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Old 10-03-2015, 07:24 PM   #1
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Driving lights on Voyager

Is there any way to wire the driving lights on the Voyager to shut off with the ignition switch when it is on the ACC mode?

I take the key out when riding the bike and I would like to be able to turn the switch to ACC for fueling up the bike and not having the driving lights on. This way I don't need to insert the key again for starting the bike.

I currently turn them off when doing this but sometimes forget to turn them back on. I like them on during the daytime for better visibility.

TIA for any advice you may have on this.
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Old 10-03-2015, 08:25 PM   #2
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There is a way if your lights are connected to a relay.
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Old 10-03-2015, 08:38 PM   #3
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I'm a retired cabinet maker so that means nothing to me

Does that mean that if I use a relay and wire to the "On" side of the switch it will work?

What is the reason for a relay switch?
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Use cactusjack's diagram but don't use the on/off switch he has in the circuit.
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Old 10-04-2015, 11:23 AM   #5
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Thanks for this info recumbentbob

I think I will still use the factory switch for the driving lights and just tie in before the switch for this and do all this in the fairing.

Will a 30 amp relay work for this?
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Old 10-04-2015, 11:43 AM   #6
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Can you not just wire the accessory lights to the running light switch that is already installed? that way you can turn them all off at the same time.
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Old 10-04-2015, 12:06 PM   #7
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Thanks for this info recumbentbob

Will a 30 amp relay work for this?
yes
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