Lighting question.

A.J. · 01-26-2013, 05:09 AM

Anyone run auxillary lights with safari tanks and high fender? Just curious what fits and works well. I have a euro headlight with h.i.d. but I would like more light to the side and to fill in the gaps.

geometrician · 01-26-2013, 10:23 AM

Here's my solution to added light with a high-fender modification (with SW-Motech high crash guards) Mounted with extension plate mounted to bottom of front subframe/instrument bracket. Granted these aren't Safari tanks but they ought to fit

Hella FF-75s, metal-reflector & glass lens and can take 100watts of heat w/o a problem. Uses H3 bulbs which can be converted to HID if you so choose... $35 off eBay new in box. "FF" stands for "free form" and the pattern these put out is better than I expected- I compared them at night with several other lights I had, including a set of similar PIAAs

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=29

catalina38 · 01-26-2013, 04:26 PM

I have the Black dog mount with Baja designs squadrons and they work fine with the Safari tanks and low fender. I don't know about the high fender with this type of light mount, but I'm looking forward to the answer.

A.J. · 01-27-2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catalina38

I have the Black dog mount with Baja designs squadrons and they work fine with the Safari tanks and low fender. I don't know about the high fender with this type of light mount, but I'm looking forward to the answer.

Got any pictures? I'm looking at getting these.
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/hst...off/Detail.bok
Not sure where or how to mount them yet though. Any ideas?

Mr_Snips · 01-27-2013, 11:38 AM

I bear no affiliation with these guys but check out some of the new LED products available...way way brighter than halogen with less energy use.

http://okledlightbars.webs.com/apps/webstore/

pvmoto · 01-28-2013, 03:55 AM

I have a similar issue. I have a set of Rigid Industries D2's that I ran without issue with the standard guard. Since the high guard conversion I'm at a loss as to where to put them now.

Mud Bucket · 01-28-2013, 03:48 PM

I just fab'ed up an aluminum bracket in November to hold the Rigid 6" LED light bar. 3600 Lumens, very bright with 2 floods with 700 Lumens each. Adds a lot to the over all light with minimal power impact. Uses the factor holes and out of the way. I am using the 6" Led hybrid with the combination of floods on the sides and spot in the middle. I also was able to mount 2 extra floods for lighting up corners or those sneaky deer. Click on the lick to see

http://s1133.beta.photobucket.com/us...0990R%20lights

Cheers

KTMSAM · 01-28-2013, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud Bucket

I just fab'ed up an aluminum bracket in November to hold the Rigid 6" LED light bar. 3600 Lumens, very bright with 2 floods with 700 Lumens each. Adds a lot to the over all light with minimal power impact. Uses the factor holes and out of the way. I am using the 6" Led hybrid with the combination of floods on the sides and spot in the middle. I also was able to mount 2 extra floods for lighting up corners or those sneaky deer. Click on the lick to see

http://s1133.beta.photobucket.com/us...0990R%20lights

Cheers

Nicely Done! I am very jealous of that set up, that looks great! I'm going to get some Rigid's on my bike too, but now you made me rethink which ones I might buy!

Cyclops Motorsports · 01-28-2013, 04:40 PM

Aux Lights work good under the headlight or on crash bars. One thing that is nice about separate lights is the ability to aim them individually. One thing thats nice about a light bar is that they dont get damaged in a fall over.

Here is my personal bike

Mud Bucket · 01-28-2013, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTMSAM

Nicely Done! I am very jealous of that set up, that looks great! I'm going to get some Rigid's on my bike too, but now you made me rethink which ones I might buy!

Also look at the ONX by Baja designs. Looks a bit more spendy but similar to size.
The only thing I'm not sure is my lower lights on the bars. Those are dually Rigid spots. Great for long distance but may be an issue through the rough trails

KTMSAM · 01-28-2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud Bucket

Also look at the ONX by Baja designs. Looks a bit more spendy but similar to size.
The only thing I'm not sure is my lower lights on the bars. Those are dually Rigid spots. Great for long distance but may be an issue through the rough trails

Oh man, those are awesome! Thanks for the info, I will definitely check those out and figure out what I can afford. I will be sure to make a build thread if I do something sweet

Qwik · 01-30-2013, 08:45 PM

Like This?

