Best driving lights
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 881
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From: ONT
Was looking at the Clearwater LED's. Kinda liked the dimmability. However, while I was contemplating forking out the large sum of cash to purchase them, the price increased almost $100 bucks. This definitely put them out of my price range. Instead I bought the Cree 10 Watts & 1000 lumens each, as per the attached pictures. 10 wats less than an 1 amp each. 2 lights for $70 bucks and two crashbar clamps for $30 bucks, all delivered to my door.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,428
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From: Rescue, VA
I like the Motolight design as far as getting the lights low on the forks, and giving the oncoming driver a "triangle" of light, similar to railroad locomotives. The price is outrageous, tho. I did something similar to a ST1300 I used to ride, by mounting a couple of halogen silver bullets on the brake calipres. I used stainless steel L shaped shelf clips.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,065
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From: Madison, WI
I removed these;
And installed these Custom Dynamics Cool Magic LED's. They are very good and light up the ditches well for deer searching. Nice compliment to the HD LED headlight.
http://www.customdynamics.com/billet...Driving_Lights_
With 5% off and free shipping until Monday at midnight.
And installed these Custom Dynamics Cool Magic LED's. They are very good and light up the ditches well for deer searching. Nice compliment to the HD LED headlight.
http://www.customdynamics.com/billet...Driving_Lights_
With 5% off and free shipping until Monday at midnight.
Last edited by WI Bob; May 23, 2013 at 09:48 PM.
I removed these;
And installed these Custom Dynamics Cool Magic LED's. They are very good and light up the ditches well for deer searching. Nice compliment to the HD LED headlight.
http://www.customdynamics.com/billet...Driving_Lights_
With 5% off and free shipping until Monday at midnight.
And installed these Custom Dynamics Cool Magic LED's. They are very good and light up the ditches well for deer searching. Nice compliment to the HD LED headlight.
http://www.customdynamics.com/billet...Driving_Lights_
With 5% off and free shipping until Monday at midnight.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,699
Likes: 8
From: New Jersey
So whats the verdict?
Based on the ideas on this thread, I went ahead and mounted the Rigid Industries 6" SR-Q under the lower triple tree. I used the standard mount which came along with the unit and mounted it to a fabricated bracket made from angle iron. Also used their wiring and rocker switch. Also fabricated a small bracket with an attached p-clamp for the rocker switch (mounted next to seat and tank).
I know there is some concern as to whether there is enough clearance between the light and fender. I'll let you know in a couple weeks when I return from a 2000 mile trip to Skyline/BRP/Cherohala.
I also purchased the yellow cover which diffuses about 30%. The covers were relatively inexpensive and hopefully good for the rain and fog.
Here are some pics:
I know there is some concern as to whether there is enough clearance between the light and fender. I'll let you know in a couple weeks when I return from a 2000 mile trip to Skyline/BRP/Cherohala.
I also purchased the yellow cover which diffuses about 30%. The covers were relatively inexpensive and hopefully good for the rain and fog.
Here are some pics:
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,976
Likes: 49
From: Northern California
Cool place for a light and I hope it works out for you.
But I have to say without knowing they will hit the fender or not was just not wise, how friggin hard would it be to use a ratchet strap or two and compress the front suspension and measure the remaining clearance ?!
Please post a picture of the smashed fender and the actual clearance available if it hits !!!
But I have to say without knowing they will hit the fender or not was just not wise, how friggin hard would it be to use a ratchet strap or two and compress the front suspension and measure the remaining clearance ?!
Please post a picture of the smashed fender and the actual clearance available if it hits !!!
BrownSanta - see post #48 on my attempt (only partial success). Also did you check out the Clearwater Erika lights - those look like the best lights for distance at night.
Cool place for a light and I hope it works out for you.
But I have to say without knowing they will hit the fender or not was just not wise, how friggin hard would it be to use a ratchet strap or two and compress the front suspension and measure the remaining clearance ?!
Please post a picture of the smashed fender and the actual clearance available if it hits !!!
But I have to say without knowing they will hit the fender or not was just not wise, how friggin hard would it be to use a ratchet strap or two and compress the front suspension and measure the remaining clearance ?!
Please post a picture of the smashed fender and the actual clearance available if it hits !!!
Bigheadted - you can see the damaged fender on post #48. I thought I had it all figured out (but I guess not). At this point, the damage has not gotten any worse so I can live with it. The truth of the matter is not one person has ever said, 'what happened to your fender?'. Lucky in that the damage is extremely symmetrical and behind the forks. When I point it out, everyone has to get in real close to even see it so that's why I can live with it (otherwise it would drive me crazy).
The only thing I plan to do with this is to re-wire it so when I hit the high beam, this will light up as well (like the aux lights).
Another possible solution to shorten the travel is use Jason's (Fabricators) Intimidator modification with single rate spring and a slight longer spacer. That may possibly stiffen up the front end enough to avoid the fender damage (and get a better ride).
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