Help wiring lights

[STCher]

I would like to mount some additional front lights on my bike but I don't know how to wire them in.
I would like to put them on a switch but still have the lights go off if the key is turned off but the switch is on.
I do have a manuel and have done some of my own work but I am a little afraid of messing up my electrical system.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Cher :confused:
:04biker:

[Killtimer]

Cher

The easiest method would be to advertise "free beer on completion" to the Hump Day" bunch. :D If you're intent on doing it yourself though the easiest way is to use a harness/relay similar to the ones sold by Electrical Connections for their lights. There are other suppliers as well, but I've used the EC stuff and it's a complete solution. The kit consists of a harness that attaches directly to your battery, an inline fuse, a relay to handle the high current draw of the lights, a power lead and ground to power the relay, a weather proof switch, and the dual leads to run your lights. Once you find a place to tuck the relay it's just a matter of finding a route for the wires. The power lead for the relay should be tapped into a switched circuit, that way the relay is off when the key is off. There's one in the acc. harness under the left middle cowl, or you can test with a meter and pick a more convenient one. Clear as mud? :) Any questions.... ask away.

Steve

[Kennedy]

Depends a lot on the current draw of the lights. Here is a link to a site about relays.
http://www.armchair.mb.ca/wings/relays/index.html

[BC Rider]

Cher:

http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/foglites.html site has detailed explanation on how to wire up lights via a relay triggered by the high or low beam of a headlight.

In BC you are required to wire your headlights to the high or low beam depending on the application (fog = low, driving = high). I bet you have the same rules in Alberta and this will probably accomplish what you want as your lights only come on with the ignition on.

Do you really want to run the auxiliary lights on both beams? If you really do, then you should select another trigger, such as your taillights, instead of the headlight beam.