Pulled the screen/grill below the headlight and used the threaded holes the screen bolts too

DSM8 · 01-30-2013, 09:13 PM

http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/

I have reviewed some of their lights, very good quality and top notch plugs etc.

01-26-2013, 05:09 AM	#1
A.J. ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Plainville,CT Oddometer: 426	Lighting question. Anyone run auxillary lights with safari tanks and high fender? Just curious what fits and works well. I have a euro headlight with h.i.d. but I would like more light to the side and to fill in the gaps. __________________ 01 Tl1000R, 01 Duke, 04 450exc plated, 05 xr50, 06 gsxr 600, 08 Ktm 990

01-26-2013, 10:23 AM	#2
geometrician let's keep going... Joined: May 2008 Location: West-By-God Virginia Oddometer: 988	High Fender-friendly aux lighting Here's my solution to added light with a high-fender modification (with SW-Motech high crash guards) Mounted with extension plate mounted to bottom of front subframe/instrument bracket. Granted these aren't Safari tanks but they ought to fit Hella FF-75s, metal-reflector & glass lens and can take 100watts of heat w/o a problem. Uses H3 bulbs which can be converted to HID if you so choose... $35 off eBay new in box. "FF" stands for "free form" and the pattern these put out is better than I expected- I compared them at night with several other lights I had, including a set of similar PIAAs http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=29 __________________ Britt '06 KTM 950 Adv 'S' '03 KTM 250 EXC '88 KLR650 - +170K miles "looks like you've had a lot of fun on that bike..."

01-26-2013, 04:26 PM	#3
catalina38 Contrarian Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Stingray bay CA. Oddometer: 1,422	I have the Black dog mount with Baja designs squadrons and they work fine with the Safari tanks and low fender. I don't know about the high fender with this type of light mount, but I'm looking forward to the answer. __________________ Born 10,000 years too late Scientific Wild Ass Guesser:hmmmm

01-28-2013, 03:55 AM	#6
pvmoto Instagram @ pvmoto Joined: Jan 2012 Location: North Rocks Oddometer: 333	I have a similar issue. I have a set of Rigid Industries D2's that I ran without issue with the standard guard. Since the high guard conversion I'm at a loss as to where to put them now. __________________ Instagram@ pvmoto

01-28-2013, 03:48 PM	#7
Mud Bucket Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Vancouver,B.C, Can Oddometer: 43	I just fab'ed up an aluminum bracket in November to hold the Rigid 6" LED light bar. 3600 Lumens, very bright with 2 floods with 700 Lumens each. Adds a lot to the over all light with minimal power impact. Uses the factor holes and out of the way. I am using the 6" Led hybrid with the combination of floods on the sides and spot in the middle. I also was able to mount 2 extra floods for lighting up corners or those sneaky deer. Click on the lick to see http://s1133.beta.photobucket.com/us...0990R%20lights Cheers __________________ I don't always ride But....When I do, its with a KTM 990R Wind in your face my friends

01-28-2013, 04:40 PM	#9
Cyclops Motorsports Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Kent Wa Oddometer: 945	Aux Lights work good under the headlight or on crash bars. One thing that is nice about separate lights is the ability to aim them individually. One thing thats nice about a light bar is that they dont get damaged in a fall over. Here is my personal bike __________________ When Quality matters,Its all about choices. Performance LED Vendors thread http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839163 www.cyclopsadventuresports.com http://youtu.be/1fmEJO3ftFI

01-30-2013, 08:45 PM	#12
Qwik Two Wheeled Addict Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, California Oddometer: 5,283	Like This? Pulled the screen/grill below the headlight and used the threaded holes the screen bolts too __________________ Speed bumps never seem to make me go any faster Qwik screwed with this post 01-30-2013 at 10:16 PM

01-30-2013, 09:13 PM	#13
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,230	Check out these guys as well http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/ I have reviewed some of their lights, very good quality and top notch plugs etc. __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

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