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now we've got to see pictures of your scoot all lit up!...and $20 for aluminum cased, led driving lights? Can't argue with that!

Yeah, not a bad deal.
As requested, here is a link to some pics. Didn't feel like shrinking them to fit: https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ati4UeWxkn2YguR7f14NVt2hVZAs9w?e=FWXrfS

There are the handguards the I'm using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017IMZMLE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There is a module in my Super 8 that lowers the power to the headlight at idle...

KK - I think you're referring to the lighting control module, which is responsible for lowering the headlight output at idle...

Interesting... I wonder why they do that?

I still think the OP needs to find a spot to tap into keyed power on his 50cc scoot. Doesn't seem like a big challenge...or is it?

Nah, easy to do. Just tap off the black wire... Was hoping to have them on only with the motor, but that's picking nits.

I've always thought you can't (or shouldn't) connect anything that needs power to the headlight power source because of the peculiar way many of our scoots dim the headlights at lower rpm's.

I've never heard that, but it goes to Kansas kymco's point about stator output....

So with that option not available, I guess the question is what's a good source to tap into for power? On my S200 I have an under seat 12v power outlet...

From what I understand, there are only 2 real choices - Battery or the stator

Woyciesjes - do you have a similar 12v power outlet under your seat that you could tap into?

Nope, my Agility 50 isn't that fancy....

Brings up a valid point if Woyciesjes is set up to dim the light ...

I'll have to see if my headlight dims when RPMs go low. The way I understand DC electrical, if the lights dim at low RPM, it's not designed that way, it's just that the stator is not putting out enough juice...

My questions is, are the light circuit & charging circuits from the stator separate? I would think so....
In other words, I think  the only thing the battery does is start the scooter, horn, turn & brake lights (whatever works when it's switched on but not running)

My take---why would anybody want to add lites to Kymco scooter?---just something else to go wrong when you are in the middle of nowhere---Kymco had the original stuff pretty well figured out and reliable/legal.

Why? Because.



Better light output, less power draw so you can add more lights for decoration.

Status Update:
Got the GTSpeed blinker relay from Amazon. Of course, had to clip off the connector but now my signals blink at a normal rate. This relay doesn't have the loud {click} when it's on, though. I kind of like that reminder...

As for the running lights, I tried using the White/blue wire that feeds the headlight dimmer switch, and the LEDs still flicker. I watched closer this time, and the rate does seems to increase with the RPMs. At idle, only a couple of the LEDs light up. To my uneducated-as-an-electrician, it seems like the stator/generator/alternator/whateveritis is not putting out enough juice.

But when I connect the LEDs direct to battery, they light up just dandy. And yes, the same ground the whole time.

I was hoping to have the running lights on only when the motor is; but I may just have to connect to the switched wire that the horn uses.

Thoughts?

So, I found these 3 relays... Anyone used these? The first two, which are 3 pin, I assume I can just replace the existing relay, even though the rear blinkers are still the original incandescent bulbs?

The third one is just a 2 pin, I suspect I'd need to leave the original blinker relay for the rear, and this on just the front? Of course, I saw one or two comments around that 3 pin relays are more reliable?

GTSpeed Universal 3 Pin LED Flasher Relay Flash Rate Control Fix
https://www.amazon.com/GTSpeed-Universal-Flasher-Control-Motorcycle/dp/B009T2YSAI/ref=pd_all_pref_n_5?pd_rd_w=WRnGq&pf_rd_p=36d0712f-e8f6-49f0-8101-fe2ba60e1597&pf_rd_r=AVRC6SWTK17NMCCSRNXV&pd_rd_r=ad008ee3-97b8-4445-ad3b-7a1692df4f7e&pd_rd_wg=t7iNw&pd_rd_i=B009T2YSAI&psc=1

Motorcycle Signal Flasher, 3 Pins Round Turn Signal Flasher Relay Blinker for GY6 50-250cc Motorcycles Scooters Moped ATV
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Flasher-50-250cc-Motorcycles-Scooters/dp/B07NYYSLVN/ref=sr_1_41?dchild=1&keywords=led+blinker+relay&qid=1611341880&rnid=2941120011&s=automotive&sr=1-41

AUDEW 2-Pin Electronic Turn Signal Flasher Relay Fix Motorcycle Turn Signal Hyper Flash
https://www.amazon.com/Audew-Electronic-Signal-Flasher-Motorcycle/dp/B011BTMDQM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=led+blinker+relay&qid=1611341222&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AKNUSI5SDKOF5&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMEVOQTZLMTlSMjlOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDE5NjA0MllWUTBPQktSQTczQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTM1NzYyMlJaU1k0SklLWFJDVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I picked up a pair of LED strip lights - White & Amber - for my Kymco. I wired the amber to the front blinker wires. Since I had incandescent, they hyper-flash, no surprise. Looks like I need resistors, 50W 6Ohm load resistors...

What I can't figure is the white LEDs. I want those as running lights, so I connected the hot for those to the hot wire for one of the dashboard bulbs. When the scooter is running, the white lights flicker, or more like strobe. Any ideas?



Here are the LED strips I got:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L8YZ0GU/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sounds like either the electric hoke is bad, carb needs cleaning, or both.