That should work like a charm. I'm not big on diodes (I prefer relays for isolation) but since the only current through it is to trigger the coil on the relay, it should be good. Just make sure to insulate everything properly, and make sure all connections are weatherproof and secure. It might even be worth getting a little project box from partsexpress.com or something to mount all the circuitry in. Just a thought.
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Please excuse my paint skillz
Like I said, since you are just triggering a relay with it, it would be fine to use a diode (not a lot of current involved). I just prefer to use relays.
Oh, I almost forgot, I would also consider adding a small capacitor to the high and low beam trigger lines (from the OEM headlight connector), so you don't end up killing power to the ballast for a split second between high and low beam. Maybe there would be overlap between high and low beam, so it wouldn't be a concern, but just in case there is a gap, it would probably be easier on your ballast that way. Little capacitors are cheap, anyway, so why not?Any and all statements by Loudnlow7484 are merely his own opinions, and not necessarily the opinion of Katriders.com. Anything suggested by him is to be followed at your own risk, and may result in serious injury or death. Responses from this member have previously been attributed to all of the following: depression, insomnia, nausea, suicidal tendencies, and panic. Please consult a mental health professional before reading any post by Loudnlow7484.
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I don't think you'd need much.... maybe something like this. One on each (the high and low beam feed)
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I got the bracket to mount the front of the projector done. I ended up using a sheet of stainless steel and cut a hole in the middle. I put a rubber gasket around the cut out and then decided to bolt it in all four corners. I didn't get a picture of it, but it's painted with the bucket. It looks pretty good with just the bucket in so I hope the projector doesn't look too out of place in there.
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It looks awesome. Awesome like assembling motorcycle parts in the kitchen. Somebody at your house is very understanding.Any and all statements by Loudnlow7484 are merely his own opinions, and not necessarily the opinion of Katriders.com. Anything suggested by him is to be followed at your own risk, and may result in serious injury or death. Responses from this member have previously been attributed to all of the following: depression, insomnia, nausea, suicidal tendencies, and panic. Please consult a mental health professional before reading any post by Loudnlow7484.
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I was thinking about getting a timed delay relay to keep the ballast from firing while cranking, but then I got to thinking about hooking a relay up to the main power(or ground) so that there is only power when the kick stand it up. That would leave my headlight off during start up and warm up.
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Originally posted by sporty_drew View PostI was thinking about getting a timed delay relay to keep the ballast from firing while cranking, but then I got to thinking about hooking a relay up to the main power(or ground) so that there is only power when the kick stand it up. That would leave my headlight off during start up and warm up.
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Haha thanks. I think it'll be the best option for me. I can always add a switch if I find myself needing the headlight while the bike is "parked".
Bought some side emmitting led strips to fill in the headlight. I didn't like the look that I was getting from just having the projector in the middle. It looked to empty to me. The strip on the right has the last three leds out so thats why it's missing one (they are wired in threes). I should have a replacement coming.
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