Morning Streak,
Looking for some lights to supplement the awesome output of the standard 1300 illuminators but am really looking for something that
a) looks like it is meant to be there rather than something that has been adapted from something from Mad Max and
b) does not require major surgery to the plastics
the square lights probably are the most practical but just dont seem to blend with the rest of the bike (but look great on the Suzuki
any suggestions?
cheers
Troy
a) looks like it is meant to be there rather than something that has been adapted from something from Mad Max:the best recommendation if your going for looks is not to put any lights there at all, i have never seen an ST with driving lights that looked light it was part of the bike so to speak, i would look to do a full LED headlight replacement (which i am doing to the strom in the next couple of weeks) talk to Nate at Hog Lights
https://hoglights.com.au/ (he is an old OzSTOC member) tell him i sent you
I am not a fan of LED headlight bulbs that you buy off ebay, the ST reflectors are not built for them, and the light sprays to much on low and high beam.
b) does not require major surgery to the plastics:
you can go two ways with your light brackets, you can get the police light brackets that go over the top:
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=6700.0or you can get brackets that you just cut a small section out from your mirror covers, dick seng used to make them, not sure if there is a replacement at the moment (the under brackets with the square lights would look the tidiest)
I have owned multiple types of driving lights for my ST1100, ST1300, and now 650 V-Strom, its "MY" opinion (not always everyone else's) that for driving at night to be safer on the road i am happy to sacrifice some looks for safety, my advice is that if my lights don't suit, and you find the style of look you like, really investigate the stats, build and performance, happy to help you with any of it mate
Cheers
Streak