wiring fog lights

[wader]

Hi, this is my first post here, but I have been lurking for a little while..  A little about myself- I am fairly handy when it comes to installs and repairs, but certainly no expert, especially when it comes to wiring autos/bikes.  I am not a mechanic.
 
My project: I just installed SW-Motech style engine guards
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E5CKWA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and some foglights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y3XBYPB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
No problems with that.  What I need advice on is the wiring.  The lights came with a switch as well.  There are 3 wires as the lights have "Angel Eye Halo rings".  The instructions are generic, but useful enough so I know where they attach to each other.  My question is where do I get power? (easy to get to or tie into).  Schematics won't help me, but pics or detail descriptions would.  I'd appreciate someone to help give me some directions.  Thanks.
 

[peporter]

Hi, this is my first post here, but I have been lurking for a little while..  A little about myself- I am fairly handy when it comes to installs and repairs, but certainly no expert, especially when it comes to wiring autos/bikes.  I am not a mechanic.  
My project: I just installed SW-Motech style engine guards
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E5CKWA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and some foglights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y3XBYPB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
No problems with that.  What I need advice on is the wiring.  The lights came with a switch as well.  There are 3 wires as the lights have "Angel Eye Halo rings".  The instructions are generic, but useful enough so I know where they attach to each other.  My question is where do I get power? (easy to get to or tie into).  Schematics won't help me, but pics or detail descriptions would.  I'd appreciate someone to help give me some directions.  Thanks.

This is what I use. http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/3_Circuit/3CS-Sealed/3cs-sealed.html  It is a switched circuit and that means everything attached to it turns off when you turn the ignition switch off. Real easy to install and use. 

[wader]

Thanks! Where did you mount your fusebox? This looks good, maybe a bit more than I need though.

[peporter]

Thanks! Where did you mount your fusebox? This looks good, maybe a bit more than I need though.

I also added a LI-Ion battery Shorai LFX14L2-BS12 Extreme Rate Lithium Iron Powersports Battery
which gave me some extra space, so I just stuffed it down next to the battery.
As far as fused circuits go, it's always better to have some extra and not need
them than to need them and not have them. Trust me, you want the relay switched fuse block.
 

[wader]

May I ask why you chose that specific battery? Mine needs to be replaced so I am in the market for one as well.
 
The link to eastern beaver didn't work, but I got to the website anyways. Looks like a good product.

[washufiddyfo]

There are a few good threads on wiring up auxiliary lights; unfortunately a lot of helpful pics were lost with the photobucket deal. Most seem to find power under the nose/windscreen if they aren't running a whole separate line to the battery. (https://fj-09.org/thread/1550/standard-spare-connections)
 
If you have the halo lights with a center beam, you'll probably want the halo lights to come on with the other running lights, so you'd want to tap that to a switched circuit (at least that's how I'd do it with that style light to avoid dual switches).  The main beam can tap power from the same switched circuit and then add your own separate switch on that leg, or you could source power separately for that.  If you didn't want to wire and mount in your own separate switch, then you can actually use a relay to tap into a circuit to switch the lights on with the high beam switch. (https://fj-09.org/thread/2263/high-beam-wire)

[peporter]

May I ask why you chose that specific battery? Mine needs to be replaced so I am in the market for one as well.  
The link to eastern beaver didn't work, but I got to the website anyways. Looks like a good product.

A quick tip-when you reply to a post, click the "Quote" button at the top right of your post. That way it pulls up the post you are replying to also. The battery had the correct lay out of the posts, was considerably lighter than the stocker, and had higher
cold cranking amps than the stocker. I also run aftermarket lights and use the Eastern Beaver fuse block. It fits comfortably
next to the Shorai. had the battery for 2 years, and never on a charger, even through Oklahoma winters. Bought it on Amazon
and nary a hiccup.
 

[peporter]

May I ask why you chose that specific battery? Mine needs to be replaced so I am in the market for one as well.  
The link to eastern beaver didn't work, but I got to the website anyways. Looks like a good product.

A quick tip-when you reply to a post, click the "Quote" button at the top right of your post. That way it pulls up the post you are replying to also. The battery had the correct lay out of the posts, was considerably lighter than the stocker, and had higher
cold cranking amps than the stocker. I also run aftermarket lights and use the Eastern Beaver fuse block. It fits comfortably
next to the Shorai. had the battery for 2 years, and never on a charger, even through Oklahoma winters. Bought it on Amazon
and nary a hiccup.

These are the lights I use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HA14OK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 very easy wire up through a handlebar switch and very effective.
 

[wader]

May I ask why you chose that specific battery? Mine needs to be replaced so I am in the market for one as well.  
The link to eastern beaver didn't work, but I got to the website anyways. Looks like a good product.

A quick tip-when you reply to a post, click the "Quote" button at the top right of your post. That way it pulls up the post you are replying to also. The battery had the correct lay out of the posts, was considerably lighter than the stocker, and had higher
cold cranking amps than the stocker. I also run aftermarket lights and use the Eastern Beaver fuse block. It fits comfortably
next to the Shorai. had the battery for 2 years, and never on a charger, even through Oklahoma winters. Bought it on Amazon
and nary a hiccup.

Thanks for the tip. Im in Wisconsin, so I know about weather. Winter may never end this year... Getting 10 inches snow tonight.

[wader]

There are a few good threads on wiring up auxiliary lights; unfortunately a lot of helpful pics were lost with the photobucket deal. Most seem to find power under the nose/windscreen if they aren't running a whole separate line to the battery. (https://fj-09.org/thread/1550/standard-spare-connections) 
If you have the halo lights with a center beam, you'll probably want the halo lights to come on with the other running lights, so you'd want to tap that to a switched circuit (at least that's how I'd do it with that style light to avoid dual switches).  The main beam can tap power from the same switched circuit and then add your own separate switch on that leg, or you could source power separately for that.  If you didn't want to wire and mount in your own separate switch, then you can actually use a relay to tap into a circuit to switch the lights on with the high beam switch. (https://fj-09.org/thread/2263/high-beam-wire)

 
Thanks for the links. Pics of the actual bike is what helps me the most and I couldn't find much on the search.

[peporter]

A quick tip-when you reply to a post, click the "Quote" button at the top right of your post. That way it pulls up the post you are replying to also. The battery had the correct lay out of the posts, was considerably lighter than the stocker, and had higher
cold cranking amps than the stocker. I also run aftermarket lights and use the Eastern Beaver fuse block. It fits comfortably
next to the Shorai. had the battery for 2 years, and never on a charger, even through Oklahoma winters. Bought it on Amazon
and nary a hiccup.

Thanks for the tip. Im in Wisconsin, so I know about weather. Winter may never end this year... Getting 10 inches snow tonight.

Yep, Spring was last week.....LOL