TURNIN RUNIN LIGHTS ON INTERSTATE TRUNK IN BRAKE LIGHTS

[Bad On 3]

HI AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!!!  I MET A VALK. OWNER THAT HAD THE RUNING LIGHTS ON   THE  TRUNK OF HIS VALK THAT WORKED AS BREAK AND RUNNIN LIGHTS   HE BOUGHT A KIT BUT DIDNT KNOW WHERE HE GOT IT   I HAVE LOOKED OVER THE NET. AND NOBOBY SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT    IF SOMEONE KNOWS WHERE TO FIND THE KIT OR HOW TO DO IT I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW !!!!       ALSO I CANT FIND A CHROME FRONT WHEEL FOR THE 99 INTERSTATE SOMEONE SAID THE FRONT  WHEEL OFF A VTX 1800 WILL FIT  SAME FRONT END  I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE   ANYONE KNOW FOR SURE   HATE TO SPEND THE MONEY AND IT WONT WORK   THANKS

[MarkT]

I designed this circuit several years ago.  Inexpensive, takes an afternoon to wire it.  http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/IS_Trunk_Signals/is_trunk_signals.html

[chip]

          Citydriver , I added turn signals to my trunk running light housings. Mark T and many of the folks here have a lot more knowledge in the electrical dept, than I do. So while my method was twice the cost I felt more comfortable with it. I purchased a kit from the electrical connection http://www.electricalconnection.com/other-lighting/tsk-star&sport.htm I opened the trunk lighting housings and mounted the light rings from the kit in the running light lens ,drilled maybe a 1/16 hole in the back of the running light housing to run the wiring out for the LED light rings from the kit  (sealed the hole after completing the install) ran the wires from both left and right light rings through the wire loom with all the trunk wiring, down the frame until I reached a point just to the drivers rt. and aft of the battery ,at this point you can splice into the signal wiring . I have had mine installed since 06 and they have worked fine. I left all other wiring alone , didn't try to make them brake lights, running lights or any thing else. Here it is with the rt. signal on. Hope this helps you.
     

                               If I were to do it again I might try using one of these.
                       http://www.customdynamics.com/honda_turn_signal_led.htm

[Bad On 3]

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR REPLYS  !!!!  ITS HARD TO FIND PEOPLE THAT KNOW SO MANY THINGS ABOUT VALKS.  YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST !!!!    HOPE ALL HAVE A SAFE AND GREAT NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!

[bassman]

All good info above....just a little bite more.....courtesy of Chet at Rattlebars....

http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/istrunklights.html

[Chattanooga Mark]

The Rattlebars option 4 is exactly how I'd like my Interstate rear lights to operate. How easy/difficult is it to cut out the single filament bulb socket and add the dual setup? Also, how about wiring up the relays?

Thank You,

Mark

[MarkT]

The Rattlebars option 4 is exactly how I'd like my Interstate rear lights to operate. How easy/difficult is it to cut out the single filament bulb socket and add the dual setup? Also, how about wiring up the relays?

Thank You,

Mark

It is possible to do this without adding 2-filiment, 1157 type sockets.  Explained:


Here's the schematic I designed, linked above - and also the circuit Chet bases his variations on:




Check out my circuit at http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/VTX_signals/vtx_signals.html

Here it is, reprinted here:



Note, in this circuit I show how to wire in a single filament bulb to use as run, stop, and turn by adding resistors and diodes.  That same sub-circuit can be added to my circuit linked above, so you don't have to install 1157 sockets.

Tip:   I use a variable-resistor - aka "pot" (potentiometer), I think it's 0-1000Ω, wired where the fixed resistor is shown in the diagram, and dial it up/down until I get the look of the  light I want, for the running-light brightness.  Then use a meter on ohms setting to measure it's impedence.  Then install that size fixed resistor in the circuit.

[Chattanooga Mark]

My gosh Mark T. this is awesome.

Thank you sir,

Mark

[Chattanooga Mark]

I have Interstate trunk rear lighting item numbers 2 and 11 on order with HDL to perform the Rattlebars option number 4. I also have a Standard/Tourer tail light assembly on order with HDL. Next step will be to get the relays, open my wiring diagram, the Option 4 instructions and have at it.

Thank You,

Mark

[alph]

be careful if you start adding extra lights to your trunk, it's not too hard to go overboard!!     (it's an inside joke....)

[Chattanooga Mark]

Alph,

     The LED work you've done to your Interstate is beyond beautiful, it's stunning! Next up on my to do list after I get this project done is to purchase and install the Audiovox cruise control. I know that you and Nitro will have a bunch of pointers that will make my cruise control install go nice and smooth.

All the best,

Mark

[PharmBoy]

It helps a lot if you make them all LED while you are at it, but I promise you that no matter what you do it won't guarantee that you won't be hit from behind...JTL