DENALI 2.0 Wiring Harness Full Overview | TwistedThrottle.com

[@thetwowheeledintrovert3367]

For future viewers who like me questioned the placement of the trigger and blue wire, here is how mine worked with the D2’s. The trigger (white) wire needs to go to a power source which comes on when the bikes key is turned to the on position. Myself I have a Yamaha with a factory installed auxiliary connector - to which I’ve plugged in a Yamaha USB charging plug. It was to the wiring of the USB charging plug I connected the white wire. This meant I didn’t have to muck around with splicing into wiring that is part of the loom. Now the blue wire, what isn’t covered very well in this video is that you don’t get a blue wire with the light kit. Rather you get the blue wire with the data dim module upgrade. With the base light kit (wiring loom, two lights, the switch, and the white wire) your lights will be either off or at 100% brightness. If you upgrade to the data dim module, you can run you lights at 40% brightness (I believe it’s 40%) when you turn your bike on, or 100% when you switch your high beams on. The blue wire is connected to the wiring on your high beam bulb, so when you turn on high beam using your factory switch, the blue wire detects this current and your Denali lights switch to 100% brightness.

[@Hypocrisy71]

can you take the switch out of the equation and wire the WHITE wire to the high beam switch to trigger the relay and fire the lights?

[@thetwowheeledintrovert3367]

@@Hypocrisy71 for me I ended up taking the lights off. The electronics on my bike (Yamaha R1M) are such that they don’t allow me to connect additional devices that draw current. So I had to run the lights from the aux, and have a seperate switch. So no, in my situation - depends on the bike if it is newer or older, I had to have a seperate switch.

[@Hypocrisy71]

@@thetwowheeledintrovert3367 I'm looking at the S4's for my s1000r, but after talking to Denali, using the white wire as my trigger connected to the high beam MAY NOT WORK as it might not be a full 12v and that is what they said need as a trigger. So I'll pull out the multimeter and check. I really don't want some weird button hanging off my mirror on a naked. :) Thanks for the reply!

[@thetwowheeledintrovert3367]

@@Hypocrisy71 no worries. Check too modern bikes have a computer control unit that picks up if additional draw is taken, and doesn’t like it. I think its called a CANsmart. Take a look at BMW GS Denali installations on KZbin, and you’ll see they hook into this unit.

[@wolfe1970]

Yeah was a pretty crappy video not explaining that well, thanks for clarifying

[@ogyedanjuma7413]

This is the most educative video I have seen on Denali lights

[@twistedthrottle]

Thanks for watching!

[@DanielSan-sw9px]

Good day, Finally i was able to install a set of D2's, but weird enough the electric part was a piece of cake. feeding the wiring that took considerable time. No joke with the new bikes. Very hard to feed the cables, i actually had to loosen the gas tank, even worse was the battery compartment. I'm lucky enough that compartment under the seat has plenty space for all the wiring. I'm still adjusting the harness, hopefully this week I will give them a proper test. Be careful don't loose the tiny screws for the light switch. not easy to find replacements.

[@windinthewillows6248]

Can you do a video, of the install on your Yamaha Tenere 700 project bike please.

[@jrmediate]

I echo that, Paul. I am looking at Denali for my T7 as well. I would appreciate seeing the wiring options.

[@danharvey6383]

Thank you for your video very informative. Can you provide a close-up view of the switch itself the handlebar? Thank you

[@rantANDrave1987]

Why did you quickly explain the trigger wire? This cannot connect directly to the battery so why not show where most people should connect this. If it needs switched 12v source, then it will require splicing/soldering, which is contradictory to what you said

[@dahveed284]

You connect the trigger wire to a circuit on the bike that is only powered when the bike is on. The classic point is the brake light because it is often easy to get too.

[@crismam1531]

@@dahveed284 and how do you connect to the brake light? (asking as never worked on wiring on a bike) would yo need to slice and solder?

[@dahveed284]

​@@crismam1531 The trigger wire only needs to draw a small amount of current. The best way to do that is to use a POSI-TAP connector. There are many options available on Amazon. A crimp splice or solder splice would also work, but the POSI-TAP is the best way to go as it does the least amount of damage to the harness and it easy to do.

[@twistedthrottle]

@dahveed284 got it perfect. The white wire needs to connect to a circuit on the bike that is on when the bike is on. Connection is simple with a positap connector.

[@kekaiobrey7096]

This guy did such a great job explaining everything. Nice work 👍

[@twistedthrottle]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@japhethmambili9266]

Thanks for the good presentation.Now where can I source the harness from?

