PIAA 1100X

[Canadian FJR]

Just received my PIAA 110X lights..................very nice.

There are several options to connect the switch control wire. I was planning to connect to the ignition switch positive wire but I'm not sure which one it is. Has anyone used this method ?

Canadian FJR

 

[Ignacio]

I think if you wire it to come on with the ignition--that you're PIAAs would compete with the starter for juice. If you wire them off the headlights--they're wired to not come on until the bike is started. You'd have to put a diode in if you plan to run them both with lows and highs.

 

[FJReady]

When I was installing the relay to power my electrical farkle strip, I used this method to feed the relay: https://www.fjr1300.info/mods/tom3.html

As stated in the instructions, power isn't available until after bike is started which I though a prudent method.

Follow instructions in link found under USING A RELAY... about halfway down the page. As you'll see there is an excellent diagram of the headlight wiring setup.

 

[Canadian FJR]

I want to be able to test the lights without the engine running so what about tapping into the windshield jumper but not disconnecting it? Any problems.

Canadian FJR

 

[Ignacio]

If you're just using it for test--you can take the power lead and run it to the positive of the battery.