Additional headlights

[Magnum Magna]

I think I will buy some lights wire them to the battery (with fuse) and hold them in the different places and see what the light pattern look like down a long dark street.  

[MagnaMan]

I am about to do this but may save it for wrenching session. I was wondering where I would get the properly rated switch to avoid needing a relay. Radio Shack?  And would they be able to help me determine which one?  

Because honestly, the one near my house, well let's just say that they don't impress me as being the most knowledgeable. I'm sure they know the ins and outs of features on cell phones and such, but the last time I was in there I had to explain the difference between a mono jack and a stereo jack and how to tell which was which by looking at them. Their electronics department is steadily shrinking.

[MagnaMan]

Actually I think I'm going to go with the Kuryakyn relay switch kit.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=2975

I can pick it up for about $25 and it contains a relay, switch, wiring and connectors. I've seen it installed a local Mootster's bike and it looks pretty nice.  That way I spend less time wrenching and more time riding.

[bambam]

That's what I use on my bike for the running lights and work great.

Joseba

[MagnaMan]

Thanks for the confirmation, Joseba. I'm thinking that's the way to go.

[Magnum Magna]

I am thinking about putting the extra lights on a strobe relay.  The lights will strobe during the day and solid glow at night.

[taz]

I had inquired a while back on the V4 board about driving lights as well.  Here is one of the responses that was generated from those questions.  Hope this helps.  I haven't added them, but it is on my list of things to do.  Check this out:  http://www.v4hondabbs.com/index.php?showtopic=7111

Very interesting info and answers some questions.

[rjb/AKA Bob Barram]

Luke22, If you know how to do that how about a write up. I like the idea, and would try it myself.
Bob

[kdf9511]

I just got a new left hand throttle control from a fellow Maggot over on the BBS.  He thoguht it came off a V4 but I think it came off an older CB model.  It has not only the kill switch and starter but the headlight switch as well, and it is the older 3 positon model, off/low/high.  I think once I get my windshiled I will pick up a set of small driving lights and wire it up to that control switch.  It will look stock and I wont have to worry about where to mount the extra switch.

[Magnum Magna]

I found them while increasing my knowledge on the Internet for lights.
Two headlight controllers
http://www.customdynamics.com/headlight_strobe.htm
three brake light controllers
http://www.customdynamics.com/brake_light_modulator.htm