Headlight on a toggle switch

I am starting to put all the handle bar switches down near the seat , and had a couple questions about the headlight . If I wear to run a 3 position toggle switch would I be able to still keep my high beams? if not is there anyway to keep the highbeams? It will be a daily rider to work everyday so it would be nice to keep them .

 

are the high beams even worth keeping?

 

What bike are you working on?

 

I don't see why not. All that is needed is to run the proper wires from you existing switch down to your new location and use a three-way toggle for highand low beam. It's not going to be as convenient to switch the headlight, but then, how often does one use it is the question you need to ask yourself. Anything's possible.

 

why not just run high beam only?

 

Ya, that's possible and probably wouldn't even need a low beam.
I always considered going with dual (side-by-side) headlights. Both are 30w sealed beams, which I have on my lightbar on the other bike. I'd go with one spot light aiming straight down the road, and the other would be a flood beam to take care of just ahead of the bike and the sides. Don't need no stinking low beam around here.

 

I "rigged" a toggle switch into the ground wire of Charlie3 's bike to cure a "hard start" problem. His wire system was butchered anyway so the headlight relay was bypassed.

Crude but effective fix - these engines need all the cranking amps to fire the TCI.

 

its an 81 virago I think im just going to go with high beam only. im not positive though I have never owned a bike before I am not too sure how often a high beam light would be required

 

You'll be using the highbeam at night for sure. The low beam just doesn't do much (unless you only 30mph) and the highbeam should be used during daytime riding for other to see you. I've met bikes with their lowbeams on during the day and you could barely notice them until they were right in front of me. Low beam is to dim to be seen for any distance during the day.
I vote for keeping the highbeam and forgetting about the lowbeam. Just sayin'.

 

i got it working on a 3 position toggle switch drilled a hole in the headlight bucket and mounted it out of sight but still easy to reach while riding . thanks for the help fellas

 

You can probably run the high beam only and feather out the adjustment screw to where you need it once you get it on the road.

 

I re-routed an on-off switch to the low beam to direct all available current to run the starting circuit. I swear this mod will be useful. I've been stranded before & needed a jump start because of a weak battery. Dont need headlite sucking up juice to spin the starter. Makes sense to me-am I wasting my time?

 

You can get a Waterproof Headlight Bucket Switch for:

Hi/Lo

On/Off

Headlight Bucket Mounted w/ Illumination

3-Way

Whatever you might need:


http://www.renegadelights.com/shop/inde ... t_id=29841

 

NICE link Rick :wink: !!!skillet

 

Just make sure to get a high current switch (10 to 15 amps) for the application. Both low and high beams are required in some areas so be sure to look before you leap. Additional thought is that I hate being pithed by some ninny with his high beams on at night. Common curtesy is to be nice to the other folks who share the roads with us. Good luck with your efforts, I can recommend a couple of good switches from McMaster Carr industrial supply. They have the nice sealed switches available in both quick disconnect and screw terminal for washdown applications. Pricey at about $20 a pop.