Adding Lights Today

clayton · 12-31-2009, 10:37 AM

Hello,
Today I will be having fun wiring a set of driving lights.
Nothing fancy but VISIBLE.
As far as playing with the electrical part of it I am fine, but I want the end result to look good.
I will be adding a relay and possibly a secondary "fuse box" to the bike as well.
I want to be able to turn them on and off when desired but in the same breath I want them to turn off when I turn the bike off.
In looking at the wiring diagram here: http://www.gadgetjq.com/fuse_block_switched_2.jpg
it mentions "12v switched from wiring harness" on leg #86.
My 1st question to all of you is "whats the best wire to tap into" for this portion of the circuit?
My 2nd question is really a matter of opinion or preference but as mentioned "end result" I want the manual switch to look nice but in the same breath not too overly expensive...I'm a biker on a Budget...hehe
So what "switch" options are out there?

Also on the forum I remember seeing what "other" options I have for replacement brake/running light and turn signal bulbs. What I am wanting to do is change them all to LED for better visibility. Options?

Thoughts? Comments? Advise?
Thanks a Bunch

cactusjack · 12-31-2009, 10:58 AM

Last year, when I installed my cruise control I also installed 2 accessory fuse blocks. I have one up front behind the headlight next to the steering head and the other is in the left side cover.

Where to tap into the 12v switched circuit is going to depend on where you plan to locate the fuse block. If you're installing it in the side cover, then you would want to tap into the taillight circuit (not the brake light circuit

). If you're mounting it forward, tap into the running light circuit in the headlight bucket.

There is a wiring harness to the rear lights that plugs into the main wiring harness in the cavity under the seat. Find the harness where it passes through the rear fender and trace it forward toward the fuel tank to find the connector. Use a test probe and find which wire goes hot when the key is turned on and there's your 12v switched circuit.

clayton · 12-31-2009, 11:06 AM

Thanks CJ

12-31-2009, 10:37 AM	#1
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Adding Lights Today Hello, Today I will be having fun wiring a set of driving lights. Nothing fancy but VISIBLE. As far as playing with the electrical part of it I am fine, but I want the end result to look good. I will be adding a relay and possibly a secondary "fuse box" to the bike as well. I want to be able to turn them on and off when desired but in the same breath I want them to turn off when I turn the bike off. In looking at the wiring diagram here: http://www.gadgetjq.com/fuse_block_switched_2.jpg it mentions "12v switched from wiring harness" on leg #86. My 1st question to all of you is "whats the best wire to tap into" for this portion of the circuit? My 2nd question is really a matter of opinion or preference but as mentioned "end result" I want the manual switch to look nice but in the same breath not too overly expensive...I'm a biker on a Budget...hehe So what "switch" options are out there? Also on the forum I remember seeing what "other" options I have for replacement brake/running light and turn signal bulbs. What I am wanting to do is change them all to LED for better visibility. Options? Thoughts? Comments? Advise? Thanks a Bunch __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-31-2009, 10:58 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Adding Lights Today Last year, when I installed my cruise control I also installed 2 accessory fuse blocks. I have one up front behind the headlight next to the steering head and the other is in the left side cover. Where to tap into the 12v switched circuit is going to depend on where you plan to locate the fuse block. If you're installing it in the side cover, then you would want to tap into the taillight circuit (not the brake light circuit ). If you're mounting it forward, tap into the running light circuit in the headlight bucket. There is a wiring harness to the rear lights that plugs into the main wiring harness in the cavity under the seat. Find the harness where it passes through the rear fender and trace it forward toward the fuel tank to find the connector. Use a test probe and find which wire goes hot when the key is turned on and there's your 12v switched circuit. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-31-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Adding Lights Today Thanks CJ __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332
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