Rear side bag Turn, Brake, Run lights

bcoil · 2025-10-09T22:45:21-0400

I have noticed that in the daytime, the turn signal indicator on my 2021 DCT is not very eye catching because it is surrounded by the red running light and the red brake light. I bought some Ebay lights that replace the filler at the bottom of the side bags right above the muffler. The Ebay listing specifically indicated that they were compatible with the 2021 DCT and would plug into to the 48000 harness for added lights. The fit was fine, but when I tested them, only the run and brake functions would work. I happen to have the Filler lights from Goldstrike with the 48000 harness. The yellow turn lights in those is washed out in the daylight as well. Those lights included a 48035 patch cable. When I connected the new bag lights to the Goldstrike patch cables, the turn indicator LEDs worked. My understanding is that the patch cable includes a circuit that uses power from the run light to drive the turn indicator LEDs because the 2021 and newer Goldwings have a lower power for the turn signal function. Goldstrike doesn't have the 48035 patch cables listed on the web site but you can call and order them for about $65.
I like the lights now that they are working. Needless to say, I think the Ebay product should be clear about the fact they don't provide turn indicator function without the patch cable. I hope this might help someone else.

rufasim · 2025-10-10T03:57:09-0400

I like the pathfinder line of lights. I have the under saddlebag lights like yours, the filler between the rear lights, and the rear scoop attached to the trunk. From what I can tell they light up very well, at least that what my riding buddy says. I’ve run them all rhrough the parhfinder distribution block using wagon connectors. Works flawlessly.

Navy Gator · 2025-10-10T18:56:52-0400

Were the set of lights Goldstrike brand or not?

I think the root issue is that you may have too many sets of the lights for the bike to handle and need an isolator between all aftermarket lights and the bike.

Here is why

Importance of Isolators on 2018+ Gold Wings (Updated)

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Also, since you have different brands of lights, Pathfinder and Goldstrike or Gold Strike knock offs, the likelyhood needing an isolator goes up.

bcoil · 2025-10-14T23:12:38-0400

The brand on the box was Fox Wolf. They were a little over half the cost of Pathfinder, including the adapter cables. The cables were needed for the Goldstrike filler lights, so that's how I knew about them. Without them, the turn led is just barely visible. Those Goldstrike filler lights were the only extra lights on the 48000 accessory harness before I added the rear bag lights, so the system is not overloaded. I disconnected the filler lights and plugged the rear bag lights into the patch cables so I knew it wasn't one set interfering with other. The tech said the patch cables use power from the run lights to power the turn lights and the adapters are needed for 2021 and newer. He didn't call them isolaters. I hope this helps someone who wants all three function on the rear lights.

yellowrex · 2025-10-15T07:27:04-0400

I have the GS and did not need anything extra for them to work plug right in no trouble, I purchased the lights for the front mirrors turn/amber running lights they did not work properly junk knock offs, through them in the trash never again I learn my lesson buy the original or don't buy @ all, my dad always said it just cost a little more to go first class and if you can't go first class stay were your @ until you can.

Rear side bag Turn, Brake, Run lights

Importance of Isolators on 2018+ Gold Wings (Updated)

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