I need help wiring up a dual headlight mod ....

[joedude]

I just slapped a few diodes in my bike today.... to allow my dash turn signal dummy light to work with the LED that I've installed... they're a snap to work with and they do the job.

[John Bates]

What's all this diode crap?!?

If you're in the United States, I believe your headlights must be on whenever the vehicle is operating.

So, go to your wiring harness, and splice into an on-with-key wire.  (There are several.)  Hook that up to your low beam bulb.

Then get your high beam current from the Lo/Hi switch.  Hook that up to your high beam bulb.

There.  Done.  Come on, people, you don't need an EE degree for this!

Well, that's what this forum's all about.  Get a variety of solutions for a common problem.

Whey-to-go Chuck.

[cyclin-scott]

THIS ONE's DONE!!!! Just wanted to say thank you to all those that posted on this thread and a HUGE thanks to Limaxray .....  , thanks buddy.

FYI ... the diode method works VERY well and was very easy. Yes, you do lose a little light from the low-beam when the high comes on, but it's hardly noticable compared to the amount of light you get from both bulbs being on.

The bike seems to handle the load well .... 110w being drawn vs the 60w when on high-beams, but I'll be watching everything for the next few days just to make sure.

I'll be posting pics soon ... I just have to get up to speed with photobucket ... or picturebucket .... whatever bucket it is .... 

Thanks again guys & gals ....

Next up ... the coffee cup mod!!!!  (Hmm ... tomorrow IS Sunday ... scratch, scratch...)