[motochef]

how hard is it to run the wiring for the LED lights? I have limited experience with automotive electric systems and ZERO with motorcycles, but I love the look of these and do not want to pay somebody if its fairly easy to do myself.

 

[stroguy]

LED's are a very low current drawing device, so you don't need mega wire. A 22 or 20 gauge wire is more than adequate to supply "LEDs" with the current they need. The smaller wire is easily concealed. LEDs are diodes, which makes them a 1 input, 1 output device or only 2 wires. That makes them + and - controlled. Keep the reds together, keep the blacks together and you are off and running. Most aftermarket LEDs come setup for 12V or 13.4 automotive applications. A standard LED that you buy at Radio Shack is not a 12V LED. The LED device by itself is a 1.5V to 2V device. Resistors are added to make the LED capable of being run on a 12V (13.4) automotive system.

Here is a link to a site that sells some nice electrical protection and decorating items.

http://www.wirecare.com/Braided-Sleeving.asp

Good luck.

 

[kraaazymike]

Easy. What were you thinking of? Brakes, turns, accent lights? Run a search and you'll find plenty of info to get you started. Just remember to fuse anything that doesn't already have one

 

[Visionary]

how hard is it to run the wiring for the LED lights? I have limited experience with automotive electric systems and ZERO with motorcycles, but I love the look of these and do not want to pay somebody if its fairly easy to do myself.

Easy. What were you thinking of? Brakes, turns, accent lights? Run a search and you'll find plenty of info to get you started. Just remember to fuse anything that doesn't already have one

Can you be more specific as to what LED's your talking about motochef?

 

[motochef]

I'm thinking about doing accent lights, sorry I should have been more specific as to what I was referring to. Is the fuse box under the tank or under the seat? I tried to look today when I got to work but really didn't have a chance. I'm assuming its just a black/red wiring that you screw into a fuse slot and insert a fuse and your done?

 

[kraaazymike]

I'm thinking about doing accent lights, sorry I should have been more specific as to what I was referring to. Is the fuse box under the tank or under the seat? I tried to look today when I got to work but really didn't have a chance. I'm assuming its just a black/red wiring that you screw into a fuse slot and insert a fuse and your done?

I like to use inline fuse holders (you could probably get away with a 2A fuse) like this one http://www.frys.com/product/6579493?source=googleps . You can hook it up directly to a battery or keyed power (depending on your needs) then to a switch mounted anywhere convenient then to your string of LEDs that are connected to a ground (any good bolt on the frame exposed to bare metal).