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LED Driving Lights
« on: March 21, 2013, 05:06:32 PM »
http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/led-driving-lamp-bars

Has anyone used this style of lighting for driving lights on the ST?
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2013, 05:29:05 PM »
Hi Pete, I have a set of spot ones on mine there is 4 led per light and I have them mounted under my mirrors. They give a fair bit of light. I got them from. www.brightlightautoparts.com part no bl-lb4p. They cost $80.00 each.
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2013, 05:36:34 PM »
After getting the LED brake and indicators lights on the back of the bike this was going to be my next investigation. My only real doubt is the fact that I think these are solid, i.e. they don't bend to accommodate the shape of the Tupperware, so mounting them might well turn into a nightmare, especially as they have to point forwards onto the road at the right angle and location. Might need some SERIOUS thought about this!

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2013, 06:09:33 PM »
The LED Bars are a bit wide/bulky for ST use, the round ones are more compact.
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2013, 06:39:46 PM »
By the way, has anyone else noticed that on the Narva site there does not seem to be a single price list or indication of how much this stuff costs...a simple fact that I would think all visitors would like to know up front. 

Neither is there even a passing mention of dollars for anything, at all, anywhere.

Gives me the impression that this stuff is probably insanely expensive to the point where they don't want to put costs anywhere because it will either scare potential customers away or reduce them to hysterical laughter.

Sorry, is this too cynical of me?? :think1
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2013, 08:50:36 PM »
It seems to be that webstores in Australia don't have prices listed so it makes it a pain to try and work out what you can afford. In comparison most US sites have a price listed so you know what you're up for when you find an item you like.
I wish Australian stores would give an idea of the prices for stuff, it would save a lot of stuffing around.
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2013, 10:04:01 PM »
I have a 10watt cree spot and a10 watt cree euro on the front of my bike for driving lights. These are under the mirrors.
There are now also available 4x10watt lights in a round or square casing. These I will mount on top.  :wht11
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2013, 07:28:03 AM »
Clearwater lights on the front of mine with a set of spot beams that are HID
http://clearwaterlights.com/
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2013, 07:15:29 PM »
Sorry for the delay,  I have purchased of them for the 4x4, not the cheapest but quick in supplying.

http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/NEW_LED_WORK_LAMPS.html

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2013, 06:20:28 PM »
 I've put a pair of LED running lights on my STeed. Got them on EBay from a bloke in Bright Vic.

They are single Cree LED and burn your retinas 8)

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2013, 08:32:06 PM »
I've put a pair of LED running lights on my STeed. Got them on EBay from a bloke in Bright Vic.

They are single Cree LED and burn your retinas 8)

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Do they help with night riding- I mean in lighting up the road?
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2013, 08:10:44 PM »
I've put a pair of LED running lights on my STeed. Got them on EBay from a bloke in Bright Vic.

They are single Cree LED and burn your retinas 8)

 :rd13



Do they help with night riding- I mean in lighting up the road?

Ive attached pictures showing the lights in action for your consideration

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2013, 09:44:56 AM »
Thanks for putting up those pix.  Pretty powerful glow there, for a pair of little DRLs ("Daylight Running Lights").  You've got me thinking now!  I deduce you have them on all the time, but put them on a separate switch.  What I don't get is how you can have them on without the headlight if they're run off the ignition switch power rather than straight from the battery (or did you just cover the headlight for the "DRL only" photo?)
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2013, 11:27:47 AM »
Thanks for putting up those pix.  Pretty powerful glow there, for a pair of little DRLs ("Daylight Running Lights").  You've got me thinking now!  I deduce you have them on all the time, but put them on a separate switch.  What I don't get is how you can have them on without the headlight if they're run off the ignition switch power rather than straight from the battery (or did you just cover the headlight for the "DRL only" photo?)

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2013, 11:33:29 AM »
Yep

You get the prize for the most concise answer this year!    :grin     :thumb
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2013, 11:50:28 AM »
 :crackup love it
 

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2013, 05:23:25 PM »
Thanks for putting up those pix.  Pretty powerful glow there, for a pair of little DRLs ("Daylight Running Lights").  You've got me thinking now!  I deduce you have them on all the time, but put them on a separate switch.  What I don't get is how you can have them on without the headlight if they're run off the ignition switch power rather than straight from the battery (or did you just cover the headlight for the "DRL only" photo?)


Yep


Got them on EBay here http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-CREE-LED-MOTORBIKE-DRIVING-LIGHT-COMBO-SET-SPOT-SPREAD-BMW-TRIUMPH-SUZUKI-/251245185965?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7f614bad
 

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2013, 06:48:49 PM »
I have considered using the bar led lights for a long time. They were very expensive but prices have been coming down. The hardest thing is find ones at a reasonable price that are still good value with regards to lumen output and construction. You can buy them in different lengths too. I like the idea of fitting them under the headlight rather than one above each mirror!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12-INCH-72W-CREE-LED-LIGHT-BAR-WORK-LIGHT-5040LM-FLOOD-LAMP-4WD-SEC-KILL-48W-35W-/261160374982?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cce5f12c6&_uhb=1

http://snakeracing.com.au/store/series-light-p-3868.html

http://www.roosystems.com.au/products/led-lightbars-1.html

http://www.monsterlights.com.au/
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2013, 09:32:00 PM »
Did you have any ideas of how you would mount them under the headlight, Rodd?
I like the idea, just need help visualising the hardware.
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2013, 10:25:27 PM »
There is room under the ST1100 headlight for a LED bar light of 6 to 10". A longer one could be fitted but it wouldn't mold in as well.
There is a flat area under the headlight, and the fairing stay bar is behind this are, so a strong stable mount could be created.

I bought 2 round 18w LED flood lights for the rear of my Land Cruiser for camping and they are surprisingly bright.
You can also get bar lights in a combination of flood and longer range.

It would be interesting to see one of these in action (although it's a bit square and ugly!):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-24V-54W-3600-LUMENS-LED-DRIVING-HIGH-POWER-ALLOY-CREE-LIGHTS-BARS-4WD-4X4-/271054294913?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1c184f81&_uhb=1
 

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2013, 10:32:15 PM »
That's certainly a very good price, and having the double mount is a very good idea, rather than a single mount.
I've seen the ones with the combination of flood and spot. 
It's a growing market, so it will soon be possible to find exactly the right configuration and price.
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« Reply #21 on: April 23, 2013, 01:09:17 PM »


Just a quick photoshop!
 

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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #22 on: April 23, 2013, 04:03:23 PM »
Hey Rodd, that's not a bad look at all.   So long as the front mudguard doesn't his the lights when the front suspension gets a decent bump.   :thumbsup
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« Reply #23 on: April 23, 2013, 08:46:59 PM »
Hey Rodd, that's ot a bad look at all.   So long as the front mudguard doesn't his the lights when the front suspension gets a decent bump.   :thumbsup

It won't.  I used to have my airhorn in that position, and it was taller than those lights.
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Re: LED Driving Lights
« Reply #24 on: April 23, 2013, 09:42:04 PM »
There is a local business here in toowoomba getting into led driving lights and bars for bikes and cars, going to see them at some stage for more info, they have bikes themselves so am curious to find out more
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