+- The CB1100 Community Forum (https://cb1100forum.net/forum)
+-- Forum: Honda CB1100 Discussions (https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)
+--- Forum: Accessories/Modifications (https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=8)
+--- Thread: Interesting Discovery (/showthread.php?tid=10903)
Interesting Discovery - ridesalot_imp - 06-06-2013
I have been installing Lockhart-Phillips bullet turn signal lights this week. Knowing that the CB11 has front marker lights combined with the turn signals I ordered the 3 wire version with dual filament bulbs for the front. When I began to disconnect the stock lights I found only two wires. After doing 6 similar installations on other bikes this is the first time I have encountered this system. Apparently, Honda sends a low amperage signal down the turn signal wire full time to serve as marker lights. When the turn signals are operated a higher amp signal is sent down the same wire to produce the flashing. I installed the lights leaving the marker light wires disconnected. Works fine. So... anyone planning this farkle, you will only need the two wire lights.
P.S.
This farkle is a bit more involved on the CB11 than on other bikes I have done. For those who are going to do it, have patience. You will have a few problems to solve.
RE: Interesting Discovery - the Ferret - 06-06-2013
What about the emergency flashers?
RE: Interesting Discovery - Deanohh_imp - 06-06-2013
I'm too stupid so I'll just leave mine the way they are.
RE: Interesting Discovery - ridesalot_imp - 06-06-2013
(06-06-2013, 01:38 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: What about the emergency flashers?
I never thought of that. I think they will be unaffected by my mod since the the same type turn signal filament is being used in the new bullet lights.
I'll let you know when i get out to the garage.
RE: Interesting Discovery - ridesalot_imp - 06-06-2013
(06-06-2013, 01:38 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: What about the emergency flashers?
Ferret, I checked the emergency flashers. They function normally.