Driving lights

FTW2017 · 07-08-2017, 03:24 PM

On Wednesday night I was told that I had no driving lights on the back of my bike. I had never noticed this because A) 95% of my driving is day driving and B) What is behind you is behind you. Brake lights work and accessory lights work.

So I've been messing with this since yesterday. Here is what i have done:

I have the HD Switch mod so i Ohmed out every wire on that. They all have 0 Ohms of resistance except the gray wire which has the required 100.
http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/i.../hd_ign_sw.jpg

removed and checked the fuse. tthe fuse is good.

disconnected the tail light wires (red & blue) under the seat. applied power to the light wires and the light comes on.

Started the bike checked for power at the other side of the connection to the tail light. I have 2 volts when there should be 12.5+ volts

Am i missing a relay somewhere that isnt working???

**Top Cat** · 07-08-2017, 06:23 PM

If by driving lights you mean running lights and are referring to the signal lights, I don't believe the rear signal light are designed to be on unless you are signaling.

FTW2017 · 07-08-2017, 07:07 PM

I meant red /tail light license plate light

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2017, 08:54 PM

If its the tailight you probably have to replace the bulbs . The other two lights are strictly signal lights.

**plumber63** · 07-08-2017, 08:59 PM

it could have a bad bulb. There is two filaments in it, one for running light and one for brake. Did you power each of the light wires up separately? One will have power all the time when the bike is on, the other only when the rear brake pedal is depressed.

FTW2017 · 07-08-2017, 11:45 PM

the brake lights work fine.

the red driving light works fine when hooked straight to the battery

miltonsain · 07-10-2017, 10:54 AM

ok, then the tail light wire, may be broken, mine fell loose and the tire rubbed against it, broken wire, no tail lights

RiseLikeRa · 07-11-2017, 06:47 AM

And... Since you are in the tail light section you may want to plug in the LED tail light insert for your bike. GREAT visibility in the rear, lower power consumption, and 7 years and count with no blown bulb issues.

My opinion is free and worth every penny
Ra

07-08-2017, 03:24 PM	#1
FTW2017 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 103	Driving lights On Wednesday night I was told that I had no driving lights on the back of my bike. I had never noticed this because A) 95% of my driving is day driving and B) What is behind you is behind you. Brake lights work and accessory lights work. So I've been messing with this since yesterday. Here is what i have done: I have the HD Switch mod so i Ohmed out every wire on that. They all have 0 Ohms of resistance except the gray wire which has the required 100. http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/i.../hd_ign_sw.jpg removed and checked the fuse. tthe fuse is good. disconnected the tail light wires (red & blue) under the seat. applied power to the light wires and the light comes on. Started the bike checked for power at the other side of the connection to the tail light. I have 2 volts when there should be 12.5+ volts Am i missing a relay somewhere that isnt working??? Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by FTW2017; 07-08-2017 at 03:27 PM. Reason: needed more information
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07-08-2017, 06:23 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	If by driving lights you mean running lights and are referring to the signal lights, I don't believe the rear signal light are designed to be on unless you are signaling. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-08-2017, 08:54 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	If its the tailight you probably have to replace the bulbs . The other two lights are strictly signal lights. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-08-2017, 08:59 PM	#5
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 985	it could have a bad bulb. There is two filaments in it, one for running light and one for brake. Did you power each of the light wires up separately? One will have power all the time when the bike is on, the other only when the rear brake pedal is depressed. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-08-2017, 07:07 PM	#3
FTW2017 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 103	I meant red /tail light license plate light
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07-08-2017, 11:45 PM	#6
FTW2017 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 103	the brake lights work fine. the red driving light works fine when hooked straight to the battery
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07-10-2017, 10:54 AM	#7
miltonsain Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 106	ok, then the tail light wire, may be broken, mine fell loose and the tire rubbed against it, broken wire, no tail lights
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07-11-2017, 06:47 AM	#8
RiseLikeRa Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pawling, NY Posts: 186	And... Since you are in the tail light section you may want to plug in the LED tail light insert for your bike. GREAT visibility in the rear, lower power consumption, and 7 years and count with no blown bulb issues. My opinion is free and worth every penny Ra
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