2 Wire Tailight to 3 Wire Motorcycle - HD Sportster

[@SkidRo007]

Exactly what I needed to finish up my chopper...thought I missed something. Thanks for the video. 3 years old and still valuable info..

[@KillswitchQueen]

Right on! Glad to help

[@CaFeMotoX_]

Great video. Though I was still confused because I thought tail lights (or any type of light) required a ground. I thought one of the two lines had to be a line to ground. I did a search and discovered your tail light must be self-grounded to its metallic base. So the two wires on the tail light are for the brake and running wires on the motorcycle. It's a great tip (that I forget) that the ground wire (on the motorcycle) just needs to be connected to some metal that leads to ground and not to assume it needs to be to a wire on the tail light itself (which is what I would have assumed). Love all your videos. Your last three have been hilarious and good natured fun. I especially loved the end of your rant video when you were doing the 'you do you and I do me" part. Thanks for sharing and becoming a role model.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! Yeah it's pretty cool how different some of the lights can be set up, and why it's so easy to get a short... lol. So glad you like my videos, it's very appreciated!

[@ianloughney9570]

You're right and you're wrong. The taillight is self grounding, but the ground wire coming from the bike's harness (The one with the ring terminal) actually doesn't need to go to a piece of metal or actually anywhere really. Once the taillight self grounds, that harness ground is doing nothing. Effectively here what she did was made a connection to the grounded taillight circuit, but then also had that piece of wire (again the one with the ring terminal so we dont lose track) going from a ground on one end to a ground on the other. Effectively that was just a piece of wire hanging between two bolts on the frame doing nothing.

[@sufianalfutaih3952]

@@ianloughney9570 so the tail lights' 2 wires (1 for running 2nd for stop) are working with out a ground wire in the picture . . , -->>> does that mean = the tail light is wired with an inner ground to its' self on the frame of the light case ? Must be other wise it'll burn out right (?)

[@mikedraper138]

@@ianloughney9570 Ian you are correct only in the sense that the fender is metallic (metal). If it were fiberglass she'd need a grd wire coming from the main harness, otherwise the light would not work.

[@ianloughney9570]

@@mikedraper138 Did you just reply to a four year old comment to say "Plastic doesn't conduct electricity" ... Well, I'll tell you this Sherlock Holmes, I'm glad you ended up on the case here...

[@rb9998]

This light is much brighter/safer. Another great vid. Hope you're having a great spring. Passing your area next month en route to Nevada.

[@KillswitchQueen]

It's way better than the old one, thank you!! Have a safe trip my friend!!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Them garden shears doe! Innovative and awesome! :D Well done as always KSQ!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! Haha they honestly work better than the scissors

[@torocastano4607]

Clear, concise, and to the point with plenty of action. Thank you!!!

[@road_king_dude]

It's always awesome to see a bike come along 1 cool upgrade at a time!! Another badass vid from KS Queen!!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!!

[@rene7636]

Great video! This darn light situation on my bike was driving me bonkers! I assumed that the third wire was the ground but I didn't know for sure. Thank you for uploading! :D

[@MtnMoto]

Nice job. I had to go the other way with my blinkers on the Baby Z. Don't forget to tape/heatshrink them connections to prevent corrosion.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks! I could not for my life find my electrical tape or heat shrink, I gave up because I really wanted to ride lol.

[@mattg1738]

Probably the best brake light tutorial on youtube right now! Thank you for being different and willing!

[@feraluniverse]

Adventures in wiring. Not my strong suit, usually ends with something shorting out (made it worse) or "It was on fire when I got here" situation. LIke the new stoppy indicator!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Lol that's what happened to my old light! I very badly rigged a socket to that housing, had a short and the bulb melted the lens... I can make things work, just not for long :D

[@waynemcintosh616]

Nice job I had to figure out how to fix a friend's Harley's rear light and you just showed me the way thanks

[@Max_Chooch]

Heya, I couldn't have found your video at a better time. Wiring up a home made single wheel trailer for my Suzuki DR650 and I am about to figure the 3-to-2 connection for the brake light on it. THANK YOU!

[@carlgallegos7903]

nice job love the fact that you do and don't give up even when it doesn't work easy keep up the videos thanks for sharing

[@KillswitchQueen]

Never going to give up on this bike. Thank you!

[@xzouix]

Simple and well explained. Thank you. Any chance you'll be making more videos in the near future?

