Wiring my existing spotlights

[Russell Taylor]

#2584

I have a year 2000 GS1150. I call it Daffy, then wonder about people who name their bikes. Sigh.Anyway, when I bought it (recently) it had Hella spots fitted. They are 55w each. They are wired so that when the high beam is on, the spots are on. There is no way to have the high beam on without the spots.The local Motorad mechanic cringed at the way the spots are wired. He says it means too much current through the switch, having the spots routed through the BMW headlight switch.I have disconnected the power to the spots until I can sort out the correct way to do this.I read a thing on Nippy Normans site that says I can switch the spots off using the indicator cancel switch, and that sounds so much better than fitting a separate switch.Anyway, here is what I want to know. 1. Is it really too much for the BMW switch set to have spots wired direct to the headlight switch?2. If not, how can I wire it through the indicator cancel switch?3. Should I be looking at the relay setup the mechanic mentioned? I have limited electrical skills, and I don't want to play with the wiring loom without really knowing what I'm doing.4. What is the set up used on all those 1200GS bikes with those wee aircraft landing lights?Anyway, your thoughts welcome.

[peter.trub]

#9999

http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/airheads/auxlights.shtmlSee if this is any help to you. And stop cleaning it  😀

[Russell Taylor]

#10000

I haven't cleaned it at all. This week. So there. 🙄

[Dave Morris]

#10001

better check that the is legal. the cops are getting pretty petty these days and will nail ya for it.Reminds me that $350 infringment possible for anyone riding down road on R1150GS adventure as they are overwidth. 1070mm. wonder if BMW NZapplied  for a blanket exemption yet 👿

[peter.trub]

#10002

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/certifiers/virm-in-service/motorcycles-v3-2.pdfMore rules than you can poke a stick at  😀Also a MotorCycle can be fitted with a functional or ornamental fitting that exceeds the width by 100mm baddy bladdy blaa and cooclydeegog words  😀 A Head and rocker cover is pretty damn functional  😀 We got another 30 mm yet  😀

[Russell Taylor]

#10003

I'd challenge anyone to fail my bike for being over width when my derrier exceeds the width of the bike…………..

[Dave Ross]

#10004

The really cool thing seems to be that we can legally carry poles longer than 7 meters, and stuff up to 4.25 meters tall. Overall length seems to be restricted to 12.6 meters without a tow coupling. I think I can work within those constraints, just like most of India.

[peter.trub]

#10005

I'd challenge anyone to fail my bike for being over width when my derrier exceeds the width of the bike..............

Ha!! Small fry, while at the Paeroa Races this year I saw a large Gentleman on a Rocket three (fitted with panniers) and yes 😮 He did hang outside the panniers  🙄 Forget picking up the bike, try standing that back up!!  👿

[Dave Morris]

#10006

The really cool thing seems to be that we can legally carry poles longer than 7 meters, and stuff up to 4.25 meters tall. Overall length seems to be restricted to 12.6 meters without a tow coupling. I think I can work within those constraints, just like most of India.

i think u will find max enght on bike is about 7.6m3m from front of seat and 4 metres from rear axlesorry to disapoint ya

[peter.trub]

#10007

A 7.6 mtr jousting pole sounds long enough for me. where is the next Tournament brave knight 

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