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Cibie Lights & Twin Setup #335958 06/02/2009 9:13 AM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 168 UK, Birmingham JesterMinute OP Adjunct
OP JesterMinute Adjunct Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 168 UK, Birmingham	Currently in the middle of converting my headlights from single to twin setup. Can anyone who knows a little about lights or electrics answer me this? (i'm a total novice, just getting the parts in, so this might be a dumb question) The headlamps need main and dip, i get that, do they also need parking lights? - i.e. legally do we need them and in terms of wiring is the bike set up for them? I'm looking at some Cibie H130's (at around Â£30 a pop), anyone got any experience with these or any comparible product (UK ideally)? basically, in the full knowledge that i'm trading down from a 7" light down to two 5.75" lights (ala Speed Triple) i want to get the best light output i can within reason - hence looking at decent output lights. I'm on a budget though and aiming for Â£50 (both Bates buckets got) and around Â£50-Â£70 lamps. Anyone share their experience or advice? As always really appreciated Ant

Re: Cibie Lights & Twin Setup JesterMinute #335959 06/02/2009 11:37 AM
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brokenfixed Loquacious Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,210 south jersey	PM Sandman Battery Relocation Kits For Sale

Re: Cibie Lights & Twin Setup JesterMinute #335960 06/02/2009 1:25 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,457 Capital of The Sunshine State Lonzo Learned Hand
Lonzo Learned Hand Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,457 Capital of The Sunshine State	Quote: ...do they also need parking lights? - i.e. legally do we need them and in terms of wiring is the bike set up for them? If you turn your key past the on position, the tail light and a feeble, yellowish light in the headlight will burn. My '05 had a factory sealed beam with a separate connection for the parking light. Don't know if it is actually required over there.

Re: Cibie Lights & Twin Setup Lonzo #335961 06/03/2009 3:57 AM
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OP JesterMinute Adjunct Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 168 UK, Birmingham	Quality, never bothered using that before. I'll aim for a lamp with sidelight just for ease of wiring (i think). we seem to have a real lack of decent 5 3/4" lamps in this country - that or they're in obscure places and i'm not looking properly - likely. Is Sandman the best guy to ask about Cibie stuff? or Twin Headlights? or both? (just so i know what i'm poking him about) cheers mate, Ant

Re: Cibie Lights & Twin Setup JesterMinute #335962 06/03/2009 8:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,459 Likes: 1 N Ireland NIbiker Learned Hand
NIbiker Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,459 Likes: 1 N Ireland	I picked up my lights at an Autojumble. Would These be any good for you?

Re: Cibie Lights & Twin Setup NIbiker #335963 06/03/2009 5:39 PM
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Echoance 3/4 Throttle Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 807 UK	A word to the wise, Ant, in case you're tempted; the Dominators (and Dominator-style) are rubbish. They just look good. Like you, I had trouble hunting out 5 3/4" headlights of any kind, let alone the black-shelled one that I wanted! Other than that, can't help.

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