Drove my new M50 Home, lights question - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Burnt · 04-03-2007, 11:29 AM

Hi all:
I just picked up my 07 M50 Black. My ride home was 2.5 hrs from the dealer, it was a great ride, that bike sounded good and I had a blast.

Question: Now that I had that time to think about the bike on the way home etc, I noticed that the both front turn signals were on all the time (not blinking but on), where the back indicators are not.

Both the front and back indicators seam to function ok, meaning when I use the blinker they blink etc. I am just curious to know whether they are designed to be on all the time like running lights or if there is a flaw in my new baby.

Burnt

Ext1jdh · 04-03-2007, 11:37 AM

I believe they are on like parking lights. Do they get brighter when you use the turn signal?

I've honestly never paid them any attention.

**drgibson** · 04-03-2007, 11:43 AM

They are running lights as well as turn signals.

2006moy · 04-03-2007, 12:12 PM

Its not a flaw. Amber turn signal lights on the rear can not be used as "running lights" its illegal. If you change to red they can be used as running lights. On the front it is legal though. Enjoy the new ride.

Burnt · 04-03-2007, 12:22 PM

Thanks All, I suspected that they were acting as running lights, but wanted to be sure.

Now I want to get back out and ride, but the weather here is turning colder for the next week, before it warms up again.
burnt

Canadian Roadie · 04-03-2007, 07:52 PM

Enjoy the new ride Burnt..hopefully we get some nice long weekend weather here in Ontario.

SNAFU · 04-03-2007, 08:59 PM

Nice Bike Burnt!
You could use the down time to surf the net and get some ideas for your new Mods.

raycogxxx · 04-03-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006moy

Its not a flaw. Amber turn signal lights on the rear can not be used as "running lights" its illegal. If you change to red they can be used as running lights. On the front it is legal though. Enjoy the new ride.

Anyone know how to wire 'em to be running lites and signals same as front (after changing to red bulbs/lenses.

mbgraham2000 · 04-03-2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raycogxxx

Anyone know how to wire 'em to be running lites and signals same as front (after changing to red bulbs/lenses.

I used this to do that with mine.

Kuryakyn Run-Turn-Brake Controller - Metric Cruisers

You have to be willing to cut some wires though.

Atlas68 · 04-03-2007, 11:59 PM

to the forum Burnt.

robertc729 · 04-04-2007, 04:39 PM

JP22878 · 04-05-2007, 02:02 AM

u need to purchase a run turn brake controller for that option to work as red running lights in the rear.

04-03-2007, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Burnt Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: '07 Black M50 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 64	Drove my new M50 Home, lights question Hi all: I just picked up my 07 M50 Black. My ride home was 2.5 hrs from the dealer, it was a great ride, that bike sounded good and I had a blast. Question: Now that I had that time to think about the bike on the way home etc, I noticed that the both front turn signals were on all the time (not blinking but on), where the back indicators are not. Both the front and back indicators seam to function ok, meaning when I use the blinker they blink etc. I am just curious to know whether they are designed to be on all the time like running lights or if there is a flaw in my new baby. Burnt

04-03-2007, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,225	I believe they are on like parking lights. Do they get brighter when you use the turn signal? I've honestly never paid them any attention. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

04-03-2007, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	They are running lights as well as turn signals. __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

04-03-2007, 08:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,779	Nice Bike Burnt! You could use the down time to surf the net and get some ideas for your new Mods. __________________

04-03-2007, 11:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,687	to the forum Burnt. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

04-03-2007, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
2006moy Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9	Its not a flaw. Amber turn signal lights on the rear can not be used as "running lights" its illegal. If you change to red they can be used as running lights. On the front it is legal though. Enjoy the new ride.

04-03-2007, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Burnt Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: '07 Black M50 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 64	Thanks All, I suspected that they were acting as running lights, but wanted to be sure. Now I want to get back out and ride, but the weather here is turning colder for the next week, before it warms up again. burnt

04-03-2007, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Canadian Roadie Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: M50 Location: London Ont Posts: 29	Enjoy the new ride Burnt..hopefully we get some nice long weekend weather here in Ontario.

04-04-2007, 04:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,969

04-05-2007, 02:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
JP22878 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2006 Silver Suzuki M50 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92	u need to purchase a run turn brake controller for that option to work as red running lights in the rear.

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