Running lights for back of Bike

Blue Rebel · 10-03-2008, 11:00 PM

The front turn signals also act as a running light. The back turn signals are just that, turn signals! They do not act as a running light.

What can be done to make the back turn signals as a dual light system and also use as a running light?

Or would it be better to add the marker lights, or a pair of bullet lights to the bags? Is there a light bar to add to the back?

Any suggestions to add more light to the back end?

Thanks,

cactusjack · 10-03-2008, 11:03 PM

It would be easy enough to do, but the rear turn signals have only single-filament sockets. If you could replace them with dual filament, just connect the second filament on each bulb to the taillight circuit and you're good.

Yellow Jacket · 10-03-2008, 11:13 PM

Check this out. It will turn them into running, turn and brake lights.

http://www.electricalconnection.com/...star&sport.htm

P.S. Running lights on the rear must be red. Amber running lights on the rear will get citations most everywhere.

audiogooroo · 10-03-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

Check this out. It will turn them into running, turn and brake lights.

http://www.electricalconnection.com/...star&sport.htm

+1.
That's what I have. Easy install and works great!

**ringadingh** · 10-03-2008, 11:36 PM

I have them too, made by Priority Signal, works great.

Blue Rebel · 10-04-2008, 12:08 AM

Looks easy enough, I think I'll try it. Thanks for the quick feedback.

Blue Rebel · 10-04-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I have them too, made by Priority Signal, works great.

ringadingh, do you have a web address for priority signal?

rksaw · 10-04-2008, 01:18 AM

Here's something I found this week that is entirely different that I want to try...my problem is finding the right light and stuff.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/jh_nomad_baglights.htm

johnr475 · 10-04-2008, 08:08 AM

I added the Kuryakyn Triple Whammy. Got at JP Cycles. Really simple to install and I like the look.
http://www.jpcycles.com/groups.aspx?LID=....3-e5aef4675e0 f
JohnR

bkmaxvrb · 10-04-2008, 09:31 AM

I have to agree with John R. The Kuryakyn Triple Whammy Run-Turn-Brake controller is the way to go.

It literally takes 5 minutes to install and is truely plug and play. It took longer to change the amber lens' to red (which are included, btw) than it did to plug the module in to the light harness under the seat.

Just becasue I'm anal and like things to match, I bought a pair of Kuryakyn amber deep dish bezels for the front. I'm very pleased with the look and, more importantly, the function.

johnb · 10-04-2008, 12:30 PM

I put the "electrical connection" setup on my 1600 and they work great! I'm not very good with electrical stuff, but the instructions were good and they give you everything you need to hook 'em up.

rooster1 · 10-04-2008, 02:25 PM

:)I bought the Kurykan triple play or triple whammy, whatever. Works great and very easy install.

chainsaw · 10-04-2008, 04:46 PM

I like this. Would really light thing up.

ells · 10-04-2008, 05:49 PM

Bought the Electrical Connection unit but never installed it. Just put it up for sale over on the For Sale forum.

gopjohnny · 10-04-2008, 07:35 PM

electrical connection was the route I went

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Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	Running lights for back of Bike The front turn signals also act as a running light. The back turn signals are just that, turn signals! They do not act as a running light. What can be done to make the back turn signals as a dual light system and also use as a running light? Or would it be better to add the marker lights, or a pair of bullet lights to the bags? Is there a light bar to add to the back? Any suggestions to add more light to the back end? Thanks, Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2008, 11:03 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Running lights for back of Bike It would be easy enough to do, but the rear turn signals have only single-filament sockets. If you could replace them with dual filament, just connect the second filament on each bulb to the taillight circuit and you're good. __________________ 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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10-03-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Running lights for back of Bike Check this out. It will turn them into running, turn and brake lights. http://www.electricalconnection.com/...star&sport.htm P.S. Running lights on the rear must be red. Amber running lights on the rear will get citations most everywhere. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Running lights for back of Bike I have them too, made by Priority Signal, works great. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-04-2008, 12:08 AM	#6
Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	Running lights for back of Bike Looks easy enough, I think I'll try it. Thanks for the quick feedback.
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10-04-2008, 01:18 AM	#8
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Running lights for back of Bike Here's something I found this week that is entirely different that I want to try...my problem is finding the right light and stuff. http://www.gadgetjq.com/jh_nomad_baglights.htm
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10-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#9
johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Running lights for back of Bike I added the Kuryakyn Triple Whammy. Got at JP Cycles. Really simple to install and I like the look. http://www.jpcycles.com/groups.aspx?LID=....3-e5aef4675e0 f JohnR
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10-04-2008, 09:31 AM	#10
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Running lights for back of Bike I have to agree with John R. The Kuryakyn Triple Whammy Run-Turn-Brake controller is the way to go. It literally takes 5 minutes to install and is truely plug and play. It took longer to change the amber lens' to red (which are included, btw) than it did to plug the module in to the light harness under the seat. Just becasue I'm anal and like things to match, I bought a pair of Kuryakyn amber deep dish bezels for the front. I'm very pleased with the look and, more importantly, the function. __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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10-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#11
johnb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 271	Running lights for back of Bike I put the "electrical connection" setup on my 1600 and they work great! I'm not very good with electrical stuff, but the instructions were good and they give you everything you need to hook 'em up.
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10-04-2008, 02:25 PM	#12
rooster1 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cheltenham , Penna. Posts: 1,091	Running lights for back of Bike :)I bought the Kurykan triple play or triple whammy, whatever. Works great and very easy install.
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10-04-2008, 04:46 PM	#13
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Running lights for back of Bike I like this. Would really light thing up.
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10-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#14
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Running lights for back of Bike Bought the Electrical Connection unit but never installed it. Just put it up for sale over on the For Sale forum.
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10-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#15
gopjohnny Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moulton Alabama Posts: 304	Running lights for back of Bike electrical connection was the route I went
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