Modifying Trunk tail light to also be a brake light - Page 4

sweetlu · 01-03-2010

This is a great mod and this is what this board is all about.

I have no clue when it comes to electrical topics, but I'm just wondering, let's say I want to remove the "running light feature" of the "inboard" lights and just make it into a "brake" light. Can it be as simple as removing one of those pin from the connector and placing it in the empty slot of the connector?

I think cagers will notice more a brake light turing on from the off position, then from a "running light" mode, especially during the day.

Feel free to comment and sorry if I hijacked this thread.

RogerC · 01-03-2010

Sweetlu,
If you just remove the running light connector and pop it into the empty spot on same plug, you'll eliminate a low powered running light but you'll get a high-powered brake light at all times, since the bulb is a dual-filament. Don't believe that is what you want. To get an extra brake light, you will have to tap into the brake light wiring of the outside taillight the way Dennis has described it earlier.

Wingman2112 · 01-03-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetlu

I think cagers will notice more a brake light turing on from the off position, then from a "running light" mode, especially during the day. Not sure about this one. I'm sure that there has been tons of research done by the automotive engineers around "visual recognition patterns". More importantly, at night you'd be giving up a percentage of visible light, making yourself less visable to everyone coming up behind you. This, IMO, is when running lights are most important.

JMHO

Pat

wingwing · 01-03-2010

I'm ordering more pins this week for those that
have contacted me about wanting to do this mod...

The last time, it almost took a month to get them
(from China).

when they come in, I'll send out PM's
to everyone that has contacted me

thanks all ...
Dennis

trell · 01-09-2010

hope you all don't think i'm dumb,will this work on a 2005 model..

Sonny Faulkenberg · 01-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingwing

I'm ordering more pins this week for those that
have contacted me about wanting to do this mod...

The last time, it almost took a month to get them
(from China).

when they come in, I'll send out PM's
to everyone that has contacted me

thanks all ...
Dennis

Dennis,
PM sent.

wingwing · 01-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by trell

... will this work on a 2005 model..?

... the mod is not needed on your 2005 model..
The 2005 and earlier bikes came with all four lights wired.
For some reason, Honda stopped connecting the inner lights
on the 2006 and newer bikes.

More pins have been ordered.

When they arrive (a week or two?),
I'll send out PM's to everyone that has contacted me
so we can exchanged shipping and payment information.

thanks all,
Dennis

wingwing · 01-28-2010

Pins are in ...

PM me if you still need a couple ...

Dennis

weikosteve · 01-28-2010

PM sent

Sonny Faulkenberg · 01-28-2010

PM sent

TX_Winger · 01-28-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingwing

Pins are in ...

PM me if you still need a couple ...

Dennis

PM sent

roadlizard · 01-29-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingwing

Pins are in ...

PM me if you still need a couple ...

Dennis

PM sent...

kickedback · 01-30-2010

PM sent.

wingwing · 01-31-2010

I've been stuffing envelops for the PMs I've received
and will be sending them out this week ...

So, if you want some pins
to mod your trunk lights send me a PM
'cause once the weather gets nice
I'll turn back into a lazy biker-bum and it
will be awhile before I send more out again

thanks all,
Dennis

gasman · 02-01-2010

PM sent

kg5ie · 02-01-2010

pm sent

jerrymcd · 02-03-2010

Dennis:
The pins arrived today, in good shape & well packaged, and VERY fast service.

Thanks again for the service you are providing. I'll be doing the mod in the spring after the snow & salt are gone.

Sonny Faulkenberg · 02-03-2010

Dennis,
I received the pins today. Thanks for the quick service.
Sonny

TX_Winger · 02-03-2010

Got them today. Thanks Dennis.

roadlizard · 02-04-2010

Pins arrived safe & sound, thanks Dennis...

weikosteve · 02-04-2010

Pins arrived today, thanks Dennis

kickedback · 02-04-2010

Dennis,

Pins arrived today, safe and sound.
Thanks for the service.

wingwing · 02-05-2010

ok..
Everyone that has PM'd me with
a request for the connector pins
now has them sent in out the mail.
(the last ones went out today)

If you don't get "yours" in the next three or four days
... let me know.
If you do,
post a little "got it" here so I know everyone
is accounted for ...
(I.. am not too good at "accounting" ..

