brake wire

fish · 08-25-2011, 02:28 PM

OK! I'd like to put more brake lights or running lights on the back of my bike. I checked Gadgets site but doesn't help. The easiest place to tap into the wires for me is at the fuse block, right? but which friggin wire is for the brakes????? I know which is the fuse but can't tell which wire. I don't have a wiring diagram.

I hate working in tight places!

The plug under the seat is hot all the time so thats no good and the wiring harness on top of the battery is to small to work on.

No Tim i'm not going to the stealer neither

**Top Cat** · 08-25-2011, 02:49 PM

Funny man

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Lar, you can buy an ice pick type current tester at Walmart for under $5.
Then it is easy to distinguish between wires.
That's how I did my LED brake/running lights on my saddle bags.
It was awhile ago so I don't remember what was what now.

fish · 08-25-2011, 03:00 PM

I have a tester I just thought someone would know before I start poking holes in the wires.

OK! I get it, the Plug under the seat is HOT all the time.

I didn't say the oulet is HOT under her seat

**Top Cat** · 08-25-2011, 03:02 PM

Don't poke holes in the wires. ::)
Put the end of the tester in the connector so it touches the metal.

**cnc** · 08-25-2011, 03:09 PM

Larry I tapped into the tail light harness under the seat just before it disappears into the fender. I made pig tails and put quick disconnect plugs on them for my aux brake and running lights. Black and yellow is ground, red is running lights and blue is brake.

**Top Cat** · 08-25-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Larry I tapped into the tail light harness and under the seat just before it disappears into the fender. I made pig tails and put quick disconnect plugs on them for my aux brake and running lights. Black and yellow is ground, red is running lights and blue is brake.

I just went out and looked and that is what I did also.

fish · 08-25-2011, 03:13 PM

Hey Thanks, I was looking at that spot. Check you PMs

cactusjack · 08-25-2011, 03:51 PM

The easiest place to tap into the brake light circuit is the taillight wiring harness. Either under the seat where it connects to the main chassis harness, or inside the rear fender behind the brake light. Which place depends on what it is you're trying to do, and whichever place makes more sense.

fish · 08-25-2011, 04:01 PM

Not much room behind the tail light unless you take the tire off.

cactusjack · 08-25-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fish

Not much room behind the tail light unless you take the tire off.

No, you can get in there, even with the tire on. I have done it.

**nomadtom69** · 08-25-2011, 08:51 PM

When I put the Elec Connection turn signal coversion kit on mine I went behind the brake light had to remove the trailer hitch to get to it but laying flat of my back and wearing saftey glassess(dirt falling when taking cover off) it was not too bad.

macmac · 08-26-2011, 10:09 AM

The 1600's have a box like cover under the fender behind the tail light. That cover has a small drain hole which probably is clogged with fine sand. I forget if it has 2 nuts and bolts of 4.

But the wiring is easy to pick off there for brake/run lights.

The brake wire is a light blue, and the run lights is red.

I chose that location to splice in my brake run lights, because running wire thru the fender loops with a tire on is a pain.

**Top Cat** · 08-26-2011, 10:19 AM

I spliced my wires just before the wires go into the rear fender.
More room to work and you don't have to run the wire under the fender.
Just out from under the seat and into the side of the saddle bags with a quick disconnect.
Of course if you are not mounting you lights on the bags your set up will vary.

mobandy78 · 08-26-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Larry I tapped into the tail light harness under the seat just before it disappears into the fender. I made pig tails and put quick disconnect plugs on them for my aux brake and running lights. Black and yellow is ground, red is running lights and blue is brake.

I tied into the same place. I have some LED's on my saddlebags also. They act as run/brake. Ran the wire under the chrome spacer between the fender and bags, into the bag itself and out the back. to the lights.

fish · 08-26-2011, 10:51 AM

I looked at the box behind the fender,had to take my glasses off to see. As I reached up to the bolts to see how much room I had dirt fell in my face. So I decided to do it Norms way. It done looks and works great. thanks to everyone.

08-25-2011, 02:28 PM	#1
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	brake wire OK! I'd like to put more brake lights or running lights on the back of my bike. I checked Gadgets site but doesn't help. The easiest place to tap into the wires for me is at the fuse block, right? but which friggin wire is for the brakes????? I know which is the fuse but can't tell which wire. I don't have a wiring diagram. I hate working in tight places! The plug under the seat is hot all the time so thats no good and the wiring harness on top of the battery is to small to work on. No Tim i'm not going to the stealer neither __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2011, 02:49 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	brake wire Funny man :(" title="" border="0"/> Lar, you can buy an ice pick type current tester at Walmart for under $5. Then it is easy to distinguish between wires. That's how I did my LED brake/running lights on my saddle bags. It was awhile ago so I don't remember what was what now. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-25-2011, 03:00 PM	#3
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	brake wire I have a tester I just thought someone would know before I start poking holes in the wires. OK! I get it, the Plug under the seat is HOT all the time. I didn't say the oulet is HOT under her seat __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-25-2011, 03:02 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	brake wire Don't poke holes in the wires. ::) Put the end of the tester in the connector so it touches the metal. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-25-2011, 03:09 PM	#5
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	brake wire Larry I tapped into the tail light harness under the seat just before it disappears into the fender. I made pig tails and put quick disconnect plugs on them for my aux brake and running lights. Black and yellow is ground, red is running lights and blue is brake. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2011, 03:13 PM	#7
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	brake wire Hey Thanks, I was looking at that spot. Check you PMs __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-25-2011, 03:51 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	brake wire The easiest place to tap into the brake light circuit is the taillight wiring harness. Either under the seat where it connects to the main chassis harness, or inside the rear fender behind the brake light. Which place depends on what it is you're trying to do, and whichever place makes more sense. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-25-2011, 04:01 PM	#9
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	brake wire Not much room behind the tail light unless you take the tire off. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-25-2011, 08:51 PM	#11
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	brake wire When I put the Elec Connection turn signal coversion kit on mine I went behind the brake light had to remove the trailer hitch to get to it but laying flat of my back and wearing saftey glassess(dirt falling when taking cover off) it was not too bad. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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08-26-2011, 10:09 AM	#12
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	brake wire The 1600's have a box like cover under the fender behind the tail light. That cover has a small drain hole which probably is clogged with fine sand. I forget if it has 2 nuts and bolts of 4. But the wiring is easy to pick off there for brake/run lights. The brake wire is a light blue, and the run lights is red. I chose that location to splice in my brake run lights, because running wire thru the fender loops with a tire on is a pain. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-26-2011, 10:19 AM	#13
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	brake wire I spliced my wires just before the wires go into the rear fender. More room to work and you don't have to run the wire under the fender. Just out from under the seat and into the side of the saddle bags with a quick disconnect. Of course if you are not mounting you lights on the bags your set up will vary. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-26-2011, 10:51 AM	#15
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	brake wire I looked at the box behind the fender,had to take my glasses off to see. As I reached up to the bolts to see how much room I had dirt fell in my face. So I decided to do it Norms way. It done looks and works great. thanks to everyone. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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