Givi running/brake lights

[BTBR]

I am in the process of making a little gizmo that will fit behind the rear light reflector that will convert the Givi LED additional brake lights in to running lights as well

You will simply connect ,via piggy-back connectors on the bulb connectors, the three wires (side, brake & earth) then convert it into just two wires that will connect to the Givi lights mounted inside the E52 box.

When you switch the side lights on you get only half illumination, then when the brake circuit is energised full illumination.

I have'nt got an idea of cost as yet other than it "should" only work out to just a few quid plus p & p.

Is this something that people might be interesteing in?

Sadly I have'nt got any useful pictures as yet coz its still at prototype stage.

BTBR

 

[ralphy]

I'm interested!

Esp. on the basis that, despite having Malky's widetails fitted AND my Givi plus brakelight on last week some bimbo just managed to screetch to a halt inches from the back of me in her Astra - and then declare 'Sorry, I didn't know you were breaking!'
'Well' I replied ' I do do it quite often at pedestrian crossings with people waiting to cross..............'

Completely above her head, of course.

 

[MrIFan]

Allways intrested in a new gadget if the price is right

 

[jpisace]

Me Too,

Johnieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[BTBR]

Right then..... you three guys can have the first ones FOC and field trial them for me if you dont mind. But only if you use the Givi box on a day to day basis please?

We did had a minor problem this afternoon as the LEDs are not LED's and as a result draw far more current than we first thought that they would, 1.2 amps in fact!

So we just need to do a minor tweak here and there and away we go.

I am also assuming that you have all connected into the back rear light cluster for your feed to the Givi unit?

The new unit itself will have three wires c/w precrimped piggy-back connectors, these will be colour coded to suit the OE BMW wiring. Remove the OE wires and push the new ones on, then refit the OE wires in the same place on the new connectors. You will then have two other wires that will simply connector to the Givi ones.

Now this is where I need some help?

What are you happy doing in terms of doing these two wires together?

Bar far the best way is to solder them and then cover in glued heatshrink or I could supply some crimp connectors?

But three minor problems here:

1) Not everyone is happy using a soldering iron.

2) Not everyone has a heatgun, although a fag lighter would suffice, if you are carefull!

3) Not everyone has a pair of crimping pliers.

So what would you be happy doing?

The unit itself will just sit behind the light reflector it is that small, hopefully next week should see the first ones in production.

Cheers

BTBR

 

[MrIFan]

Hi there BTBR

I leave my top box on most of the time(and ride just about every day) and would be happy to field test for you.
As to the connections, I am happy to try wich ever system you think will a/ sell best and b/ suit most users.
IMHO using crimp on connectors would probably be best. If no crimping tool is avaliable a reasnable bodge can be made using pliers.
The other, and easiest, option would be to use scotch locks, but I personaly am not a big fan of these.
Have PMd you with my address and look forward to Trying out the new gadget

Cheers

Ian

 

[BTBR]

Cheers Ian, have seen your PM thanks.

Regardin the Scotchlocks, like most people I hate them!!! Plus the cable is very small so even more likely not to grip to well.

So I think for the first few samples I will supply some crimps and also some short lengths of glued heat shrink, you can then make your own choice as to how you join the cables.

BTBR

 

[jpisace]

BTBR,

My Givi box is on all of the time. Happy to look at testing option for you, but my set up is a bit 'different'. I have my lights wired up as optional fog lights at present - Dartmoor and Exmoor can be a tad dangerous otherwise. I have a set of Hyperlights already piggy-backed off the OE tail light.

I keep meaning to look into wiring the Givi lights up so that they can be switched between brake light or fog light option, but i haven't managed to get around to that yet. But i can always disconnect the Hyperlights, as i don't mind messing around with it all. Soldering and heat shrinking is fine, but agree that crimps would be a more user-friendly choice.

I don't have ABS on mine so not a worry for me, but will 1.2A be enough to upset the ABS on other bikes?

Anyone else finding that the electrical contacts between the box and the mounting plate continually corrode up, so the lights stop working?. Am thinking of hard-wiring it to avoid this problem.

Johnieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[BTBR]

I have ABS on mine I have not had any problems with the extra current that the Givi lights draw.

Thanks for the offer BTW, I'll keep you posted.

BTBR

 

[ralphy]

BTBR
Happy to connect up whatever way you choose................... just got new soldering iron & detest Scotchloks!

I'll PM you my address.

 

[pazza1150]

Interested

BTBR,
I would definately be interested in your idea, I used to have my Givi box wired up, but now use Running lights, LEDs from the US under my number plate, but the chance to use them both would be good.
My email[email protected]

Thanks
Dave Parry

 

[BTBR]

Sorry chaps I am now running a little behind schedule. My six year old daughter decided to get chicken pox last week so cannot devote as much time as I would have hoped on the light design.

Watch this space though..........

BTBR

 

[BTBR]

First prototype made and tested, however a slight minor problem with trying to dissapate the heat from the unit.

Just need a slight rethink, because if you were using the brakes a lot, filtering in traffic for example, then I am concerned that a small amount of heat would be generated, maybe a problem, not sure. But I would be a lot happier if it was'nt there really.

It is also not helped by being mounted directly behind the light unit so there is continual heat from the side light bulb as well.

No worries, we have a master plan to cure it...so watch this space as they say!

BTBR