)

Some who said they wanted them have not responded
...so I've got some extras if anyone else wants to try this..

thanks all.. have fun... ride safe...

Dennis

Wingman2112 · 02-05-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingwing

...If you do,
post a little "got it" here so I know everyone
is accounted for...
Dennis

Pins came in today Dennis. Thanks for all your efforts!

Rider Steve · 02-06-2010

I'm thinking of doing the mod, not sure if pins are needed to do this. haven't had mine apart to check this out though.

RogerC · 02-06-2010

Rider Steve, the pins Dennis has are the easiest way to go. I tried just poking a wire in the bulb base but it kept coming out. The pins snap in and stay there.

Rider Steve · 02-06-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerC

Rider Steve, the pins Dennis has are the easiest way to go. I tried just poking a wire in the bulb base but it kept coming out. The pins snap in and stay there.

You twisted my arm so much I sent him a PM. Man did that hurt.

TJRANCH · 02-07-2010

Dennis,

I'll take 4 of them if you still have them....
If you are going to the Wild Turkey on the
20 , you can just bring them with you...

TJ

heliflier · 02-09-2010

Pins arrived, THANK YOU!

I’m thinking to wire the inner lights to be steady, while my other four are on brake light modulator....
It of course requires running the wire under the seat before a modulator......
Do you thing it’s a dumb idea?

Joe In Calif · 02-09-2010

Waiting for mine to arrive, should be here any day now

01-03-2010	#91
sweetlu Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 70	This is a great mod and this is what this board is all about. I have no clue when it comes to electrical topics, but I'm just wondering, let's say I want to remove the "running light feature" of the "inboard" lights and just make it into a "brake" light. Can it be as simple as removing one of those pin from the connector and placing it in the empty slot of the connector? I think cagers will notice more a brake light turing on from the off position, then from a "running light" mode, especially during the day. Feel free to comment and sorry if I hijacked this thread. __________________ 05 Suzuki C50 --> 05 C90 --> 07 HD SG --> 08 GL1800 Airbag (Red Metallic) Grip Puppies, Kuryakyn Ergo II Cruise Mounts, Utopia Built-In Driver Backrest, Gerbing Permanent Dual Temp-Controller, Show Chrome Fold Down Antenna Mount Flag Poles, Dummy CB antenna.

01-03-2010	#92
RogerC Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 283	Sweetlu, If you just remove the running light connector and pop it into the empty spot on same plug, you'll eliminate a low powered running light but you'll get a high-powered brake light at all times, since the bulb is a dual-filament. Don't believe that is what you want. To get an extra brake light, you will have to tap into the brake light wiring of the outside taillight the way Dennis has described it earlier. __________________ 2008 Titanium

01-03-2010	#94
wingwing Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Fla. .. in "the woods" Posts: 5,298	I'm ordering more pins this week for those that have contacted me about wanting to do this mod... The last time, it almost took a month to get them (from China). when they come in, I'll send out PM's to everyone that has contacted me thanks all ... Dennis __________________ Life: ya just never know what's next. 2008 RED Level III .. last of the good ones 2007 RED Level - I 2006 BLACK Level - I DS#99 ... Pirelli, Kumho, Dunlop WinterSport *... approx 90K DS miles since 07/2007***

01-28-2010	#98
wingwing Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Fla. .. in "the woods" Posts: 5,298	Pins are in ... PM me if you still need a couple ... Dennis __________________ Life: ya just never know what's next. 2008 RED Level III .. last of the good ones 2007 RED Level - I 2006 BLACK Level - I DS#99 ... Pirelli, Kumho, Dunlop WinterSport *... approx 90K DS miles since 07/2007***

01-28-2010	#99
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01-09-2010	#95
trell Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lake cumberland nancy ky.. Posts: 318	hope you all don't think i'm dumb,will this work on a 2005 model..

