How minimal?

[AgentX]

Gurus,

Just wondering what concessions you personally make to simplicity in wiring up your vintage bike. Do you sacrifice all the idiot lights? Gauge lights? Signals? Horn, even?

 

[jetmechmarty]

That should be a matter of your personal requirements and taste. Don't you think so? Sometimes it's easier to keep it stock, unless you have electrical skills.

 

[teddpage]

Also a matter of legality. Do you need to have turn signals, etc. where you live?

 

[AgentX]

Of course it is. Just wondering what people have decided to do within their skills range...wasn't asking for what I should do on my bike. Conversational question, not a request for direction.

I just finished my own first re-wire project. Kept a few things I'd been considering eliminating, like my ammeter and my gauge lights.

 

[SONICJK]

I get rid of all idiot light (after all I'm no idiot) I I'd put a neutral light in my last project but just because I needed something to fill the space left by the steering damper.
I generally just use turn signals on the back, I figure I'm watching in front of me, I know when I'm turning. But I can't control if someone rear ends me.
No horn for me, I don't use it In my cars so I don't need it on a bike.

 

[Mr.B]

I'm actually keeping everything, almost, only removing the fuel and volt gauges.

 

[rabies]

most states require turn signals. do i care? no. i use my hand signals..when theres cops around.
other than that i only have headlight and taillight,.
iv ditched
turn signals
horn
guage cluster
electric start
..and sunroof button