2 Re: Aux lights Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:44 pm
robmack
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3 Re: Aux lights Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:36 pm
Dai
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If you're looking for additional light on the road rather than just trying to make yourself more conspicious, you're into Denali territory and they're expensive.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denali-DM-LED-Light-Kit-Motorcycle-TriOptic-Lights-with-DataDim-Technology/383747290265?epid=28042965903&hash=item59591ef499:g:Tm8AAOSwAmJfdgEu
I've also used these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-High-Dipped-Beam-Hella-50mm-Headlights-Kit-car-Caterham-Westfield-Dax/361932599792?hash=item5444dd31f0:g:XqcAAOSwDwNeYO3r
but you're into making your own mounts which isn't the easiest job in the world.
Hella's Powersports brochure is also worth a look but you need to find a dealer:
https://www.hella.com/powersports/en/index.html
The Micro- series come with mounting brackets and both BMW and Guzzi use them as OEM.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denali-DM-LED-Light-Kit-Motorcycle-TriOptic-Lights-with-DataDim-Technology/383747290265?epid=28042965903&hash=item59591ef499:g:Tm8AAOSwAmJfdgEu
I've also used these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-High-Dipped-Beam-Hella-50mm-Headlights-Kit-car-Caterham-Westfield-Dax/361932599792?hash=item5444dd31f0:g:XqcAAOSwDwNeYO3r
but you're into making your own mounts which isn't the easiest job in the world.
Hella's Powersports brochure is also worth a look but you need to find a dealer:
https://www.hella.com/powersports/en/index.html
The Micro- series come with mounting brackets and both BMW and Guzzi use them as OEM.
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4 Re: Aux lights Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:07 am
ArbOl
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Thanks very much, using the LEDs for conspicuity looks the best option.
If the heated grips rocker is already in use then a fourth switch is needed, so swapping the dash with an LT could be a neat solution.
Or perhaps repurposing the ABS switch so it serves two functions.
If the heated grips rocker is already in use then a fourth switch is needed, so swapping the dash with an LT could be a neat solution.
Or perhaps repurposing the ABS switch so it serves two functions.
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5 Re: Aux lights Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:21 am
Point-Seven-five
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There are compact 10w LED driving lights on eBay for very good prices. I paid $20 a pair for mine. I mount them under the chin of the fairing below the headlight. 10W makes a brilliant light for a negligible 0.8 amps. I've been told that my lights are visible from well over two miles away in daylight. At night they add to the beam of the headlight, but you have to be careful about blinding oncoming drivers.
If you don't have the "official" BMW rocker switch, it's easy enough to find a spot for a waterproof toggle switch. I use a single pole, double throw, center off switch tied into 12v in one position and the headlight high beam for the other position. This allows for the driving lights to be on all the time in daylight(the 12v position) or only when the high beam is on at night. The center position lets me turn them off if necessary.
If you don't have the "official" BMW rocker switch, it's easy enough to find a spot for a waterproof toggle switch. I use a single pole, double throw, center off switch tied into 12v in one position and the headlight high beam for the other position. This allows for the driving lights to be on all the time in daylight(the 12v position) or only when the high beam is on at night. The center position lets me turn them off if necessary.
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1994 K75S "Cheetos"
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1982 Honda FT500
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1977 Honda XL125
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1968 Kawasaki 175
6 Re: Aux lights Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:27 am
robmack
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There are marine switches available that are IP54 rated (water ingress resistant) and fit the openings on the BMW dash. Check the Carling Contura Rocker Switches available from Eastern Beaver.
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7 Re: Aux lights Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:47 am
tinyspuds
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I really like the kit I’ve bought from EB and a 25 USD rocker switch probably won’t break the bank but be aware that importing stuff into the UK from Japan can incur some, part or all (the rules do seem inconsistently applied) of the following:robmack wrote: Check the Carling Contura Rocker Switches available from Eastern Beaver.
UK import duty;
VAT;
Royal Mail handling charge.
Allow for an additional 25% cost over advertised shipping and handling to be levied in the UK as a pre condition for delivery.
If you’re an electrics novice like me, The EB site is like Aladdin’s cave and it’s not hard to rack up an unexpected hundred quid by the Revenuers...
That being said; you do get to do fun stuff like this tho:
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1985 BMW K100RT + Hedingham HUB and LL’s. VIN 0028106.
1986 K100RS in boxes. VIN 0141918.
1954 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet. Original.
2000 Hayabusa with Charnwood chair, Wasp forks and EZS wheels.
8 Re: Aux lights Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:25 am
nino
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I bought these cheap lights from ebay, with switch:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pair-Motorcycle-Headlight-Spot-Fog-Lights-6-LED-Front-Head-Lamp-12V-85V-10W-ATV/264048591048?hash=item3d7a85c0c8:g:FacAAOSwl7db8h7B
Small efficient white light. I use it last 3 years. Good as foglights and as daylight. It save the battery in city stop and go regime. I mount it on RT frame same way like on Point Seven Five bike on picture above.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pair-Motorcycle-Headlight-Spot-Fog-Lights-6-LED-Front-Head-Lamp-12V-85V-10W-ATV/264048591048?hash=item3d7a85c0c8:g:FacAAOSwl7db8h7B
Small efficient white light. I use it last 3 years. Good as foglights and as daylight. It save the battery in city stop and go regime. I mount it on RT frame same way like on Point Seven Five bike on picture above.
9 Re: Aux lights Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:44 pm
Dai
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1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
10 Re: Aux lights Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:28 am
tinyspuds
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Which sounds a lot like what I kept saying trying to match everthing to the correct switches.Dai wrote:I just completely misread that as 'Fog Daaamm'.
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1985 BMW K100RT + Hedingham HUB and LL’s. VIN 0028106.
1986 K100RS in boxes. VIN 0141918.
1954 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet. Original.
2000 Hayabusa with Charnwood chair, Wasp forks and EZS wheels.
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