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Old Aug 13, 2020 | 02:08 PM
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I'm adding an additional LED under fender strip for some added visibility. Could someone please tell me the best place and what wires based on the below diagram for the Nightster to tap into. The LED light that I am additing has 3 wires to function as a running and brake light (Red, Yellow, Black). Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks





 
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Look at the main harness as to what the wires do that feed the lamp converter module. You will want the running light wire, brake light wire and a ground.

If you take the supplies from the converter you will not get what you desire.

I know the BE blue is the running light and black is ground but I can't remember which wire is for brake.
 
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Look at the main harness as to what the wires do that feed the lamp converter module. You will want the running light wire, brake light wire and a ground.

If you take the supplies from the converter you will not get what you desire.

I know the BE blue is the running light and black is ground but I can't remember which wire is for brake.
Just for anyone's future reference. The brake wire is red with a yellow stripe. Thanks for the help.
 
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