Why do "passing lights" or side lights go off when Hi beam is used?
#21
08-02-2013, 06:10 AM
In general, maybe. I benefit from the passing lamps + high beam, riding country roads. Helps see wildlife lurking in the ditches.
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#22
08-02-2013, 06:53 AM
This question/topic comes up very often and there's no need to cut/splice any wires, or feed HD's money train by purchasing their $30 "in-line" wire adapter that simply swaps "two wires" on a HD touring w/fairing & passing/driving lights. Here's how easy it is and keep in mind...my bike's wired for "lights on w/high" so the photos show finished swap:
1. Locate front wiring harness under inner switch cowl. Best to have bike on stand w/wheels turned Left. It's the "outer" two wires (Orange/Red & Yellow).
2. Use pin tool (like this example), or small wire (I used large paper clip) to release the wire catch.
3. Swap Orange/Red & Yellow wires (i.e. "flip-flop") and the finished product/harness should look like this when plugged.
You're welcome and send checks/money orders to me at 555-1212
1. Locate front wiring harness under inner switch cowl. Best to have bike on stand w/wheels turned Left. It's the "outer" two wires (Orange/Red & Yellow).
2. Use pin tool (like this example), or small wire (I used large paper clip) to release the wire catch.
3. Swap Orange/Red & Yellow wires (i.e. "flip-flop") and the finished product/harness should look like this when plugged.
You're welcome and send checks/money orders to me at 555-1212
#23
08-02-2013, 07:09 AM
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On my 2005 Springer that I had, I had a "push button" installed to my left hand side grip assembly. (bottom screw) This way I would by pass the on/off of the flood lights by using the HI Beams.
I ALWAYS run my HI Beams during the day and save the low beams for night riding.
Loved that set up, hell loved my ole springer even more!
YB
I ALWAYS run my HI Beams during the day and save the low beams for night riding.
Loved that set up, hell loved my ole springer even more!
YB
#24
08-02-2013, 07:36 AM
Grand HDF Member
This question/topic comes up very often and there's no need to cut/splice any wires, or feed HD's money train by purchasing their $30 "in-line" wire adapter that simply swaps "two wires" on a HD touring w/fairing & passing/driving lights. Here's how easy it is and keep in mind...my bike's wired for "lights on w/high" so the photos show finished swap:
1. Locate front wiring harness under inner switch cowl. Best to have bike on stand w/wheels turned Left. It's the "outer" two wires (Orange/Red & Yellow).
Attachment 327047
2. Use pin tool (like this example), or small wire (I used large paper clip) to release the wire catch.
Attachment 327049
3. Swap Orange/Red & Yellow wires (i.e. "flip-flop") and the finished product/harness should look like this when plugged.
Attachment 327048
You're welcome and send checks/money orders to me at 555-1212
1. Locate front wiring harness under inner switch cowl. Best to have bike on stand w/wheels turned Left. It's the "outer" two wires (Orange/Red & Yellow).
Attachment 327047
2. Use pin tool (like this example), or small wire (I used large paper clip) to release the wire catch.
Attachment 327049
3. Swap Orange/Red & Yellow wires (i.e. "flip-flop") and the finished product/harness should look like this when plugged.
Attachment 327048
You're welcome and send checks/money orders to me at 555-1212
I do like the end result though. I don't do a lot of night riding but when i do it's nice to have those passing lamps on to show me the sides of the road when on the lookout for deer.
#26
08-03-2013, 06:19 AM
Stellar HDF Member
Harley makes a plug, very easy to install, for about $30.00. This will allow you to run passing lights when your headlight is on high or low beam. I installed this on my last two bikes and think it is great. More visible to traffic and more light for me at night.
#27
08-03-2013, 06:22 AM
My post #22...why pay $30 when you can swap the "same two wires" in 5-min, or less for FREE...???
#30
08-03-2013, 08:56 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Turn passing lamps on,turn high beam on and off quickly. A slow moving car ahead thinks you're a cop,they pull over,you pass. [I wouldn't do this MYSELF,but I've seen it done...]
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