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Old 11-06-2008, 04:24 PM
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Well I finally got around to doing the three headlight mod on the wifes quad and let me say it's well worth the time.
I used a 12v relay instead of the diode method.It took me about an hour but I'm still moving slow from my back surgery. I'm also picky *** hell when it comes to these things so an hour ain't bad.
Now that I've done it once it shouldn't take as long when I do mine, just gotta get more shrink tube etc.
If anyone is on the fence about doing the mod I say go for it!
Thanks to everyone who has posted diagrams/directions to do this mod.
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 08:49 PM
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there be something to it since polaris finally got w/ the program and did it them selfs on the new bikes. to me its not since we dont ride at night very much if any.
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 09:25 PM
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Curious why you went with relay method oposed to using a diode??
 
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:57 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: G.A.S.

Curious why you went with relay method oposed to using a diode??</end quote></div>

So the added load is not put on the factory switch. I've heard of a few cases where the switch burnt out because of the extra load so I decided to play it safe.
I also know of alot of guys running the diode with no trouble so it's really just a personal preference.
 
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:58 PM
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Does anyone notice that when you hold in your left front brake handle the headlight
beams reduce abit? I am not sure if this is did it from the factory setup or after I added the
3way light mod (Yes the bike is running).

Stendori, since you hadn't and we have the same make and model could you check yours?

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R'
 
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Old 11-08-2008, 09:07 AM
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they are going to dim a bit because the brake like is coming on. i would bet that a stock quad would not dim the headlights. theres more of a draw on your battery/charing system when all of your lights are going. the stator in quads are already pushing all the juice they can make. add a couple more lights to it than what its designed for and your gonna see some dimming somewhere. nothing to worry about though
 
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Old 11-08-2008, 09:50 AM
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You will also notice it dim some when the fan cycles.
 
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