51603e525d5d@p10g2000prf.googlegroups.com:
>> . wrote:
>
>> I have a 98 Kaw Concours and would like to have my rear turn signals
to
>> stay on as running lights. �Is this a pain butt to re-wire?
>
> I suppose somebody knows how to do that by adding some diodes *and*
> resistors to the existing circuit so you can have the single filament
> bulb work from two different sources.
>
> Problem is, the single filament bulb is too bright for continuous duty
> if it gets the full 14.5 volts, and may generate too much heat. So you
> need to reduce the amount of power to the single filament bulb if
> you're going to use if for a running light.
>
> Using full power might even melt the plastic turn signal body...
>
> The stock turn signal has a socket for a single filament bulb. You can
> probably find a dual filament socket to replace the single filament
> socket and splice wires to the tail light wiring.
>
if your in the US it is illegel to have a constent amber light to the
rear. You will have to use red lenses if you do this. KB
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>> I have a 98 Kaw Concours and would like to have my rear turn signals
to
>> stay on as running lights. �Is this a pain butt to re-wire?
>
> I suppose somebody knows how to do that by adding some diodes *and*
> resistors to the existing circuit so you can have the single filament
> bulb work from two different sources.
>
> Problem is, the single filament bulb is too bright for continuous duty
> if it gets the full 14.5 volts, and may generate too much heat. So you
> need to reduce the amount of power to the single filament bulb if
> you're going to use if for a running light.
>
> Using full power might even melt the plastic turn signal body...
>
> The stock turn signal has a socket for a single filament bulb. You can
> probably find a dual filament socket to replace the single filament
> socket and splice wires to the tail light wiring.
>