stevesnj
Junior Member
Okay here's my issue.
Background Info;
I did a mod and put LED's inside my headlight's, Audi look. They are tuned on when the bike starts. I bypassed the low beam 'on' so the LEDs turn on instead. Been working awesome and no problems. I also installed LED lights around the bike in various spots and they all turn on with a switch. I also want to operate the front headlight LED lights on the same switch as the perimeter LEDs, when the bike is turned off.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/17557-audi-style-leds-2007-fz6.html
Problem needing solution;
So I tried putting on a DIODE between the switch and headlight LED's, it lasted about 5 minutes before it burned to a crisp!. It was a 50v DIODE which I figured was enough but I forgot about the amps which probably caused it to burn. Anyway does anyone know what I need to put between the switch and headlight LED to prevent current from going back to the switch when the bike is running?
I hope someone understands what I am explaining and will try to clarify best I can since I know some electrical stuff but obviously not enough.
thanks for any help!
Steve
Background Info;
I did a mod and put LED's inside my headlight's, Audi look. They are tuned on when the bike starts. I bypassed the low beam 'on' so the LEDs turn on instead. Been working awesome and no problems. I also installed LED lights around the bike in various spots and they all turn on with a switch. I also want to operate the front headlight LED lights on the same switch as the perimeter LEDs, when the bike is turned off.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/17557-audi-style-leds-2007-fz6.html
Problem needing solution;
So I tried putting on a DIODE between the switch and headlight LED's, it lasted about 5 minutes before it burned to a crisp!. It was a 50v DIODE which I figured was enough but I forgot about the amps which probably caused it to burn. Anyway does anyone know what I need to put between the switch and headlight LED to prevent current from going back to the switch when the bike is running?
I hope someone understands what I am explaining and will try to clarify best I can since I know some electrical stuff but obviously not enough.
thanks for any help!
Steve