Topic: rear running lights

[mrblasty]

I finally got the lights working on my 750 k3, all except the rear running lights. Are there rear running lights on these bikes.

[RCS1956]

I've got a K6, and mine are for turn siginals only.  I think they all are.

[mrblasty]

Great, Thats what I wanted to hear.
Thanks

[dpen]

Would pay to check with your local authorities as regulations vary.

In Australia they're blinkers only but, corressponding with a bloke from the States, where he is , both front & rear blinkers are running lights too.

[bryanj]

To the best of my knowledge NONE of the Hondas had rear running lights they were only blinkers, in fact i believe it is actually illegal to have orange lights showing to the rear

[Gordon]

To the best of my knowledge NONE of the Hondas had rear running lights they were only blinkers, in fact i believe it is actually illegal to have orange lights showing to the rear

You are correct, sir.

[Dennis]

Would pay to check with your local authorities as regulations vary.

....   but, corressponding with a bloke from the States, where he is , both front & rear blinkers are running lights too.

My '75 CB750F (US model - all original) has front running lights only. My guess is that someone modified the wiring and the lighting on the bike you are mentioning.

[Jonesy]

I concur (being a "bloke for the States"... )

The tail light should come on with the lights, and get brighter when either brake is applied. The rear turn signals only blink, nothing else.

[mrblasty]

Thanks again guys. You have no idea how relieved I am to get the electrical sorted out, that #$%* scares me.

[Dennis]

Thanks again guys. You have no idea how relieved I am to get the electrical sorted out, that #$%* scares me.

The only reason it scares you is that you haven't taken the time to understand it.
It is relatively simple, really!!
You just need to take a little time to learn how to "see" it.
These are simple DC circuits, no complicated electronics on these bikes.

[mrblasty]

You nailed it Dennis, A lot of the mystery/ignorance has evaporated with this project.

[BobbyR]

The US DOT mandates that the rear lights can only be Red except for turn signals The idea is simple, with yellow in the front and red in the rear, it gives you a sense of which way the vehicle is travelling. Same idea as Boats, Airplanes, and Trains.. I have toyed with the idea of putting LEDS in the rear for extra lighting.

[nteek754]

Yes your right  no running lights on the rear its pretty easy to figure out if you check your bulb its an 1156 single element not 1157  double element altho I did put double element sockets in my 73 750  and wired them to my brakes and  oh I did put red lens on the rear in the past 30 years been hit in the rear twice  both cases not my fault but I WANT TO BE SEEN  good luck with your bike

[cd811]

I made up my lights/tag mount. the lights are led. the bottom light is running light. the top is brake light

[mylittleho]

The US DOT mandates that the rear lights can only be Red except for turn signals The idea is simple, with yellow in the front and red in the rear, it gives you a sense of which way the vehicle is travelling. Same idea as Boats, Airplanes, and Trains.. I have toyed with the idea of putting LEDS in the rear for extra lighting.

Hmmm must be for motorcycles only or they changed the laws for the cars.. the 86 GT tail lights I have on my 88 GT have yellow turn signals on the rear..

[dusterdude]

rear turn signals can be red yellow amber or natural amber

[Gordon]

Hmmm must be for motorcycles only or they changed the laws for the cars.. the 86 GT tail lights I have on my 88 GT have yellow turn signals on the rear..

Nope, same for cars and motorcycles.  Brake/Running lights = Red, Turn signals = Red or Yellow. 

[mylittleho]

Oops I missed where he said "except turn signals." LOL