestion for lighting in back trunk: https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...BD91mEsdhiGXks
or you can look at MY ALBUMS for the picture. I plug the unit in to the 12 V outlet on the left side of in trunk.
I stuck it on.
When not in use I unplug it.
Deanna
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Originally Posted by LeftCoast
So I went to install the light in the top case lid. Easy peasy for any normal human. For me what follows is a 10 second comedic disaster that pretty much exemplifies anything "do it yourselfer" that I do.
I locate where in the top case lid I want to put it. I have already installed the batteries. I peel off the two large sticky covers to expose the sticky surface to adhere to the lid. I press it into place. It does not stick because I obviously place it where some curvature exists and the sticky pads do not actually make contact with the lid. I do not realize this and let go. The whole light assembly immediately drops and me and my 10 thumbs try to catch it and instead bobble it and it falls to the garage floor. The entire light breaks into its 5 or so component pieces upon impact (hopefully it will still work). All the batteries, not just one or two, BUT ALL 3 roll dead center under my wife's car where I cannot reach. To add the insult to the injury naturally the battery cover with the sticky pads lands pad side down and immediately glues itself to the garage floor. The first thing I did was reach for that piece the minute the whole thing fell. Would it stick to my top case lid? No. Would it behave like an octopus with super glue within a nanosecond of hitting the garage floor? WHY ABSOLUTELY YES IT WOULD!
What else could i do but I had to pry it up with a screwdriver. I now have two sticky pads stuck to the garage floor.
This is why I don't do my own work.
So, you're really close friends with "Murphy" also. Damn him!!
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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I looked at the images on the amazon page. It seems that if you get the two part sticky velcro pads at any hardware store or a dozen other places, that would allow for any curvature and to replace the batteries. Just sayin'
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I found with my Goldwing that painting the inside of my cases white made it much easier to find stuff even without a light.
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