If you're looking to upgrade the rear lighting on your Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle, Ciro Machete LED lights are a fantastic option. They add a sleek custom look, improve rear visibility, and integrate perfectly with Harley-Davidson's redesigned electrical system found on the latest touring models.

In this article, we'll give you an overview of the installation process, explain the available wiring options, and help you understand how these lights fit into the Ciro lighting ecosystem. If you're planning to do the install yourself, be sure to watch our complete step-by-step installation video at the bottom of this article.

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What Are Ciro Machete LED Lights?

Ciro Machete LED lights are premium saddlebag-mounted LED light strips designed specifically for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles. They mount cleanly underneath the saddlebags and provide additional run, brake, and turn signal lighting.

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The result is a cleaner, more modern rear profile while significantly increasing visibility to traffic behind or beside you. Ciro is known for producing high-quality motorcycle lighting products, and the Machete lights are no exception.

Important Things to Know Before You Buy

Before installing Ciro Machete LED lights on a 2024 or newer Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle, it's important to understand your wiring options.

Because Harley-Davidson redesigned the electrical system on these newer models, Ciro created two solutions for integrating their lighting products.

Option 1: Lightstrike Commander

The Lightstrike Commander serves as the control center for your lighting system. It allows you to connect multiple compatible Ciro accessories and unlock advanced features through the Lightstrike smartphone app.

Features include:

• Startup animations
• Brake light burst patterns
• Turn signal animations
• Adjustable brightness
• Integration with other compatible Ciro lighting products
• Customizable lighting options through the app

If you think you'll want additional lighting products or advanced programming options in the future, the Lightstrike Commander is the way to go.

Option 2: Standard Adapter

If all you want is basic run, brake, and turn functionality, the standard adapter is a simpler and more affordable option. It allows the Machete lights to function normally but does not provide access to app-based programming or advanced lighting features.

Which Option Is Best?

If there's any chance you'll add more Ciro lighting products later, we recommend installing the Lightstrike Commander from the start. Once it's installed, adding additional compatible lighting accessories becomes much easier.

Broad Overview of the Install Process

The install begins under the seat, where you'll connect either the Lightstrike Commander or standard adapter to the bike's rear lighting harness, and if using the Commander, route power leads to the battery. From there, the saddlebags are removed so the Machete lights can be test-fit, the surfaces cleaned, and the lights securely mounted underneath. The wiring is then routed neatly with the included hardware, the bags are reinstalled, and the final connections are made, keeping in mind that brown is right side and purple is left side.

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Adding Additional Ciro Lighting

One of the biggest advantages of the Ciro lighting system is expandability.

If you're already running products like Ciro Bag Blades, filler panel lights, vent lights, or other compatible accessories, the system can be expanded using included splitters and adapters.

This allows multiple lighting products to work together while maintaining a clean and organized installation.

Many riders choose to build a complete rear lighting package that combines Machete lights, Bag Blades, and filler panel lights for maximum visibility and style.

Programming with the Lightstrike App

If you install the Lightstrike Commander, you'll gain access to the Lightstrike app for iOS and Android devices.

The app allows you to customize:

• Startup animations
• Turn signal behavior
• Brake burst patterns
• Brightness levels
• Run light settings
• Color options where applicable

This gives riders a tremendous amount of flexibility to personalize their motorcycle's lighting setup.

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As always, be sure to follow all applicable local and state laws regarding lighting configurations and flashing patterns.

Why Riders Love This Upgrade

Ciro Machete LED lights are one of those upgrades that immediately transform the rear appearance of your Harley-Davidson.

Not only do they add a custom look, but they also increase visibility and integrate seamlessly with other Ciro lighting products. The result is a motorcycle that looks cleaner, more modern, and stands out both day and night.

For many riders, this is one of the most noticeable rear-end lighting upgrades available for the newer Harley-Davidson touring platform.

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Final Thoughts

If you're looking for a premium lighting upgrade for your 2024+ Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle, Ciro Machete LED lights are an excellent choice. They improve visibility, add custom style, and integrate perfectly with the growing lineup of Ciro lighting products.

Whether you choose the standard adapter or the Lightstrike Commander, you'll end up with a cleaner, more functional rear lighting setup that looks fantastic.

Watch the Full Installation Video

This article provides a general overview of the installation process, but for detailed step-by-step instructions, wiring tips, mounting techniques, and Lightstrike Commander setup, be sure to watch our complete installation video below.

If you're ready to upgrade your Harley-Davidson with Ciro Machete LED lights, be sure to pick them up from the Law Abiding Biker Store.