Topic: CB650 turn signals

[1979CB650_Chris]

Hey all,

I have a fairly easy question.  The PO of my motorcycle put aftermarket turn signals on and ran the wires but did not hook them up.  I am currently in the process of wiring the signals up and i as wondering if the key is in ON, do the turn signals light up like the parking lights on a car.  Or are they dead until the turn signals are activated?  Thanks

[WiredForStereo]

The entire bike is dead until you turn the key on.

There are no running lighs w/ the turn signals in the rear, and mine doesnt have them in the front either, just the turn.

Sol

[cb650]

The 650 should have running lites in the front.



                     Terry

[WiredForStereo]

Someone put on cheap aftermarket ones, so........

[rab1dwolf]

the fronts double as running lights.

I'm in the process of replacing mine as well and from what I've seen theres usually a third wire to make them function as running lights.  They should at least blink when the signal is turned on though.

I'm thinking about taking a look into making the running lights a seperate light fixture then the turn signals.

[mrbreeze]

You don't want running lights in the rear .You want them up front. If the lights mount the same,switch the fronts to the rear, IE... 3 wire  lights in front, 2 wire in rear. Wires should be 1. Ground , 2.Hot with key on (Running light), and 3. Hot with signal on (Turn light). Check the wires coming out of the bike with a test light to make sure they are wired right.

[cb650]

I have a set of stock 79 signals if you want.  Got them in a basket case.




                      Terry