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#561654 02/20/2015 3:26 PM
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Howdy folks!!! I'm going to start making a 90-mile round trip ride to/from work when the weather warms a tad. I will be installing some driving lights to increase my visibility whilst on the super slab. I have an idea how I want to mount them, but am not 100% set on it. I would be very interested to see pics of how other folks have mounted theirs. If you have put some drivers on your bike, could you post a pic of them? Much Appreciated.


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I have two light bars, one I use with the windshield, and the other is a cut down stock bar with P-clamps to hold the lights. I used 6 pin connectors and wired each one so they could be easily swapped out with a disconnect under the triple tree. Without windshield the lights are closer to the headlight by a good 2-3 inches






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roadworthy #561656 02/20/2015 5:38 PM
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I used the factory light bar, but like Dave, I didn't like the wide spread of the lights. I took the easy route and just drilled another hole about 1 1/4" inboard of the original and mounted the lights there. Better than before.

On another bike, I picked up a small LED floodlight (about 2" x 2") from Harbor Freight and mounted it to the lower fork leg. It doesn't have a beam pattern that helps me, but it does make me more visible without blinding oncoming traffic. Similar to this, but less money and probably China made.
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Hermit #561657 02/20/2015 10:16 PM
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Some of the new Cree LED lights are pretty strong without taxing the electric system too much.

Worth checking out.


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perceval #561658 02/20/2015 11:49 PM
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I went for the minimalistic approach and got a pair of Kuryakyn Silver Bullets with the fork mounts, replaced the halogens with LED's, wired hot with key on, switch on console to turn off. Really cool.


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Wade #561659 02/21/2015 8:06 PM
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i used OEM light bar and cut 1" off each end, re-drilled the hole and mounted them factory otherwise. looked a bit better closer together.





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