Buy a $5 30a 4-pin fused relay and make your own harness that connects to the battery and triggers off a keyed power source. Keeps the aux lights separated from the bikes wiring which in my opinion is always a good thing,

Attached is a wiring diagram for a on/off and an on/off/on switch

On/off switch is if you run one color lights
On/off/on is if you run dual color lights

 

Buy a $5 30a 4-pin fused relay and make your own harness that connects to the battery and triggers off a keyed power source. Keeps the aux lights separated from the bikes wiring which in my opinion is always a good thing,

Attached is a wiring diagram for a on/off and an on/off/on switch

On/off switch is if you run one color lights
On/off/on is if you run dual color lights

Hi
Brilliant many thanks.
Any advice on way key Powered take off points please?
Mark

 

Depending on what your budget is, the Hex Ez Can Gen 2 makes the installation of aux/fog lights a breeze. Cyclops Adventure Sports (stateside here) also provides aux/fog light wiring as a "kit" with the Hex Ez Can. Being that the Hex Ez Can attaches directly to the battery, finding power for your lights isn't an issue.

 

Left side of the airbox under the side panel the tank breather valve (# 6 in the parts breakdown) has a plug with two wires going to it. The blue it keyed positive.

If you are interested in a duckbill or toggle switch mount I also came up with this mount made out of 3/4" x 1/16" aluminum angle and mounts beside either side of the gauge cluster on the wind screen support/frame

 

Thanks all. Very helpful. Went into sidelight and built independent harness with fused relay.
Appreciate your help. First time on here. Way better than fb which seems to be full of people buying new bikes.....no offence....lucky u.....
Got this bike as non runner. Stood 7 yrs. So far alternator. Starter. Starter relay fix , splines' brakes and shocks (esa) due back tomorrow after rebuild so been an interesting journey. At least I know my bike a bit better I hope. Thanks again.

 

As a future reference. You can install an aftermarket alarm with an aux output. And use the remote to turn on an off the accessories. I did this with my heated seat. The alarm is smaller than a box of cigarettes. And no additional wires other than the run to the seat from the alarm

 

There is also an ignition-controlled power source behind your headlight. I posted some pictures here a month or two ago. You can buy an adapter called “repair cable” from BMW for $15, my dealer had it in stock as it’s the same part number for all bikes from 2004-2023. It is another option for the trigger wire to the relay and it will not cause any issues with the Canbus when used for this and other accessories such as GPS and phone charger etc. Feel free to send me a PM and I can share details on my aux lights installation. I used a relay harness which came pre-made with the lights.

 

Hogges, would you kindly share the details on your auxiliary lights install? I'm looking to install lights and the bike cae with GPS so I'm assuming the 'repair cable' might already be installed. I'm just not confident in myself at attempting the install without instructions. I don't even know what this cable looks like

 

Hi CLD. The part number is 83300413585.

Here is an eBay link showing a picture:

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Another link:

83300413585 - Repair Plug, 3-Pin - No 611656 1992-2023 BMW-Motorrad | BMW Motorrad USA

Get A Genuine OEM Repair Plug, 3-Pin - No 611656 (83300413585) For Your 1992-2023 BMW-Motorrad Motorcycle At An Affordable Price!

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Here is the thread where I posted some pictures of the repair plug installed for my application. My bike is a 2009, FYI. I routed the power from the repair plug underneath the tank where it splits to supply the aux light relay trigger, and another cable going back up toward the handlebar to supply the phone charger, 12V adapter and GPS. It's best to take the tank off for a proper aux light installation.

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I have just bought a ZUMO XT and installed on my 2011 R1200GS on the weekend. I used the optional accessory socket under the dashboard. See wiring diagram attached. The green wire is not present on my bike which I hear is not unusual. I used the standard 'repair plug' that you can buy form BMW...

www.r1200gs.info

 

By the way the lights I have are the "Goldrunway" brand, EXP3 model, sold on Aliexpress. Mine are going strong since 2019 with zero problems. The machining quality of all solid aluminum parts including the heavy duty mounting brackets is impressive. The optical quality is great, too. I bought them mainly to be seen, with the yellow lens covers, only to find they are also awesome at night to expand your vision. All connectors are waterproof. I see the price has gone up quite a bit since then. If you are looking for something less expensive than Clearlight or Denali I would give these a look. Yes, they are Chinese, but there appears to be an impressive focus on quality at this company.

 

Awesome, I do have the repair cable...I was wondering why I have a yellow wire there, it jumped out at me and I was debating over covering it up with some cable sleeve!

Ours is a 2009 as well.

I've bought the lights from Amazon, tested them and they are great. I wouldn't hesitate buying from Ali Express either, have some goodies coming from them soon. The lights are to be seen, not for more light. I have fog lights that I use as driving lights in our R1200C and I love it! Just looked up the EXP3, they look solid and I like their size.

Checking out your thread now thank you!