Hey everybody, I'm going to try to "enhance" the electrical system on the kat. I want to add running light functionality to the front turn signals and also add a switch that allows me to turn the headlight off while the bike is running (I should say engine is running....I wouldn't ride it without the headlight being on). I am aware of a device that I can buy that will allow me to add running lights to the front turn signals, but I have a lot of miscellaneous parts laying around and I like to tinker.
Here is a ROUGH schematic of how I might set this up. I wanted to run this by the seasoned vets before I go to town. Constructive criticism is welcomed. I guess destructive criticism can be submitted as well, I'll just ignore it.
thanks!
Joe
sorry for the crappy picture. Essentially, I'll use a dual feed relay for the front turn signals. The switched side of the relay will come from the "hot" running light wire for the taillight coming out of the ignition switch (when switch is in "on" position).
For the headlight, I'll add a switched relay circuit to the "hot" low-beam lead coming from the ignition switch (in "on" position).
I have yet to consult the wiring diagram and, rest assured, I will. Modifications to the existing wiring will be done after the fuse box. Each additional circuit will be fused as well.
Thanks for the input!
Here is a ROUGH schematic of how I might set this up. I wanted to run this by the seasoned vets before I go to town. Constructive criticism is welcomed. I guess destructive criticism can be submitted as well, I'll just ignore it.
thanks!
Joe
sorry for the crappy picture. Essentially, I'll use a dual feed relay for the front turn signals. The switched side of the relay will come from the "hot" running light wire for the taillight coming out of the ignition switch (when switch is in "on" position).
For the headlight, I'll add a switched relay circuit to the "hot" low-beam lead coming from the ignition switch (in "on" position).
I have yet to consult the wiring diagram and, rest assured, I will. Modifications to the existing wiring will be done after the fuse box. Each additional circuit will be fused as well.
Thanks for the input!
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