LAB-432-Ciro Lighting for 2024 & Newer Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: What You Need and How It All Works
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LAB-432-Ciro Lighting for 2024 & Newer Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: What You Need and How It All Works Law Abiding Biker | Street Biker Motorcycle Podcast · Jun 10, 2026
LAB-432-Ciro Lighting for 2024 & Newer Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: What You Need and How It All Works

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LAB-432-Ciro Lighting for 2024 & Newer Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: What You Need and How It All Works
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K-O-L-O-R

“K-O-L-O-R” is the keyword the host uses to find the right lighting/color items for their bike. Think of it like a product name or search term you’d type into the store to get the correct kit.

24 street glide
Car

24 street glide

The Harley-Davidson Street Glide is a touring bike built for riding long distances. Here, “24” means the 2024 model year, and the host is talking about customizing its lighting/colors.

Term

orange ice

“Orange ice” is the specific color option the host selected for the lighting system they’re installing on their 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. It refers to a named lighting color/finish choice rather than a generic description.

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hand guards

Hand guards are add-on pieces that sit in front of your handlebars to help protect your hands. They can also be styled in different colors, like the orange ones mentioned here.

Part

Trail-Tech radiator fan

A radiator fan is a small electric fan that helps cool the bike’s coolant. It’s most helpful when you’re not getting much natural airflow—like slow dirt riding or stop-and-go situations.

Part

front wheel bearings

Front wheel bearings are the parts that let your front wheel spin smoothly. If they get worn out, the wheel can feel noisy or rough, so replacing them helps keep the bike safe and easy to steer.

Term

rotate the bearing

“Rotate the bearing” means spin it by hand to see if it moves smoothly. If it feels rough or doesn’t spin freely, something’s wrong—either the bearing is bad or it wasn’t installed right.

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ECM

ECM means “engine computer.” It’s the main brain that reads sensors and tells the engine what to do to run correctly.

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BCM

BCM means “body computer.” It controls lots of the car or bike’s electrical stuff that isn’t directly the engine, like lights and other body electronics.

Concept

computers talking to each other

A lot of the bike’s electronics are controlled by more than one computer. They share information, so if one computer is acting wrong, it can mess up how the rest of the system behaves.

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DTCs

DTCs are error codes your bike’s computer saves when something isn’t right. They’re like clues that tell a mechanic which part or system is causing the problem.

Brand

Ciro standard adapter

A Ciro standard adapter is a plug-in part that helps Ciro lights connect to your motorcycle. It’s basically the “right connector” so the lights can work.

Jeep Commander
Car

Jeep Commander

The Jeep Commander is a larger SUV made by Jeep. It’s meant for carrying people and cargo, and some versions can drive on rougher roads using four-wheel drive. In the podcast, it’s mentioned alongside the phrase “light strike,” which sounds like a specific trim or style name.

Brand

Ciro light strike commander

The Ciro Light Strike Commander is the “brain” for certain Ciro lights. It lets you choose different light effects—like flashing patterns and colors—rather than just having simple on/off lighting.

Term

light strike technology

Light Strike technology is a feature that lets compatible Ciro lights do more than basic lighting. To make it work, you need the matching Light Strike Commander controller.

Part

main rear wiring harness

A wiring harness is like the bike’s electrical “wire bundle.” The main rear wiring harness is the main set of wires that runs to the back lights and turn signals.

Part

filler panel

A filler panel is an extra trim piece that fills in an open area on the bike. Here, it’s used as the place to mount additional lights so you don’t have to do as much work under the seat.

Part

stock brake lights

“Stock” means the original factory parts. Stock brake lights are the brake lamps that came on the bike, and the host is saying they’re being replaced with the new setup.

Part

turn signals

Turn signals are the lights that blink to show you’re turning or changing lanes. Here, the factory turn signals are being replaced with ones built into the new panel lights.

Term

plug

“Plug” here means the lights connect using a connector. That lets you install the new lights without cutting or splicing wires under the seat.

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tour pack

A tour pack is the storage box you see on the back of many touring motorcycles. People use it to carry luggage or gear. Here, the speaker says the light mounts under that box.

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OAM

OAM is an abbreviation for the original maker of the accessory shape/pattern. The point is: if your tour pack is the same shape as the original one, this light should fit and mount correctly. It’s about compatibility, not just the brand name.

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3M tape

3M tape is a strong adhesive tape brand that’s used to stick things on cars and motorcycles. It’s often used for accessories so you don’t have to drill holes. In this case, it’s how the light is attached under the tour pack.

Term

Ghost technology

“Ghost technology” here means the light looks almost invisible when it’s off. It uses a tinted/smoked lens so you don’t notice it in daylight. When you turn it on, it still provides the light you need.

Term

Light strike-enabled

This means the motorcycle’s lighting system is set up to recognize and run certain lights. It’s basically a “compatible/allowed” mode for the lighting you’re adding.

Concept

run-turn break

This is basically talking about the normal lights most bikes have: lights that stay on, the turn signals, and the brake lights. They’re saying the system does more than just those basics.

Term

IFCU

IFCU is the motorcycle’s built-in control unit that helps manage lighting. If your bike has it, aftermarket lighting often needs the right adapter so everything talks to the bike correctly.

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4-6 pin adapter

It’s a plug-in wiring adapter that lets you connect aftermarket lights to your bike’s factory wiring. The “4 to 6 pins” part tells you it changes the connector shape so it fits.

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check engine

The “check engine” light means the bike’s computer noticed a problem. It usually points to something related to the engine or emissions system.

Term

ABS

ABS helps keep your wheels from locking up when you brake hard. If the ABS light is on, the bike may not be controlling braking the way it should.

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traction control

Traction control helps stop the rear wheel from spinning when you accelerate on slippery ground. If its light is on, the system may be having trouble or not working normally.

