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Post by jskzes on Feb 8, 2013 10:41:40 GMT -5
I'm looking for a step by step walkthrough how to mount, install and connect brake light wiring for a Bestem or Givi top case. I've searched forums and YouTube and came up with nada. Can someone please provide info or links? Attachments:
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Post by festus on Feb 9, 2013 21:40:23 GMT -5
Certainly, can you post pictures of what you have? How many wires came with it?
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Post by leo on Feb 10, 2013 15:19:39 GMT -5
brake lights come 2 styles.
1. brake and tail lights are separate bulbs.
2. they both are in the same bulb.
the first is the easiest because you just bridge the brake light bulb.
the second is a little harder because you need to find the brake light wire on the bulb.
one will be the tail light the other will be the brake light.
you can use a voltmeter to find the wire or disconnect one of the wires to find the right one.
be sure to weatherproof your connections.
twisting the wires and taping is a temporary fix only.
crimp-on butt connectors or solder will be the best.
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Post by edfr on Feb 10, 2013 16:40:28 GMT -5
Normally the wireing is like this: Lefty GREEN= GROUND BROWN= RUNNING LIGHTS BLUE=RIGHT TURN RED= LEFT TURN YELLOW & GREEN= BRAKE LIGHTS And you can use the quick connects easy and fast.  |
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Post by MEAN_MOTOFINO on Feb 11, 2013 13:10:24 GMT -5
Normally the wireing is like this: Lefty GREEN= GROUND BROWN= RUNNING LIGHTS BLUE=RIGHT TURN RED= LEFT TURN YELLOW & GREEN= BRAKE LIGHTS And you can use the quick connects easy and fast. Hello we meet once again TN I do not recommend those cheap quick connectors. There are no shortcuts as you will surely pay for it later when it comes loose and you have to trace through your wiring to find the issue. Please do not take this mans advice. Please Ride Safely My Dearest Friends, Yours Mean Machine |
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Post by edfr on Feb 11, 2013 14:18:01 GMT -5
I use them all the time haven't had any problem in over 4 years, maybe I should fly down to SC and show you wheelie guys on how have to install them correctly.
By the way that Video of your wheelies was AWESOME ;D
Lefty
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Post by MEAN_MOTOFINO on Feb 11, 2013 14:27:00 GMT -5
Do not take this mans advice . Please do it right the first time!
Mean Machine
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Post by scootnwinn on Feb 11, 2013 14:31:14 GMT -5
You won't find those quick connectors in any stock wiring harness do take the time to solder and water proof it correctly like the "MEAN" one suggests you won't regret it
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Post by DR.SCOOT on Feb 11, 2013 14:38:05 GMT -5
Agreed scootnwin....did u ever decide to keep your 150? TN do we need to fly up there to teach u how to use a soldering gun?
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Post by edfr on Feb 11, 2013 14:51:23 GMT -5
Yea what am I thinking, I forgot those stock wiring harness are the best they have all the connections soldered and never have a problem with them coming loose.
Ah DR. Scoot the twin TN you haven't been on for a while more with MM.
Lefty
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Post by MEAN_MOTOFINO on Feb 11, 2013 15:13:48 GMT -5
The "twin" huh. You are not very bright if you are implying that Me and DR.SCOOT are the same person. As there are pictures of the both of us on this forum and you can clearly tell we look nothing alike, we also have different ISP addresses, and we use separate photo upload accounts. Im not even sure which one he uses, I use Photobucket.
Nice try tho TN
Yours Truly
Mean Machine
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Post by edfr on Feb 11, 2013 15:29:04 GMT -5
Oh my mistake sorry I thought you where brothers, since on a previous post you said TN would take a Video of the wheelies.
Lefty
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Post by scootnwinn on Feb 11, 2013 15:37:36 GMT -5
Dr. Scoot I traded the 150 for a 84 Bronco II for my 16 year old son to drive he refused to ride a scooter, it was a sad day indeed... I do want to get another one and build it to wheelie. Don't think I want the same body style though probably something rougher looking... I will be watching the CL for the right bike
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Post by saferider1 on Feb 11, 2013 16:01:35 GMT -5
I'm looking for a step by step walkthrough how to mount, install and connect brake light wiring for a Bestem or Givi top case. I've searched forums and YouTube and came up with nada. Can someone please provide info or links? Hi jskzes, I did some research before I installed my Bestem T-Box on my Taotao 150cc scooter. I documented my installation, and I posted it on youtube in 2 parts. OK. It's amateur, but it's working perfectly with quick connects. I see some of the guys stay away from them, so suit yourself. The LED lights in the trunk are dual function: brake light and running light thanks to a dual element splitter. youtu.be/VnIRgk-2ZZ4 (Bestem trunk LED wiring - part 1) youtu.be/-tJk23KRD7E (Bestem trunk LED wiring - part 2) |
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Post by edfr on Feb 11, 2013 16:17:15 GMT -5
Very nice job Saferider1,
Thank you for the Videos to help out the OP. I should have taken some Video when I installed my Trunk. Mine is a VIP trunk with turns signals on it and a wing with leds that are running lights and stop lights. I added a FLASHER to the wing Led so it GIVES about 6-8 quick flashs when I put on the brakes. The more lights in back the better they can see you.
Ride Safe
Lefty
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Post by JR on Feb 11, 2013 17:25:01 GMT -5
 On this scooter the tail/brake light wiring going to the lights comes in from the bottom and ends up in the rear under the seat. It has a panel with two screws that when removed exposes the wiring to all the back lights, it's a pain to get to but one can splice into the wires there and then run his new leads to the case light/s after mounting it. This area is always in the dry unless one sprayed water in under the seat with the cover removed. While I use soldier and heat shrink in any area that is exposed to the elements in this area the quick connectors will work fine if properly installed and will not be exposed to the outside elements. They make these in a small size that will work fine. In this very tight area using a soldiering gun while not impossible, it would to say the least be a lot tougher than using the quick connectors. JR |
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Post by leo on Feb 12, 2013 17:39:49 GMT -5
Yea what am I thinking, I forgot those stock wiring harness are the best they have all the connections soldered and never have a problem with them coming loose. solder joints do not generally "come loose". the problem with solder joints is known as a "cold joint" where the wires weren't heated properly. this makes for a very high resistance joint, maybe even an open. the remedy would be to re-heat the joint until the solder flowed evenly throughout the joint. do not disturb or wiggle the wires until the solder has completely hardened. a fresh cold joint will be a dull grey while a fresh good joint will be shiny. old joints will also be grey because of oxidation. |
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