Passing light switch
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From: Albuquerque, NM
You could always just use a switch like this (https://www.ebay.com/itm/18277338704...84.m1436.l2649), and wire it to the passing lamps and battery. This one is a "momentary" switch, like what you're describing, and is only "on" for as long as you hold it in, and goes "off" when you let go of it. It's also cheap, so you save some $ for other mods.
Be sure the switch and wiring can handle the amount of amp produced by the two passing lights:
volt X amp = watt
so
watt / V = amp
for the passing lights: 110 / 12 = 9.1 amp!
I would strongly recommend to follow the wiring diagram I posted previously.
Last edited by FXD2003Rider; Apr 10, 2018 at 03:47 PM.
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From: NW Ohio
Any weather rated micro switch can ne made to work if you include a relay in the circuit.
Another route would be to wire the high beam into the horn circuit (with relay). Press the horn button and get both a beep and a flash. No extra buttons and extra driver awareness.
Another route would be to wire the high beam into the horn circuit (with relay). Press the horn button and get both a beep and a flash. No extra buttons and extra driver awareness.
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When I added passing lamps to my ride so I could light up more road at night, I was the Kuryakyn aux light kit.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...yABEgILd_D_BwE
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...yABEgILd_D_BwE
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Meanings of flashing lights can be so broad.
- I want to pass
- gettaf*** outta my way. You driving in the wrong lane
- turn on your lights!
- turn off your lights!
- watch out! It’s a cop ahead of you
- it’s a accident ahead of you
- you doing something wrong
i just want a proper passing light switch on my bike. I know what it means and the use of it. If you getting a middle finger, too bad for you, you might have done something wrong 👍
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