Driving Lights

[Bronxboy]

After the trip up to Maggie in the dark, looking for some suggestions on driving lights. Want something that will light up the sides of the road and mount on the front engine guards.

I know most of u have them and need to get  a set that are bright and easy to install, so any help is appreciated, also where did u purchase them from.

[desertrefugee]

I'm not sure if lights would look right on the crash bars of an Interstate.  I recently put a pair of Showchrome Halogen spots on my Standard.  I think they look pretty good and really put some light out!

[Jess from VA]

Not an interstate, no pods to interfere with engine guard mounts.

LEDs are the new thing (low draw), but these are Halogen 55W rated at 85W.  (and brighter than my IS headlamps) (they are spots, not fogs, but they light up the world, and small) (read the reviews)

http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-73112-Platinum-1100X-Driving/dp/B003D5IXS0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1434248983&sr=8-3&keywords=piaa+1100+led

Mounts, though you might only need 1" P clamps (not sure at the top of the guard).
http://www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-4024-Chrome-1-1-P-Clamp/dp/B000IOHI62 

[Pappy!]

Nick, I got mine from a good 'ol boy in Florida!

http://stores.advmonster.com/led-lights/

Mine are the 44's. They are floods and light up the roadsides perfectly and far enough out to where you will not be able to over drive them.  
They are extremely bright during the day as well.
I installed their rotary dimmer switch with the high-beam by-pass. They come on full bright when you hit the high beam switch. The dimmer controls the overall brightness while on low beam allowing you to aim them optimally.

[Bronxboy]

Thanks guy's, yeah now I remember talking to u about yours Pappy. I thought that was a great idea having them hooked up to the stock switch and a dimmer as well 

[John Schmidt]

You need to be certain they're wired totally separate from the headlight circuit. That way if that circuit goes south on you, you still have lights to get you home. Keep Murphy's Law in mind if you think the main circuit won't go bad....either the switch on the left or the start button contraption. It will happen at 2:00AM, in the middle of nowhere, and no cell service. And, it will usually soon be followed by either a snow or rain storm.....and you just remembered where you left your bad weather clothes. 

Re. the start button, I'm not sure why Honda changed it but the unit on my 1200 is a much better design.

[Bronxboy]

Hahaha, John hit it right on the head. Murphy's law is a bitch. I just changed out the start switch a few months ago so I should be good for awhile on that one. I will probably just wire them in separate on their own switch and relay, on/off is all I will need 

[John Schmidt]

You also need to install a relay in the headlight circuit. It takes the high amp load off the start switch, drops it to a fraction of an amp thereby saving the start switch from future troubles. Here's the link to the procedure, just scroll down to Start Sw. Safeguard.

http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/starter.html

[desertrefugee]

Yep, ran mine through a relay on a circuit shared with the Wolo horn I also installed.  The lights are activated with the high-beam, but also have an override switch beside the seat key lock.

[Bronxboy]

I am good at tearing down and building with wrenches. But when it comes to wiring...well lets just say I leave that to the pro's 

If someone is willing to help me with these lights, I will pick everything up that I need and pay for the service?

[JPFarmy]

Hey Nick, Here's the kind I have and few others have them too. I had to modify the bases a little because they wiggle a little. Mine have 3 settings, flood, spot, and strobe. Can't beat the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Driving-Bicycle-Motorcycle-Headlight-Waterproof/dp/B00K7BD630

[Flrider]

Hey Nick, Here's the kind I have and few others have them too. I had to modify the bases a little because they wiggle a little. Mine have 3 settings, flood, spot, and strobe. Can't beat the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Driving-Bicycle-Motorcycle-Headlight-Waterproof/dp/B00K7BD630

WOW, WOW, WOW

Is this JP posting here in the FL board, this is like a UFO sighting, didn't even know your handle name 

Anyways, felt the need to welcome you back, good to hear from you JP, have not seen you in a while, hope all is good.

In reference to the lights you are suggesting, I have only seen them during the day and they do help to get noticed. They do not shake and look great from the far plus you can't beat the price.

How are they at night JP?

[Bronxboy]

I think Billyboy runs those too

[darksidemxer]

Alot of sport touring guys run leds from either of these sites. https://www.clearwaterlights.com/

http://stores.advmonster.com/mount/     adv makes nice dimmer switches and universal mounts. I personal like the clearwater lights more though. Super bright even in the day time.