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i have 95 flhtcu tourer is there a way to bypass all lights to turn off as i start up then switch back as it taking power away from starting so is there a main fuse i could put a switch into thanks in advance and happy new year to all and ride safe
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You can do some fooling around with the ignition switch, (I have never taken apart a touring ignition switch but I would assume it is conceptually the same as a softail) to accomplish what you want.
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Change all your lighting over to LED which not only illuminates better but also draws a fraction of the current. Also upgrade your battery cables as the stock ones are on the skinny side.
I went with all LED lights, Sumax battery cables, and a high output battery.
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Change all your lighting over to LED which not only illuminates better but also draws a fraction of the current. Also upgrade your battery cables as the stock ones are on the skinny side.
I went with all LED lights, Sumax battery cables, and a high output battery.
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Granted I don't own or have much experience with baggers but the way I understand it is the center pin on the starter relay is supposed to send a signal that shuts off the lights during start up.
At least that's one thing I got out of that adding a relay sticky.
At least that's one thing I got out of that adding a relay sticky.
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There are some solutions out here. One that I found interesting was to wire a relay in controlled by the oil pressure light circuit. Wire the headlight through a normally closed contact pair on the relay so that when there is no oil pressure (light on, relay not energized) the headlight circuit opens. Oil pressure comes up (engine started) and the relay turns off and the headlight comes back on. Very clever.
I use LED headlights which draw about 1/3rd the current, if I recall.
I use LED headlights which draw about 1/3rd the current, if I recall.
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had some leds fitted last year as all my lights come on with ign head/tail/side marker and indicator as my came from new york to ireland will look into wireing loom in book and see if theres a main wire
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Your bike should be fine - the motor industry has been building vehicles for decades with that set-up (well, since the early 1990s IIRC). I also have LED lights on my 1990 bike now, to get the better quality lighting. If your bike is giving problems when starting, it has nothing to do with your lights! Between us in here we should be able to sort out any problems you may have.
My older Glide has a master switch with an extra position, so I can start and ride without my lights on. So one option may be to look for an earlier spec switch.
My older Glide has a master switch with an extra position, so I can start and ride without my lights on. So one option may be to look for an earlier spec switch.
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had new battery fitted last year had serviced and new coil and ign pickup rebuilt carb got good comp it is a good bike i just think it strugles at time had new plugs fitted
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There are some solutions out here. One that I found interesting was to wire a relay in controlled by the oil pressure light circuit. Wire the headlight through a normally closed contact pair on the relay so that when there is no oil pressure (light on, relay not energized) the headlight circuit opens. Oil pressure comes up (engine started) and the relay turns off and the headlight comes back on. Very clever.
If I ever get my remodel finished, I'm putting Big Red up on the stand for a stator replacement. I'm tempted to toss a few more upgrades to the list, and you're tempting me with another.
I use LED headlights which draw about 1/3rd the current, if I recall.