Thanks so much. I have been waiting for a video on how to do headlight wiring and indicators for a Runner, so this is really helpful and gives me a good start. Nice work on how you mounted the headlight, I was puzzled on how to mount the motorcycle type brackets. Great job 👏
Yeah, I looked for quite awhile to find a good/inexpensive single mount headlight or bracket (not a ton out there) until I just decided on putting it there. If you need any help let me know!
Congratulations on a very nice job, really an admiration. You mention horn more than once but never heard it. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks again.
Cool. You probably could of used a voltage step down transformer to get the 48V headlight to 12V. That way it would function with the stock headlight control. I’ve been looking into doing that for a brighter 12V light.
Yes, you're right. I just didn't want to mess with trying to hook up to the bike's battery. Maybe if I switch things up in the future or mod a different ebike I get in the future.
Wish there was links to the wires, rubber connectors, clamps :( also a diagram to show all the wire connections would be sick. Anyways awesome video, thanks for making it!
Thank you for the comment! Sorry, I'll add those to the description. The bullet connections I used were from a local Lowes, just basic ones that should be on amazon or any other hardware store. - www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-12-Count-Bullet-Wire-Connectors/999953098 . The bar clamps (2pack) were from Amazon - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0791NB4FM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The wiring was just laying around my garage, but it was just basic copper stranded 20 gauge for most of it. I tried looking for my notes for the wiring but I guess I threw them away. Apologies.
Nice setup. I like the light. I'm thinking about buying the Runner Plus because it's a step through. Can you remove the rear seat to support a bag on the rack? Can you replace the saddle with a C9 seat? Thanks.
Thank you! Yes, the rear passenger seat comes off with 4 bolts, at that point the rear rack is the same as the regular RadRunner 2 and you can throw on a pannier or rear rack bag. The rear rack tubing is a bit thicker than a standard rack so you can run into issues finding a pannier bag with clips large enough to work. You can definitely replace the seat - I find that most RadRunner riders remove the stock seat and go with something more comfortable, you'll need to replace the seatpost as well. I made a video about it if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/OnaPQ7cuVAk/v-deo.html
Really like the idea with the Paracord, WOW!! that looks more neat and professional doing it that way, I think I might use this idea when I'm doing the wiring on my ebike when I get it... just a quick question though, how many wires can you fit through the Paracord?
It really depends on how thick the paracord is and the gauge of the wiring. The thicker battery wiring can really only fit 2 max with standard paracord while the wiring I used for a lot of the lower power wiring from this set up I can fit 3 or more depending on the wire gauge.
i was also wondering if you can do a video, on adding a brake stop light on the rear, like this one here, QUASCO Universal Motorcycle Tail Lights Smoked Led Brake Light, ATV Dirt Bike Taillight with License Plate Bracket Compatible with Honda Yamaha Kawasaki Suzuki Quad Chopper Turing Cruiser Off-Road, that would be great hehe
I am thinking bout doing this, am in the process now, my bike looks good with the standard light which is bright, but what am thinking about with switch is the same as yours is use that (headlight) for the halo lights, and leave the original light for the ebike battery....am just waiting on a Step Down converter for my RYOBI 1+ 18V 5ah Battery. which I am also gonna be using a bus bar for positive and negative terminals, as well as led flasher relay for the turn signals within the tail, brake light assembly, the other turn signals are sequential and DON"T need a flasher relay.
Thank you! These turn signals don't require one but I thought about adding it so they all flash at the same time like road hazard indicators.. but haven't felt the need yet.
this was a very good video but I really just want to get one of those massive motorcycle headlights but I really want it to run off of the main battery. do you know of any product or way of doing that?
Thanks I really appreciate it! Yes, it is possible however, you'll need to tap into the battery power somehow, usually by soldering a connection to the battery tray wiring. Then you either have to find components that run at 48 volts (stock Rad battery voltage) or put a DC to DC converter to step down from 48v to 12v. There's a channel, ElectricPower, on UA-cam that has a few videos about wiring up headlights/turn signals that way.
Was wondering if you know any discount codes the bike is gone up to 1899, and I’m seriously thinking about getting one for my daughter and her children. I think they will love this
Right now, the only across the board discount is the referral discount of $50 for new orders like my referral link here - rwrd.io/jsm1pz8 Otherwise, you'd have to wait until a bigger sale comes along.
