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Default Accessory position and lights question

I have an 06 Deuce. When I put the dash switch in acc position my rear lights (run/turn/brake module) will light up, but not the headlight or front running lights.

My question is: What else is receiving power when the switch is in the accessory position?

Reason for my question: I had my bike on the trailer tonight to mark the placement for the wheel chock. While looking at the bike it came to mind that if I wired a battery tender plug into the 12v on the trailer, could I then leave the switch in the acc position and have the rear lights add to the trailer lights to make the whole thing more visible.

Would it be the same as having the battery plugged in? I know that you're not supposed to turn on the lights etc. with the tender plugged in but that's to protect the tender, not the bike.

Yeah, I know; it's a far fetched idea but I'm curious.
 
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