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(@cabin2014)
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2017 Champion Daytona 2+2 sidecar on my 2007 Gold Wing. The front light that came on the sidecar is nothing more than a turn signal and not very bright to be seen as just a running light. Any suggestions ??? I was told not to bother getting the headlight accessory with the hack because their location get them knocked off.

Thanks for you time,Β  Wayne Shunamon

 
Posted : June 10, 2019 7:29 am
(@peter-pan)
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If you do not want to go original: there are tons of aftermarket lights you may select from at any car or bike supplier.

 

 
Posted : June 11, 2019 5:13 am
(@Jeff_Online)
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You can probably change bulbs for more wattage. Be careful of 1) wire & fuse size, and 2) additional heat that might melt stuff.

I remove the bulb from the bike turn signal so cagers aren't confused with 2 right turn signals. I installed a marker light on the hack as a turn signal. Not only was it dim, but the wattage was so low, it didn't activate the bike circuit, and it acted like a burnt out bulb. (Yep, ever wonder why they flash funny? Check if they're burnt out.) I did some calculations, and discovered I needed a bulb exactly twice the wattage. Luckily, they made one right on, everything worked swimmingly. However- I personally wired all of it, know the wire size, switch capacity, fuse rating, because I put them all in myself. I'm an electrician and I know I did it right. If you want some help on that sort of thing, I'd be glad to, but I can't guess whether your plastic will melt. Going from a 5 to a 10 watt isn't a big deal, going from 35 to 70 might be.

 
Posted : June 11, 2019 3:57 pm