.jpg)
.jpg)
Looking for Long Range driving lights....?
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Maine and Scottish Highlands
Looking for Long Range driving lights....?
Got to ride from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast in less than five days.
Preferably in three plus... Think it will be about, about 3500 miles.
Any suggestions for additional lights, maybe even a set of fogs too?
PIAA, Hella, Rigid, Warn, KC.???
Just fitted PIAA 530 LEDs to my - well, European Adventure bike and they are NOT as fantastic as the smaller 1100X by PIAA too.
Anyone use a tank bag? With a map pocket?
Route.....? Probably Rt 2 the whole way?
Thanks
Preferably in three plus... Think it will be about, about 3500 miles.
Any suggestions for additional lights, maybe even a set of fogs too?
PIAA, Hella, Rigid, Warn, KC.???
Just fitted PIAA 530 LEDs to my - well, European Adventure bike and they are NOT as fantastic as the smaller 1100X by PIAA too.
Anyone use a tank bag? With a map pocket?
Route.....? Probably Rt 2 the whole way?
Thanks
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Maine and Scottish Highlands
Mr Brown?
Wanting the extra lights to extend my riding hours....... Sometimes opting to ride at night, means avoiding the heat of the day, a lot of the traffic, most of the Heavy Hauler Semi's and generally......you can see forever......with the right lights.
Have PIAAs on my BM, had Hella's on my LR 101 and Cibie Super Oscars on my Saab.....
Hoping to see who recommends what for an FLHTP.....?
Wanting the extra lights to extend my riding hours....... Sometimes opting to ride at night, means avoiding the heat of the day, a lot of the traffic, most of the Heavy Hauler Semi's and generally......you can see forever......with the right lights.
Have PIAAs on my BM, had Hella's on my LR 101 and Cibie Super Oscars on my Saab.....
Hoping to see who recommends what for an FLHTP.....?
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
Likes: 453
From: Davie, FL
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Well I think Howard has just trumped anything I might suggest! There are many threads on improving lighting in the Touring forum, starting with replacing the reflector for a better quality one. Trucklite and Daymaker get frequent mentions, including replacements for the passing lamps, which can be rewired so they stay on all the time. So there are ways of improving what you currently have, before adding extra lights. I use the H-D foglamps (oval and mounted on the crashbar) as additional daytime lights, but can't recommend them for driving at night.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Maine and Scottish Highlands
Thanks Gentlemen, thought about the oval crash bar mounted lights but yes, Mr Messner's ones are pretty damn impressive. Unfortunately, they are also very expensive!
The Scottish blood is very thick I am afraid, which results in having great difficulty in pulling out credit cards or money......
The FLHTP might have okay lights already but if I ride through the night on day One and day Three, I just need to be able to turn night into day.
What is it with BMW??? On a loaner - brand new - F800GS Adventure last night, full beam was only, only marginally better than dipped. The fog lights were spectacular though!!!!!
The Scottish blood is very thick I am afraid, which results in having great difficulty in pulling out credit cards or money......
The FLHTP might have okay lights already but if I ride through the night on day One and day Three, I just need to be able to turn night into day.
What is it with BMW??? On a loaner - brand new - F800GS Adventure last night, full beam was only, only marginally better than dipped. The fog lights were spectacular though!!!!!
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Take a look in the Touring section old chap, there are plenty of lighting threads there. If you're in the UK some of the solutions won't work (Trucklite don't appear to make left-dipping units) but there are better reflectors available. I currently have a Valeo, successors of Cibie. I also have used Oscars, on a car, but they may be asking a bit much of a dresser! Take a look at Demon Tweeks.
Last edited by grbrown; May 7, 2014 at 04:30 AM.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Maine and Scottish Highlands
Mr Brown.....
Honestly, Mr Messners' lights look superb but as I tried to say, $600 for two lights? Demon Tweeks has not sent a catalogue for ages!!
Cannot believe Hein Gericke has gone....again!
Honestly, Mr Messners' lights look superb but as I tried to say, $600 for two lights? Demon Tweeks has not sent a catalogue for ages!!
Cannot believe Hein Gericke has gone....again!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TriGeezer
Tri Glide, RG3 & Freewheeler Models
19
Oct 6, 2018 03:08 AM
twinchrome
Dyna Glide Models
21
Mar 24, 2015 10:43 AM