Caliper mounted lights?
Caliper mounted lights?
Hello all, so I've already ridden 300 miles on the new RG. Put the 12" Windvest on it big improvement, no buffeting now. I'm 6'.
On to the question I'm looking for more light. Used to the lights turning and the daymaker has a definate cut off point. There bright but.......So I'm thinking of mounting Driving lights to the fender mounts or the Caliper mounts. Anyone know anything besides e goodies? They are really expensive I know you pay for what you get.
Sorry for the rant. Here's a quick shot
Love the new Project Rushmore Suspension
On to the question I'm looking for more light. Used to the lights turning and the daymaker has a definate cut off point. There bright but.......So I'm thinking of mounting Driving lights to the fender mounts or the Caliper mounts. Anyone know anything besides e goodies? They are really expensive I know you pay for what you get.
Sorry for the rant. Here's a quick shot
Love the new Project Rushmore Suspension
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,824
Likes: 603
From: Myrtle Beach SC
I put the Custom Dynamics Cool Magic LED driving lights on my '14 Limited, then just transfered them to my '15 Road King. VERY bright, easy install, only draw 3/4 of an amp. Bike is VERY visible to oncoming traffic
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
I've only seen expensive ones! Having a batwing I haven't bought any because of cost. Can you redirect your headlights sideways a little, to widen the spread of light they give? If anyone in your family is stuck for Xmas present ideas for you.........
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,377
Likes: 646
From: Santa Clarita
I posted my path to phenomenal lighting on another post that is titled something about 'selling my Daymaker'....look over on it, nothing fancy, nothing expensive, just 330 watts of light going out to the front if you want it all for less than fifty bux...maybe around forty bux, actually...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 30,860
Likes: 32,764
From: King George, VA
You may get the lights to turn on slow speed turns, i.e. going around a corner at a street intersection, but for curves on the road, your lights don't actually turn in the direction that you want to go. When you lean your bike into a curve, you are actually pulling the handle bars in the opposite direction so you headlight is actually pointing a slight bit to the opposite direction of the curve you are following. Your RG gives you better lighting straight ahead than a SG would. Additional auxiliary lights don't throw enough forward light as your main headlights do. Check you state regs on how many forward lights you can actually have on the bike. Most states allow only 4.
Trending Topics
Banned
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,492
Likes: 10
Hello all, so I've already ridden 300 miles on the new RG. Put the 12" Windvest on it big improvement, no buffeting now. I'm 6'.
On to the question I'm looking for more light. Used to the lights turning and the daymaker has a definate cut off point. There bright but.......So I'm thinking of mounting Driving lights to the fender mounts or the Caliper mounts. Anyone know anything besides e goodies? They are really expensive I know you pay for what you get.
Sorry for the rant. Here's a quick shot
Love the new Project Rushmore Suspension
On to the question I'm looking for more light. Used to the lights turning and the daymaker has a definate cut off point. There bright but.......So I'm thinking of mounting Driving lights to the fender mounts or the Caliper mounts. Anyone know anything besides e goodies? They are really expensive I know you pay for what you get.
Sorry for the rant. Here's a quick shot
Love the new Project Rushmore Suspension
Mark
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
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
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
........ your lights don't actually turn in the direction that you want to go. When you lean your bike into a curve, you are actually pulling the handle bars in the opposite direction so you headlight is actually pointing a slight bit to the opposite direction of the curve you are following.