It's separate - I didn't want to draw off the main battery. Since the battery is pretty big and LED lighting uses such little power that I could run the headlight for days and it would still only need to charge it every so often.
Thanks for putting up this video, really helped me with my RR+ lighting setup. I did have a question though: I purchased the same headlight, but can’t seem to get the clamp to fit properly on the handlebars (smallest clamp setting is still too big for handlebars). I tried shims but no dice. Any advice?? TIA
I had to use pretty thick shims for it to hold. I settled on taking an old rubber tube/hose and wrapping that around the handlebar tubing to clamp the brackets snug onto that.
I saw that in the listing as well, I think it may be a translation issue or typo. It also show in the listing that indicate it is 12VDC 🤷♂ Seems to be working just fine on the 12v battery I have powering it.
It was mostly trial and error while i figured it out and this video: ua-cam.com/video/jy5lOXQCVK0/v-deo.html was super-helpful. It has a step by step setup that pretty much goes over the entire wiring while using that switch.
Hi great video and lights set up ! Can you tell me what is th name of plug that goes into 12 volt battery pack I need advice on connecting one or two whip lights to a RadPower Radrunner 1 electric bike. It should be easy red positive, black negative if there is a yellow and another black wire where do they connect? If you have a link to a plug that goes into 12 volt battery pack, and the other end connects to whip lights it would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry, forgot to add those connectors to the list of parts, added now. What I purchased was this - amzn.to/3SguIpT Most 12v lighting systems that I've seen have just the standard red/black connections. I would assume that if it's a special lighting unit it may have an extra wire(s) that might be associated with the control of the light, such as changing the color or flashing frequency, etc. Though it would depend on the light that you're looking at and if it has a control unit built in or it is something that you'll have to provide or if the LED strip inside is even capable of those type of controls.
YO YO, thank you so much for the information and for taking the time to answer you, da the man ! You have a great channel and a great voice . You have a gift of teaching easy to understand. One of the best on utube keep teaching my brother. I will definitely support your channel and let all friends and families about your channel we like electric vehicles of all models. May God bless you all families. Peace out
I didn't keep my notes from when I did all the work, unfortunately. But most of the wiring was done just using the switch's wiring diagrams and trial and error. Sorry I don't have more info than that.
The switch I used has different grouping of wires (all positive) and 1 main black/negative wire. It took a bit of trial and error. The amazon listing has a wiring diagram for the switch that breaks it down enough to get started. I plugged everything into the 12v battery with a simple 12v/5a pigtail adapter
@@ElectricRidesUT im not great with wiring as im relatively new, could you possibly make a diagram for what wires you connected and where? I would really appreciate it
@@maybejoshh1907 Honestly, like I said it was mostly trial and error but this video helped a ton - ua-cam.com/video/jy5lOXQCVK0/v-deo.html . He shows the entire setup with the same switch that I had so it really helped out when I threw mine together. I can see if I have my notes from when I wired everything but I may have thrown them away.
Thanks so much. I have been waiting for a video on how to do headlight wiring and indicators for a Runner, so this is really helpful and gives me a good start. Nice work on how you mounted the headlight, I was puzzled on how to mount the motorcycle type brackets. Great job 👏
Yeah, I looked for quite awhile to find a good/inexpensive single mount headlight or bracket (not a ton out there) until I just decided on putting it there. If you need any help let me know!
Congratulations on a very nice job, really an admiration. You mention horn more than once but never heard it. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks again.
Thank you very much! I didn't want to honk it too much while making the video. I briefly honk it around 5:14 on the video. 😁
Cool trick with the paracord. Thanks for the cool video 👍🏻
Thank you!
Seriously! finally will be able to actually put some of that paracord to use!!
Cool. You probably could of used a voltage step down transformer to get the 48V headlight to 12V. That way it would function with the stock headlight control.
I’ve been looking into doing that for a brighter 12V light.
Yes, you're right. I just didn't want to mess with trying to hook up to the bike's battery. Maybe if I switch things up in the future or mod a different ebike I get in the future.
Cool modifications. Love how neat it looks .
Thank you!
Look at your bike!!! 🤤 Probably the nicest Runner I have seen.
Thank you!
