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I have made a write up covering some basics on the use and installation of relays in motorcycles.

 

I worked in railroad signaling for 15 years and most of this time I was a signal circuit design engineer. I primarily dealt with relay based design involving signaling and highway crossing protection. During this time, I gained some knowledge concerning relays and the design of relay based circuits.

 

The write up refers primarily with the relays used in Ventures. It does not include any information regarding the starting solenoid or flasher relays.

 

I have included some basic information and definitions regarding relays.

 

There are pictures of the internal workings of Venture and automotive style accessory relays that are available at various auto parts stores.

 

Also included is some basic information involved in wiring and fuse size selection.

 

I have included examples of several practical applications of relays involving Ventures including:

 

Driving lamp addition

Passing Lamp addition for RSV’s

Headlight cut-out when starting for RSV’s

Air horn addition

Ignition switch bypass modification for RSV’s

 

To open the PDF file, click on file name shown in blue below.

 

Relays 101.pdf

 

 

 

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