Using Accessory Switch with Driving Lights
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Using Accessory Switch with Driving Lights
Has anyone with a RG wired in driving lights and used the acc. switch to turn them on and off? Is it hard and could I do it with a service manual?
Last edited by Jukebox; Feb 18, 2009 at 11:51 PM.
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Forgive my ignorance but I am not sure what Driving Lights are, it is a term I have not used in the UK. In essence, you can wire anything you want through the accessory switch SO LONG AS the current drawn does not blow the fuse. The fuse that serves this circuit is a 15A fuse, but other devices are also protected by this so I would be nervous of anything over 5 or 6 Amps (and I would read the fineprint in the spec sheet for the lights to see if there is a start up surge current).
If in doubt, I would add a relay to the circuit and power the light through that. Automotive relays are dead cheap, readily available and easy to install.
If in doubt, I would add a relay to the circuit and power the light through that. Automotive relays are dead cheap, readily available and easy to install.
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Iam going to guess the Road Glide is no different than other touring models. Search on user Shrink, he has a great write up on using wally world driving lights via his own switch mounted on the dash. The accessory switch will be basically the same.
Pull your seat and you should find the accessory connector. Get a pigtail from HD #70264-94A so you don't have to F up your harness. Pin 1 on the connector is switched via the ignition switch (on if ignition is on). Pin 3 is switched by the accessory switch. Verify all that with a meter.
Wire a relay to the Pin 3 wire from the switch to one side of the relay coil, gnd to other side of relay coil. Then wire your lights hot wire to the other set of relay terminals and hot 12V to the other, (use an in-line fuse here).
If you get the wally world lights detailed in Shrinks post, it even comes with the wire, terminals and in line fuse holder with fuse for $15. You don't have to use the lights if you don't want to - it will cost near $15 to buy the other stuff and the lights are great but thats up to you. All you need now is the relay which you can get at any auto parts store.
The PITA is raising or removing the tank to run the wire. I didn't do that, I went down my crash bars and under the motor but my lights are crash bar mounted.
Hope that helps!
Pull your seat and you should find the accessory connector. Get a pigtail from HD #70264-94A so you don't have to F up your harness. Pin 1 on the connector is switched via the ignition switch (on if ignition is on). Pin 3 is switched by the accessory switch. Verify all that with a meter.
Wire a relay to the Pin 3 wire from the switch to one side of the relay coil, gnd to other side of relay coil. Then wire your lights hot wire to the other set of relay terminals and hot 12V to the other, (use an in-line fuse here).
If you get the wally world lights detailed in Shrinks post, it even comes with the wire, terminals and in line fuse holder with fuse for $15. You don't have to use the lights if you don't want to - it will cost near $15 to buy the other stuff and the lights are great but thats up to you. All you need now is the relay which you can get at any auto parts store.
The PITA is raising or removing the tank to run the wire. I didn't do that, I went down my crash bars and under the motor but my lights are crash bar mounted.
Hope that helps!
Last edited by txgeezer; Feb 19, 2009 at 08:52 AM.
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motolights
I just wired in a set of motolights and they use the AUX switch for control. They have a great set up for hooking up the lights to the AUX pigtail under the seat. Also, the lights mount on the brake caliper bolts and they are 'clean' looking. The light output is good too. I upgraded to the 55w bulbs (std is 35w). Bulbs are warranted for life and the unit is American made. I actually went over to their warehouse (in Cincy) to pick them up.
www.motolight.com
www.motolight.com
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From: winter spring,fl
I went with the HD Fog Lights on my SG. Went with them because they where 129 & the spots where 370. Buy yourself a HD manual. It took a friend & I about 3 hours at a slow pace. Took our time went by the book & ran everything the same as the dealer would (talked to a tec later). I will drill the highway bars in the next few weeks don't like the looks of the wires & ties showing. It makes it a little easier if you have as little in the tank as possible. Have blankets around for the Fairing, Saddlebags, Seat, & side cover. Here is 2 pics of working on it.
And one done
And one done
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From: winter spring,fl
I went with the HD Fog Lights on my SG. Went with them because they where 129 & the spots where 370. Buy yourself a HD manual. It took a friend & I about 3 hours at a slow pace. Took our time went by the book & ran everything the same as the dealer would (talked to a tec later). I will drill the highway bars in the next few weeks don't like the looks of the wires & ties showing. It makes it a little easier if you have as little in the tank as possible. Have blankets around for the Fairing, Saddlebags, Seat, & side cover. I cut off the switch that came with it & used the ACC Switch. Here is 2 pics of working on it.
And one done
And one done
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I just wired in a set of motolights and they use the AUX switch for control. They have a great set up for hooking up the lights to the AUX pigtail under the seat. Also, the lights mount on the brake caliper bolts and they are 'clean' looking. The light output is good too. I upgraded to the 55w bulbs (std is 35w). Bulbs are warranted for life and the unit is American made. I actually went over to their warehouse (in Cincy) to pick them up.
www.motolight.com
www.motolight.com
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