F800GS - show us your lights - Page 11

edfetz · 07-07-2010, 08:27 PM

How much for the LED's ?? Are they sourced form a later model year or just optional equipt?

F800 Rob · 07-07-2010, 08:53 PM

I have a set of Martin Fabrication HID's installed on my F650GS Twin. They're only 35W each so I've been able to run them constantly for the past year without issue. When my dad borrowed my bike he said there was so much light it was like he could almost see into the future. Then again, he's half blind... or deaf... or something.

speedz · 07-08-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by F800 Rob

I have a set of Martin Fabrication HID's installed on my F650GS Twin..

Can oncoming vehicles still see your front blinkers? I have a set of aux lights and would like to mount them at the same spot you have them but my concern is the bright HID's may mask the front indicators.

F800 Rob · 07-08-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedz

Can oncoming vehicles still see your front blinkers? I have a set of aux lights and would like to mount them at the same spot you have them but my concern is the bright HID's may mask the front indicators.

Yep! The stick out so far they clear the lights.

Shaggie · 07-08-2010, 08:24 PM

surely you wouldn't have the HID's lit with oncoming traffic close enough to be concerned about seeing your indicators????

edfetz · 07-09-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaggie

surely you wouldn't have the HID's lit with oncoming traffic close enough to be concerned about seeing your indicators????

That's the main reason I installed extra lights on the front of my bike. So the oncoming traffic sees me in the day light. I notice I get lots more respect / room from cagers when my lights are on. I run my high beam all day too.

Sutherngintelmen · 07-09-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by edfetz

That's the main reason I installed extra lights on the front of my bike. So the oncoming traffic sees me in the day light. I notice I get lots more respect / room from cagers when my lights are on. I run my high beam all day too.

+1 - extra lights up front for daytime awareness

Shaggie · 07-09-2010, 10:40 PM

i understand all that....

but HID's up near your indicators/headlights?

isn't the idea to create a 'triangle of light' or something for better distance n speed perception? so would'nt the addtional lights be better lower ie on crash bars etc?

edfetz · 07-12-2010, 07:25 PM

Exactly my point, I'd have mine burning while in traffic in the daytime. I don't think his signals will be visable. Just sayin'

Sutherngintelmen · 07-13-2010, 04:17 AM

Here are my Trail Tech HID lights - these are model SCMR16's - 1800 lumens each. That's a lot of light (though I can not recommend them as they like to break - twice already for internal ballast.)

Indicators plainly visible even when off. They show up just fine.

solohvs · 07-14-2010, 06:33 PM

June 2010

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - rain, Fog and 48 degrees.
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania - hot, humid and 95 degrees.

The lights came in handy day after day of thick FOG...

nat_han · 07-16-2010, 07:04 AM

Hi guys,

has anyone bought and installed the Wunderlich Microfooter lights?
want to hear some reviews and opinions beside the one that "R12GS HOOLIGAN" posted some time back...

is it bright and adjustable(able to tilt left and right)?

thanks for the help!

jaycommando · 07-16-2010, 07:55 AM

I have them and like them. They are bright and very adjustable in range and angle. the instructions to fit are easy and it took me about 30-45 min to do( im not great with electrics). had them in rain and wind and not failed me yet. makes the front of the bike very visable!

nat_han · 07-16-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaycommando

I have them and like them. They are bright and very adjustable in range and angle. the instructions to fit are easy and it took me about 30-45 min to do( im not great with electrics). had them in rain and wind and not failed me yet. makes the front of the bike very visable!

thanks jay for your comments and feedback.

Tor · 08-15-2010, 10:19 AM

So how are your Twalcom / Hella DE combo holding up for those who bought them? Thinking about getting them.....

