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hotwings Silver Wing Expert
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Number of posts : 876 Age : 54 Location : Ontario Points : 5448 Registration date : 2012-04-29
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: extra running lights Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:37 am | |
| I got a pair of blue running lights from ebay for around $8 and installed them yesterday. ![extra running lights Image_10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f34/17/72/20/34/image_10.jpg) i had to make a bracket (2) for the light mount. this is just a flat L bracket from the hardware store ($.79) that i bent and drilled to fit the required holes for the light and existing mounting bolt. I painted it black. ![extra running lights Image_11](https://i.servimg.com/u/f34/17/72/20/34/image_11.jpg) This is one of the lights. Its comes with the mounting nut. ![extra running lights Image_12](https://i.servimg.com/u/f34/17/72/20/34/image_12.jpg) One of the 2 brackets installed. I used the existing front fender mounting bolt. Remove the reflector first to allow the bolt to be removed. ![extra running lights Image_13](https://i.servimg.com/u/f34/17/72/20/34/image_13.jpg) One of the lights installed. I ran the wire from the right light thru a plastic stick on tab that i mounted on top and center of the fender to prevent that wire from flopping in the wind (sorry no pic of that). I then zip tied the wires along the brake lines and up into the fairing where i tapped into a keyed power wire. ![extra running lights Image13](https://i.servimg.com/u/f34/17/72/20/34/image13.jpg) The finished project. I havent ridden with these at night yet but they do cast a pretty good glow on the garage floor. With the bike outside in daylight and standing a couple hundred feet away the lights are an eye catcher. After i installed them yesterday i was thinking it would be nice to have the option to turn them on and off so i ordered a lighted switch from ebay. It will take 2-3 weeks to get the switch. It was a fun project and only cost around $15 total including the ordered switch. |
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AV-40 Scooter Rider
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Number of posts : 35 Location : Alabama Points : 4191 Registration date : 2013-03-25
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:06 pm | |
| Look nice, However, red or blue lights visible from directly in front of the vehicle would be illegal here. Are amber or clear versions, which are legal, available? |
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tarmacburner2 Silver Wing Guru
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Number of posts : 1099 Age : 70 Location : Cleveleys, Lancashire, England Points : 6416 Registration date : 2010-03-27
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:37 pm | |
| White ones on Ebay UK.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-1-5W-LED-Eagle-Eye-Car-Up-Reverse-Lamp-Daytime-Running-Light-DRL-White-Bulb-/110953882216?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19d55de268
These are on Ebay.com http://www.ebay.com/itm/6x-High-Power-3W-LED-Eagle-Eye-Parking-Backup-Fog-Light-Lamp-DRL-Truck-SUV-WHITE-/300926031472?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461096d670&vxp=mtr
Cheers,
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AV-40 Scooter Rider
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Number of posts : 35 Location : Alabama Points : 4191 Registration date : 2013-03-25
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:02 pm | |
| Thanks TB2 for the reference. |
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hotwings Silver Wing Expert
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Number of posts : 876 Age : 54 Location : Ontario Points : 5448 Registration date : 2012-04-29
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:42 pm | |
| [quote="AV-40"]Look nice, However, red or blue lights visible from directly in front of the vehicle would be illegal here. Are amber or clear versions, which are legal, available?[/quote
After reading this i was worried about travelling into New York state from Canada with these lights on, if it was legal or not,so i decided to leave them on anyways.(still waiting for the switch). The wife and i passed a state trooper in the sleepy village of Sackets Harbour N.Y. and as he slowly passed we locked eyes and i expected him to whip around but thankfully he kept moving on. |
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"Hi Yo" Silver Wing Guru
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Number of posts : 2940 Age : 75 Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A. Points : 8440 Registration date : 2010-02-17
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:05 pm | |
| Hotwings, it may have been a "sleepy village", but I'll bet you woke up. :lol!: |
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hotwings Silver Wing Expert
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Number of posts : 876 Age : 54 Location : Ontario Points : 5448 Registration date : 2012-04-29
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:36 am | |
| Finally got around to installing the switch for my lights. I had a hard time finding the required 20mm or 13/16" drill bit. I found an affordable step bit for $20 that worked perfectly. By easily removing the right glovebox i found where the switch could be mounted, making sure there were no obstructions behind etc. I stressed and fretted and paced the garage floor before getting the courage to plunge the bit into the shiny black finish. I installed the switch to the side so i can install more switches later as the need arises. ![extra running lights Img_1521](https://i.servimg.com/u/f71/17/72/20/34/img_1521.jpg) This 12 step drill bit worked perfect for the task. ![extra running lights Img_1522](https://i.servimg.com/u/f71/17/72/20/34/img_1522.jpg) I had to run an extra wire for a ground to the switch. The switch has a blue led light that illuminates when the lights are on. ![extra running lights Img_1523](https://i.servimg.com/u/f71/17/72/20/34/img_1523.jpg) The finished project. The lights are on ![cheers](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_cheers.png) |
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agreat Scooter Rider
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Number of posts : 32 Location : Ware, UK Points : 4174 Registration date : 2013-04-03
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:28 pm | |
| I think I'll give this a go especially after last week when a van decided to go for a gap in the inside lane while I was next to him, anything lighter than a Wing and I'd have been down. (He didn't see me ![No](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/kopfschuettel.gif) ) Does anyone know if I can use the switched live to the headlight to power them, I'm also going to upgrade the headlight bulb to a H7 PHILIPS X-TREME VISION. No excuses for not seeing me then! |
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bikerboy Silver Wing Rider
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Number of posts : 405 Age : 80 Location : Leyland England Points : 5253 Registration date : 2011-05-12
![extra running lights Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: extra running lights Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:27 pm | |
| I'm also running these on home made aluminium brackets utilising the front 'fender' mounting bolts as they weigh very little. I wired them in using Dennis's connector which makes the whole thing very easy. They are on all the time but as the current draw is so small it doesn't really matter (I hope!). |
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