Author Topic: New lights (Read 8363 times)

Sicman · « **on:** April 10, 2013, 08:54:04 PM »

I fitted some light brackets purchased off MCL to mount my new under mirror spotties.

It was project day today. I took my bike to the local auto electrical dude and spent 3 hrs stripping the steed down to bare bones

I had to remove handle bars and raiser to lift tank cowel as the round edges on the tank bolts were just long enough not to left pass the riser. I fixed that while it was up for them to run the new cables. I filed the round edges off and hit it with a bit of paint. No issues lifting the tank cowel now even with riser fitted :)

More to follow in a sec

Sicman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:00:09 PM »

I then got bolts to fit the 10ml holes in the brackets and mounted the lights. The electrician took 1hr to cable it up and install switches off the head light relay down under the back seat. I then put my baby all back together with only three screws left over :)

This is what the high beam looked like without the new spotties while just sitting in the shed looking down the driveway

This is the difference with the spotties on. Its amazing the difference. They havent been adjusted yet. I will do that another night.

http://www.visionxusa.com/LED-Optimus_Series/c1_247/index.html
This is the light brochure from VisonX

ST2UP · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:54:11 PM »

Right then, any after dark riding next week......your out front !!!

Don't forget your wets.....

Cheers

Sicman · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:01:40 PM »

Me wets are always in the box and the tyres are brand spankers so tis all covered hopefully

Cheers

tj189 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:05:18 PM »

Nice project there Tony, well done on the lights

Sicman · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:12:16 PM »

I got to strip the bike down further than I have ever done before so I learnt a lot about the bike today

Cheers

Streak · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:16:44 PM »

Well done mate, they look the goods, what did they set you back if you don't mind me asking?

Sicman · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:27:32 PM »

Not sure Graham - I just said I wanted a decent set of lights. He said these were the best for size and distance coverage. He said to fix him up after I get back from the Ulysses AGM. I will let you know then when I get the bill. My auto electrician is into bikes and usually only recommends what he knows to work.

Shiney · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2013, 11:49:45 AM »

Awesome work Tony, they look amazing

StinkyPete · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:23:55 PM »

They look great Tony. What lights have you used?

Sicman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2013, 01:18:46 PM »

Visionx Pete - here is the link. There is an Australian site - visonx.com.au but i found the info on the below American site-

http://www.visionxusa.com/LED-Optimus_Series/c1_247/index.html

My auto electrician just had them sitting on the shelf and when I saw them though they would look great on the ST. I am going for a ride tonight to adjust them in :)

Sabie · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2013, 04:02:37 PM »

Great job Tony.... Looks nice and neat too..

StinkyPete · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:06:27 PM »

Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2013, 01:18:46 PM

Visionx Pete - here is the link. There is an Australian site - visonx.com.au but i found the info on the below American site-

Thanks Tony. It's a really neat job, and I like the idea of physically small lights which don't detract from the nice lines of the bike. Spotties are not on my radar just yet, but I've just ordered a set of risers from BikeQuip before a trip to Canberra early in May.

Sicman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:48:26 PM »

Mark Worners Auto Electrical , West Wyalong, are great to work with - I got to use the shed and their tools to pull her down, fit the lights to the brackets i installed and they only charged me for the hour to fit the electricals off and supply the lights. I fitted her back together again. I recommend using them

Gavo · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:05:34 PM »

Thats realy good when you can find an outfit that is happy to work with you.

Excellent work BTW

saaz · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:45:18 PM »

Well, you should let us know the details of this Canberra trip so we can organise something (ie border protections!)

Quote from: StinkyPete on April 11, 2013, 05:06:27 PM

Quote from: Tony on April 11, 2013, 01:18:46 PM
Visionx Pete - here is the link. There is an Australian site - visonx.com.au but i found the info on the below American site-

Thanks Tony. It's a really neat job, and I like the idea of physically small lights which don't detract from the nice lines of the bike. Spotties are not on my radar just yet, but I've just ordered a set of risers from BikeQuip before a trip to Canberra early in May.

Sicman · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2013, 10:01:25 PM »

Righto - Just been out to adjust the lights and see what a difference they will make.
Normal low beam - Looking up my driveway which is slightly uphill

Normal high beam

High beam with new spotties - Note you can now see the neighbours fence across the road and two walkers on the other side of the road in the middle of the picture

View from the front

At least i will be able to see whats out there in the dark now

Neale · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2013, 05:45:13 PM »

Outstanding move. It always helps to get a good look at something before you hit it. Just taking the piss. They look great and they did illuminate most of my street when you switched them on. The high beam on the ST is pretty good but these things compliment them no end. Enjoy the QLD run ya mongrel.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2013, 05:57:22 PM »

That's exceptional Tony. MCL could get a run on light brackets to Oz now

Brian · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2013, 06:18:34 PM »

Thats worse then the daylight savings issues Tony....you turn ya spotties on and the roosters will start crowing and the cows will start lining up to the milk shed ......

Sicman · « **Reply #20 on:** April 15, 2013, 09:44:49 PM »

Sicman · « **Reply #21 on:** May 07, 2013, 03:09:23 PM »

Quote from: Streak on April 10, 2013, 10:16:44 PM

Well done mate, they look the goods, what did they set you back if you don't mind me asking?

Just got the bill - Price is $150 a light, fitted total = $360
Very happy with that

By stripping down the bike, mounting the lights and then doing the re assembly saved me a packet as it was very quick for them to wire them up

Cheers

ST2UP · « **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2013, 03:28:32 PM »

that is good buying for the quality of those lights......did you fix your little oops in the right corner of the fairing ????

Sicman · « **Reply #23 on:** May 08, 2013, 05:15:39 PM »

Not yet - Rainy day project if it ever rains again

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #24 on:** May 08, 2013, 05:22:46 PM »

Quote from: Tony on May 08, 2013, 05:15:39 PM

Not yet - Rainy day project if it ever rains again

I know what you do for a living, good job for one of the many quiet days you blokes have

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Author Topic: New lights (Read 8363 times)