Finally did the LED headlight upgrade. No modifications needed, plug and play to existing wiring. Was $50 on Amazon.
So far I think it was a good choice. Have yet to do a long night ride but it is definitely better than the 39 year old factory light. High beam projects much further, especially since there are no street lights where I live, it's a great improvement.
Anyone know what the two stray green and brown wires are for?
There's no connection for either wire. They are listed as "no connection" in the schematics. The green (as always) is ground, the brown connects to +12V whenever the right turn signal is NOT on. So turn signal off or LEFT turn signal = +12V, RIGHT turn signal on = 9V.
Your guess is as good as mine what that might have been intended for? Something for a foreign market, perhaps?
The new LED looks great, and will be a huge improvement over the dim OEM fixture.
in the UK and other markets the green wire is earth and the brown wire is a 12v feed. both for the pilot light in the standard headlight for that market. also know as side light or front position light, possibly other terms for it to. but i assume the front marker lights in your market utilise a filament in your front indicators.
Nice light, I assume the two round projectors are high/low but what are the rectangular ones on the outside?
Also does the outside ring light up as a running light? Doesnt appear lit.
I picked up an LED bulb from Walmart for $29.93. An earlier one for a Jeep was too deep, even when I trimmed the headlight bezel with a dremel. The new one fits great, and I can run on high beam during the day with little strain on the old charging system. I just used the oem plug and there are no wires for the halo DRLs. Hate to admit it, but I have not ridden at night and have no idea how bright it is when the sun goes down.
LABLT Black Motorcycle 7 Inch Round LED Headlight with High/Low Beam Amber & White DRL Halo Ring Angle Eyes
1977 Goldwing GL1000 Vetter SS fairing/lowers; custom saddle seat
Purchased 6/30/1978, 1585 miles
1973 CB450/K6 (sold) (1976-Schenectady NY to Guadalajara MX and back)
1972 CB100 (sold)
biguns wrote: ↑Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:34 am
Nice light, I assume the two round projectors are high/low but what are the rectangular ones on the outside?
Also does the outside ring light up as a running light? Doesnt appear lit.
Honestly I'm not even sure which are on or off with low/high beam selected. I went out last night before sunset until after dark and it's much better than the old factory bulb. I'll check tomorrow which are lit with the selector.
