Steve-O Posted March 22, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2012 I have a 2006 RSTD. My Liner had a switch that was meant for running lights. The RSTD doesn't have this switch. So I'll need a switch and light ideas. I'd like to be able to turn them off and on separate from the headlight and the switch has to look like it wasn't an afterthought. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesboy Posted March 22, 2012 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2012 I wired my passing lamps as directed here to the running, so they are on all the time. I mounted a switch on the ignition cover, so if someone flashes I just reach up and turn them off. I had this switch on hand, but will change it out for a waterprof if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted March 22, 2012 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2012 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8843 This is what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDbiker Posted March 23, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 23, 2012 I used the Yamaha OEM lights, removed the housing-mounted toggle and replaced it with this one: http://store.valueaccessories.net/handlebarswitchforlightbars1bars.aspx I have the driving lights on all the time when I ride, but like the option of being able to turn them off if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geep Posted April 29, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 29, 2012 Cheap chrome housings and these PAR 36 LEDs http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=84586&langId=-1 Bat #%£€> bright but pricey PM me for pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globewalker Posted April 30, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 30, 2012 I added small (Wallyworld) Optronics running lights. Added a switch in the back of the headlight housing towards left side. The relay is in the housing so the switch was real easy to wire. Its not necessarily convenient for easy access but I rarely if ever turn them off. I can reach it while driving but ... not advisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 30, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 30, 2012 Kuryakyn Silver Bullets. I have a pair of the 20 watt model. I have gotten several comments that they are very noticeable, when on, but virtually disappear when turned off. http://www.customdynamics.com/driving_lights.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 30, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2012 Cheap chrome housings and these PAR 36 LEDs http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=84586&langId=-1 Bat #%£€> bright but pricey PM me for pictures Looked at the link but cannot find the price... Here's what I put in my RSV. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200407598_200407598 Looks like they are on sale. The "bulbs" just pop right out of the rubber buckets and are perfect fir in the RSV passing light buckets.:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 30, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2012 did the same thing. I like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 30, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 30, 2012 Looked at the link but cannot find the price... Here's what I put in my RSV. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200407598_200407598 Looks like they are on sale. The "bulbs" just pop right out of the rubber buckets and are perfect fir in the RSV passing light buckets.:cool10: How well do they light up the road? Are they a wide scattered pattern or are they like spot lights with some down the road reach? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 30, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 30, 2012 Wide with some down road.... didn't think that the reg running lights were that great as they kind of just had the dull yellow light out-words. but boy they can see ya coming now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted May 1, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 1, 2012 i purchased a set of the led lights also, and added a little something extra today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted May 1, 2012 Share #13 Posted May 1, 2012 i purchased a set of the led lights also, and added a little something extra today I LIKE that!!! Where didja get the flex lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted May 1, 2012 Share #14 Posted May 1, 2012 I posted a pick of the flex light package. Came from autozone 24" flex led made by alpena # 060072 $19.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 1, 2012 Share #15 Posted May 1, 2012 Looks Great Mike !~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted May 5, 2012 Share #16 Posted May 5, 2012 I played copy cat and put the amber flex LEDs in too. I see that you put them on the I.D. facing toward the outer edge. I tried something different and 1st put them on the O.D. pointing inward. This made them in my opinion show up better. I then put aluminum foil behind them as a reflector. Only when I went to install them on the bike did I realize that the strips were just slightly wider than the recess in the LED "bulb". This made it impossible to get the retaining ring securely back on the bucket. SOOOO, back to the drawing board! I peeled the strips back off and installed them pointing to the outer edge. I still put the aluminum foil behind them as a reflector. The 1st picture is with the LED strip pointing to the center of the "bulb":( The aluminum foil, not pretty, but functional... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted May 5, 2012 Share #17 Posted May 5, 2012 I tried it both ways too. But the strip i purchased wasnt long enough to complete a full circle on the o/d and made a blank spot. looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 5, 2012 Share #18 Posted May 5, 2012 Probably need a relay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted May 5, 2012 Share #19 Posted May 5, 2012 Probably need a relay Yep I'm sure you do. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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