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pull the fuse

Pulling the fuse turns power off to the bike’s electronics. Sometimes that resets warning lights, especially if the problem was temporary.

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mini fuse

A mini fuse is a small safety device that protects wiring from overload. If you pull it, you’re cutting power to a specific circuit.

Term

butt buffer seat cushions

These are extra seat cushions made for motorcycles. They’re meant to make the ride more comfortable by adding padding and reducing how much vibration you feel.

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throttle position sensor

The throttle position sensor is a small sensor that reports to the bike’s computer how much you’re twisting the throttle. If it’s faulty, the bike may not run right because the computer gets the wrong information.

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TPS

TPS is short for throttle position sensor. It’s the part that tells the bike’s computer how open the throttle is.

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throttle body

The throttle body is where the throttle plate controls how much air gets into the engine. The throttle position sensor is tied to that movement so the computer knows what you’re asking the engine to do.

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codes

“Codes” are error messages stored by the bike’s computer. They show that the bike detected a problem somewhere in its sensors or wiring. Mechanics use them to figure out where to look first.

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dielectric grease

Dielectric grease is a protective grease you put on electrical plug connections. It helps keep water out and prevents corrosion. That can stop intermittent electrical problems.

Term

connectors

Connectors are the electrical plugs that join wires to sensors and modules. If they get dirty or corroded, the bike may misread signals. Cleaning them can fix problems that don’t always show up right away.

Part

coil pack

The coil pack is the part that makes the spark for the engine. It takes power from the bike and turns it into the high-voltage electricity that lights the fuel in the cylinders.

Term

zip tied

“Zip tied” means the wires are held together with plastic ties. If the wires get pinched or rubbed in a tight spot, they can wear out and cause problems.

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BCI

BCI is the little connection box/module that links the tuning device to your motorcycle’s data/diagnostic connection. It’s what allows the tuner to talk to the bike.

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data port

A motorcycle “data port” is the diagnostic/communication connector used by tuning and diagnostic tools. Plugging into it allows the tuner to read information from the bike and apply calibration changes.

Term

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is wireless communication. In this case, it lets the tuning device/app connect to the bike without a direct cable connection for the tuning process.

Brand

Screaming Eagle tuner

Screamin’ Eagle is Harley-Davidson’s performance brand. Their tuner is a device/app used to adjust the motorcycle’s settings, and the host is saying they didn’t have a good experience with it.

Term

SE tuner

A tuner is a device that helps your motorcycle’s computer run the engine more correctly. On Harley-Davidsons, an SE tuner is used to adjust settings—often after you add performance parts—so the bike doesn’t run too lean or too rich.

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autotune

Autotune is a mode where the bike automatically adjusts its fuel settings while you ride. The speaker is saying theirs wasn’t using that “learn and adjust” feature at the time.

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stage one flash

A stage one flash is when you update the bike’s computer settings for a common set of upgrades. It helps the engine run right with the new breathing parts you installed.

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RPM

RPM tells you how fast the engine is spinning. Higher RPM usually means the engine is working harder, and the tuner can still read that information.

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married to your bike

They mean your phone gets paired to your motorcycle so the bike recognizes it. After that, the bike and phone work together automatically.

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pair

Pairing means connecting your phone to the bike so they can communicate. The goal is that if you get a new phone, you can connect it again.

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bricked

“Bricked” means the gadget stops working completely. It’s like it gets stuck and can’t be used until it’s fixed or re-flashed.

Term

shock and awe system

The “shock and awe” system is a branded set of motorcycle lights that work together. It’s basically the controller + lighting setup that makes the lights do more than just stay on.

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LED under glow lighting

Under-glow lighting is LED lights that shine from underneath the motorcycle so the ground lights up around it. People use it for looks, and sometimes for extra visibility too.

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Front forks

Front forks are the suspension components that hold the front wheel and allow it to move up and down. This segment mentions an “extension kit” for the front forks, implying the lighting/kit installation may tie into or mount near the fork area.

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extension kit

An extension kit is extra hardware that adds length or mounting support. In this case, it’s used on the front forks so you can attach saddlebags.

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saddlebags

Saddlebags are storage boxes or bags that mount on the sides of a motorcycle. They’re used to carry gear, and this host says the fork extension kit helps you fit them.

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shock and awe evolved

“Shock and awe evolved” is the newer version of that motorcycle lighting kit. It’s meant to be more capable than the older one, including lights that can react to what the bike is doing.

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LED kit

An LED kit is a complete package of LED lights and the parts needed to install them. Here it’s the specific kit for the shock-and-awe evolved lighting system.

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headlight

A headlight is the main front light that helps you see the road and helps other people see you. They’re talking about adding extra lights that go behind the headlight and show through the lens.

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accent colors

Accent colors are extra lighting colors meant to make the headlight area look cooler. Instead of just one white light, you can add different colors or effects around the headlight.

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flash patterns

Flash patterns are different ways the lights can blink or animate. Some states limit what kinds of flashing lights you’re allowed to run on the road.

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mini floorboards

Mini floorboards are small foot platforms for the rider or passenger. They give you a better place to rest your feet than pegs, and they’re usually more compact than full-size boards.

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passenger brackets

Passenger brackets are the parts that bolt on so you can mount foot supports for the passenger. They matter because they control whether the floorboards fit correctly and feel solid.

Road Glide
Car

Road Glide

The Road Glide is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle built for touring. Here, they’re explaining how add-on hand guards on a Road Glide can help block wind and weather, which matters a lot on long rides.

Term

fairing

A fairing is the aerodynamic bodywork on a motorcycle that helps direct airflow around the rider. In this segment, the host mentions being positioned up over the fairing, which affects how wind hits the hands and how effective hand guards feel.

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