V1600 Rear Turn Signals....Why are they not running lights?

BigRed · 11-21-2004

I just noticed on my V1600 Classic that the front turn signals act as running lights and turn signals. The rear only turn signals. Is there any reasons for this? Perhaps there is something wrong with mine and they should be working as running lights like the front?

TimR · 11-21-2004

Thats normal, Owned mine for a year before I noticed that,after looking at others models
I found that the majority of bikes are setup this way.

billc5 · 11-22-2004

The turn signals can be turned into turn, brake and running lights through a kit from www.electricalconnection. I used this setup on on previous bike (vn7500 with a Signal Dynamics BackOff module and Quad led license plate frame, I had the dealer, (they did a great job), do the wiring, due for service anyway, but from posts of cruisercustomizing; it's about a 3 hour or so job for the turn signals. I plan on doing the same set up for new Meanie. It is kind of ridiculous that they don't come from the factory this way, at least as an option. It reallys lights up the back and I noticed people being much more careful coming up behind me at a stop.

BigRed · 11-22-2004

Excellent. Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if mine was broken, but your right they should come that way from the factory. It would be really easy for them to do.

*ispeed77* · 11-22-2004

hey bill, thanks for that link. i never knew there was a kit out there like that. hopefully i can install that this winter as well.

billc5 · 11-22-2004

Your welcome. I ordered all the equipment from www.cruisercustomizing.com, which is a great site with product reviews. reviews I've got some pics which show everything on my old 750 which I'll find and get posted later tonight.

PickYourPockets · 11-22-2004

Kuryakyn makes one too.

*bikeaholic* · 11-22-2004

really pi$$es me off the factory don't see that

took them forever to discover self cancelling turn signals and they still don't put them on the 800's

billc5 · 11-23-2004

Here are some pics from my previous Vulcan 750 with the driving lights, and the rear lights wired for turn, brake and running which is the order sequence.

*ispeed77* · 11-23-2004

well i would hope that was a good attention getter ! looks like it did the job well.

11-21-2004	#1 (permalink)
BigRed Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 100	V1600 Rear Turn Signals....Why are they not running lights? I just noticed on my V1600 Classic that the front turn signals act as running lights and turn signals. The rear only turn signals. Is there any reasons for this? Perhaps there is something wrong with mine and they should be working as running lights like the front? __________________ 2003 1600 Classic in Red

11-21-2004	#2 (permalink)
TimR Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Barbourville ky Posts: 233	Running lights Thats normal, Owned mine for a year before I noticed that,after looking at others models I found that the majority of bikes are setup this way.

11-22-2004	#3 (permalink)
billc5 Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 590	The turn signals can be turned into turn, brake and running lights through a kit from www.electricalconnection. I used this setup on on previous bike (vn7500 with a Signal Dynamics BackOff module and Quad led license plate frame, I had the dealer, (they did a great job), do the wiring, due for service anyway, but from posts of cruisercustomizing; it's about a 3 hour or so job for the turn signals. I plan on doing the same set up for new Meanie. It is kind of ridiculous that they don't come from the factory this way, at least as an option. It reallys lights up the back and I noticed people being much more careful coming up behind me at a stop. __________________ Hers 2006 HD Deluxe (Nostalgia) Mine 2003 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak-Traded

11-22-2004	#4 (permalink)
BigRed Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 100	Excellent. Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if mine was broken, but your right they should come that way from the factory. It would be really easy for them to do. __________________ 2003 1600 Classic in Red

11-22-2004	#5 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	link hey bill, thanks for that link. i never knew there was a kit out there like that. hopefully i can install that this winter as well. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

11-22-2004	#6 (permalink)
billc5 Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 590	Your welcome. I ordered all the equipment from www.cruisercustomizing.com, which is a great site with product reviews. reviews I've got some pics which show everything on my old 750 which I'll find and get posted later tonight. __________________ Hers 2006 HD Deluxe (Nostalgia) Mine 2003 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak-Traded

11-22-2004	#7 (permalink)
PickYourPockets Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 244	Kuryakyn makes one too. __________________ FOR SALE: '01 800B, candy red/gold, V&H SS, Dragon II air & ket kit, etc.

11-22-2004	#8 (permalink)
bikeaholic Sick & Twisted Moderator Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: edenton north carolina Posts: 4,352	re really pi$$es me off the factory don't see that took them forever to discover self cancelling turn signals and they still don't put them on the 800's __________________ 2004 - 1600 classic 1997 - 1200C harley sporty 1985 - 750 Honda Shadow VROC# 20171 Chromaholic #512

11-23-2004	#9 (permalink)
billc5 Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 590	Here are some pics from my previous Vulcan 750 with the driving lights, and the rear lights wired for turn, brake and running which is the order sequence. __________________ Hers 2006 HD Deluxe (Nostalgia) Mine 2003 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak-Traded

11-23-2004	#10 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	attention well i would hope that was a good attention getter ! looks like it did the job well. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

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