I have a 03 RX1 and i am putting those lights on it. The instructions say not to wire to the head lights or battery. They suggest a dash light. Now i really don't want to tear apart all the taped up wires, so does anyone have any other ideas on where to go for power.
Len Todd
TY 4 Stroke God
What are CSS Lights?
Those are the amber or green lights that mount on the left side of the cowl. That way you don't have to take your hand of the bars to signal of more riders behind you. Visit www.communicationsafetysystem.com.
Len Todd
TY 4 Stroke God
I thought you were making reference to these lamps. I just could not remember what they were called. These are LED. They use very little current.
The Blue/Red wire up by the fuse block should do. If you look around, you can pick up the ground off the frame, which is close by. There are already a couple screws in that frame. Apparently, you need a switched wire because the CSS lamp does not have its own Off/On switch. The Blue/Red wire goes to the tail light as well as other places. It should work for you. You may want to consider being careful when you route the new wires to the PTO side of the sled's hood. If the new wires are flopping around inside and eventually short, you may loose the your tail light. But at least that circuit is fused, if you stay on the Blue/Red side of the fuse.
The Blue/Red wire up by the fuse block should do. If you look around, you can pick up the ground off the frame, which is close by. There are already a couple screws in that frame. Apparently, you need a switched wire because the CSS lamp does not have its own Off/On switch. The Blue/Red wire goes to the tail light as well as other places. It should work for you. You may want to consider being careful when you route the new wires to the PTO side of the sled's hood. If the new wires are flopping around inside and eventually short, you may loose the your tail light. But at least that circuit is fused, if you stay on the Blue/Red side of the fuse.
Thanks for the info on the blue/red wire. I'm a stickler for flopping wires. I drove truck for 18 years and can't stand to see wires hanging down and flopping around. Thanks for the help.
NytroIke06
Newbie
Len, I'm looking to connect CSS lights to my 06 Nytro and 07 Phazer. Would the blue/red wire work for both of these sleds also, or do they have a different color scheme.
Thanks!
Thanks!
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
I suggest putting an additional *small* fuse on the line running this kind of thing, that way it can blow out without taking out other stuff with it.
Len Todd
TY 4 Stroke God
LB is right. Anytime you tap into a circuit, you add a fuse. This will protect the original circuit, if the added fuse is fast blowing and the rating is small enough. The kit I saw, already had the fuse. But maybe not all of these lighting kits do.
On the Phaser and Nytro, I would tap into the Blue/White wire right after the fuse. The fuse is already 20 Amps, so I would NOT replace the fuse with a higher rating.
On the Phaser and Nytro, I would tap into the Blue/White wire right after the fuse. The fuse is already 20 Amps, so I would NOT replace the fuse with a higher rating.
NytroIke06
Newbie
Thanks for the info!
LB and Len,
Thanks for the info. I'll be wiring them up this weekend.
LB and Len,
Thanks for the info. I'll be wiring them up this weekend.
