Another way to think about the headlight wiring, specifically the high beam, is what color indicator light is used on every bike or car? Blue is the color. Keeps things consistent.
My bike has rear lights that have 2 wires, but 3 functions..brake, tail and turn signals. I want to replace the lights with more stylish lights. How would you hook up a 3 function light?
Hi RS, in your case, your bike has a module or a turn signal box that repurposes your brake light filament as the turn signal when needed. You can use any pair of aftermarket lights that use an 1157 bulb or states they are a "dual filament" type. Wire them the same as your exsisting lights and you're good to go!
Keep in mind guys, when you use a headlight with an H4 blub they are usually a 55/60 watt. Meaning one beam is only slightly brighter. If you wire them on a toggle as independent circuits you won't end up with a low beam / high beam as much as you'll end up with a beam reposition switch. LoL. You'll want to use a headlight relay that runs the "low beam" at all times and when activated it turns on BOTH beams. That way you can actually see ALL of the road you're riding on and not just an extra 4 feet ahead of you while the first 5 feet infront of your bike goes dark.
Merry Christmas one and all , May santa bring you everything you asked for ....and hopefully NOT another 12 pairs of socks !!!!😁 See you all in 2024 . Peace out ✌️
Another way to think about the headlight wiring, specifically the high beam, is what color indicator light is used on every bike or car? Blue is the color. Keeps things consistent.
The other thing about the Halogen light is current draw. Could be that a relay might be needed to keep your headlight switch happy (er working).
My bike has rear lights that have 2 wires, but 3 functions..brake, tail and turn signals. I want to replace the lights with more stylish lights. How would you hook up a 3 function light?
Hi RS, in your case, your bike has a module or a turn signal box that repurposes your brake light filament as the turn signal when needed. You can use any pair of aftermarket lights that use an 1157 bulb or states they are a "dual filament" type. Wire them the same as your exsisting lights and you're good to go!
Keep in mind guys, when you use a headlight with an H4 blub they are usually a 55/60 watt. Meaning one beam is only slightly brighter. If you wire them on a toggle as independent circuits you won't end up with a low beam / high beam as much as you'll end up with a beam reposition switch. LoL. You'll want to use a headlight relay that runs the "low beam" at all times and when activated it turns on BOTH beams. That way you can actually see ALL of the road you're riding on and not just an extra 4 feet ahead of you while the first 5 feet infront of your bike goes dark.
I just hook all 3 wires up to ground because you can never have enough ground.
You kind of have a good point.
Merry Christmas one and all , May santa bring you everything you asked for ....and hopefully NOT another 12 pairs of socks !!!!😁
See you all in 2024 .
Peace out ✌️
If you watch this, maybe you should not wire your own bike