[Terronaut]

I was looking at my Pan America the other night while it was idling on it's side stand, and noticed for the first time that the two (what I thought were) tail lights don't actually light up when running. Evidently they are merely turn signal indicators?

The red tail light on the Pan America is very small - TINY - and tucked up behind the passenger seat, and my trunk box, and NOT very noticeable. And as someone who's been rear-ended on motorcycles, more than once, this is a BIG concern of mine. Does anyone else think this lack of lighting is an odd oversight by H-D? My Road Glide has a similar lighting layout on it's rear fender, and the two turn signal lights are always on, glowing BRIGHT RED, and only blink when activated by the turn signal switch.

 

[rapid.death4140]

I am definitely not a fan of the rear lights. My Sportster and probably most of the cruisers have both lamps illuminated (dual filament bulbs) until they turn into stop or turn signals. I'm currently saving up for a duo of the denali lights to mount up higher. Either on my top case or side cases if wiring is easy enough. I shudder to think what I look like from behind every night when I'm riding home on the highway.

 

[Terronaut]

Agreed, the tail light on PA’s seems barely DOT approved.

 

[drifter]

I’ve installed these on every bike I’ve owned in the last 20 years. They work great.

Hyperlites

 

[Matilda]

I switched to smaller and brighter Turnsignal in the front.
In winter the rear end is on plan to change in to smaller turn lights.
See the picture
Original

New including the new socket

Turnsignal on

Where they are?

 

[Snowdog]

Will those turnsignals have the ability to activate as turn signals/running lights/brakelights if added to the rear?

 

[Burnin Padrons]

Denali has an entire line up of lighting for the Pan America. Awesome controls and a huge selection of lighting

 

[Burnin Padrons]

Harley-Davidson Pan America LED Light Outfitting Guide

Harley gave the Pan America good lighting from the start, but DENALI can make it better. DENALI’s full set of LED motorcycle lights are suited for the PA. We have clamp mounts in several sizes that will work on the Harley’s fork tubes as well as smaller clamps for those PAs fitted with standard...

denalielectronics.com

 

[Qmann6821]

I’ve installed these on every bike I’ve owned in the last 20 years. They work great.

Hyperlites

Agreed. 1st mod I made to my PAS

 

[Matilda]

Will those turnsignals have the ability to activate as turn signals/running lights/brakelights if added to the rear?

Those what i installed have only the Turnsignal but it is possible to install Turnsignal with all kind of Lights breake, Turn, running...
Here in Germany those i assembled are alowed according to the law regulation.

 

[Nimda]

I agree about the rear light. This is my solution.
Number plate lights

I have them mounted either side of the number plate, but I’m considering putting a set on the back box as well.

 

[Snowdog]

I agree about the rear light. This is my solution.
Number plate lights

I have them mounted either side of the number plate, but I’m considering putting a set on the back box as well.

That looks like the best solution. But geez, $240. I know, cheaper than being rear-ended.

 

[Snowdog]

I’ve installed these on every bike I’ve owned in the last 20 years. They work great.

Hyperlites

These seem fair priced at $100. How easy to install? Thanks!

 

[drifter]

These seem fair priced at $100. How easy to install? Thanks!

Pretty easy, just tapping into existing wiring. The hardest part is deciding how to run the wires and where to place the light pods. There’s lots of YT vids on people doing installs on various bikes.

 

[Nimda]

That looks like the best solution. But geez, $240. I know, cheaper than being rear-ended.

There very well made and very bright. But like you say, very expensive. Overall I’m happy with the result.

 

[Terronaut]

I agree about the rear light. This is my solution.
Number plate lights

I have them mounted either side of the number plate, but I’m considering putting a set on the back box as well.

Nimda those are nice, a little pricey, but thank you for pointing them out.

 

[Terronaut]

I switched to smaller and brighter Turnsignal in the front.
In winter the rear end is on plan to change in to smaller turn lights.
See the picture
Original

Where they are?

Thank you for sharing, Matilda!

 

[Snowdog]

Pretty easy, just tapping into existing wiring. The hardest part is deciding how to run the wires and where to place the light pods. There’s lots of YT vids on people doing installs on various bikes.

I just received the hyperlights, and can't figure out how to tap into the rear brake light. Everything else is simple. How did you tap into the rear brake? The instructions say a red w/yellow stripe. Thanks!

 

[drifter]

I just received the hyperlights, and can't figure out how to tap into the rear brake light. Everything else is simple. How did you tap into the rear brake? The instructions say a red w/yellow stripe. Thanks!

You can go online and access the PA wiring diagrams from the HD service site.

94000987_1636485_en_US - 2021 Wiring Diagram Wall Chart | Harley-Davidson SIP

Attached is a pic of the rear lighting wiring schematic. The rear tail light has a 4-pin connector which has three wires in it; blue, blue w/red stripe, and black.

If you take the seat off, you’ll see a 4-pin connector at the back left side which has these wires and routes back to the tail light. The wire is held in place under the back plastic fender cover with a few zip ties. You can tap into these wires under the seat by that connector. See second pic, wire and connector lifted up.

Test the wires before you do anything to assure yourself you’ve found the correct ones.

 

[Snowdog]

Thank you very much, I will give that a shot!