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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: nhmaf on June 26, 2013, 11:37:23 PM

Title: Aux lights projects
Post by: nhmaf on June 26, 2013, 11:37:23 PM

This might be one of my next projects -
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/daytime-running-lights/2-round-10-watt-led-mini-auxiliary-work-light/1386/#customerreview

Title: Re: Aux lights projects
Post by: Ed Miller on June 28, 2013, 11:45:16 AM

Pics when you're done?

I've been thinking about getting something from these guys.  Way more money though:

http://clearwaterlights.com/products2_pp.html

What would it take to actually let me see on dark, rainy nights?  

Title: Re: Aux lights projects
Post by: Barry on June 28, 2013, 12:17:12 PM

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Way more money though:
 

Silly prices indeed. I wonder which planet they are from.


These are a touch cheaper but they are only running lights to aid being seen not to see with.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-T12-12V-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-Working-Lights-Eagle-Eye-Screw-Bulbs-/140944007066?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20d0eadf9a

Title: Re: Aux lights projects
Post by: Altritter on July 07, 2013, 09:48:54 AM

I finally have my bike back in riding condition, after about 2 years of illnesses (minor physical ailments of mine, major Bing problems, new tires, 10,000 mile service for the bike). In the process, I asked a reputable independent BMW repair guy for recommendations regarding visibility lighting and a modulating brake light system.

His preference for both is a local (Washington DC suburb) producer, Skene Design (www(dot)skenedesign(dot)com), for their P3 brake lighting system and Photon Blaster fork-mounted front lights. The P3 is a pair of adjustable modulating red LEDs mounted vertically, one on each side of the license plate. (There is an option to incorporate the rear turn signals into the P3 system, but I don't have it.) I already had an LED brake light display; I don't know whether or not it was replaced.

The Photon Blaster consists of two fork-mounted, high-intensity displays available in either yellow or white. I have yellow, and they are bright! So bright, indeed, that they do not photograph properly.

A big advantage for our bikes—the lights don't pull much current, so I didn't have to upgrade my electrics.  Also, installation apparently is quick enough that when he quoted me a price including installation, I just let George install them.  :-[

Easiest way to check out the lighting: just google/bing/(whatever) "photon blaster", and you can see photos and descriptions of both systems. (Note the Beemer-friendly photo(s)).

My satisfaction index is very high—now, if a 4-wheel driver claims not to have seen me, that person should be presumed blind, stupid, chemically impaired, or some combination thereof!

Title: Re: Aux lights projects
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 07, 2013, 04:17:29 PM

I installed a set of PIAA 40 driving lights on my '81 R65 and a set of PIAA 510's on the oilhead .

Downside, is that the bulbs are 55 watts each, so on the airhead it's making the charging work at about it's maximum output .

No lack of light in dark conditions, not great in rainy conditions, with the spray from vehicles in front of you .

If you are considering PIAA type lights, get the small 3 inch, the 6 inch lights on the R65 required beefing up the mounts on the crash bars .