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TonyT607
05-26-2006, 02:30 PM
Guys, on a CAN Bus bike is there a way to tap into a switched source of power (like for a relay) ?

I know that Kisan doesn't make a running light solutoin for the ST, but I'd like to hook up a set of rear full-time LED's (even if I can't hook them up to the brake light circuit which I know is problematic on the new bikes).

I've already wired up a direct SAE lead to the battery for the Battery Tender/Gerbings but I'd like to have a switched source power for the LED's. I was thinking the wires to the power socket (?) And if that's usable, could I just hook up a relay and have my other devices (currently direct battery-attached) also hooked up to the relay.

This CAN bus stuff can be a PITA.

Thanks as always.

Deano
05-26-2006, 04:27 PM
I ended up hooking my LED running lights (lite buddys or some such) to the license plate light circuit. Turned out to be a hell of a lot easier than tapping into the tail light circuit.