Thanks for posting this! I already changed my rear turn signals from amber to red, so I left out the diodes to make them tail lights as well as turn signals on purpose. Now I have more lights on both ends of the bike!

Cool man thanks. I wanted running lights that will also blink. This seems like tue best diy I can find. The make a modual now but this is smart.

Thank you for making this, trying to get running lights on a three print trailer lights that only has brake, turn and ground. Now I can get running lights hooked up to the turn signal pin

Hey man great video and thank you for the info. Not to throw out your idea but I also found on my motorcycle if you ground the ground from your bike to metal and hook up both power to the red and black on you turn signal it also works. Well at least it did on my 85 magna.

Thanks, I had the same problem with my intruder. The video help me to get the problem fix.

Great video, that was exactly what I was looking for. This was the first KZread video I started with. You nailed it! I haven't started the project yet, I knew I needed more information before I started. Thanks

@punkrctlw

6 ай бұрын

Ha no problem. Made this video yearsss ago. Glad it helped

Mate, awesome vid and cured my issue.. legend! Thank you!

Holy shit finally an answer! Ive been looking to turn two marker lights into indicator ONLY lights on my mustang for weeks now. Too many people have told me it wont work, because of the three wire system going to a two wire light. Dont know why it didn't occur to me sooner to just connect the ground and the interrupter wire... Gotta give that a shot now.

@punkrctlw

6 жыл бұрын

Themassivefail I've learned more on KZread than I did in college

Dude I just ran into the same problem on my Harley, thanks for the tip !

@punkrctlw

5 жыл бұрын

Glad i could help!

@MrDylan0304

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate just a question can I do the same on my Harley breakout 114 because in Australia it doesn’t come running light wire function as America…!

Great fix to a frustrating problem!

Great video! I do however have a question. I recently converted the running lights on my Sv1k by changing to amber bulbs and disconnecting bulbs from running light harness and splicing into side flashers. Id like to have them as running lights to by splicing negatives from both side and running harnesses and maybe doing this for both positives to the bulb. However, in the comments I noticed you said the running power is cut when flashers are activated... so being the running is a separate harness from the turn, its always on if the bike is on. Therefore, my question is: should I go for the relays or would this method work? Thanks!

Wow Idol thanks a lot, finally i already have a idea about this flasher, Godbless:)

Awesome video man what I'm trying to do is make my coners stay lit like drl with lights off for day time driving

thanks man this helps a lot. i have a v-star 1100 and i wanted more lights in the back by using my turn signals as park lights.

Could this idea be applied to a car by chance? It seems pretty simple if I figure out which wires do what. But how could I wire my front signals to stay on with my drl switch?

Nice! Was trying to do the same thing on my car!

Dude I love you! No homo this helped alot!!

you can put this circuit in the taillight, and use the turn in brake light?

Hi I'm having problem with the led brake lights for my truck with same problems I get side marker lights and no running lights just brake/turn lights wanted to tap the marker light to the turn/brake lights and your video is the only solution what type diodes did you use ,thanks

First thanks for the video and taking the time to put it out. I have the same issue and ran into the same problems. So i fully understand, we are just adding the diodes? Or must we further augment our wireing harness? One of your answers ti a comment said the running lights being connected to the signal relay somehow? Thanks again.

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Only adding relays

Would this also work on cars? I purchased after market headlights that came with LED signal strip and I am running into the same issue you have there. I'm guessing all automotive are wired similar or should I say have the same functions. Hopefully it should work fingers crossed I only spent 5 bucks. Let me know thanks.

Thank you for posting this video, I have been trying to figure out this problem on my bike. What and diode did you use?

