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Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-27-2016, 03:01 AM

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Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Thanks, spud! My wife and riding buddies say the...

Thanks, spud! My wife and riding buddies say the new brake lights are really bright and hard to miss now. And I like the security of having extra red running lights in the back. I can't recommend...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-13-2016, 09:07 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. ...

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

Your gremlin is probably a loose bullet connector. If it flickers again, try tightening the open end again and maybe sand the bullet in case it has...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-13-2016, 06:47 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Great job, sprite! How do you like the new...

Great job, sprite! How do you like the new running/brake lights? Did it take you very long?

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-11-2016, 01:36 AM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

I don't actually know. I didn't try to heat...

I don't actually know. I didn't try to heat shrink mine.

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-07-2016, 12:36 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

The posi tap will work great. I believe the brake...

The posi tap will work great. I believe the brake wires are 16 gauge.

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-06-2016, 08:30 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Sprite, my turn signals and triple bullet...

Sprite, my turn signals and triple bullet connector each arrived within a week. Hopefully it's as fast for you!

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 11:25 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Thanks! I think this will really help visibility...

Thanks! I think this will really help visibility from behind.

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 05:16 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 9: Pour yourself a cold one

... Or go for a ride.

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 05:16 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 8: Test the brake light

Now test your connections.

Turn the key to light up the tail section.
The turn signals should work.
The red part of the tail light should light up.
The license plate light should light...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 05:13 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 7: Connect the brake lights

Last step!

Plug the brake light connector back together.
Plug the red bullet connectors from the four-wire turn signal into the triple connector (in any order).
Make sure all connections...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 05:08 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 6: Tap into the brake light wire

Use a quick-connect to splice onto the brake light. The brake light is the large 3-wire harness inside the big rubber boot. The quick-connect punches a pin through both wires and creates a secure...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 04:58 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 5: Prep the second triple connector

Prep the second triple connector for the brake lights.

Cut 2-4 inches of 16 gauge wire.
Strip 1/4 inch off one end and twist the wires.
Lay the stripped end into clamp of the triple...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 04:48 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 4: Test the tail light connections

Before you move on, test your connections.

Turn the key to light up the tail section.
The red part of the new turn signals should light up.
The license plate light should light up.
If...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 04:43 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 3: Plug the triple connector into the tail light wiring

The goal here is to plug the white tail light bullets and the brown license plate bullet into the triple connector, and the triple connector into the license plate power wire. We only need the power...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 04:27 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Posted By detours

Step 1: Prep a triple connector for the tail light

Turn the key off to do electrical work like this. 12 volts isn't enough to hurt you (you can't even feel it), but you could still short out something by mistake. Many recommend disconnecting the...

Forum: Zongshen RX3

06-04-2016, 04:16 PM

Replies: 27

Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

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Adding brake lights with 4-wire turn signals - Part 2

At last, I got the connectors I ordered and was able to finish installation of my 4-wire LED signals. This part was really simple and they work great!

If you wanted, you could do the whole thing...

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