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Headlight Wires

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by fiveofakind, Aug 9, 2010.

  1. fiveofakind

    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    These 2 wires have never been hooked up to anything. What are these 2 wires for ? Just extra pigtail wires for an extra light ???

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    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    I have two extra wires also. I thought PO did a hack job...
     
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  3. iwingameover

    iwingameover Active Member

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    I've got them as well. I think they are for running lights.
     
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    they are for running lights mostly to hook up in to a faring or aftermarket winker light with running light op
     
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    iwingameover Active Member

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    Where do I get those? I bet they're a hit with the ladies!
     
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    serenmaster Member

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    lol sorry my old bike was a 1959 honda dream and in that book the turn sigs were listed as winker lights so the term stuck in my head
     
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    iwingameover Active Member

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    No problem. I think winking lights would be kind of cool!
     
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    yeah they would be cool but dont want the bike winking at the yeti lady down the road please dont give her any ideals pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
     
    serenmaster, Aug 9, 2010
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  9. 1982xj650seca

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    I also have 2 extra wires (at least) on my xj650rj. I think all of them are that way. Confuses the heck out of me, but as long as she's running right, I don't see a problem.

    I too thought the PO did a hack job.
     
    1982xj650seca, Aug 16, 2010
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    Mine also has them must be factory.
     
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  11. Robert

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    I'm going to guess that they are the Parking bulb that isn't used in the US. The Brit models got them and they were a peanut bulb that sat in the main headlight reflector. See if they don't get juice when you switch the ignition to Park position. I'll bet you do.
     
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    They are pigtailed to the headlight wires so if the headlight is on they have power.
     
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    Robert Active Member

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    Ahh, yes. So they are... (whack forehead, exclaim Doh!) And I have looked at them more than a time or two. Having a grey moment.
     
    Robert, Aug 22, 2010
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