Head Light wiring

[MN_Bobber]

Can I run the headlight in an always on configuration (when the key is in the ign spot) and install a single switch to select high or low beam?

or

Do I need to have two switches: 1 for lights on/off and 1 for high/low?

 

[lassenc]

You can do that yes!

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[gggGary]

Yup, scrap the headlight relay tie the wires, done. Depending on year scrap the reserve lighting relay while you are at it. Nice to have the headlight off when starting the bike though. Essential when kicking it with a low battery.

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Yeah, nice to have it off whenever on capacitor only... lol

 

[jayel]

Can I run the headlight in an always on configuration (when the key is in the ign spot) and install a single switch to select high or low beam?

or

Do I need to have two switches: 1 for lights on/off and 1 for high/low?

yes like this, I would use switches rated at +5 to 6 amps to carry headlight load