[@ACRoomReviews]

Great video just picked up a set for Vulcan 650 S

[@twistedthrottle]

Awesome, you will love them!

[@nvtnthv]

I have the Denali 2.0 DM lights arriving tomorrow for my KTM1190. I have GPS connected to the available Acc2 switched power behind my headlight. Only thing mentioned briefly was that the lights turned off when ignition is off. Clarify...you must be connected to switched power source and not battery correct? If so, is the draw too much to connect along with GPS behind headlight? I'd like to only have lights on when ignition is on. Might explain that a little better or slower....or it could just be me. Thanks! Great Video!!

[@danielabramzon7806]

This was already asked below but not answered. If I want to use this with the power hub and make use of the power-hub's triggered circuit, what do I do with the trigger wire on the light harness?

[@walthastingsRV-7A]

Just installed the DM lights with this harness on my 2022 V-Strom 650. Everything pretty easy until I got to the "trigger" wire. Wasn't clear where to connect this one. Finally just took a guess and connected it to a red wire that was part of a three plug harness under the left side plastic tank cover. Turned on the key, and the lights worked when I hit the switch..... thought I was done.... However I discovered that switch turns on the lights even when the key is off! What is going on here?

[@peiwenalanchu]

Will need to buy datadim relay separately for 3way switch

[@jorgemariorubiano1954]

Might help riders to know where to find that trigger you mentioned. Basically helping to identify where the accessory plug is located and how it looks (different to bike to bike, but any help, helps).

[@twistedthrottle]

As you mentioned, it is different from bike to bike. Our recommendation is to contact your dealer for help in identifying this on your particular make and model.

[@chrisbowles2431]

Should have shown detailed connecting to the battery itself

[@motocatz87]

I have two DM's installed with the high, off and low intesity switch. In addition to the DM's I want to install two DR3's, so it looks like I just need to get two Y connections. Is this correct? Thank you.

[@crazyivan0v]

I’m wondering how is it possible to tie in another manufacture’s aux lighting with the harness for the functions listed or are these proprietary features?

[@davidogilvie9092]

I have the denali t3 lights but unsure how to connect onto my honda nc 750 x help would be appreciated

[@roythompson6137]

So it's not possible to decide manually (switch) if they come on with the motorbikes lights or not? I'm just thinking that for my typical commuting I don't need them but for weekends I would want them to be linked to my bikes lights... But it seems you either control with the manual switch (3 way for 50/100% power) or they are linked to bikes lights?

[@twistedthrottle]

Your assessment sounds correct. The three-way switch allows for Off/Low/High. Without using the 3-way switch, the DataDim Control Module allows for 50/100%. So, the option is to have them come on and control the intensity manually, or have them on automatically and running at 50% with headlight and 100% highbeam. Most riders who buy our lights actually like to run them during their commutes, simply to make oncoming drivers better able to see them.

[@richklares3849]

Do you know of a convenient 12 volt source on a 2019 goldwing?

[@arniet1]

Can these be connected simply to Healtech Thunderbox?

[@NameName-ez4bb]

Anyone else have issues with the Denali DrySeal waterproof switch? I have had to replace the switch on more than two occasions. It works well for a few months, builds condensation and fails. Don’t really think they are waterproof, maybe water resistant to some degree.

[@paul.aragon]

are there other manufacturer systems with similar wiring bundles?

[@twistedthrottle]

DENALI provides the most comprehensive and convenient wiring solutions in the industry. Is there a particular model you are planning to outfit?

[@lanziegvillegas6359]

I installed a Denali DM with the dual intensity on a 2015 GS R1200. Where can I Tap the dual intensity wire. I can't locate the wire for the high beam.

[@twistedthrottle]

For any questions regarding install, please give us a call or email us at [e-mail]. We'll be super happy to walk you through it!

[@alfonsothegreat4481]

I just ordered the D2 for my Harley road glide to replace my front signal lights. Is it possible to run lights all the time using the current accessories connection?

[@twistedthrottle]

The best way to accomplish that is with the DialDim Controller or the CANsmart, both from DENALI. Either device can be programmed to flash with your signal circuit, but stay on the rest of the time at whatever percentage you want. twistedthrottle.com/product_brands/denali/?_sft_product_cat=lighting-and-accessory-controllers&_sfm_sf_discontinued=0&_sfm__price=0+1000

[@jg1468]

Can I connect my white wire to the battery instead of trying to tap into a wire?

