SV650 - light question (turn signal)

[motormike]

Should the SV650 turn indicators operate also as marker lights?

I have a 2006 SV650s.  I don't recall if mine were on when the bike is running, meaning they are running lights, or if they are only on when the turn signal is activiated for turns.

I recently had the upper cowl on my bike off and disconnected the turn signals.  Now, I'm trying to determine if this is normal, or I have an issue.  I honestly don't remember, but I think they should be acting as running lights.

I don't have a service manual.  I have downloaded the PDF service manual files for a 2003 a while ago but now I'm trying to find those files on my hard drive.

Thanks.

[Carbonero]

No. They're single-filament lights on that bike.

Also, point of fact, orange marker lights are illegal on the back of any vehicle across the US.

[motormike]

Thanks!

I was looking online for photos and thought mine was operating properly but wasn't sure as so many SV650 owners mod their bikes.

I didn't think logically about the rear-facing orange marker lights as I was worried my had an issue.

[Carbonero]

To be fair, dual-filament conversions (market & signal) are popular mods, and easy to do. I wish more bikes had proper marker lights.

Harley sells a kit that plugs into the harness and you replace the yellow rear lenses with red ones. Instant marker/turn-signal lights without ever having to cut or splice wires.  

[motormike]

I assuming BOTH the front and rear are only turn signals, correct?

[Carbonero]

I assuming BOTH the front and rear are only turn signals, correct?

Yep.

I'm planning on doing a front marker light conversion on mine at some point soon. If I can find decent looking red turn signals, I might do the rears, too. We'll see.

[motormike]

Good to know I don't have to go fumbling through the turn signal wires again to trouble shoot.

Thanks, again.  

[Carbonero]

Always happy to help.

Also, I like electrical stuff, so I generally take an interest in these types of threads.