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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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I'm having trouble determining what color wires going to the brake/tail/running lights on my 2012 1200N hook up to the back off modulator. It looks like there are three wires going to each light, one brown, black, and violet wire. Does anyone know what the brown and violet wires are? I assume the black is ground. If anyone has experience with the tail light schematic on the 2012 1200N or the back off installation I'd appreciate some help. Also, does anyone know where to find a wiring harness diagram that would have this info for my bike?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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brown is running light
violet is turn signal
black is ground

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