[Ron14CTX]

Hey fine folks here,

I love the LED brake lights that the CTX utilizes. They're bright. I have a brake light flashing module that I can use to create variable flashing patterns that I'd like to incorporate.

While waiting for my service manual to arrive, can anyone tell me the location of the wires under the seat and colors?

Thanks.

 

[csdexter]

First and foremost, you should check whether your brake light flasher is compatible with LED lights. They draw a lot less current that the equivalent filament bulb -based fixture so any series regulator will simply not "see" enough current to turn on and off. Second, LEDs do not "fade" in and out like incandescent bulbs do so, depending on the flasher design, what was "pleasant" or "eye-catching" with conventional bulbs may be "nothing at all" or "annoying" with LEDs.

The connector is under the seat, on the right side, has 6 positions (5 of which are populated) and the color coding is as follows:
Green -> GND
White/Black -> Position and License light
Green/Yellow -> Brake light
Orange -> Rear Left indicator (this bike uses separated wiring for indicators front from rear)
Light Blue -> Rear Right indicator

 

[csdexter]

Make that "under the seat, left side". The 12V accessory socket connector is on the right. My bad

 

[Ron14CTX]

Awesome, thanks and yes the module is compatible with LED lights. I had this module installed with an LED 3rd brake light on my FJR.

 

[Tim Boulanger]

So you recall what brake light module you purchased? I'm a new ctx1300 owner and I'm looking to install something similar

 

[Duff]

Take a look at this, Show Chrome acc fuse block part # 13-311, it has the relay and hookups it for turn, brake, and running lights.

 

[CaliChaos]

Take a look at this, Show Chrome acc fuse block part # 13-311, it has the relay and hookups it for turn, brake, and running lights.

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FYI this piece was previously documented in the Knowledge Sharing Document under "fuse block" section.

Knowledge and random stuff sharing

A big thanks to @menosabe for this idea.. he sent a spreadsheet during our email exchanges for his parts.. and I thought.. hey this is a good idea.. I should gather some common items into my own spreadsheet. This document is my work in progress. It gathers some common items, it gathers some...

www.ctx1300forum.com

Though even with the above part a person still needs to know the wiring information which @csdexter has provided. There are also these threads:

Scanned wiring diagrams

Howdy, Depending on what version of the Service Manual you have, the pull-out page with the wiring diagrams may be more or less legible (usually less). I've scanned mine and then post-processed the result in an attempt to extract as much legibility as possible before starting work on a vector...

www.ctx1300forum.com

Aux electrical farkle harness upgrade

I am finally getting to upgrading my electrical farkle harness from what I initially installed. Last summer I installed connections for GPS, heated gloves, two 12v DC sockets, and a dedicated circuit for the horns (I have 2 horns and a dedicated circuit for just those does make a difference)...

www.ctx1300forum.com

Side lights

I'd like to add a set of side lights. Would look nice and increase visibility. Currently I, like you, have but one puny reflector at the front wheel on each side. I don't think the signals show well from the side. Perhaps a strip on each shroud? I'd wire them to the repay for my driving...

www.ctx1300forum.com

(all found on the knowledge sharing document under ELECTRICAL)

@bob will be happy you are not directly tapping into the electrical system : )