St1100 updates for your safety

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[ST Gui]

I'm unclear on a couple of points. Do some ST1100s not have emergency flashers? Is this something you added to your bike? It's very effective. Do the front turn signal bulbs flash as well? I don't know that they are as effective as the rear lights in an emergency mode.

The red light on the right side of the fairing: is it to tell you that your headlights/position lights are in position only mode? Do some 1100s have the option of headlights + position or position only?

I really like the idea of being able to use the position lights only (not while riding).

Nice work!

 

[Andrew Shadow]

Do some ST1100s not have emergency flashers?

No, at least not North American market ST1100's.

Do some 1100s have the option of headlights + position or position only?

Again not on North American market ST1100's, the headlights were always on with the ignition in the on position. With the ignition in the ACC position the tail lights remained on if my memory serves me well.

I believe that some European ST1100's had a separate switch that allowed control the headlights independent of the ignition switch.

 

[DeanR]

Do some ST1100s not have emergency flashers?

Mine do not have emergency flashers.

 

[Uncle Phil]

AFAIK, no US ST1100s had 4-way flashers (maybe some police models?) but some did across the pond.
There is a Honda part number for the switch and the bezel that goes into the left gray fairing.
If you have the police switch installed, it will let you control the headlights and market lights.

 

[ST1100Y]

Do some ST1100s not have emergency flashers?

Those 4x 21W turn-signal bulbs would drain the battery in no time... (mind that LEDs weren't avail back then...)
As mentioned did P-spec models come with a [hazards] switch in the LH infill, but officers tend to let the bikes idle while securing a scene...

 

[Flexit]

I believe that some European ST1100's had a separate switch that allowed control the headlights independent of the ignition switch.

All UK 1100 models have the option of no lights, sidelight (you call position light) or dipped beam.



Unless running in bad weather or poor light I normally ride the outfit on sidelight as I have fitted daytime running lights (brighter than the photo shows). On the solo, I always ride with dipped beams on.



Also fitted 4 way flashers utilising Honda's own switch with a commercially available wiring/relay kit.

 

[ct1gcf]

Those 4x 21W turn-signal bulbs would drain the battery in no time... (mind that LEDs weren't avail back then...)
As mentioned did P-spec models come with a [hazards] switch in the LH infill, but officers tend to let the bikes idle while securing a scene...

Hello. You are correct about draining battery, but i changed the original relay, for eletronic relay and mine 4x 21 W Turn dignal bulbs its on Led, like all others lights except dash warning light are original.
Tail lights of top case its Led also.

 

[ct1gcf]

All UK 1100 models have the option of no lights, sidelight (you call position light) or dipped beam.



Unless running in bad weather or poor light I normally ride the outfit on sidelight as I have fitted daytime running lights (brighter than the photo shows). On the solo, I always ride with dipped beams on.



Also fitted 4 way flashers utilising Honda's own switch with a commercially available wiring/relay kit.

Nitro....Nice upgrade.....

 

[ST1100Y]

You are correct about draining battery, but i changed the original relay, for eletronic relay and mine 4x 21 W Turn dignal bulbs its on Led...

Still leaves the question how long those could be left running till the battery is drained so far you won't be able to reliably crank & fire the engine anymore...
(I've build a '94 ST with all the p-spec lights, bells and whistles; 4-way flashers? yes, but they're off once you switch ign off...)

My GF's NT700VA has hazards, can only be activated with ign on, will then keep flashing when you turn ign off... I however admonished her to not leave them on for longer then 15 minutes as she'd likely be stranded there on spot...

 

[SMSW]

I like that Nitro switch....even if it just powers the ejection seat.

 

[ct1gcf]

Top case lights

 

[ct1gcf]

But my system only work with ing on, as a Turn signal lights.

 

[Flexit]

But my system only work with ing on, as a Turn signal lights.

My 4 ways are direct from the battery but I have an in-line switch placed inside the lockable filler cap to turn off the operating switch when parked up in public places where curious little hands may want to play

 

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[ct1gcf]

My 4 ways are direct from the battery but I have an in-line switch placed inside the lockable filler cap to turn off the operating switch when parked up in public places where curious little hands may want to play

Ok in that case could be a problem for battery, with engine stopped. I used the voltage from ignition. I put another cable and fuse box between battery and headlights. The master Wire of that fuse box its ignition, so everything of that box uses ignition voltage.

 

[ST Gui]

All UK 1100 models have the option of no lights, sidelight (you call position light) or dipped beam.

I am envious. I understand why our DOT doesn't allow those options but I wish they did. I'm not motivated to cob a UK 1100 or police switch.

 

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