Headlight Delay Relay
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Headlight Delay Relay
Hi,
I just installed an DDM 35watt HID two bulb kit into a Dual Halogen headlight.
Light is awesome, but occasionally, the light shuts off when I fire the bike up.
I would like to just install a delay relay to kick the light on after the bike is up and running.
Has anyone here gone through with this?
Thanks In Advance!
Cliff - AZ
I just installed an DDM 35watt HID two bulb kit into a Dual Halogen headlight.
Light is awesome, but occasionally, the light shuts off when I fire the bike up.
I would like to just install a delay relay to kick the light on after the bike is up and running.
Has anyone here gone through with this?
Thanks In Advance!
Cliff - AZ
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From: Arizona
Thanks Gents.
I don't want to put a switch in line with headlight. I thought of that but sooner later I will forget and wind up riding with it off.
I have the Harley Dual Halogen headlight and don't have the option to switch to High Beams (turning off low beams) while starting because the Low Beam still stays on in high beam mode.
The inline capacitor is supposed to be for flickering while running, not to fix the extreme drop while starting a cold motor.
Has anyone installed a headlight delay? That's really what I'm hoping to find. Ive seen some people with Jap bikes running this setup and its pretty slick. You start the bike as normal and then 15-30 seconds later, the light kicks on!
Thanks Again!!!
Cliff
I don't want to put a switch in line with headlight. I thought of that but sooner later I will forget and wind up riding with it off.
I have the Harley Dual Halogen headlight and don't have the option to switch to High Beams (turning off low beams) while starting because the Low Beam still stays on in high beam mode.
The inline capacitor is supposed to be for flickering while running, not to fix the extreme drop while starting a cold motor.
Has anyone installed a headlight delay? That's really what I'm hoping to find. Ive seen some people with Jap bikes running this setup and its pretty slick. You start the bike as normal and then 15-30 seconds later, the light kicks on!
Thanks Again!!!
Cliff
Last edited by Cliff-AZ; Dec 16, 2013 at 08:00 PM.
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this one would do
http://www.newark.com/amperite/12d-2...|&CMP=KNC-GPLA
lots of different styles-sizes to pick from. hope this helps
lots of different styles-sizes to pick from. hope this helps
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Go to eBay and search for this relay.
DC 12V H3Y-2 Power On Time Relay Delay Timer 0~60 Second DPDT & Base Socket
It cost like $6.00 bucks shipped and works like a champ! I used it for the HID in my SG. You can set it to come on from 0-60 seconds.
DC 12V H3Y-2 Power On Time Relay Delay Timer 0~60 Second DPDT & Base Socket
It cost like $6.00 bucks shipped and works like a champ! I used it for the HID in my SG. You can set it to come on from 0-60 seconds.
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http://www.newark.com/amperite/12d-2...|&CMP=KNC-GPLA
lots of different styles-sizes to pick from. hope this helps
lots of different styles-sizes to pick from. hope this helps
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crane cams used to have a diagram on the website- an easy $15 mod.
A relay is used on the lighting circuit.
when the relay gets voltage on a wire attached to starter primary circuit, power is cut to the lights.
when the starter button is released, the lights get power.
probably easiest to do this near the fuse block
Mike
A relay is used on the lighting circuit.
when the relay gets voltage on a wire attached to starter primary circuit, power is cut to the lights.
when the starter button is released, the lights get power.
probably easiest to do this near the fuse block
Mike
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