Simple hard saddlebag lighting option
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Simple hard saddlebag lighting option
I was looking for a simple way to light up the inside of my hard bags at night on my Street Glide. I use more expensive Petzl headlamps all the time when I'm deployed, but I didn't want to spend that kind of cash just for this. I found these Rayovac ones at Home Depot for about $12 I think and they are bright as h*ll. I grabbed a couple, picked up some industrial grade sticky Velcro, and off I went.
I put some Velcro in the bag itself and on the flat portion of the headlamp. I also tossed in the headlamp strap just in case I found myself needing a headlamp in the night... you never know and it's easier than trying to hold a light when you need both hands. So for less than $30 I have lights for both saddlebags and headlamps should I ever need them.
I put some Velcro in the bag itself and on the flat portion of the headlamp. I also tossed in the headlamp strap just in case I found myself needing a headlamp in the night... you never know and it's easier than trying to hold a light when you need both hands. So for less than $30 I have lights for both saddlebags and headlamps should I ever need them.
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It's a simple solution. Seems like they would be better placed on the underside of the lid, shining down. What will count now is how long they last. Pretty harsh environment on a bike!
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I also bought the LEDs from Autozone. Two long ones in the tour pak lid and one short one under each of the speaker pods. I placed a switch in the tour pak and wired it to an accessory wire. It lights up all the bags and goes off with the key in case I forget to shut it off. It's plenty bright and costs about $25.
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I bought the $5 round LED pucks at Home Depot and used some 3M two sided foam tape to install them - 2 years ago and still working. Work GREAT!!!! Custom Dynamics sells another version for $8.09.
Last edited by pastime; Jul 5, 2013 at 08:02 PM.
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Road Captain
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I hope they stay on for you. I put something similar on the lid and the heat softened the adhesive and the fell down into my saddlebag.
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I bought some push flashlight things that were at the check out at tractor supply. I used marine grade velcro in the hood and they work great! I also used the velcro to attach my glasses case to the side...now I have my day and night glasses right there...without having to dig thru my bags...