fog lights

[Thunder]

Thanks for the info...I bought the PIAA kit which comes with all the parts from PIAA - inc. the bar, loom, switch and lights...I'll give them a call...

Ditto, many thanks for the pointer>

 

[Thunder]

Just been reading through the wiring instructions and I was wondering if the switch is on, does it stay on until you physically push it to turn off, or does it let the lights work in conjuction with the main lights? What I meean is if wired through high beam then will work with main light.

 

[BTBR]

Just been reading through the wiring instructions and I was wondering if the switch is on, does it stay on until you physically push it to turn off, or does it let the lights work in conjuction with the main lights? What I meean is if wired through high beam then will work with main light.

Not to sure what you are asking here

But the switch should be wired in the feed circuit, or the low current feed from the OE bikes main beam circuit that goes to the relay.

So, the LED will be one colour when the lights are off and then change colour when the fog lights are on, does that make sense?

You will only have a live feed going to the switch when the main beam is switched on. Then only when the switch is pressed will it then allow current to pass to your fog lights.

BTBR

 

[Thunder]

Not to sure what you are asking here

But the switch should be wired in the feed circuit, or the low current feed from the OE bikes main beam circuit that goes to the relay.

So, the LED will be one colour when the lights are off and then change colour when the fog lights are on, does that make sense?

You will only have a live feed going to the switch when the main beam is switched on. Then only when the switch is pressed will it then allow current to pass to your fog lights.

BTBR

No wonder you were , I posted that far too early in the morning.

What I meant was does the switch need to be pressed each time you want the lights on, or does it keep the lights on all the time the main light is on.

I'd like the new lights to be triggered in conjusction ith the bikes eadlight and main beam, one set for each but it looks like this is not going to be the case with the stock wiring loom and relay.

 

[NakedRider]

Flame me if you will but aren't fog lights pointless on a motorcycle?

I mean, you have to mount them around about the beak level, say 1.5 m above the ground. Aren't fog lights supposed to be as close to the ground as possible - like below the bumper of a car - and won't you just get dazzled by the reflection of the lights from the fog ahead when they're mounted high up?

My motolights are mounted on the brake caliper bolts. Way down by the ground. This REALLY works since the light up the road right in front of you.

 

[Thunder]

BTBR

Is it possible to wire the PIAA loom without using the switch?

Looking at the loom the switch has 2 white wires and one black. One of the whites goes to the main beam to get a low level feed for the relay. Can I simply join the other white and black wire to remove the switch ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[BTBR]

BTBR

Is it possible to wire the PIAA loom without using the switch?

Looking at the loom the switch has 2 white wires and one black. One of the whites goes to the main beam to get a low level feed for the relay. Can I simply join the other white and black wire to remove the switch ?

Thanks in advance.

You can on the 1150 and 1100, but I am not to sure how the Can-Bus system will take to it?

I am very wary about adding extra current draw, and the pontential problems that it "might" cause. Hence the reason why I dont do 1200's just yet.

My understanding was that as long as you kept the light circuits clear of the OE electrics, then it should work ok. Hence the reason for the seperate switch for main & dip beam, and why you cannot use the Autoswitch.

I might be wrong, but if you use the main beam as a signal wire, you may incur some problems.

But in truth, I dont really know, it is just my understanding of the Can-Bus.

But I dare say that someone will be along in a short while and say otherwise.

BTBR

 

[BTBR]

My motolights are mounted on the brake caliper bolts. Way down by the ground. This REALLY works since the light up the road right in front of you.

Thay also get the lenses broken very quickly as well mounted that low down.

BTBR

 

[Thunder]

Finished the wiring today, found that the lights could be wired to eliminate the switchs with no problems (so far ) and massive difference for night riding.

Choice of lights, lih=ght bars and such is down to the individual, but the PIAA and the Migsel bar make a great combination as far as I'm concerned

Any excuse to post some pics, you can't see much with the lights on but you get the general idea!

 

[nadeem]

very nice bike there mate, with all the goodies...Ohlins, Lights,hugger, etc...looking good...

 

[JohnP]

the PIAA and the Migsel bar make a great combination as far as I'm concerned

Thunder, I'm really impressed with your light set up. Which models of PIAA lamps are you using and did they come as a kit including wiring harness and waterproof switch.

 

[Thunder]

Thunder, I'm really impressed with your light set up. Which models of PIAA lamps are you using and did they come as a kit including wiring harness and waterproof switch.

John

I used a set of 002 and 001 lamps, the 002 are rated as 35watts with super white bulbs equivelent to 55 watts and he 001 (the oval lamps) use "conventional" 55 watt bulbs.

Both kits come complete with wiring looms, relays and switches but not the waterproof type.

Spoke today with PIAA and they do not have waterproof switches in stock but are going to let me know when they have a deliery date.

I have them wired without switches feeding off main and high beams and they are working perfectly so may fit a switch to the 002 linked to the main beam when available.

 

[JohnP]

I used a set of 002 and 001 lamps, the 002 are rated as 35watts with super white bulbs equivelent to 55 watts and he 001 (the oval lamps) use "conventional" 55 watt bulbs.

Thanks for your help.