[@elBarto626]

for a Tenere T7: will the datadim work with the S4 lights (problem of Led high beam lights possibly not giving good signal)? If not, where to buy this 3 position switch? Is DNL.WHS.10700 correct code? It seems difficult to find a supplier?

[@windinthewillows6248]

I have repeatedly asked Denali about this, they even have a Tenere 700 Project bike with the lights on it, but as you see, they don’t answer our questions. I have also asked questions on their website, never get a reply! 😔 Also, in this video, they say every 2.0 light kit comes with the wiring harness, which allows switch choice, yet my S4 2.0 kit doesn’t have this harness. It comes with a very basic switch, which can’t be change, as it’s hard wired into the loom! So don’t by Denali, as they appear to give no customer service and have dumbed down the wiring harness, since this video was released. 😡

[@twistedthrottle]

For bikes with a CanBus system that do not produce a solid 12v signal all the time, the S4s need to be configured in a different manner. The work around for this kind of bike is the 3-way switch (Hi-Low-Off which is currently out of stock, but more are coming!) along with the Data Dim Controller. However, you also need to upgrade to the Premium Wire Harness kit to use this switch on the S4s--this is the one set of lights not immediately compatible with the 3-way Switch/DataDim Controller.

[@twistedthrottle]

You are correct--the switch on the S4s comes wired directly to the harness. This light kit was developed after this video was made, and changes were made to this kit as it is a completely different line of lights, so it works a little differently. On bikes with LED lights that do not have a solid 12v signal available to the high beam, you need to manually control the Hi/Low/Off function by using our 3-way switch, the Premium Motorsports Wiring Harness, and of course the DataDim Controller. This will give you control of On at 50%, On at 100%, or completely Off.

[@danielandrade1849]

How can i make the lights turn on if i change to the high beam of the motorcycle. Is it possible to make a connection to the wiring?

[@alpin7931]

Hi , I’ve got a Honda cbr 1000rr 2013 fireblade. I’ve connected the low beam and high beam together so when I start the bike they will go automatically on. I’ve adjusted the high beam lower so it will not bother the incoming traffic. My question is : can I connect the Denali D2 wires directly to the high beam wires so I can use the original switch ? I do not have much space on my handlebar for two switches. Please help. Best regards from the Highlands of Scotland AL PIN

[@Karthikarcotpro]

Does this have the strobe feature?

[@twistedthrottle]

Strobing is not native on any wiring harness. With the DENALI DialDim or CANsmart controller, you are able to setup strobe functions like "flash with signal" and "flash while braking".

[@charlybrwn134_xx]

hi i have 2016 honda cb500x. i want to install dr1 with datadim module +3 position switch. can i connect the trigger behind the rear option plug?

[@pdruryiii]

So I am thinking about using a Thunder Box to hook my lights up to, so I would hook up black and red to it not the battery. After you turn on the bike the box will activate anything plugged up to it after about 5 seconds. If I use the Thunder Box which is instead hooked to the battery do I still have to use the white trigger wire? I think the thunder box is doing the same thing.

[@twistedthrottle]

Yes, you will still need to tell the lights to open the circuit from either the positive signal on the Thunder box or an only-on circuit that only comes on when the ignition is on.

[@barkinsahin]

I have first gen D4s running on my bike with an harness I built. I have used a relay, fuse for positive battery line etc. My question is: if I just purchase 2 pods of 2nd gen D4 and connect them to my current harness, do they function at full intensity? I do not care about dimming option. Thanks.

[@twistedthrottle]

Hey Barkin, Yes, you can wire the 2.0 Denali lights using just 2 wires. Note there will be a third (yellow) wire on the light pod which you will need to cap. When wiring like this, you will retain only the high intensity of the lights. Cheers!

[@twoblacklabs7786]

I just bought Denali D4 2.0 lights. I was thinking of adding fuse box to my bike. However, I am not clear on where the trigger wire for aux lights will go? Since the lights will be getting powered through fuse box, which has its own trigger wire, do I even need to connect light's trigger wire? Is there a way to eliminate aux light's trigger wire?

[@raytonks9947]

You need the trigger wire to be connected to a switched 12V source.

[@ZxDanAsh]

If I buy the light only will it come red and black wire?

[@twistedthrottle]

All DENALI 2.0 lights are 3 wire: positive, ground, and dimming.

[@crippledcarbonfpv]

To run the 3 position switch, do you need to have the datadim module as well?

[@twistedthrottle]

You can only use the dual intensity function if you have the DataDim Dual Intensity Controller.

