LED running lights

[stormingnorm]

I thought I had posted but it seems to have vanished so I'm trying again.
just fitted some LED running lights and mounted them to the engine bars via some P clips

 

[stormingnorm]

I already had the OEM fogs fitted but really think these leds help make me more visible.

 

[stormingnorm]

in case anyone is interested, these are the clips I used to mount the lamps to the bars. they are 22mm stainless steel with a rubber insert and cost about £4 for a pack of 5.

 

[Sierra1]

Uh....those aren't "running" lights. "Running" lights are dim. Those are nice & bright "driving" lights. What brand/make are they?

 

[stormingnorm]

bought them from BikeVis a company here in the UK specialising in bike lights. Mine are called 'Cree LED Running lights v3' and cost £89.95 + p&p + vat total cost £118.68. I love em but if they are too bright for you they also sell some 'bullet' lights which are very small and easily fixed to most bikes and still quite bright.

https://www.bikevis.com/shop/

https://www.bikevis.com/shop/

 

[fac191]

They look like exactly what I am looking for. Do they come with brackets that I can use on engine bar's, and can I ask how you wired them in, thanks.

 

[fac191]

AHH just seen the brackets, where did you source them ?

 

[stormingnorm]

Just did a search on fleabay for 22mm stainless steel p clips and there were loads to choose from. Not expensive and so far seem to do the job perfectly. I cheated a little when I wired mine in as I tapped into the low beam circuit which is only live once the engine is running. As the lights are leds it doesn't put too much draw on the existing wiring but I am looking at fitting a power hub of some sort and will move the feed over to that once done.
The hardest part of the whole fitting was removing and replacing the right hand panel as the engine bars just seem to not give enough room for the panel. I ended up scratching the panel but luckily most of it has t cut out. Next time I will clean the bars and wrap some thin dust sheet around the bars to protect the panel.
The lights themselves seem to be of really good quality but I guess only time will tell.

 

[fac191]

Thanks dude, there is a 3 pin connector you can use under some wiring next to the battery that's for the stock fogs. I got a connector from the states for it. Lots of help on here, I think Eastern Beaver do a plug and play aux fuse box if your interested. I have some links on my computer and will put them up if you need them.

 

[stormingnorm]

Thanks, I looked at both plugs on the loom and the lighting one is already in use for the fogs albeit you have to wire in a relay as the cables on those plugs are very small. I could have used the plug for the grips as my grips are wired direct but again it involves wiring in a relay etc so decided not to go down that route. I've looked at the PC8 and might go for that but just comparing it to a few others like 'Fuzeblock' and 'Denali powerhub 2' etc. I didn't realise there were so many options!! Thanks for the links offer but think I've got them all now anyway ::008::

 

[Triple dick]

They look like exactly what I am looking for. Do they come with brackets that I can use on engine bar's, and can I ask how you wired them in, thanks.

I was only thinking to myself last weekend Mark when you were following me around Norfolk your lights are really dim compared to Gregs.

 

[fac191]

That's because I was so far behind you Richard ! and I think everyone's lights look dim compared to Greg's. Will be getting some of these lights though as for the money they look a good purchase and they come from UK.

 

[Sierra1]

I love em but if they are too bright for you they also sell some 'bullet' lights which are very small and easily fixed to most bikes and still quite bright.

Don't get me wrong, they look great, and I might have to get a pair. You and I just have a different definition of "running lights". ::025:: Good find.

 

[stormingnorm]

Actually I wouldn't call them running lights either! I'd probably call them spots but that is their official name from the supplier so that's what I called them lol

 

[Crew Chief]

Those clamps are commonly referred to as "adel" clamps.

 

[2daMax]

Word of caution on the P-clamps, that these may crack and break off due to fatigue stress. The metal is pretty thin. Have spares ready if you are are making a long trip for the just in case situation.

 

[stormingnorm]

must admit I did worry about that but as they are so simple and so cheap I figured it worth trying. I did buy some better quality ones and also hoping the rubber insert will help. I guess only time will tell but in the meantime I have some spares ::008::

 

[stormingnorm]

if any one else wants the same 'P' clips they are here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00X2Y30Z8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1