16,000 Lumens Spot Lights to complement 2017 Led headlights

[TXBikerGuy]

Save you the search. Here's where I recently picked up the 2-pin male connector for the headlight-based accessory plug. CycleTerminal

This is a screen shot of the specific plug you want to scroll down and order.

 

[bflint]

Nice set of lights! When riding at night I hate to ride faster than I can see ...

 

[mvk24_imp]

Save you the search. Here's where I recently picked up the 2-pin male connector for the headlight-based accessory plug. CycleTerminal

This is a screen shot of the specific plug you want to scroll down and order.

Thanks so much!

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[17-CB-002]

Also did you use a relay and fuse or did you just hardwire it to the switch?

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Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB.

 

[mvk24_imp]

Also did you use a relay and fuse or did you just hardwire it to the switch?

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Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB.

Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB. Appreciate that, what fuse are you using for these 60w lights?

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[17-CB-002]

Also did you use a relay and fuse or did you just hardwire it to the switch?

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Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB.

Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB. Appreciate that, what fuse are you using for these 60w lights?

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Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB. Appreciate that, what fuse are you using for these 60w lights?

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Using the formulae I = P/E (45W/12v = 4A)
My spot lights are rated at 45 Watts each (x2), so a fuse of 8 Amps should suffice.
Just to be safe, I went up to a 10A fuse.
Also a 7 ft of 18 gauge wire should be able to handle 90 watts easily.
Regards.
Alain

 

[mvk24_imp]

Also did you use a relay and fuse or did you just hardwire it to the switch?

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Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB.

Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB. Appreciate that, what fuse are you using for these 60w lights?

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Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB. Appreciate that, what fuse are you using for these 60w lights?

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Using the formulae I = P/E (45W/12v = 4A)
My spot lights are rated at 45 Watts each (x2), so a fuse of 8 Amps should suffice.
Just to be safe, I went up to a 10A fuse.
Also a 7 ft of 18 gauge wire should be able to handle 90 watts easily.
Regards.
Alain

Hi MVK, As a helpful hint, it is preferable to use a mini type fuse holder so that you don't have to carry other style of fuses - If required, you can use the same fuses as used on the CB. Appreciate that, what fuse are you using for these 60w lights?

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Using the formulae I = P/E (45W/12v = 4A)
My spot lights are rated at 45 Watts each (x2), so a fuse of 8 Amps should suffice.
Just to be safe, I went up to a 10A fuse.
Also a 7 ft of 18 gauge wire should be able to handle 90 watts easily.
Regards.
Alain Very cool. I could take anything apart and put it back together but electrical is usually a grey area for me!

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[17-CB-002]

MVK, if you said that you purchased the same light as mine, where does the 60 watts comes from.
Which model did you get?
Mine is a 9 LED at 45 watts each.
Regards
Alain

 

[mvk24_imp]

MVK, if you said that you purchased the same light as mine, where does the 60 watts comes from.
Which model did you get?
Mine is a 9 LED at 45 watts each.
Regards
Alain

Ah I confused the 45watts and 60$.

I made an offer on an off brand that looked to be built similar to yours and the description said 60watts. I just messaged the seller to find out if it's 60w each or 30w x 2.

These are off brand as I couldn't find the motowolf but these appeared to have the same specs (thinking they were 60w).

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[17-CB-002]

FYI,
I tried to understand the 2017 LED headlight circuit, this is the best I can get to.
Cannot figure out the grounding part.
That's the reason I added a pair of auxiliary spot lights without messing up the factory wiring.

Regards
Alain

 

[mvk24_imp]

FYI,
I tried to understand the 2017 LED headlight circuit, this is the best I can get to.
Cannot figure out the grounding part.
That's the reason I added a pair of auxiliary spot lights without messing up the factory wiring.

Regards
Alain

Yea i have the 2014 with halogen headlight so I figured the wiring may be a bit different since its all LED and the gauges are different between the 14 and 17

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[peterbaron]

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7548&page=3&highlight=led+light from post #30 forward

 

[mvk24_imp]

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7548&page=3&highlight=led+light from post #30 forward

Thank you, It actually looks like it would be beneficial to upgrade my stock H4 bulb while I'm at it then too to that silverstar they mentioned for 10$. If daymakers offer still stands i may send them my spare headlight bucket to design a custom one for our model.

