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Well, Ive aways thought I had "enough" light on the bike.... I have forgotten how many lumens, Etc...... But starting the IDBDR near Jarbidge, NV I realized at 12AM WAY out in the BACK WOODS I needed more light. This was "cave" dark.... Absolutely pitch black out......
OK, so I decided for size, to get the most light with the smallest package.... for about 20 years my go-to lights are Baja Designs... 100%.... Probably the only brand in my whole life that Im 100% diehard brand loyal. They have served me well over so many years...
Anyhow I have mocked up one bracket and working on the other side... I might shelve these and try something a little different, but this is the "location" Im thinking of.... These should help on the next BDR and some serious desert crossing at night.
This one side is not completed and not in its finished state... It's just "stuck" together.......
Anyone that might be interested: I run each set of lights independently with each set having its own switch and relay. (now have three sets) I DO NOT use a fuse block. This set Im showing will actually be wired into my factory high beams...... I will also add a "European style flash option" , a micro-momentary switch so I can tap the button as a "flash"... I have a choice to have this ignition on or off... I will probably choose to wire it off, then I can use the "flash" even with no key, or the bike turned off.... So it will have a constant 'on' with the high-beam switch and also an independent flash button. This set as well will be fully independent and totally stand alone. When I use this "flash" button, the lights will stay on as long as im touching this little button. If in the desert and trying to get someone's attention I can tap the button and get a "flashing effect".... this is how I will be using it... I could also use it if I wanted more light around a corner for just a few seconds.... Im not implying that I will use this button to "flash" cars in a city or high way / road way use... NO...
OK, so I decided for size, to get the most light with the smallest package.... for about 20 years my go-to lights are Baja Designs... 100%.... Probably the only brand in my whole life that Im 100% diehard brand loyal. They have served me well over so many years...
Anyhow I have mocked up one bracket and working on the other side... I might shelve these and try something a little different, but this is the "location" Im thinking of.... These should help on the next BDR and some serious desert crossing at night.
This one side is not completed and not in its finished state... It's just "stuck" together.......
Anyone that might be interested: I run each set of lights independently with each set having its own switch and relay. (now have three sets) I DO NOT use a fuse block. This set Im showing will actually be wired into my factory high beams...... I will also add a "European style flash option" , a micro-momentary switch so I can tap the button as a "flash"... I have a choice to have this ignition on or off... I will probably choose to wire it off, then I can use the "flash" even with no key, or the bike turned off.... So it will have a constant 'on' with the high-beam switch and also an independent flash button. This set as well will be fully independent and totally stand alone. When I use this "flash" button, the lights will stay on as long as im touching this little button. If in the desert and trying to get someone's attention I can tap the button and get a "flashing effect".... this is how I will be using it... I could also use it if I wanted more light around a corner for just a few seconds.... Im not implying that I will use this button to "flash" cars in a city or high way / road way use... NO...
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