07-07-2010, 08:27 PM	#151
edfetz Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Oddometer: 987	How much for the LED's ?? Are they sourced form a later model year or just optional equipt? __________________ 11 KTM 250 XC 09 BMW F800GS Ithaca Dirt Riders--KLIM--Hammer Nutrition JGRMX-Pirelli Tires

07-08-2010, 08:24 PM	#155
Shaggie Unseen University Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Oddometer: 2,368	surely you wouldn't have the HID's lit with oncoming traffic close enough to be concerned about seeing your indicators???? __________________ Shane S-43.514872 E172.59602 "We are not at home to Mr Reasonable" - Sam Vimes Adieu Davo, you're on the Far Ride now - missing you already mate NZ Touring pics : Brass Monkey 2009 : Kiwi Sun : Totaranui (no MC)

07-09-2010, 10:40 PM	#158
Shaggie Unseen University Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Oddometer: 2,368	i understand all that.... but HID's up near your indicators/headlights? isn't the idea to create a 'triangle of light' or something for better distance n speed perception? so would'nt the addtional lights be better lower ie on crash bars etc? __________________ Shane S-43.514872 E172.59602 "We are not at home to Mr Reasonable" - Sam Vimes Adieu Davo, you're on the Far Ride now - missing you already mate NZ Touring pics : Brass Monkey 2009 : Kiwi Sun : Totaranui (no MC)

07-12-2010, 07:25 PM	#159
edfetz Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Oddometer: 987	Exactly my point, I'd have mine burning while in traffic in the daytime. I don't think his signals will be visable. Just sayin' __________________ 11 KTM 250 XC 09 BMW F800GS Ithaca Dirt Riders--KLIM--Hammer Nutrition JGRMX-Pirelli Tires

07-13-2010, 04:17 AM	#160
Sutherngintelmen on the mend Joined: Mar 2009 Location: ATL Oddometer: 977	Day time Light Here are my Trail Tech HID lights - these are model SCMR16's - 1800 lumens each. That's a lot of light (though I can not recommend them as they like to break - twice already for internal ballast.) Indicators plainly visible even when off. They show up just fine. __________________ There is a pleasure in the pathed woods, There is a rapture in the smoking pipe, There is chaos, where none intrudes, in the deep dell, with its thrills roar; I love not nature less, but bikes the more. Byron riding. All posted pics < 6/30/12 deleted courtesy of Apple

07-07-2010, 08:53 PM	#152
F800 Rob MotoInsight Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Oddometer: 929	I have a set of Martin Fabrication HID's installed on my F650GS Twin. They're only 35W each so I've been able to run them constantly for the past year without issue. When my dad borrowed my bike he said there was so much light it was like he could almost see into the future. Then again, he's half blind... or deaf... or something.

07-14-2010, 06:33 PM	#161
solohvs somewhere around the bend Joined: Apr 2008 Location: South East Pennsylvania Oddometer: 156	PIAA Cross Country / GIVI crash bars June 2010 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - rain, Fog and 48 degrees. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania - hot, humid and 95 degrees. The lights came in handy day after day of thick FOG...

07-16-2010, 07:04 AM	#162
nat_han 2 Wheelers By Choice.. =] Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore! Oddometer: 200	wunderlich micro footers.. Hi guys, has anyone bought and installed the Wunderlich Microfooter lights? want to hear some reviews and opinions beside the one that "R12GS HOOLIGAN" posted some time back... is it bright and adjustable(able to tilt left and right)? thanks for the help!

07-16-2010, 07:55 AM	#163
jaycommando Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Cirencester, Glos, UK Oddometer: 101	Micro Flooters I have them and like them. They are bright and very adjustable in range and angle. the instructions to fit are easy and it took me about 30-45 min to do( im not great with electrics). had them in rain and wind and not failed me yet. makes the front of the bike very visable! __________________ Jay. Just because I stink of petrol, look like shit and still smile doesn't mean I've not been having fun! Soldiers Do It With Their Helmets ON!!

08-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#165
Tor Native Viking Joined: Nov 2005 Location: PD of SC Oddometer: 781	So how are your Twalcom / Hella DE combo holding up for those who bought them? Thinking about getting them..... __________________ "Be Always Sure You Are Right - Then Go Ahead" 2005 Honda ST1300 / 2010 BMW F800 Gelände-Straße

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