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Running Lights
#1
Posted 19 July 2018 - 04:37 am
This is the bike.
#3
Posted 19 July 2018 - 08:44 am
It's a good idea to have them on a switch so you can turn them off or dim them at night if they're very bright
900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile
#4
Posted 19 July 2018 - 10:10 am
most of them are more than adequate in my experience. Some of them don't have the best waterproofing but that's easily fixed by adding some silicon sealant.
It's a good idea to have them on a switch so you can turn them off or dim them at night if they're very bright
I have a switch on mine but the lights have 3 settings, sometimes when i switch the lights on they are out of sync? ie one flashing other hi beam, is there a way of stopping this?
#5
Posted 19 July 2018 - 11:40 am
Some lamps with the same programs have 3 wires and you select your preference by touching the third wire to the +very supply wire.
900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile
#6
Posted 19 July 2018 - 12:27 pm
#7
Posted 19 July 2018 - 03:35 pm
My 3 setting lights always synch. The memory is only as long as the capacitor power to the chip. Both run through one switch taking the power from the back of the dip beam. Position 1 is day, 2 is night and 3 is rapid flash. If I park-up or stop for fuel the memory is lost and they start on bright. If you stall or engage the clutch with the side stand down, they will start on the next setting along when you quickly restart.
They are available with only one setting.
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#8
Posted 19 July 2018 - 03:52 pm
04 900 - 92 mk 1 - r 1150 rs - Z550 A1 - 2x bonnies - plastic slug -XL185 - ...not in that order !! (and one or two i don't want / dare to own up to !!)
#9
Posted 19 July 2018 - 04:35 pm
Safego from amazon is a popular choice. Quality for price is good and simple one setting. I'd put a link up but PITA on the phone!!
These?
https://www.ebay.co...._from=R40&rt=nc
#10
Posted 19 July 2018 - 05:12 pm
#11
Posted 19 July 2018 - 06:38 pm
Yuup those. Brackets are a bit mickey mouse but for price / performance I'm happy.
04 900 - 92 mk 1 - r 1150 rs - Z550 A1 - 2x bonnies - plastic slug -XL185 - ...not in that order !! (and one or two i don't want / dare to own up to !!)
#12
Posted 19 July 2018 - 06:42 pm
do you think it could be the switch as the one i have on has 3 wires 1 live each for the lights , i have another switch which only has 2 wires so the live from the spots will go on the same live on the switch?
#13
Posted 19 July 2018 - 06:52 pm
do you think it could be the switch as the one i have on has 3 wires 1 live each for the lights , i have another switch which only has 2 wires so the live from the spots will go on the same live on the switch?
It's better but unless the original switch was faulty I don't think it should matter
900 with better bits. Owes me nothing, Makes me smile
#15
Posted 20 July 2018 - 06:45 am
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#16
Posted 20 July 2018 - 07:37 am
This is what I done to mine when I had my 900 and it worked a treat..
https://youtu.be/KQIRV1y-Q6E
Did this to mine a while ago but then they stopped working after a week
#17
Posted 20 July 2018 - 09:20 am
#18
Posted 02 August 2018 - 10:25 pm
To aid visibility during day time it seem prudent to fit some auxiliary LED running lights. I don't do much night riding if at all so it's prime purpose is to be seen on the road. There seem to be plenty of cheap lights from China are they good enough for the intended purpose ? Be interested to know members thoughts and recommendations.
This is the bike.
I use a made by "Ring" light called an Aurora dlr they come as a pair and have the auto switch unit, if needed. You will not be disappointed with the brightness, Imagine the brightest DLR you've seen on todays cars, Merc, Audis? this knocks 'em into a cocked hat IMHO. 5 x 1.5w that make your 110 main beam look like a 5w standard side light. I have mounted mine beneath the Headlamp which i have now relayed to be off during the day because its a waste of time next to this. . I have them on a couple of bikes as they come as a pair not cheap at £70 per pair ish but worth every penny. Downside is they are so bright you don't want to be using them on full power at night, way too much. I have an LED controller wired in so I can knock it down if needed at night.
Been using them for 5 years no issues at all, fully waterproof and they look like the y belong if you mount them right, a quality lamp
Edited by peloponezian, 02 August 2018 - 10:26 pm.
#19
Posted 03 August 2018 - 11:21 am
I use a made by "Ring" light called an Aurora dlr they come as a pair and have the auto switch unit, if needed. You will not be disappointed with the brightness, Imagine the brightest DLR you've seen on todays cars, Merc, Audis? this knocks 'em into a cocked hat IMHO. 5 x 1.5w that make your 110 main beam look like a 5w standard side light. I have mounted mine beneath the Headlamp which i have now relayed to be off during the day because its a waste of time next to this. . I have them on a couple of bikes as they come as a pair not cheap at £70 per pair ish but worth every penny. Downside is they are so bright you don't want to be using them on full power at night, way too much. I have an LED controller wired in so I can knock it down if needed at night.
Been using them for 5 years no issues at all, fully waterproof and they look like the y belong if you mount them right, a quality lamp
These?: https://www.hids4u.c...ra-BRL0397.html
Edited by TDM4ever, 03 August 2018 - 11:23 am.
#20
Posted 03 August 2018 - 09:18 pm
Yes they're the ones at a good price too... sorry cant seem to upload a piccie of them
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