my brain gears are turning-- signal and brake lights

This is going to be my primary source of transportation for at least another month as I save up enough money to repair my car. After that, it will still be ridden for fun, as a supplement to my car, and for shorter around-town trips.

I guess what I really meant (especially after looking at motorcycle lights parts) was that I wanted something a hellua lot more substantial than the handful of bicycle turn signals I've seen... so, something as "integrated" as what you see on a motorcycle I guess. My bike is very military and utilitarian looking (as opposed to slick and artistic). "Integrated" means someone doesn't look at the bike and blurt out "what the heall is going on with those LIGHTS"

I think for what I really want, 12v is going to be the way to go. I won't be riding in pitch black, but I will be riding on low-lit residential streets at night. It doesn't need to be 100% from scratch, but I know that there isn't going to be many "made for motored bike" lighting kits.

I was finding small-ish 12v batteries, some were rechargeable, and some even had solar panel chargers. "More wires" isn't too much of an issue, because I think that will go with the overall look.

So, I'm going to finish waking up this morning, and start processing everyone's ideas. I'll also have to relearn how to read circuit diagrams (haven't had to read one in 25 years). I've got ideas for what I want to do with the battery
 
Small nylon camera bags or under seat bags from Wally World work fine for me. Just strap m' in.

TOO SIMPLE! :) I need something convoluted and complex! :D

I"m going to be adding leather tool bags and saddle bags, so I might do a leather battery bag as well, but I will need to have a waterproof box inside.

I've already got a lights set coming that runs off the magneto, and I think that will suit me just fine as I take time to plan everything out.

and heck, if visibility is REALLY bad, our city buses have bike racks on the fronts of them now. I can hitch a ride home that way if fog or rain is insane. That gives me time to come up with a GREAT lights system that is perfect in every way.
 
TOO SIMPLE! :) and heck, if visibility is REALLY bad, our city buses have bike racks on the fronts of them now. I can hitch a ride home that way if fog or rain is insane. That gives me time to come up with a GREAT lights system that is perfect in every way.

Our buses also have bike racks and as an added bonus, usually only three riders per bus. Take your pick of seats.
 
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Brake switch

James65 that switch that has the tab on it, is that for a brake light? I would assume it would be, since it is on your brake lever. How does it work? I want to do the same setup for my brake light.

Yes that is a brake sw and it worked for two years. It was still working when I sold the bike to make room for new builds.
 
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