[@HuBo485]

Can I connect the lights on fog switch for low intensity and switch over high beam switch to high intensity ! Means Fog switch for ON/OFF High beam switch for high intensity Bike Honda Africa Twin

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I spent a lot of time looking for auxiliary lights. There are many brands and many places that sell all the Components but they don't explain what components you need to make a working system. I saw the Denali's some where. I know I want high beam and low Beam capability .. All the adds kept taking me to Rigid lights and I would not find the dual Intensity systems.. Then I finally figured that it was Denali that offers the high beam / low beam set ups . They want $400 for a pair of lights where are Amazon has Chinese lights for $40 for a pair .. what a difference

[@KuyaDori]

How to data deam to bmw F850GS where to connect them.

[@1JEEPNICK1]

Where does the white wire hook up on the bike? The video shows it going to the battery but, the wire doesn’t look that long? Thank you

[@twistedthrottle]

The white wire can go to any switched 12V source on the motorcycle. Most folks use their headlight's low beam.

[@rustyscrib6071]

I wish Denali would've made a smaller Hi-Low-Off switch. It's so bulky and I have no idea where to put that thing. I have Honda Rebel 1100 DCT, so I don't have that much room on my handlebars. I thought about mounting it to the side of the bike somewhere and it just looks stupid...ughh Other than that my DM lights look amazing!

[@twistedthrottle]

Do you have the standard or the premium powersports harness? The switch on the standard is pretty small, I don't know if I would be able to press a switch much smaller. twistedthrottle.com/shop/lighting/lighting-wiring-harnesses-and-adapters/denali-standard-powersports-wiring-harness-kit-to-power-2-denali-2-0-led-light-pods/

[@rustyscrib6071]

@@twistedthrottle i think its a premium because it can switch the light down from 100% to 50% and off. I still have that switch dangling from my handlebars...its still homeless.

[@sergiomalash682]

Got dm 2.0 pods without harness. There are 3 wires coming out if connector. Red, yellow, black. Assume black to be ground, red - power, yellow - control. How do i use yellow wire? I only need high intensity beam. Cheers

[@barkinsahin]

Just ignore the yellow wire. You will full intensity.

[@twistedthrottle]

The yellow wire is the dimming circuit. If you wish to skip dimming, tape it out of the way.

[@steviepaynter7456]

With the data dim duel intensity module fitted and simple on off switch. Does the blue wire connect to the high beam to run high intensity with oem switch?

[@twistedthrottle]

Correct.

[@danebrewer10]

@@twistedthrottle is the connection to the high beam circuit to control the data dim or on/off another plug and play affair or do you need to strip the wire back and solder it in?

[@barkinsahin]

@@danebrewer10 yes. You have to tap into your bike's high beam's positive wire.

[@padixo]

How can I use my Denali Power Hub to hook these lights up? What’s the best way to use those products together?

[@twistedthrottle]

Hey Paul, The only difference when using the Power Hub is where the positive and negative terminals on the lights wiring harness are attached. If using the Power Hub, you can attach them to that device. Now, the Denali lights are already set up with a pretty sophisticated wiring harness that has inline fuses and relays. You can go right to the battery with this kit and have no worries. This leaves you with open spaces on the power hub for additional accessories. Of course, the decision is always up to you!

[@padixo]

Many thanks. I’ll plug them into the powerhub. Personal preference to keep the battery posts uncluttered.

[@GungnirVL]

@@twistedthrottle I also have the Power Hub and have some questions. - The main connection to the Hub is easy. I'll probably remove the fuse from the cable and attach to the hub. (remove the bulk from an extra inline fuse, since the hub already has one) - Then there is the trigger cable on the switch adaptor. Where do I leave this one? I already have the switched power from the hub. (I guess I can connect it the same way as the Hub itself, but then I lose the strength of the Hub (1 set of wires to make everything switched whenever I want) or can the trigger cable be bypassed/removed? Or do you guys have a modified cable for use with the Power Hub. (Just the Y-shape, switch and DataDim?)

[@JFizoust]

@@GungnirVL The trigger wire can be tied to the hub as well. I also have an aftermarket fuse block (similar to your hub) that takes wire disconnects. I twisted the power and and signal/trigger crimped the disconnect on. The signal wire simply tells the relay when to turn on and is not drawing a lot.

[@danielabramzon7806]

@@GungnirVL Did you ever figure this out? I have the same question. @twistedthrottle.com

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

Hi there, great video, I've just fitted D4s and CanSmart to my 2014 GSA, I was setting up the intensity for about 10 minutes with engine off, and when I tried to start it to park the bike it really struggled to fire up... Could a pair of D4s drain the battery in 10 minutes if the engine is off? (Apologies, maths and science aren't my strong points!) Also, any tips regarding adjusting the D4s, vertically and horizontally, any tips and tricks? In advance, thank you very much!

