P500 First-time DIY Light bar install

[wtmcminn]

First timer here. Be gentle...Just got a 2022 Honda Pioneer 520, and have started in on a few additions. I have installed the 'accessory harness' everyone talks about, as well as a volt meter that I connected to one of the 'fingers' on that harness. The yellow one.

Next, I have ordered a Tusk LED light bar kit from Rocky Mountain ATV, with all the wiring harness, clamps, screws, etc included. My question is, can I simply take the red/black leads from the light bar harness and wire it directly to the accessory harness on the 520? Similar to how I wired in the voltmeter? I only use this machine for hunting/ranch crawling, and won't need the lights without the motor running.

Or do I have to run those leads directly to the battery? That looks like a lot more trouble for a newbie...

Thanks for any help.

 

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[Red500]

First timer here. Be gentle...Just got a 2022 Honda Pioneer 520, and have started in on a few additions. I have installed the 'accessory harness' everyone talks about, as well as a volt meter that I connected to one of the 'fingers' on that harness. The yellow one.

Next, I have ordered a Tusk LED light bar kit from Rocky Mountain ATV, with all the wiring harness, clamps, screws, etc included. My question is, can I simply take the red/black leads from the light bar harness and wire it directly to the accessory harness on the 520? Similar to how I wired in the voltmeter? I only use this machine for hunting/ranch crawling, and won't need the lights without the motor running.

Or do I have to run those leads directly to the battery? That looks like a lot more trouble for a newbie...

Thanks for any help.

Depends on how much current the light bar pulls but I would use a relay either way. I think the harness is only fused for about 15 amps and if you end up adding other stuff (wich you probably will) it could add up.

Welcome to the club from East Tennessee.
We really like pictures here.
Red is the fastest.

 

[Hondasxs]

What size light bar?
Do u know how any watts or amps it uses?

As said, you can pull a maz 15a on that circuit.
Volt meter doesn't really count towards the load.

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[wtmcminn]

What size light bar?
Do u know how any watts or amps it uses?

As said, you can pull a maz 15a on that circuit.
Volt meter doesn't really count towards the load.

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Information says 72 volts, so at 12V, that's about 6 amps if my calc is right?

 

[wtmcminn]

Information says 72 volts, so at 12V, that's about 6 amps if my calc is right?

excuse me, 72 watts. eeek.

 

[Hondasxs]

What length of light bar? 12 inch?

72w should be ok. = 6 amps.
Lights usually pull less than what they listed at.

It would work.
Our light bar is the same W's and we use that circuit.


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[Smittyp]

Welcome to the club from Tennessee.

 

[wtmcminn]

thanks for the quick help gentlemen. and thanks for the well wishes...This forum looks like it is very active, and full of expertise. I found a youtube video of a guy putting a similar 12" light bar and wiring into the "harness" on the white taped finger and all seems to work. I am simply getting this buggy ready to hunt for the upcoming season, and if I end up wanting more mods/winch, I will likely have to get someone to do that work for me, although I am intrigued with the battery pack and getting cabling from the front to the back of that machine...that could be an off-season project when I can afford to make a mistake. Anyway, I think I'll move forward with you alls help...

 

[HiFive]

Welcome aboard from west central Fl.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Welcome from Alabama.
As @Red500 stated, I also like to use a relay for lighting. While not absolutely needed in your application, I like the added peace of mind using a relay. If you're not sure how to wire relay, here is a quick schematic.

 

[Smitty335]

First timer here. Be gentle...Just got a 2022 Honda Pioneer 520, and have started in on a few additions. I have installed the 'accessory harness' everyone talks about, as well as a volt meter that I connected to one of the 'fingers' on that harness. The yellow one.

Next, I have ordered a Tusk LED light bar kit from Rocky Mountain ATV, with all the wiring harness, clamps, screws, etc included. My question is, can I simply take the red/black leads from the light bar harness and wire it directly to the accessory harness on the 520? Similar to how I wired in the voltmeter? I only use this machine for hunting/ranch crawling, and won't need the lights without the motor running.

Or do I have to run those leads directly to the battery? That looks like a lot more trouble for a newbie...

Thanks for any help.

Welcome from NW Arkansas!

 

[wtmcminn]

Thanks all. Bought the Tractor supply 13 inch bar and harness. Wired up like it said. All works perfectly. Ready to hunt.

 

[OlYeller15]

First timer here. Be gentle...Just got a 2022 Honda Pioneer 520, and have started in on a few additions. I have installed the 'accessory harness' everyone talks about, as well as a volt meter that I connected to one of the 'fingers' on that harness. The yellow one.

Next, I have ordered a Tusk LED light bar kit from Rocky Mountain ATV, with all the wiring harness, clamps, screws, etc included. My question is, can I simply take the red/black leads from the light bar harness and wire it directly to the accessory harness on the 520? Similar to how I wired in the voltmeter? I only use this machine for hunting/ranch crawling, and won't need the lights without the motor running.

Or do I have to run those leads directly to the battery? That looks like a lot more trouble for a newbie...

Thanks for any help.

Welcome from NE Ga…Let the good times roll!

 

[wtmcminn]

finished product

 

[Mudder]

Welcome to the forum from Ga.

 

[Danno357]

Looks awesome! I did something similar then got the “back up beeper “ swap out plug and hooked up some nice reverse lights with the relay too. It’s just a good idea. Nicely done and welcome from northern Wisconsin!

 

[Dj2833]

Welcome from NY. Looks great. Wires add up space quick right? I started out wanting overhead light bar… then before you know it you’ve installed a full dual battery system, multiple switches, relays and lights, winch, fuse panel etc.. couldn’t help myself 😀
Bought Rigidhorse 32inch LED Bar off Amazon.