Love the video and the paracord idea awesome
Nice Paracord trick/tip
Thank you! 😄
Wish there was links to the wires, rubber connectors, clamps :( also a diagram to show all the wire connections would be sick. Anyways awesome video, thanks for making it!
Thank you for the comment! Sorry, I'll add those to the description. The bullet connections I used were from a local Lowes, just basic ones that should be on amazon or any other hardware store. - www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-12-Count-Bullet-Wire-Connectors/999953098 . The bar clamps (2pack) were from Amazon - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0791NB4FM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The wiring was just laying around my garage, but it was just basic copper stranded 20 gauge for most of it. I tried looking for my notes for the wiring but I guess I threw them away. Apologies.
Wow cool, thank you for links and explanations !
Nice setup. I like the light. I'm thinking about buying the Runner Plus because it's a step through. Can you remove the rear seat to support a bag on the rack? Can you replace the saddle with a C9 seat? Thanks.
Thank you! Yes, the rear passenger seat comes off with 4 bolts, at that point the rear rack is the same as the regular RadRunner 2 and you can throw on a pannier or rear rack bag. The rear rack tubing is a bit thicker than a standard rack so you can run into issues finding a pannier bag with clips large enough to work. You can definitely replace the seat - I find that most RadRunner riders remove the stock seat and go with something more comfortable, you'll need to replace the seatpost as well. I made a video about it if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/OnaPQ7cuVAk/v-deo.html
Really like the idea with the Paracord, WOW!! that looks more neat and professional doing it that way, I think I might use this idea when I'm doing the wiring on my ebike when I get it...
just a quick question though, how many wires can you fit through the Paracord?
It really depends on how thick the paracord is and the gauge of the wiring. The thicker battery wiring can really only fit 2 max with standard paracord while the wiring I used for a lot of the lower power wiring from this set up I can fit 3 or more depending on the wire gauge.
Nice! Looks good! Got a wiring diagram you can share?
WOW ‼️ Fabulous. Thanks.🚴♂️
Thank you!
i was also wondering if you can do a video, on adding a brake stop light on the rear, like this one here, QUASCO Universal Motorcycle Tail Lights Smoked Led Brake Light, ATV Dirt Bike Taillight with License Plate Bracket Compatible with Honda Yamaha Kawasaki Suzuki Quad Chopper Turing Cruiser Off-Road, that would be great hehe
I have seen videos dealing with the taillight but didn't want to mess with the brake levers/sensors but I may do something in the future!
Love the headlight. Thinking how that would like on my Radmini 4.
If you do it, let me know how it turns out! It definitely changes the overall look of the bike.
I am thinking bout doing this, am in the process now, my bike looks good with the standard light which is bright, but what am thinking about with switch is the same as yours is use that (headlight) for the halo lights, and leave the original light for the ebike battery....am just waiting on a Step Down converter for my RYOBI 1+ 18V 5ah Battery. which I am also gonna be using a bus bar for positive and negative terminals, as well as led flasher relay for the turn signals within the tail, brake light assembly, the other turn signals are sequential and DON"T need a flasher relay.
Nice job. I did the same on my Grizzly… wish I thought about covering my wires like that 🫤
Thank you!
Great video! Did u need a resistor or a flasher relay to get the led turn signals to function properly?
Thank you! These turn signals don't require one but I thought about adding it so they all flash at the same time like road hazard indicators.. but haven't felt the need yet.
this was a very good video but I really just want to get one of those massive motorcycle headlights but I really want it to run off of the main battery. do you know of any product or way of doing that?
Thanks I really appreciate it! Yes, it is possible however, you'll need to tap into the battery power somehow, usually by soldering a connection to the battery tray wiring. Then you either have to find components that run at 48 volts (stock Rad battery voltage) or put a DC to DC converter to step down from 48v to 12v. There's a channel, ElectricPower, on UA-cam that has a few videos about wiring up headlights/turn signals that way.
@@ElectricRidesUT yeah... I'd rather not break my brand new bike. thanks anyway though
Was wondering if you know any discount codes the bike is gone up to 1899, and I’m seriously thinking about getting one for my daughter and her children. I think they will love this
Right now, the only across the board discount is the referral discount of $50 for new orders like my referral link here - rwrd.io/jsm1pz8 Otherwise, you'd have to wait until a bigger sale comes along.
Do you charge the 12v battery separately or are you able to draw from the main battery? If not, how long does a charge last?
