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The light strip shown above looks like it is a standard 12 volt LED strip with the self adhesive backing that has a switch inline with the power leads. I bought a roll of LED that had the stick self adhesive to light up my ElectraGlide for about $15 from Fry's Electronics about 8 years ago. I have it running the the bottom of the frame, under the tank, and the inside the rear fenders between the bags. It looks good when everything is working and clean. The surface must be very clean for the adhesive backing to stick well. On the bike I have zip ties every 4" to keep it in place. If there is any movement the strip will brake it's internal wire and you loose the LEDs down line. It is usually the ground side and I find if I ground both negative ends they last longer.
I have replaced all of the LEDs on the bike once or twice as they are a bit fragile. The LED strip on the bottom of the frame needs replacing right now as half of them are out. I have had the military high reliability soldering course and these do take higher than average soldering skill for good electrical and mechanical bonds.
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Tony
NE ATL
'04 XLT regular cab 3.slo stepside
Semi retirement