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new brake light

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by leadboots, May 7, 2008.

  1. leadboots

    leadboots Member

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    Ok guys I want to run a new brake light. The taillight I got has a Red and a black wire. There is one bulb in it. How can I make it run as a brake light and a running light. I have two of the taillight because i wanted to run one on each side of the bike. Im not good at wiring.
     
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    Leadboots,
    Bake lights have three wires!! One is the ground (black) one is the running light wire, and the other is the brake light wire. You won't be able to legally use a two wire light for a brake light. Your turn signals are amber, so you won't be able to use them for brake lights either.
    If you want an idea for a great looking brake light, get one of those LED lights from a truck or trailer (about 6" long and 2" high) They fit on the back with some ingenuity and work great. They are nice and bright too!
    Here's mine old LED setup:


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    Here's the new one:

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    Great Looking Bike, PD!
     
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