Question on lights (motorbike, motor, electric, buy)

[JaxRhapsody]

Since you guys know a lot about motorcycles, and I know they aren't too much similar to scooters, but I think people with a more advanced motorbike might have insight on an idea I have. I already asked my scooter board, and nobody really had anything to say, as much as people mod them, it's rather odd no one has a clue, I guess. I just want to bring out the best of my bike, and eliminate as many known occuring problems, so here's the link:
Freaky lighting issues/Relay mod | Scooter Doc Forum

I wish I could find a more active board with more members, they are helpful with most simple, basic things. Things like repairs, and transmission mods. I've got the standard gy6 wiring diagram, and have redrawn most of it in sections, and have the diagram specifically for my bike(2014 Taotao Quantum), it's a little different than most of the common gy6 bikes having complete led lighting, and drls.

[Brian_M]

You only need one relay, and if you don't want to roll your own wiring, you can buy pre-made stuff (this company was the first to do so, I always did my own):

Relays

And the "flickering" is from a bad connection somewhere. It's either due to corrosion or something overheated (connector), those 2 issues cover 90% of all wiring issues. Pinched wires cover almost all of what's left and then you get into the real weird stuff that's a "happens once" scenario.

As for replacing the lights, for just a bulb swap there's no improvement found from moving away from the stock type. This is due to reflector design. Wire in the relay, use a higher wattage bulb and see if that's enough. If not, it's time to wire in some AUX lights to get the output you desire. Tons and TONS of tiny LED lights on the market for motorcycle use that put out insane light levels, which you use in conjunction with the OEM.

Good luck

[seedy]

Here's a review of the Eastern Beaver kit...Motorcycle Headlight Relay - webBikeWorld

I made my own relay setup for front and rear lights, used 3 for each end. At the very least on the front you could have two, one for low and one for high. Use stout wire and good crimps. Eastern beaver sells nice crimpers, as does OEM-Type Bullet & Spade Electrical Connectors, who sell nice kits with connectors.

Sounds like you need to go through all connections and tighten and check. I would take every one apart and use DeOxit on the connectors. Grounds are important, don't neglect them. Do not use dielectric grease.

[leastprime]

You got LED's? I need to check my store. I got Halogens.
BTW, I concur with all of the above.

[JaxRhapsody]

Originally Posted by seedy

Here's a review of the Eastern Beaver kit...Motorcycle Headlight Relay - webBikeWorld

I made my own relay setup for front and rear lights, used 3 for each end. At the very least on the front you could have two, one for low and one for high. Use stout wire and good crimps. Eastern beaver sells nice crimpers, as does OEM-Type Bullet & Spade Electrical Connectors, who sell nice kits with connectors.

Sounds like you need to go through all connections and tighten and check. I would take every one apart and use DeOxit on the connectors. Grounds are important, don't neglect them. Do not use dielectric grease.

What's wrong with dielectric grease?