Hey I have a 76 Honda cb 360 should my turn signal lights be in the back constantly be on or should the be completely off except for when I use the signal

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

great video

Wow, thanks man

thanks for your video. put grips with blinkers on them and I want them to do both like your mirrors. sweet. thanks again

@punkrctlw

7 жыл бұрын

Disser man glad i could help,

Hey mate just a question if you can help me out please that will be great on my Harley breakout 2018 it have ground and indicator wire only but the new amber light I’ve installed now it has three wires third one is for daylight running so at the moment daylight running function is not activated due to running light wire is missing. This is only in American Harley’s not in Australian Harley models. I did not realise that till last time I have installed the light after That I find out what’s the problem but hardly is charging me big money for that wire. if I use your idea can it Activate my daylight running function and suggestions please. Thanks

Gracias amigo!

Hey do you have a wiring diagram with a 5 pin relay?

hey thanks alot. I did my grips. its awesome.

@omarmacaranas9333

6 жыл бұрын

Hi c i ask the diagram for this one?

ill try it thanks

tqvm

@punkrctlw

Ай бұрын

Np

Can you post the link of the diodes ??

Nice.

Park light are always on even if i switch the signal light. It doesnt take effect or blinking how can i suspend the source on park light line?

Will this work on a 2011 KLR 650? If so What size diodes did you use, im bout to hook up a my t box to be all running lights. So when im done do i wrap the diodes individually? thanks to your video!!! It took me all day surfing to find this, thanks for doing the video man!

@billalexander5691

7 жыл бұрын

Dallie Shell look up diy top box led brake light. you will need a resistor on the the tail light side or you will only have a bright light. the resistor on the tail light side will make it a bit less bright

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Wrap them individually so they wont short out. Diodes have to be able to handle 12 volts and need to be in proper orientation/correct flow. This will work KLR or anything that has lights. ~~matt

what volts of the diode do i need to use..? thank you for the video.

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

hey i used 5amp 60v diodes, you dont need that much, i mean technically you only need about 15volts, but i just did 60volts to be on the safe side

hi mam loved the video. I'm working on a 09 sportster 883. I have the joker astro marker lights 2×wire. I'm feeling like you diode idea will work for me. Please would you make a video on just diodes?

@1roxtube

5 жыл бұрын

Did you this to work for you? Tried on my Sportster and it didn't work...I dunno?

I am wiring LED trailer lights to my 750 Shadow for running lights and signals however I touched the wrong wire and now I have no lights at all and all fuses in fuse box are fine what else do I need to check

@on1swing

6 жыл бұрын

Carmen Moseley did you ever fix it? I did the same thing...

I think connecting a "relay" and 'flashing relay" instead of diodes much safer and reliable way. Thanks for the video though

@punkrctlw

Ай бұрын

Ah interesting

If I spliced a wire into the positive line to the light, could I get this to work with the diodes?

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Yes ~~matt

Hey matt im trying to do the same thing with my ford raptor. I bought the recon side mirror blinker or use can use them as running lights. But it say it wont do both what kind of diode would i need?

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

Hey any diod that is atleast 15volts, and 20amps find them at your local radioshack (if its not closed) or ebay

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, you want to use diods of atleast 15volts, and 5amps for a 12volt system, I used 60volt 5amp diods, 60 volts just means thats the maximum it can handle before it blows,

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

This is what I used m.ebay.com/itm/130579772809?_mwBanner=1

not that it matters but im in NY too I just put led everything bought the same mirrors u have but before I changed them my blinkers wouldn't blink they stayed solid but when I hit the switch it would go out and not flash. I bought a new relay still the same prob wtf lol but if I do get it to work right I hear its illegal for it to flash fast BC its suppose to flash faster BC it can't compensate so is it illegal here and can u help with then damn light

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Get an led relay. You cant use a standard relay or it will flash too fast bc it thinks the bulb is blown. They are cheap $2

I did exactly the same thing, the lights turns on but the signal not. What could be the problem?

I hate to sound stupid... But I have a question. Do I have to to add diodes to all four turn signals? IR. To do my bike I will use 8 Diodes total?