[@mr.thinkpracticle9596]

Sweet heart subscribed.. simple and clear and to the point. Loved it. Need more pls

[@gilgonzalez1507]

Just added some led blinkers with two wires. This worked for them to. Thanks for sharing

[@DrErickLopez]

Awesome Vid! but...My bike has 2 wires.... The new light has 3 (a green wire, green and yellow stripe wire and a brown wire). Im guessing to wire each green to each wire on the bike and the brown will be grounded to the frame or fender?

[@KillswitchQueen]

Test the light and see which wires are which. If it doesn’t light up, wrong wires... easy!

[@somedude1590]

That bike is quickly approaching the most heavily modded sporty I've ever seen . And in the best way possible as well . I'm not a harley guy but I'd definitely want to ride that thing just to feel like mad max . Too bad sawed off shotguns arent legal . All that thing is missing is a sawed off side by side 12gauge in a sheath along side the tank lol

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! I definitely feel a little crazy riding this thing around haha. I would love to put some weapons on. Maybe something too crazy looking so I don't get pulled over for having a real shot gun!

[@somedude1590]

Nah , I know . You'll scare cagers . But maybe a old school mid-evil spiked mace ? You'd have to see what is legal where you live. In any event that is one rad bike . Maybe you could do a short video one day on all the comments you get on that thing . From cagers , other harley dudes/ladies , peds ... When you use tires for handguards and all this other crazy stuff I wonder what the folks say when they see it . I was just listening to a band called august burns red . Freakin love them .

[@okiepowa5187]

That bike is looking real nice! And I love your can do spirit!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!!

[@BACKBETTO]

I'm really liking the garage video's. and loving the look of the bike :D

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Good video young lady, Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! You as well sir!!

[@pete79602]

Perfectly explained without the BS. THANKS

[@nicoson9578]

Great Vid , you did an awesome job. Thank you for the info

[@jasonbarnes2636]

Good explanation on attaching two wire to three wire.

[@mark.e.p]

I have it the other way round, my old Honda has a red & black wires from the wiring loom and my new LED rear light has 3 wires so i guess my Honda is using the frame for earth? So do i wire the LED earth to the frame?

[@KillswitchQueen]

Correct! Should go either way

[@yangonnerd6669]

Holy moly that was super helpfull. Thanks for that!

[@Its2loudyer2oldmotovlogs]

Looks good. We put a bullet tail light a lot like that one on my brothers v star. Gettin a start on my Dyna finally though I've not got those tires mounted yet I took the wheels off and the shop said they still want 55 dollars a tire to mount them so gonna do it myself lol

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! Dude 55 to mount a tire... easy money for the shop because most folks won't do it themselves. That's nuts!

[@nkbeachrentals9641]

Hey this channel is amazing i would like some advice. I have bmw 1991 k75 im putting universal bullet turn signals. the bike has 2 wires ( blackblue and brown ) but signals got 3 ( brown,black and red) what should i do. thanks

[@octaviowest9892]

YOU SAVED MA LIFE THANKS

[@NativeVFW]

so splice my led pod’s red power wire into both the motorcycle’s red power and the (third wire)control wire? just make sure it’s grounded?

[@buff985]

Awesome video, this will also work for trailer wires if you're in the same situation.

[@ironkid8836]

my iron 883 came with a licemse bracket with additional break light can i just put another bracket on with out breaklight and still be good?

[@pete79602]

Love those Ammo can too BTW ! awesome

[@travispratt6327]

Ughh, now I’m even more confused. I bought one of those cheap tour packs all over Amazon and eBay, the larger 40l ones with the curved backrest and top rack. The wires are solid, flashing and ground, It comes with no instructions. I’m thinking it’s actually a two wire light but with the option of either a flashing brake or a solid brake, does that sound right? It’s coming in today and trying to plan it out before I catch my bike on fire.

[@at6062]

Haha, I JUST had to do this a couple of nights ago. Good video!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Looks like the universe is saying, it's time to do wiring... haha thank you!

[@MrNightpwner]

Same principle for turn signals? The black from the harness to ground?

[@shawnswagger156]

Thank you for telling me what to do with the ground wire 😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Thanks for posting....love the ammo cases 😅😂🤣

[@jeremymcclain5376]

Would this work for turn signals as well

[@danielhatch3153]

Sorry, about asking this, it might have already been asked. I want to do the opposite if this. I have 2 wires from my bike to three wires in turn signals. What should I do?

