Walmart Driving Lights
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: SW Minnesota
I went out to Walmart yesterday and found the lights. Then I check Kuryakin's site for the P clamps and was shocked at the price.
So I did a little more checking. JC Whitney has chrome P clamps in all sizes for $8.99 each (but watch out for excessive shipping charges from JC--that has happened to me in the past).
So I did a little more checking. JC Whitney has chrome P clamps in all sizes for $8.99 each (but watch out for excessive shipping charges from JC--that has happened to me in the past).
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Sarasota, Florida
Good deal. I bought the 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" clamps by Kuryakyn on Ebay and got a great deal. I also changed the bolts because the ones that came with the clamps were soft. You won't believe how much light these babies put out.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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Wow, how'd I miss this when you first posted it?!!
What guage wire did you use? You speak of a relay. Is it one already on the bike or one you bought separate? What's its rating?
I want to do this on my 07 RKC so I'll have to find out how to mount a switch.
Thanks!
What guage wire did you use? You speak of a relay. Is it one already on the bike or one you bought separate? What's its rating?
I want to do this on my 07 RKC so I'll have to find out how to mount a switch.
Thanks!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Sarasota, Florida
The lights actually came with enough wire for the job. I just soldered it all together and shrink wrapped it to be safe.
I bought a 12V relay on ebay, actually a couple of them for odd jobs. When the lights are on, they pull power directly from the battery. The switch is wired to a switched circuit so they can't be turned on unless the ignition is on.
I bought a 12V relay on ebay, actually a couple of them for odd jobs. When the lights are on, they pull power directly from the battery. The switch is wired to a switched circuit so they can't be turned on unless the ignition is on.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 205
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From: Alabama
Shrink, why do they need a relay? Couldn't they just be turned on and off with the switch?
Neat install. They really look good.
Neat install. They really look good.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 400
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From: S.E. Michigan
Shrink, I just saw this post you started back in november, Im about to join your club and install a set, and your right, you just cant beat the price, You did a very clean installation on yours, GREAT LOOKIN BIKE... Thanks TIm