Why do I want to use a relay? - Page 2

**ringadingh** · 05-09-2011, 08:02 PM

My cigarette lighter is wired so its hot all the time, and the one wire for the stereo that keeps the clock and station memory.

**Jared** · 05-09-2011, 08:03 PM

Does anyone know the color of the wire on the rear wire harness that powers the brake light?

**BudMan** · 05-09-2011, 08:04 PM

A horn perhaps. It only draws power when used.
When someone is about to back into you in the parking lot, turning the key on might prove to be a little to time consuming

**BudMan** · 05-09-2011, 08:07 PM

On an 06'

Red--Tail
Blue--Brake

If you tap into the blue wire behind the battery it will only be "hot" when you apply the brakes.
Use the taillight.

**Jared** · 05-09-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

On an 06'

Red--Tail
Blue--Brake

If you tap into the blue wire behind the battery it will only be "hot" when you apply the brakes.
Use the taillight.

I should have thought of that! Thanks!

**Jared** · 05-09-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

A horn perhaps. It only draws power when used.
When someone is about to back into you in the parking lot, turning the key on might prove to be a little to time consuming

My horn doesn't work when my key is turned off..?

cactusjack · 05-09-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Perfect. I think I kinda get it....?

Is there accessory that you wouldn't want to use a switched wire for? Seems like you wouldn't want anything draining the battery while the bike is off.

I always wired accessory outlets on unswitched circuits for charging phones, etc while you're away from the bike.

**BudMan** · 05-09-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudMan

A horn perhaps. It only draws power when used.
When someone is about to back into you in the parking lot, turning the key on might prove to be a little to time consuming

My horn doesn't work when my key is turned off..?

I don't think so...

**BudMan** · 05-09-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

My horn doesn't work when my key is turned off..?

I really meant if you wired an air horn.
My stock horn isn't hooked up anymore, but if memory serves me correctly,
and it's iffy sometimes,

it did not work with the key off.

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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Why do I want to use a relay? On an 06' Red--Tail Blue--Brake If you tap into the blue wire behind the battery it will only be "hot" when you apply the brakes. Use the taillight. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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