[@Motormouthmachine]

I'm having that same issue. I have (2) 8" plasma light bars that are functional, the turn/brake/run module was damaged and now i have to replace and cannot find the exact same module. the one on my bike is 3 wire from the plasma bar to 4 wire to the harness. Not sure how the new module (2 to 3 wire) is gonna work.

[@davec8117]

Good video. But the real question is how to wire a 3 wire light to a light on a bike that only has two wires. The exact opposite of what you did.

[@brettbankhead7896]

Trying to find out how to convert from 2 wire (R/BK) stock tail/brake light to 3 wire led (BK/R/BL). Please help!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Same concept applies! Find out which wires are your running and brake light on your bike (a test light is perfect for this). Your old stock light may have been self-grounding. Then wire accordingly with the new tail light, find out which is running/brake/ground and you'll just need to create a grounding point for that 3rd wire.

[@dirkl-l3523]

Thank you for the most simple and straight to the point video in the world🔥🔥💯💖

[@JohnYoshii]

So I've got 3 wires from the bike. Only one hot wire even when brake is pressed. I connect hot and negative and get the running light. Than if I ground the ground wire it lights up like the brake light. But stays lit and have no way to differentiate braking and running light. Been struggling with this all day. Cant seem to get it to light when I press the brakes

[@KillswitchQueen]

Sounds like you might have a problem with the brake switch itself. Check to see if it's getting power, and if the switch completes the circuit when the switch is activated. If the brake switches are good, then move on to the wiring.

[@JohnYoshii]

Killswitch Queen thanks for the response. I checked the brake switch and I get no power when the brakes are pressed so I'll he troubleshooting that next.

[@corey4505]

I’m having the same problem but my switch is good did u ever solve the problem?

[@lukaszkoczen]

I need video how connect 4 wires from my new blinkers to 3 wires on the bike..

[@trinity2k83]

Well done lady!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!

[@silversurfertim2123]

Wiring always fun 👌

[@richardfriday4542]

Do you still have your savage?

[@joshgoacp]

I have a question that I hope you can answer... I have a 2019 iron1200 I wanna install a aftermarket tailet LED Brake, turn, and running all in one... how would I wire this up if my oem wires each side L and R has 3 wires purple, black, and blue obviously in that order its turn signals, ground and running... the aftermarket light has 2 turn signal wires L and R obviously those hook into the purple one the two grounds from oem would connect into the aftermarket light ground BUT that leaves my two oem running lights and my aftermarket light running light and brake light what do I do from here because i dont wanna end up with a brake light that wont turn off or a brake light that lights up orange instead of red so advice plz

[@cruiserbrewser]

nice!! Looks pretty sweet

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you

[@davidbrena8581]

Thanks, it help me so much

[@tylerkimdura6690]

need help, i installed a aftermarket led light on my bike, when i press the brake it lights us. If i have the running light on it doesnt light up, and the brake light doesnt come on anymore.

[@troycartwright9523]

Did you figure this one out? No power usually means you snapped a fuse and need to replace it or you have a bad ground.

[@VinceLoPresti1570]

Awesome nail polish :-) :-) :-)

[@KillswitchQueen]

Hey thanks!

[@aceofkings3388]

Oh man, you have no idea how long i have been so confused about why my drl's in the back of my bike never worked. It came with a single LED when i bought it. So just to clarify, an LED requires a direct wire connection for the ground where as an incandescent bulb just needs to have the ground touchedng the metal? Can you please clarify that for me?

[@Alamina5.0]

Your bike is truly one Apocalypse ready cycle, have you named your bike? Mine is named Curse haha

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you! That's a cool name. I've named it Gmork :)

[@Alamina5.0]

Oh gee! That name is stuck in my head now. I might have to name my future pet that!

[@DTDRIDER]

right on

[@VictorN-o2z]

Thanks that was really helpful :)

[@outdoorsnomad]

Great job!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you!! :D

[@vkms7007]

My bike is back indicator 2 cable in new indicator is 3 cable I need help??

[@terrylewis4302]

excellent video,thanks for the video heklped me great

[@SkullRidermx]

niiiice!!! great job!!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you

[@iamWonk]

Ughh great video but still no help in my case. My bike has only 2 wires and im trying to get 3 for a brake light!

[@r-monsolace2630]

Nice watch. 👊🏽

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank ya!

