Originally Posted by Gadge
The 'charging diode' in the harness is only there for the hour meter; i.e. so that the meter will only run while the engine is running, and generating power.

Not so! I found today that if it is removed then no charge goes to the battery!

Finally got around to wiring in the lights, severe wet weather lately and no time to play!

So, first photo, lights on tickover, running off the AC supply.

Second photo on 3/4 throttle running off the AC supply.

Third photo, still at 3/4 throttle I flicked over to the DC supply from the factory fitted wire on the back of the ignition switch.

Fourth photo, There were already 3 holes in the metal body (dashboard) under the sticker, these holes had punched through the thin sticker sheet so I thought I would make use of them, two switches (lights and horn as I may be going road legal next year) I fitted an LED warning light http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321561833001?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT to show charging status, red on tickover and very low revs.

Fifth photo, LED changes to green when revs rise above 1/4 throttle. This LED has a battery checker in it to show flat battery, overcharging etc.

Sixth photo, a little sticker I had made up, this is where it was originally sold.

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Last edited by Iceman; 20/11/14 03:59 PM.
Simple is efficient