[@twistedthrottle]

Hey EPB, If your battery is weak, it very well could drain that quickly. Might be time to load test that battery and replace if needed. For light set up, we recommend using a dark, level street and adjusting there so you can see where the light spread will be while riding.

[@danwilcox4781]

the white wire is the trigger wire saying the bike is running... what does the blue wire do?

[@RumorHazi]

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[@thetwowheeledintrovert3367]

I have the same question, what is the blue wire for? As an aside, I installed the Denali D2 kit yesterday with the fender mount kit, really easy.

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

This video doesnt explain for noobs how it all fits ;(

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

😢

[@thenewguyj.f.e.2420]

I NEED HELP... I PURCHASE ALL MY LIGHTING FROM YOU GUYS.. MY Q. IS THIS, I JUST HAVE THE D4 CONNECTED. THE EASY WAY, BATTERY LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHT, WITH SWITCH, I TURN MY BIKE ON ALL OK, BUT,,, AS SOON I TURN MY LIGHTS ON FROM SWITCH, ON CREEN APPEAR TELLING ME THE KEYS ARE OUT OF DISTANCE, BUT THE KEYS ARE IN THE POCKET COMPARTMENT OR I PUT THEM IN THE NAV UNIT, I HAVE TO PUSH MAGIC WHEEL TO LEFT TO REMOVE FROM SCREEN. AND SEEMS BIKE DONT FUNCTION RIGHT? HELP HERE PLEASE! PS. WHEN I TURN LIGHTS OFF, THE SIGN GOES AWAY ALL NORMAL.

[@twistedthrottle]

Please give our Twisted Team a call at 855.255.5550 and they will help you walk through the problems, and sort them out!

[@thenewguyj.f.e.2420]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I WILL.. AND IM HAPPY OF ALL MY PURCHASE WITH YOU GUYS. NOT FINISH YET. LOL LOL

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

24," does not get you from the crash bars to whereever

[@KingPassa96]

You have to show this on bike not on table.

[@chrisbowles2431]

Otherwise great

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

Doesn't look plug and play at all... I jabe to hook to a battery, then to another wire for trigger then I have to decide if I want a 2 or three position switch then I have to decide if I want the dimmer thing which you didn't show how it worked... Plug an play is I hook a plus and a negative wire and it works... for as much as this costs you would thing it would be simple....

[@windinthewillows6248]

I have repeatedly asked Denali about high beam 12v trigger on a T7, they even have a Tenere 700 Project bike with the lights on it, but as you see, they don’t answer our questions. I have also asked questions on their website, never get a reply! 😔 Also, in this video, they say every 2.0 light kit comes with the wiring harness, which allows switch choice, yet my S4 2.0 kit doesn’t have this harness. It comes with a very basic switch, which can’t be change, as it’s hard wired into the loom! So don’t by Denali, as they appear to give no customer service and have dumbed down the wiring harness, since this video was released. 😡

[@twistedthrottle]

The S4 2.0 Kit does come with a Hotswap Single Intensity Wiring Harness in the box. If yours did not, please get in touch with our customer service team at 855.255.5550 so we may remedy the situation ASAP! The team can also answer any questions you have regarding installation on your particular bike, and walk you through what you need to know.

[@windinthewillows6248]

Thank you for eventually replying Denali (TwistedThrottle.com). So Denali decided to dumb down the wiring harness for the S4, and suggest you then upgrade the harness and switch, at considerable cost! 🤔😔

[@burgundypoint]

Denali does a terribly bad job of explaining what harness does exactly what. For what they charge you would think they would make purchasing what you want easier.

[@UKenGB]

Denali drive me nuts. Trying to make it simple and Plug'n'Play is admirable, but their decision of what is on and when may not suit everyone. Easy enough to make your own wiring harness, but have to know what wires on the Denali devices do what. I've managed to obtain what the 3 wires to the actual spots are, but the DataDim module has 6 wires. I completely understand what is required for all this, but Denali won't say what those 6 wires are to the DD module. I shouldn't have to guess and potentially damage something. I bought their product and it'll be easy to wire up, but in order to do so, I HAVE to know what the connections are. They should stop being so secretive and actually be helpful to their customers who need actual information about the product. Being so secretive is simply stupid and dumb and does not encourage customers to buy more Denali products. Quite the opposite in fact.