Another passing lamp wiring question.

[Bert2006]

Hi folks,

 

Sorry for asking you to go there again but I am not an expert with electricals and I am having a hard time understanding how to wire relays.

 

Here goes. The PO had installed the Yamaha Passing lamps as per the yam instructions and they are on all the time when the bike is powered up and the switch is on. The switch I have is the small push buton one that is installed on the inside of the fairing next to the lighter plug.

 

I am in the process of moving everything to LED's and also wanting to control them through this Kuryakin 3 switch unit. It does not come with a relay. It is fused at the battery for 30 amps and each individual switch then have a 10amp fuse between them and what you will power with them.

 

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71GpjzHk80L._SX425_.jpg

 

And here is a link to the install instructions: http://www.kuryakyn.com/documents/installation/7803-21MC-0906.pdf

 

Jan 24 - Ok, I have edited this message to avoid confusion. Please take a look at the wirring diagram that I posted in a response below titled (Did a diagram) and could you let me know if I have figured out the connection points for the relay. I will be going with option 2 with one relay between the battery and the switches.

 

Thanks again, I apologize for asking this again. I did go back through past posts but have not been able to find the answer (or one I could understand).

 

Bert2006

Edited March 12, 2016 by Bert2006

[XV1100SE]

Have you reviewed the install instructions in the 2nd gen/tech section?

It should give you ideas on the passing lamp install

[Atoolnut]

I have the same switch set up...1switch controls His..other passing lamps..3rd will be for led denali style lights on crash bars...I wired switch using a relay so it is only live when bike is on..this has 3 fuses so each is on its own ...I wired from switch using a relay to passing lamps using this forums directions...more redundancy..as for GPS wired live ..wire direct from battery .or tie into cigarette lighter but that is live when accessory is on...by having hid light on switch it only works when switch on .not all the time on acc.. Hope this helps

[Bert2006]

Ok, I have drawn a diagram that has two options for locating the Relay.

 

It would be either/or -

Option 1 allows to keep the GPS on when ignition is off. (2 relays)

Option 2 shuts everything off with ignition. I am on the right path? (1 relay)

 

May go with option 2 and simply keep the GPS wired directly to the battery, this way I cannot accidentally drain battery and have a spare switch for later use.

 

Are my relay drawings and proposed conections correct?

 

Thanks

Edited March 12, 2016 by Bert2006

[Guest tx2sturgis]

The GPS really doesnt need to be controlled thru that 3 way switch....it has its own power control I assume, and this will free up the kuryakyn for controlling the lighting thru a relay.

 

[Bert2006]

Kik - see new question and diagram...in my last post -just looking to see if my wiring plan is correct as well as my connection points for the relay. Going with option 2 .

 

Thanks

[XV1100SE]

I have my gps base (Garmin Zumo 660) wired direct to the battery with a 5A fuse so it is live ALL the time. I considered having it switched thru a relay for when the bike is running, but running it direct seemed to be the easiest way.

 

Only problem with having it connected to a live circuit is if you leave the gps in the cradle all the time. I make sure I take my gps off anytime I park the bike so I'm in the habit of putting it in the trunk when I go into a store , stopped at a restaurant. or stopped for the night. Leaving it connected indefinitely will keep the gps charged but draws power from the bike's battery

[wes0778]

Just my but if you are using LEDs for passing lights, I wouldn't even bother with relay option 1.

[Bert2006]

Just my but if you are using LEDs for passing lights, I wouldn't even bother with relay option 1.

 

I am going with option 2. My remaining question is if I have my relay conections figured out right for that option in my diagram. I was planning to use the ignition switched wire that currently powers the passing lamps from the headlights to trigger the relay. Would you be able to tell me if my relay plan is correct and if that would work. Thanks:thumbsup: