oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Back while we were at deals gap, I met a fellow fz1 rider whom had an amazing headlight setup. She had an HID set up of some sort but she also had some fork mounted aux lights. I inquired on them, and a few months later, here we are. These things are the size of a nickel, they are LED and work wonderfully. no headlightfrom behind the light. Best picture I could get. Doesn't really do justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Looks good man, have to ride behind you when its dark now (no, not like THAT:nono: ). Those are some bright little bastards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) the box was pretty generic, but they have an aluminum body, and seem to be very well made. Heres a pic of the box. I purchased them from her. I will see if she will give up her supplier. theres a part number on the front of the box that reads DCD01, and I have googled and googled and I can't find her supplier.EDIT: FOUND THEM!http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Car-Motorcycle-White-1-5W-LED-Slim-Eagle-Eye-Daytime-Running-Light-Screw-DRL-/200810633616?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec13f1990&vxp=mtrhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190709732567#ht_6011wt_902 Edited August 25, 2012 by oldschoolsdime92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Did you add a circuit and switch or tie into an existing circuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 my bike is set up to use the stock turn signals as running lights, so I tied these into the third wire on the turn signal(that wasn't being used due to aftermarket signals). I may go back and change it and put them on a switch, instead of always being on, but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I like the look and placement. Kind of nice they follow the forks instead of always pointing forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 i did about 50 miles with them tonight and I am more than happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Did the same thing with my old bike, it was tied into my low beams.Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I just need to get headlights to back the aux lights up now! I really dislike the idea of HID's because I always hear of issues with the ballast's going bad. It would be terrible to be in the middle of no where and have your ballest go bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I just need to get headlights to back the aux lights up now! I really dislike the idea of HID's because I always hear of issues with the ballast's going bad. It would be terrible to be in the middle of no where and have your ballest go bad.Keep a floodlight that connects to a car lighter, have a car lighter wired to the bike. Backup plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 i picked up a HID kit from DDMtuning.com after talking to Hoblick. They've been on the bike for well over a year and I haven't had a single issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 My homemade kit all finished up Just the running lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 As bright as those are, I dont think a blown HID ballast would matter too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Looks good man. For the price it is cheaper to buy four over two. I wonder how those would look inside a projector housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Not sure, they are the size of a nickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I may have to experiment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 i picked up a HID kit from DDMtuning.com after talking to Hoblick. They've been on the bike for well over a year and I haven't had a single issueso the way I understand this, this is the kit I need?http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-35W-55W-Dual-Motorcycle-HID-Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Looks about right. If need help with the install when the time comes let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 hell for those prices, I may switch my truck over as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I picked up a nice aux light kit from Wally world for about $20. 50w'ers, HD's, comes with all the wiring and a nice (lit when on) rocker switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Here's a link to google shopping - sorted low to high.There's a wide variety of wattages and assemblies.All are made in China, so be aware that direct purchases might take a while to ship.(And that means buy a spare or two, China stuff has a habit of burning out or breaking.)All are sold as backup lights or daylight running lights.The power output isn't high enough for an aux driving light.(The pattern spread wouldn't be approved anyway.)But I've seen a few of the multi-light strips on cars, and it does stand out.Mounted either above or below headlights, and just running these in daylight or dusk.Actually, it looks pretty cool. Used as daylight running lights.edit: My plugin app shows some of the sources as places not to buy from.Bad = AliDiscounts, ESPOW, BestCnMall, Topsellings. All others good or unknown.Lots of unknown, website sellers are popping up everywhere. Edited August 26, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I picked up a nice aux light kit from Wally world for about $20. 50w'ers, HD's, comes with all the wiring and a nice (lit when on) rocker switch.I looked at these as well, but 100 watts put a hurting on the fz1's charging system. Mine are only 1.5 watts each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 haha, looking around to see what's new in LED lights.PIAA offers a simple 3watt running light pair setup for $324, targeted at BMW.Really nothing more than a pair of 3 dollar LEDs from somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I looked at those myself, decided to try my cheap route first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Did you fab that bracket or did it come with the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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