I have a puig windscreen now that would fit better with those Dart side brackets.

Wonder if Dart will sell just the brackets or if someone has a set they don't need and are willing to sell.

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[peterbaron]

This forum is loaded with lots of info.
One has to spent some time and surf through it.....

 

[mvk24_imp]

This forum is loaded with lots of info.
One has to spent some time and surf through it.....

Haha yes I can't tell you how many hours of reading I've done since I got the bike!

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[peterbaron]

Ha, ha, not enough, I would say :beerchug:

 

[mvk24_imp]

Ha, ha, not enough, I would say :beerchug:

Haha well I never thought to upgrade the light I had after I saw how much those adaptive kits were running so i stopped reading up on it

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[peterbaron]

That makes sense!

 

[Ulljanrich_imp]

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7548&page=3&highlight=led+light from post #30 forward

Thank you, It actually looks like it would be beneficial to upgrade my stock H4 bulb while I'm at it then too to that silverstar they mentioned for 10$. If daymakers offer still stands i may send them my spare headlight bucket to design a custom one for our model.

I have a puig windscreen now that would fit better with those Dart side brackets.

Wonder if Dart will sell just the brackets or if someone has a set they don't need and are willing to sell.

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Thank you, It actually looks like it would be beneficial to upgrade my stock H4 bulb while I'm at it then too to that silverstar they mentioned for 10$. If daymakers offer still stands i may send them my spare headlight bucket to design a custom one for our model.

I have a puig windscreen now that would fit better with those Dart side brackets.

Wonder if Dart will sell just the brackets or if someone has a set they don't need and are willing to sell.

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Hi mvk24,
yes, they do sell you whatever you want - separately.
As far as I see, right now they seem to have some limited business, maybe they have shipping problems...
I bought spare parts separately, they sold it to me. Just write them, Annette from Dart will get in touch with you.
Ciao
Thomas

 

[mvk24_imp]

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7548&page=3&highlight=led+light from post #30 forward

Thank you, It actually looks like it would be beneficial to upgrade my stock H4 bulb while I'm at it then too to that silverstar they mentioned for 10$. If daymakers offer still stands i may send them my spare headlight bucket to design a custom one for our model.

I have a puig windscreen now that would fit better with those Dart side brackets.

Wonder if Dart will sell just the brackets or if someone has a set they don't need and are willing to sell.

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Thank you, It actually looks like it would be beneficial to upgrade my stock H4 bulb while I'm at it then too to that silverstar they mentioned for 10$. If daymakers offer still stands i may send them my spare headlight bucket to design a custom one for our model.

I have a puig windscreen now that would fit better with those Dart side brackets.

Wonder if Dart will sell just the brackets or if someone has a set they don't need and are willing to sell.

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Hi mvk24,
yes, they do sell you whatever you want - separately.
As far as I see, right now they seem to have some limited business, maybe they have shipping problems...
I bought spare parts separately, they sold it to me. Just write them, Annette from Dart will get in touch with you.
Ciao
Thomas

Thank you, It actually looks like it would be beneficial to upgrade my stock H4 bulb while I'm at it then too to that silverstar they mentioned for 10$. If daymakers offer still stands i may send them my spare headlight bucket to design a custom one for our model.

I have a puig windscreen now that would fit better with those Dart side brackets.

Wonder if Dart will sell just the brackets or if someone has a set they don't need and are willing to sell.

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Hi mvk24,
yes, they do sell you whatever you want - separately.
As far as I see, right now they seem to have some limited business, maybe they have shipping problems...
I bought spare parts separately, they sold it to me. Just write them, Annette from Dart will get in touch with you.
Ciao
Thomas I actually heard back from Annette this week! She will ship me just the side brackets so I can push my headlight a little more forward. I
I jusy grabbed a Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulb from Walmart for 24$.

My aux lights are supposed to be here Wednesday. So this week will be lights

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