Rear light likes to be "locked up"

[SuzukiGS]

Okay, so I finally got it so that i'm able to lock my handlebars by turning the key all the way to the right, however, if i do so, then my rear light stays on, regardless if I have to lights on, on the bike in the first place. This only happens when I lock the handlebars and i have no idea why? Any thoughts?

 

[waltfen]

If its the same as UK bikes then you have 4 positions, from left to right -

Lock, Off, On, Park.

Lock, locks the bike

Off, obvious

On, Go

Park should lock the bike and switch front and rear side lights on.

 

[Guest]

My 'S does that . Try turning your key all the way to the left . The steering lock should work with no lights .
Cheers , Simon .

 

[DanTheMan]

Yep, like they said, locking to the right is for parking lights so nobody runs your bike over when it's parked on the side of the road at night borken down..........

 

[Steve]

Yep, like they said, locking to the right is for parking lights so nobody runs your bike over when it's parked on the side of the road at night borken down..........

Of course, that only works during the first half hour, while the battery is still good.

I know the purpose of that switch position, just have not ever seen a good time to use it.

I mean, really, is there any point to bringing your gas can back to a bike that now also has a dead battery. :-k

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[bonanzadave]

is there any point to bringing your gas can back to a bike that now also has a dead battery. :-k

Good point Steve. Can you come up with the LEDs and wire diagrams for a low current draw parking light conversion ? We know you can....

 

[Steve]

Good point Steve. Can you come up with the LEDs and wire diagrams for a low current draw parking light conversion ? We know you can....

I already have the board in-hand for my LED tail lights.

Just working out the details for current control, so they don't burn out.

The first run will be for the "L" style lights. The second batch will likely be for the "G" style lights.
Starting with those because I will be able to test them on MY bikes.

Kinda beat ya to the punch there, didn't I?

Yes, they are insanely bright and will also include white LEDs pointing down, to illuminate the license plate.

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[Theo]

I already have the board in-hand for my LED tail lights.

Just working out the details for current control, so they don't burn out.

The first run will be for the "L" style lights. The second batch will likely be for the "G" style lights.
Starting with those because I will be able to test them on MY bikes.

Kinda beat ya to the punch there, didn't I?

Yes, they are insanely bright and will also include white LEDs pointing down, to illuminate the license plate.

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Wow. That looks really nice. Do you mind telling where you got the LED's from? Did you etch that board yourself?

 

[SuzukiGS]

Well I'll be damned, I never thought about putting it all the way to the left. Thanks guys.

Oh, and cost for one of those LED suckers? =)

 

[Einstein]

Just wondering about the rear brake light... it doesn't to have that facility..

John

 

[Steve]

Wow. That looks really nice. Do you mind telling where you got the LED's from? Did you etch that board yourself?

The LEDs are eBay specials, direct from Hong Kong.

Yes, I did design the board. No, I did not actually etch the board. I have found a place that will take your design, etch and drill it for a reasonable cost.

Oh, and cost for one of those LED suckers? =)

Trying to be able to get it out the door, into your hands for under $50.
It's still in the "design and testing" stage, but shouldn't be much longer.

Also working on another project to get even more light at the rear, but that one is entirely dependant on another supplier.
He told me a couple of weeks ago, "maybe 30-60 days".

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