01-28-2010	#100
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01-30-2010	#103
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01-31-2010	#104
wingwing Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Fla. .. in "the woods" Posts: 5,298	I've been stuffing envelops for the PMs I've received and will be sending them out this week ... So, if you want some pins to mod your trunk lights send me a PM 'cause once the weather gets nice I'll turn back into a lazy biker-bum and it will be awhile before I send more out again thanks all, Dennis __________________ Life: ya just never know what's next. 2008 RED Level III .. last of the good ones 2007 RED Level - I 2006 BLACK Level - I DS#99 ... Pirelli, Kumho, Dunlop WinterSport *... approx 90K DS miles since 07/2007***

02-01-2010	#105
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02-01-2010	#106
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02-03-2010	#107
jerrymcd Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Westerlo, NY (Albany County) Posts: 72	Dennis: The pins arrived today, in good shape & well packaged, and VERY fast service. Thanks again for the service you are providing. I'll be doing the mod in the spring after the snow & salt are gone. __________________ Too much of a good thing is never enough.

02-03-2010	#108
Sonny Faulkenberg Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 587	Dennis, I received the pins today. Thanks for the quick service. Sonny __________________ Sonny in Southern Indiana Proud father of Navy Sailor ET2 Faulkenberg, Eric R. finally back on American soil 2008 Dark Red GL1800, 57,000 and climbing Aspen Classic Camper PGR Darksider#104 Kumo Ecsta SPT XRP 195/55/16 RF @ 32psi i & Bridgestone 709 @41psi both with Dyna-Beads My homemade table lift My homeade bead breaker

02-03-2010	#109
TX_Winger Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 115	Pins Arrived Got them today. Thanks Dennis. __________________ 2008 Caliente Red Comfort/Audio/Nav - GONE darn it!! 2002 Kawsaki ZRX1200 (my hot rod) 2009 Kawasaki ZX14 (future hod rod)

02-04-2010	#110
roadlizard Seasoned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Corpus Christi,Tx Posts: 375	Pins arrived safe & sound, thanks Dennis... __________________ 2006 Cabernet Red

02-04-2010	#111
weikosteve Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 1,108	Pins arrived today, thanks Dennis __________________ Weikosteve - "I Support Our Troops" 2007 Metalic Orange Nav - Airbag Goldwing - For My Comfort 2003 Harley - For My Wild Side 2005 Yumbo - For My Wife "We are pulling for you Beverly "

02-04-2010	#112
kickedback Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 80	Dennis, Pins arrived today, safe and sound. Thanks for the service.

02-05-2010	#113
wingwing Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Fla. .. in "the woods" Posts: 5,298	ok.. Everyone that has PM'd me with a request for the connector pins now has them sent in out the mail. (the last ones went out today) If you don't get "yours" in the next three or four days ... let me know. If you do, post a little "got it" here so I know everyone is accounted for ... (I.. am not too good at "accounting" .. ) Some who said they wanted them have not responded ...so I've got some extras if anyone else wants to try this.. thanks all.. have fun... ride safe... Dennis __________________ Life: ya just never know what's next. 2008 RED Level III .. last of the good ones 2007 RED Level - I 2006 BLACK Level - I DS#99 ... Pirelli, Kumho, Dunlop WinterSport *... approx 90K DS miles since 07/2007***

02-06-2010	#115
Rider Steve Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 4,285	I'm thinking of doing the mod, not sure if pins are needed to do this. haven't had mine apart to check this out though. __________________ 2006 Titanium Wing

02-06-2010	#116
RogerC Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 283	Rider Steve, the pins Dennis has are the easiest way to go. I tried just poking a wire in the bulb base but it kept coming out. The pins snap in and stay there. __________________ 2008 Titanium

02-07-2010	#118
TJRANCH Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LAKE PLACID,FL Posts: 1,759	Dennis, I'll take 4 of them if you still have them.... If you are going to the Wild Turkey on the 20 , you can just bring them with you... TJ __________________ *We're pulling for you Bev.....* 99 Blown Valkyrie/Rainbow Dragon 06 WING Yokohama Advan A048 Yokohama AVS SPORT 205/55/16 ZR Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP 205/55/16 RUN FLAT---

02-09-2010	#119
heliflier Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Frozen North East Posts: 112	Pins arrived, THANK YOU! I’m thinking to wire the inner lights to be steady, while my other four are on brake light modulator.... It of course requires running the wire under the seat before a modulator...... Do you thing it’s a dumb idea? __________________ 2008 GL 1800 Titanium It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it. Last edited by heliflier; 02-09-2010 at 09:56 AM.

02-09-2010	#120
Joe In Calif Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jacinto, Calif. Posts: 2,972	Waiting for mine to arrive, should be here any day now __________________ If you are born once you wil die twice. If you are born twice you will die once RETIRED AND LOVING IT !!

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