It’s easy to talk about, but hard to actually install. Cutting corners in this area will come back to haunt you, so let’s do it right.
This is a direct-battery headlight relay. Of course we won’t use it as-is, so we’ll strip off the black sheathing and make it as thin and short as possible. The inside of the light case is tight, so we need to slim it down.
A headlight beam adjuster is a part that brings peace of mind when you have it, and disappointment when you don’t. Fork-clamp-style light brackets without beam adjustment can be a hassle after disassembling the front end, so I’d recommend installing one if possible.
A black light case really tightens up the look.
This is how it turned out.
Where to mount the ETC is still undecided. I’m basically the type who doesn’t want to mess with the main harness.
If you overdo it, there’s more work when replacing it with a new one, and I think it’s better to have peace of mind no matter what anyone else does.
The rear turn signal and taillight wiring is complete.
Lately, work from a month ago feels surprisingly old, and stuff from about a year ago makes me feel disappointed. Not knowing is a loss, but there’s also the “joy of discovery and the fun of research,” so let’s stay positive.
Through these kinds of cryptic and mysterious tests, changes of 1 millimeter and 1 percent accumulate.
Kombu wrap test
It’s a very humble thing, but this is a great step forward. It looks like we’ll be able to make things much easier.
