LED Driving Lights - fitted

[Lonewolf]

Geoff, our final day, day 5 of the trip will see us coming back to my place via The Bridge so that would be an ideal opportunity to meet up perhaps. Remind me nearer the time.

[2kwacks]

Geoff, our final day, day 5 of the trip will see us coming back to my place via The Bridge so that would be an ideal opportunity to meet up perhaps. Remind me nearer the time.

steve... still no invite hey! is it a none gtr thing or even a scouse thing or if it's a zzr thing don't be  ing I will just use my low power mode and remove a spark plug or 2

[100milesaway]

steve... still no invite hey! is it a none gtr thing or even a scouse thing or if it's a zzr thing don't be  ing I will just use my low power mode and remove a spark plug or 2

Dave, do you get the idea that he doesn't want us along?

[2kwacks]

Dave, do you get the idea that he doesn't want us along?

I do! wonder what he's worried about

[100milesaway]

I do! wonder what he's worried about

Maybe he's worried that you may just snick the ZZR into 2rd gear 

[2kwacks]

Maybe he's worried that you may just snick the ZZR into 2rd gear 

I could always borrow my next door neighbours son's 125cc learner bike and let steve leave an hour or two ahead of me then there's a good chance we will arrive at the same time

[Lonewolf]

I'm not    biting!

[O.C.]

I'm not    biting!

you just  did....mind you it took you long enough, your self restraint is legendary Steve


And this is now a long way   

[Lonewolf]

 

[Martin#30]

Pete,

I fitted similar about 18 months ago, and thought I would share some of my experiences that may help you avoid the same hassle. I still swear by these lights, I have definately noticed less muppet behaviour since fitting them.

Anyhow, onto the challenges I faced. Firstly, the waterproof connectors turned out to be not quite waterproof. I ride in all weathers, and have also ridden through plenty of flooding each winter (maybe 4-6 inches deep). The first set of lights stayed waterproof for 6 months, then all the pins in the connectors corroded and snapped.

Bought a second set, and wrapped the whole loom - including the waterproof connectors - in electrical tape. This made the wires much less flexible, and so after another 6 months or so, the compressing/extending of the forks started to break the wires where they join the lights themselves.

Third set, less OTT on the electrical tape, and 4 months in, more wire snapping - though this time further up the loom.

Just FYI, in case it helps you avoid similar.

I am now trying to find a way to mount them somewhere that does not compress and extend all the time. Under the mirrors maybe, but I want them further from the headlights really so they are a separate source of light.

Martin.

[trousersnake01]

How have you made your lights to appear blue


and have you got a link wear i can get these lamps please

[PCPeteUK]

How have you made your lights to appear blue
and have you got a link wear i can get these lamps please

Going to disapoint on 2 counts here -
How have you made your lights to appear blue - wear a blue T shirt when taking the photo 
and have you got a link wear i can get these lamps please - sorry no, I bought them from a local auto parts retailer (small Halfords type place) I know they are made by Link if that helps...

In reply to Martin - appreciate the update and I agree - they will not be staying there permanently. Once I have bought the Canyon Bars they will move to the brackets on them for a mopre permanent, less cable flexing mounting.