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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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one orange and one black wire .
Hi guys,

Just bought a 2011 limited ( my first touring bike ) and while looking for obvious issues with the HK problems I cant figure out where these two wires go. They come out of the harness for the headlight.
Also, There is a black ground wire on the triple tree, but I cant figure out what it actually grounds because when I disconnect it everything still works. Any Ideas ?

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Those 2 were not hooked to anything on my '11 limited. I used them to power my amp (Pioneer GM-D1004). Works great!

I think the ground is for the lighter but not positive - pun intended.
 

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European wiring hook up.Some guys have GPS's and stuff like that hooked up to them. I have my HALO trim ring hooked up to them.

 
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The orange is hot (12Vots+) with the switch on. The black wire is ground. I used them for my headlight halo.
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It Is for parking light on 5hd models. Here in Spain is mandatory per example, if you lose the principal light this bulb can help the other drivers to see you....
 
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Many Thanks for the quick replies.
 
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If those connections are already in use and you want to add another circuit to them, HD has just what you need.

black-wire multiple accessory harness (Part No. 70458-05)
orange/white-wire multiple accessory harness (Part No. 70459-05)
 
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