My bike came with them and I'm glad I removed them since I discovered poor connections, some LEDs were burned out & uneven illumination. Some bikes look ok with them but they aren't for me. I like simplicity and knowing my battery is up to par for starting a motor! I also believe the bike on its own should speak for itself, not holiday lighting.
Well Ed thats one of the many great option a person can have in this country... You can like a little country or a little Rockin Roll.. You can like stock classic cars or custom classic with all the shine, deep dish wheels and cherry paint jobs. It's up to you. If those lights don't work for you, you did the right thing I guess by removing them. I installed mine correctly, they do what I want 6 million options, or nothing at all.
Also my bike does stand on its own as it's turning 14 this year with 17 thousand miles on it. (I bought it 4 years ago it had 6 on it) and you will be hard pressed to find a finger print on it when it's thundering down the highway. Gloss black and lots of polished chrome and people digging the bike wherever its parked.
in the future if I do get tired of the lights or they stop working I will likely remove them also but until then, it will be Red White and Blue on the 4th of July for me... Happy Holidays Ed