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Offline woodgeek

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Wiring running lights
« on: April 20, 2018, 11:47:12 PM »
I purchased dual filament turn signals to install on my K100. I had the intention of wiring them up so that they would function as running lights and turn signals. Looking at my K100RT signals, they only have two terminals so I don’t think they functioned as running lights from the factory. Can anyone advise me how to wire up my signals? Thanks in advance.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2018, 06:40:46 AM »
http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech/runlite.shtml

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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2018, 08:13:50 AM »
Bear in mind.... these were not originally wired for dual element lamps for a reason. HEAT.  I'd consider LED running lights(or combination LED lamps) if you want to go that route, else be prepared for misshapen plastic lenses from the heat of standard lamps.
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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2018, 08:41:15 AM »
My K75RT has dual filament bulbs in the turn signals front and back and after 30,000 miles they still haven't melted.
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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2018, 08:41:50 AM »
gotts the rears on all my motos... http://www.run-n-lites.com/AppGuide-Run-n-lites.html

have had these... 100% plugg n playy... https://kisantech.com/mag/signalminder/sm-5.html

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Offline woodgeek

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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2018, 09:53:13 AM »
Thanks guys!
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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2018, 11:52:05 AM »
More for you to ponder, before you get a ticket(or a warning at the least), or a failed inspection.......
Any rear facing running light cannot be any color other than RED.

I have RED led's mounted in my rear signal housings. They glow red(even behind the orange lens) when on and the amber turn lighting is visible when activated.

I used these:
http://www.run-n-lites.com/AppGuide-LiteBuddys.html
http://www.run-n-lites.com/images/52001.jpg

I also have 1 of these LightBlazer's on one of my bikes:
http://www.run-n-lites.com/images/56011.jpg
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Offline woodgeek

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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2018, 03:03:32 PM »
Has anyone used the front “parking lamp bulb” wiring to hook up running lights?

I removed my fairing and noticed that bulb on my wiring harness.

I like the Run-n-lites but I also like the idea of using an existing feature that’s part of the existing wiring harness.
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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2018, 04:03:12 PM »
The parking lamp bulb is where mine are connected.
  • In my garage in Marilla, NY
  • '91K100RS White/Blue
Current:
'91 K100RS16V "Moby Brick Too"

Past:
'94 K75RT "Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS"
'92 K100RS16V "Moby Brick" (RIP, deceased in a vehicular assault)
'94 K75S Special Edition Dakar Yellow "Cheetos"
'89 K100RS Special Edition "Special Ed"

Offline woodgeek

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Re: Wiring running lights
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2018, 04:11:02 PM »
The parking lamp bulb is where mine are connected.
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