pnelson
New Member
Hello Folks,
I'm planning on adding some lighting to my ST. I like the way the Rigid light bar fits under the headlights so am planning on going that way.
I've read through most of the threads on the site but wanted to be sure I got the right parts. I'm leaning towards the SR2 6" - Hyperspot
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/90971
Oops... I think it's really the driving light version I'm looking at:
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/90661
Goals:
1. Night riding flood/spot combo - I'd like to be able to see the deer right before they jump in my lap. At least we'd get to know each other before becoming intimate.
2. Survivability - I want the lights to survive the naps my bike likes to take. Frankly I like the visibility to oncoming drivers of two separate large lights as the distinct lights make a larger impact than one light bar but... this means mounting them where they might break off when the bike goes down. I'm also concerned about adding drag as MPG drops as you go faster. If it means anything mounting wise, I have Alt-Rider crash bars installed.
3. Always on - I don't know if this is an option with this light bar. Will it blind oncoming drivers? Is there a dimming option? I read one thread where you could use a dimmer and then read you could not. I also read a thread about a light bar with focused beams with a good vertical cut-off that could be left on but can't find that one again.
4. LED for low power use and longer life.
In a perfect world, I'd have always on lights to increase my visual profile. The lights would create a broad flood pattern on low beam and would melt cactus at 1000 yards on high beam. It would be cool to do this using only the existing high-beam switch but I'd be open to adding another switch if needed.
I'm open to ideas, suggestions, leads on the best prices and step-by-step fully photographed and documented installation instructions. <grin>
;-) Paul
I'm planning on adding some lighting to my ST. I like the way the Rigid light bar fits under the headlights so am planning on going that way.
I've read through most of the threads on the site but wanted to be sure I got the right parts. I'm leaning towards the SR2 6" - Hyperspot
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/90971
Oops... I think it's really the driving light version I'm looking at:
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/90661
Goals:
1. Night riding flood/spot combo - I'd like to be able to see the deer right before they jump in my lap. At least we'd get to know each other before becoming intimate.
2. Survivability - I want the lights to survive the naps my bike likes to take. Frankly I like the visibility to oncoming drivers of two separate large lights as the distinct lights make a larger impact than one light bar but... this means mounting them where they might break off when the bike goes down. I'm also concerned about adding drag as MPG drops as you go faster. If it means anything mounting wise, I have Alt-Rider crash bars installed.
3. Always on - I don't know if this is an option with this light bar. Will it blind oncoming drivers? Is there a dimming option? I read one thread where you could use a dimmer and then read you could not. I also read a thread about a light bar with focused beams with a good vertical cut-off that could be left on but can't find that one again.
4. LED for low power use and longer life.
In a perfect world, I'd have always on lights to increase my visual profile. The lights would create a broad flood pattern on low beam and would melt cactus at 1000 yards on high beam. It would be cool to do this using only the existing high-beam switch but I'd be open to adding another switch if needed.
I'm open to ideas, suggestions, leads on the best prices and step-by-step fully photographed and documented installation instructions. <grin>
;-) Paul