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Feb 25, 2009 | 01:12 PM

bikerdude1903

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I am considering installing a pair of driving lights on my '99 Sportster 883. I have found some wire harnes kits that include a relay. Is a relay necessary and what does it do?

Feb 25, 2009 | 03:49 PM

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the relay takes the load of the lights off the switch, a fuse at the source is very important

Feb 25, 2009 | 08:22 PM

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as mentioned above...the switch will not heat-up and melt.

Feb 26, 2009 | 07:50 AM

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Thank you for your help ... I now understand what a relay does and why it is needed ...

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