[@jasonbarnes2636]

Love the music.

[@BrianRadmond]

Anyone know why this wouldnt work? Im having a doozie of a time trying to figure out shit. The light ony turns on if i do red to red and black to black and in that config brake like obviously wont work

[@corey4505]

Brian Radmond I’m having the same problem did u ever solve this issue

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

Thank you.

[@That1J1]

Wait wait wait wait wait, so I don't have to solder every wire in existence, and can just get a rubber thingy and crimp them together? I didn't know this was a thing and have spent a lot of time learning a not necessary craft...

[@brucedavidson5400]

awesome possum!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks!

[@DawsonTyson]

When those connections fail, do one of two things. Go to your local electronics shop (a place that sales resistors and shit) and get a $30 crimp tool for the bullet style terminals and get the appropriate terminals from either the same shop or your local motorcycle shop. Or solder the wires together and use heat shrink to cover the connection. those crimp style connections are trash. :3

[@KillswitchQueen]

They are not the best but they have worked for me in the past with no issue! But thanks!

[@stickboyST]

@@KillswitchQueen They make a heat shrink version of those connectors, too. The ends shrink down and will seal out water and such. But I concur, those things suck. I stopped using them a while ago and just solder everything now.

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

, excellent 👌🏻

[@thismyhandlenow760]

Dose anyone know how to do this but the opposite? 3 wire on light and bike has 2 wires

[@Motormouthmachine]

I'm having that same issue. I have (2) 8" plasma light bars that are functional, the turn/brake/run module was damaged and now i have to replace and cannot find the exact same module. the one on my bike is 3 wire from the plasma bar to 4 wire to the harness. Not sure how the new module (2 to 3 wire) is gonna work.

[@NibNa5ty]

subbed thank you

[@michaelbearden3409]

One word......... Merica.

[@KillswitchQueen]

Two words... FUCK YEAH!

[@willmatic84]

your freaking awesome motosis 😋👌 love what you do showing all the motobros that females can do shit to just as better than males ride safe and stay pozzie sis 😎👊💞

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thank you dude!! Ride safe as well :D

[@italkcreepy]

hey can you tell the bgm pls?

[@RockabillyRambler]

but the tail light you made was so fucking gangsta :( WHYS!!!???

[@2xSketchMotovlogs]

Shit broke in the middle of the night when she was 30 miles from home on the way to get some bomb ass pizza in a ghetto ass town after spending countless hours cutting some bomb ass stickers for this gangsta ass chick. Cha feel homie?

[@moorshound3243]

What are you smoking?

[@KillswitchQueen]

LMAO

[@KillswitchQueen]

True story, it actually melted the lens to the bulb, and caused a short because my MacGyvered socket couldn't take the vibrations of the bike...

[@RockabillyRambler]

why would you make a socket :| DIRT CHEAP on ebay! and leds glow cool!!!none of that matters.... THE IMPORTANT THNIG IS YOU GOT PIZZA! thats the vid i wanna see ;)

[@JustJesseOfficial]

Awww what was wrong with the wasteland taillight :/ Good tiiiip though 👌

[@KillswitchQueen]

It melted... The lens melted onto the lightbulb and caused a short. It was a sad day lol

[@ealives5272]

what if your bike has 2 wires and the light has 3

[@Motormouthmachine]

I'm having that same issue. I have (2) 8" plasma light bars that are functional, the turn/brake/run module was damaged and now i have to replace and cannot find the exact same module. the one on my bike is 3 wire from the plasma bar to 4 wire to the harness. Not sure how the new module (2 to 3 wire) is gonna work.

[@hederati2341]

Song name please :)

[@MotoSteve]

nice watch ...lol....vintage I ask ..smile

[@KillswitchQueen]

Thanks! I like to go for that "80's sci-fi movie" look

[@ub501]

wow so easy..

[@mabast007]

Same watch buy mine is chrome lol..

[@jregamey]

This seems like a 3 wire to 2 wire. Not 2 wire to 3 wire...

[@christracy3594]

wouldnt it be a good move to sand the paint off of your ground? Good video otherwise!

[@bd7337]

Video too fast during actual wiring

[@skullfracture2]

Teach yourself how to solder and shrink, you'll thank yourself.

[@KillswitchQueen]

I know now, wish I had known back then when I made this video!

[@jasonbethea1114]

Too shiny!

[@KillswitchQueen]

Going to get the Wasteland treatment next haha