power for passing lamps

[Motorcycle Mike]

I bought a set of passing lamps used so of coarse no instructions.

Where should I get the power from? Do I need relay?

[LilBeaver]

Common suggestion:

 

- Power the lights directly from the battery with an inline fuse (or an aux fuse box through the battery).

- Use a relay to to trigger the lights (either from switch, high beam, or low beam - whatever your preference is)

 

Instructions can be found here:

yamaha instructions (NOTE: yamaha does NOT suggest the use of a relay): http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43898

 

Relevant Schematic:

Edited September 17, 2010 by LilBeaver
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[Motorcycle Mike]

Thanks Lilbeaver, but I don't see a link.

[LilBeaver]

Thanks Lilbeaver, but I don't see a link.

 

Oops

I added it to the original post.

 

Sorry about that.

[theostar]

Easiest bike of the 13 i have owned to remove the gas tank and run a wire direct to the battery with a relay under the front fairing to bypass the ign switch. May consider the passing mount spacer block offered by a fellow member on this sight before installing.

[kj4v]

Mike, mine was powered straight to a wire in the fairing that was only hot when the switch was on. use the largest wire you can find that has power on it......Ken

[Motorcycle Mike]

Got her done.

Thanks guys!