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you have to add to diods to each light you want to blink and stay on, I only used 4 diodes because I did not want my rear turn signals to stay on as running lights only the front ones

A lot easy if u swap the regular plug for an double contact plug and bulb

What size diode? Doing the same thing on my Harley

@punkrctlw

4 жыл бұрын

Hey check the link in the description I put it there on Amazon

diagram pls my motorcycle is suzuki smash 115.

Can't get it to work. Seems pretty clear. 2 diodes (using 3-amp, 50 volt rating) both with the white band side tied together facing the lights. Other websites I've looked have the same solution, but I can't get it to work: I get running lights but no turn signals. right side turn signals work good. All fuses are good. What am I doing wrong?

@punkrctlw

8 жыл бұрын

+C. Ivan Delgado your positive wire needs to stop sending powerr when you turn on your turn signals

@robertmencl9169

8 жыл бұрын

check your polarity on your diodes

Hey, this video is exactly what I needed. But how did you determine which diode to use? My turn signals are bulbs, not LED.

@chriss.3476

Жыл бұрын

Did you figure this out? Running into the same issue

@matbiuko

Жыл бұрын

@@chriss.3476 tbh no. Called in a friend (mechanic from Nissan), and we tinkered about with relays etc. In the end I scrapped the project. Relays kept clicking, and never got the desired effect unfortunately.

@chriss.3476

Жыл бұрын

@@matbiuko ok, thanks

What are the diodes you used

@punkrctlw

Жыл бұрын

Any diodes wil due that are rated fot at least 12v.

Hey man if your still active I've run into into a pickle... I'm changing out my turn signals on my 01 suzuki intruder vs800 and I have lights but my rear turn signals are now running lights if I turn the turn signal on and my front ones blink so fast that they look like their solid. Any ideas on how to fix this?

@CRodsnare

8 жыл бұрын

+nathan jackson Try using a resistor, the new lights might be drawing less load on the relay causing it to flash quicker.

@nathanjackson5430

8 жыл бұрын

I tried that it didn't work... I'm pretty sure I hooked it up right but not 100% I ended up striping them completely and just use hand and arm signals

Can I use it as a break lights as well?

@punkrctlw

4 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse

so if the two wires got connected to the + what gets connected to the -?

@dandifiore5571

8 жыл бұрын

I've only got two wires for my turn signals that's why I ask.

@punkrctlw

8 жыл бұрын

+Dan DiFiore ah this is for turn signals with 3 wires.. you would need to wire in an extra positive running light wire to do this

@punkrctlw

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt Johnson this is for 3 wires, one ground, one signal, and one positive

Hey matt what are the part numbers on diodes?

@punkrctlw

10 жыл бұрын

hey Brian! i actually found that you can just go to your local radioshack and purchase diodes for cheap, but if youd rather get it on ebay, www.ebay.com/itm/SR560-5A-60V-Schottky-Rectifier-Diode-SB560-10-PCS-/130579772809

@jacksonwholeexperience409

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt Johnson Thanks for helping with this. I know it's been a year, but I'm just now trying to get LED's properly wired up on the FZ-07. I see a lot of diodes rated at 5-10 amps and 400-1000 volts. Will those work? 1kV seems like a little much, no?

@punkrctlw

8 жыл бұрын

Your system is only running 12-14 volts, you dont need a diod with a crazy high capacity! It will work though!

I can't get it to work on my FZ-07. I have the sr560 diodes connected to each wire separately on one end then the other end together to the red wire of the signal. The white line on the diode is at the signal end. I connect the signal wire first and it blinks rapidly, as well as the rear signal blinking rapidly. When I connect the running light wire, the led becomes solid lit and the rear signal continues to blink rapidly. Any ideas?

@clarencejohnson3984

9 жыл бұрын

Darrell Temple ah you need that running wire to stop delivering current when you signal, you would need a signal relay that does that

@darrelltemple1565

9 жыл бұрын

I ordered the blinker genie. Hope it works.

