HalLootsinator Posted February 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2014 I am looking at installing running lights under the front fairings of my 2004 RSV. They could fasten to the engine guard. Has anyone done this? Did you make your brackets? What lights did you use? I have the Silverbright Sylvania headlamp and light bar light but want lights near the road surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atoolnut Posted February 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 9, 2014 I am planning to use 2 of these .. http://www.freethrottle.com/en/home/103-2-10w-bullet-led-light.html With these mounts just above or below highway pegs http://www.freethrottle.com/en/home/110-crashbar-mounts-1inch-per-pair.html But got these cheaper ..same ones... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/230980726726?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Not installed yet..too cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalLootsinator Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks, Atoolnut. This is what I am looking for. I will check these out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted February 9, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 9, 2014 If you guys get them mounted, I would appreciate a pic to see how they look on the bike, but also a pic at night with the only the headlight on, and then with the extra lights on too. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggfromga Posted February 9, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 9, 2014 2007 . Kuryakyn brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted February 9, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 9, 2014 Holy frog melters Bat Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalLootsinator Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted February 27, 2014 I got my lower fairing lights installed. I bought them years ago for a different bike but never used them. I mounted them with chrome fork light brackets and modified them to fit the 1" engine guard. I mounted a remote switch where the schrader valve was located for my old OEM air shock (I have a Hagon shock now - no air). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted February 27, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 27, 2014 2007 . Kuryakyn brackets. Extending out beyond the engine guards would concern me. If the bike went over on its side, wouldn't the lights be pushed into the lower cowling and break it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratmanXj Posted February 27, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2014 Extending out beyond the engine guards would concern me. If the bike went over on its side, wouldn't the lights be pushed into the lower cowling and break it? Or you go below the engine guard and touch down on the pavement if you hustle around a corner to hard. Its a trade off. I've been eying some "rice-rocket" LED fog lamps at Advance Auto Parts, they are about 1.5" tall by 5" long. Once we warm up I'm going to look into mounting them in-line with (directly in front off) the lower bar of the engine guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #10 Posted February 27, 2014 Something to pay mind to when adding these additional lights. The pair that Haloosinator has mounted look like the typical aftermarket ones at autozone or advance. Watch the wattage on those guys. Alot of them are 55w and the electrical system just cant power them without issues. Also hopefully you have them mounted on a circuit that is relay powered or the ignition switch will fry. I keep looking at LED lights, they may not be really any good if the primary go dark but some extra ones to be seen would be good. I am trying to figure a way to mount them off the chrome bolt that holds the lower leg farings on. I think a longer bolt and some sort of spacer so the bracket dont ride on the faring, then bend to aim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 27, 2014 Something to pay mind to when adding these additional lights. The pair that Haloosinator has mounted look like the typical aftermarket ones at autozone or advance. Watch the wattage on those guys. Alot of them are 55w and the electrical system just cant power them without issues. Also hopefully you have them mounted on a circuit that is relay powered or the ignition switch will fry. I keep looking at LED lights, they may not be really any good if the primary go dark but some extra ones to be seen would be good. I am trying to figure a way to mount them off the chrome bolt that holds the lower leg farings on. I think a longer bolt and some sort of spacer so the bracket dont ride on the faring, then bend to aim. Here is what I did using Bikevis bullet lights attached to the front forks. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80246 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureFar Posted February 28, 2014 Share #12 Posted February 28, 2014 I mounted my VisionX 20Watt Led's up high- one on each side. I have the right one fixed and the left one a bit loose so I can adjust it while driving - closer or farther depending on the situation. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ihavethespirit/Yamaha%20Royal%20Star%20Midnight%20Venture/spotlocationtest_zpsac4e9a15.png They are on L brackets bolted though under the mirror stalk. I get greater distance and spread UP high rather than mounted to the fender bolts. These light up the road ahead for a measured 600 feet. I can go 70 in pitch black and be riding within my SEE TO STOP distance. This is what get's the cagers attention though Click on the video- it takes while to load if embedded in the post http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ihavethespirit/media/Yamaha%20Royal%20Star%20Midnight%20Venture/Headlight%20pulser%20installation/7Kisanworkingvideo_zps559ebf13.mp4.html VentureFar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted February 28, 2014 Share #13 Posted February 28, 2014 Yup had a modualtor installed on my Kawasaki before this bike and actually had it on this one until I went HID. I would install it on the passing lights but I think the law man would have something to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atoolnut Posted February 28, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 28, 2014 I have mine mounted now but no pics..I used a 1" mirror clamp ( black) around engine guard but behind highway pegs ..should not be damaged if falls over.these throw lots of light but not aimed yet..they are wired through kuryakyn brake reservoir switch which is on its own relay and separate switched power..pics later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atoolnut Posted March 2, 2014 Share #15 Posted March 2, 2014 Finally got these installed along with replaced led marker lights...used 1" mirror mounts and cree led's as above in my previous posts..just need to aim them but they are bright..also twinkie covers installed ....life made easier with new Direct Lift table lift, no more bending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Hawks Posted March 2, 2014 Share #16 Posted March 2, 2014 ATOOLNUT, looks good! Also as a guy who owns stock in Cree thank you! Any information that you could share is greatly appreciated. I need to get more lights on my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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