It's separate - I didn't want to draw off the main battery. Since the battery is pretty big and LED lighting uses such little power that I could run the headlight for days and it would still only need to charge it every so often.
Would have liked to see how you wired it all up…
Thanks for putting up this video, really helped me with my RR+ lighting setup. I did have a question though: I purchased the same headlight, but can’t seem to get the clamp to fit properly on the handlebars (smallest clamp setting is still too big for handlebars). I tried shims but no dice. Any advice?? TIA
I had to use pretty thick shims for it to hold. I settled on taking an old rubber tube/hose and wrapping that around the handlebar tubing to clamp the brackets snug onto that.
@@ElectricRidesUT that sounds a lot easier (and cheaper) than my next attempt was going to be!! Haha thank you!
i notice the switch you linked, is a 48V switch, is this right or did you go with a 12V switch ?
I saw that in the listing as well, I think it may be a translation issue or typo. It also show in the listing that indicate it is 12VDC 🤷♂ Seems to be working just fine on the 12v battery I have powering it.
@@ElectricRidesUT so you are using the 48V one right ?
@@stan121midling5 Nope, I have the 12v switch and everything running off a 12v rechargeable battery.. that Amazon listing is confusing lol
@@ElectricRidesUT ok, so is the link you have, a 12V and not a 48V switch ?
@@stan121midling5 Yep, for some reason the listing on Amazon shows it is both 48v and 12v.. works just fine on the 12v battery.
Can you tell me how to wire the DK336 switch? I can't figure out which wire goes to which to get it to work.
It was mostly trial and error while i figured it out and this video: ua-cam.com/video/jy5lOXQCVK0/v-deo.html was super-helpful. It has a step by step setup that pretty much goes over the entire wiring while using that switch.
Hi great video and lights set up ! Can you tell me what is th name of plug that goes into 12 volt battery pack I need advice on connecting one or two whip lights to a RadPower Radrunner 1 electric bike. It should be easy red positive, black negative if there is a yellow and another black wire where do they connect? If you have a link to a plug that goes into 12 volt battery pack, and the other end connects to whip lights it would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry, forgot to add those connectors to the list of parts, added now. What I purchased was this - amzn.to/3SguIpT Most 12v lighting systems that I've seen have just the standard red/black connections. I would assume that if it's a special lighting unit it may have an extra wire(s) that might be associated with the control of the light, such as changing the color or flashing frequency, etc. Though it would depend on the light that you're looking at and if it has a control unit built in or it is something that you'll have to provide or if the LED strip inside is even capable of those type of controls.
YO YO, thank you so much for the information and for taking the time to answer you, da the man ! You have a great channel and a great voice . You have a gift of teaching easy to understand. One of the best on utube keep teaching my brother. I will definitely support your channel and let all friends and families about your channel we like electric vehicles of all models. May God bless you all families. Peace out
Could you please provide the links to where to purchase these items? Thanks
Everything should be listed in the video description. Pretty much everything was on Amazon.
How did you wired everything to the switch and talentcell box
I didn't keep my notes from when I did all the work, unfortunately. But most of the wiring was done just using the switch's wiring diagrams and trial and error. Sorry I don't have more info than that.
This is awesome. All the built for e-bike systems are shoddy and gimmicky. Cant wait to set this up.
also do you have the link to the fuse breaker you used ?
The one I'm using is this one here: amzn.to/3P5XTY3 probably over-kill though.
@@ElectricRidesUT thank you :0
How do you wire the battery to the switch then to the signals and the horn? I dont see any red and black wires for the battery
The switch I used has different grouping of wires (all positive) and 1 main black/negative wire. It took a bit of trial and error. The amazon listing has a wiring diagram for the switch that breaks it down enough to get started. I plugged everything into the 12v battery with a simple 12v/5a pigtail adapter
@@ElectricRidesUT im not great with wiring as im relatively new, could you possibly make a diagram for what wires you connected and where? I would really appreciate it
@@maybejoshh1907 Honestly, like I said it was mostly trial and error but this video helped a ton - ua-cam.com/video/jy5lOXQCVK0/v-deo.html . He shows the entire setup with the same switch that I had so it really helped out when I threw mine together. I can see if I have my notes from when I wired everything but I may have thrown them away.
plz show me how you wired it up