@trey50z

9 жыл бұрын

Darrell Temple I too have a FZ-07 and would like to convert my two wire into a day running light. Can you fill me in on how you got your's to work, TIA

@jacksonwholeexperience409

8 жыл бұрын

+Darrell Temple Did this ever end up working for you? I have an FZ07 and debating if I want to get the Genie or try my luck with the diodes.

@darrelltemple1565

8 жыл бұрын

Yes the genie works great for that purpose! I get constant on running lights and directionals. The only "issue" remaining is that it's a fast blink out of all 4 directionals. I don't really mind it but it could be fixed with a different relay which I believe the same company sells? Good luck

can i have a diagram for this? i really love to do this in my bike.. thanks bro this will be a big help

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

hey sorry for the delay, i dont have a diagram, but if you stlill want i can draw one out for you

Hi I was wondering if 5A 100v would be ok ??

@punkrctlw

4 жыл бұрын

Sure

@matthewbobrowski1652

4 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

Great video but I'm having a hard time understanding how this is working. If you have constant power going to the "running light wire" when the running lights are on, how does another power source (the "signal light wire" ) make the light flash? I understand the diodes will only allow current to flow one way but that shouldn't stop the "running light wire" to stop sending power to the light to allow it to blink via interrupted power from the "signal light wire". I can see this working with the use of a relay but not just two diodes. Maybe you could shed some "light" on this mystery:^)

@punkrctlw

9 жыл бұрын

torchworx HEY! great question! the anwser lies at 0:59 in the video, when you signal, the bike cuts power to the running lights! so the running lights must be connected to the signal relay somehow,

@ANDGEakaTAADOW

6 ай бұрын

@@punkrctlwwhat voltage diode?

@punkrctlw

6 ай бұрын

@@ANDGEakaTAADOW link in description

do you have a diagram for this one and for the one that uses a relay. thanks

or just wire up a couple relays with the constant power(running lights)

@justthatoneguy2175

7 жыл бұрын

mike g explain please, I want to try

@mikeeyg1977

7 жыл бұрын

+Noobman Jones .. I will have to find it or look at my bike. the way I did it was use two relays. Well works well. When bike is on all the running lights are on. You wire each light with a relay in line. When you hit the turn signal it will send power to relay and energize the relay and basically cut the power to the light giving it the blinking. I found the wiring diagram on Google.

@OP-ik7qb

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. HighBall can you please provide a link for the wiring diagram you talking about. Thank you!

Hey Matey...Please "DIGAME!" TELL ME what colored wire (FROM MOTORBIKE) goes to what COLRED WIRE ON LED TURN SIGNAL??? I FIGURED IT OUT ONE TIME. BUT I'M OLDER NOW AND CANNOT REMEMBER.

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Different for every bike. Could be green, yellow, black. Look at your bike's diagram

Do you have the eBay link?

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

In the description

What diode did you use?

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

In the description.. you can use any that can handle at least 12 volts

Please don't use video stabilization next time!

Video is too dark

Would this also work on cars? I purchased after market headlights that came with LED signal strip and I am running into the same issue you have there. I'm guessing all automotive are wired similar or should I say have the same functions. Hopefully it should work fingers crossed I only spent 5 bucks. Let me know thanks.

Great video! I do however have a question. I recently converted the running lights on my Sv1k by changing to amber bulbs and disconnecting bulbs from running light harness and splicing into side flashers. Id like to have them as running lights to by splicing negatives from both side and running harnesses and maybe doing this for both positives to the bulb. However, in the comments I noticed you said the running power is cut when flashers are activated... so being the running is a separate harness from the turn, its always on if the bike is on. Therefore, my question is: should I go for the relays or would this method work? Thanks!

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Diodes would work for that! No need for more relays

Would this also work on cars? I purchased after market headlights that came with LED signal strip and I am running into the same issue you have there. I'm guessing all automotive are wired similar or should I say have the same functions. Hopefully it should work fingers crossed I only spent 5 bucks. Let me know thanks.

@feministforjesus5214

5 жыл бұрын

Yes