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« on: October 31, 2012, 01:11:03 PM » |
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For years, I have run a set of Kuryakyn Silver Bullet lights ,down low, mounted on the bottom of the engine guards.
I was thinking about changing them out as I just broke one.
I use them mainly for safety, increasing my visibility , I hope.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for some other types of lights for visibility to oncoming traffic. I really don't need additional lights, for more lighting, as I don't do alot of night driving, trying to avoid those forest rats!
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2012, 01:43:42 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2012, 01:52:40 PM » |
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got two different sets of lights at Wallyworld, both 55w halogen.
They make you very conspicuous and about 20 bucks each pair (one was chrome, the other black)
you can also get 18w LED on fleabay, about 67 bucks a pair, have 2 lights running on one 5 amp fuse-1.6 amps each. They make sure all see you coming, but they are 3 3/4" diam.
To be seen by oncoming, engine guard mounting is the best way to go.
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take personal responsibility and keep your word
98 Tourer, black and chrome, added 8/11/10
98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2012, 04:20:04 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2012, 04:48:22 PM » |
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got two different sets of lights at Wallyworld, both 55w halogen.
They make you very conspicuous and about 20 bucks each pair (one was chrome, the other black)
you can also get 18w LED on fleabay, about 67 bucks a pair, have 2 lights running on one 5 amp fuse-1.6 amps each. They make sure all see you coming, but they are 3 3/4" diam.
To be seen by oncoming, engine guard mounting is the best way to go.
These are the Chrome lights Ricoman is talking about. He sold them to me for $100.00. Said it was a great deal, just didn't say for who. I put them on my bike some time ago. IMHO they look good, plus they help fill in the area in front of the bike at night on either hi or low beam.   Pardon the schmutz on the bike. I'd rather ride it then wash it. |
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2012, 05:07:10 PM » |
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Hey Chiefy,
I think you got an extra zero in there.
not a hundred if I only paid 20.
No question, they can see you coming!
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take personal responsibility and keep your word
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98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2012, 05:18:27 PM » |
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Hey Chiefy,
I think you got an extra zero in there.
not a hundred if I only paid 20.
No question, they can see you coming!
Well you said it came with a bridge, which I haven't gotten yet, BTW. |
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YoungPUP
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2012, 05:23:06 PM » |
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Gotta love the chrome ones from wally world. Almost identical-ish to the Kury ones. Get replacment bulbs at the hardware store in the garden lighting section.
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2012, 05:27:25 PM » |
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Motolight is my choice, the 50 watt have great visibility.
motolight.com
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ricoman
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2012, 05:34:49 PM » |
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Hey Chiefy,
I think you got an extra zero in there.
not a hundred if I only paid 20.
No question, they can see you coming!
Well you said it came with a bridge, which I haven't gotten yet, BTW. be patient, I may have a better deal on a tunnel for you, you got a pump? |
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take personal responsibility and keep your word
98 Tourer, black and chrome, added 8/11/10
98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2012, 06:43:31 PM » |
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Motolight with YELLOW bulbs if you want to be seen......
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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2012, 07:18:14 PM » |
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Spots from JCW, attached to crashbarwith 3 piece clamps also from JCW in thier motorcycle catalog. Hoser  |
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2012, 07:19:42 PM » |
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i put some cheap yellow leds on the bottom of the crash bars. very distinct.
separates me from the cars and trucks. i think anyway.
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