LED Driving Lights - fitted

[PCPeteUK]

I know others on here have done it - and made it look easy - so I thought I would have a go while pottering in my man cave yesterday.

I had a pair left over from my Goldwing days so decided I would fit them with the waterproof connectors...
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130816335102?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
...so that I can remove them easily for any servicing work and they are fused via a spur from the accessories feed. I have purchased a water resistant on/off illuminated switch...
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260708829617?var=560030653636&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649)
...that I intend to fit into the blanking plug on the LHS - so I can turn them off if they blind on coming traffic at night. I ran out of time to fit that yesterday so that is on the 'to do' list 

Apologies for the size of the pictures but I couldn't work out how to post smaller versions....

[Debs]

Re-sized.. 

[PCPeteUK]

Thanks Debs - appreciated....

[Rusty]

I knew someone would step in and resize them !! 

[O.C.]

I knew someone would step in and resize them !! 

Debs is our "bright Spark" ya know.........pun intended 

[Debs]

Debs is our "bright Spark" ya know.........pun intended 

[Lonewolf]

Bloody hell, they're bright! Possibly too bright do you think?

[2kwacks]

I can't blame anybody for wanting to make themselves more visible for other vehicles or for riding in poorly lit areas but I found the standard gtr lights to be fine if some dozy sod can't see the standard lights on the gtr1400 there not going to see any lights, no matter what lights you have fitted. same with the zzr1400, I think the lights are more than adequate for the job also noticed you use a camera which is positioned on your front nose fairing I know lots of riders use cameras but the problem I have with camaras on bikes is, unless your one of thoses riders who don't tend to try that bit harder to look better on the bends e.t.c or taking film of their mates who also tend to try that bit harder! then cameras tend to bring the devil out in you which usually ends in tears also if you are unfortunate to have a accident then the  have all the evidence they need to crucify you that's if your lucky enough to walk away either way, if your breaking the law your "fooked" don't mean to be a killjoy just adding my 2 penneth worth take care

[Rusty]

Dave ... You carry on mate .... I always like reading your "2 penneth worth" ! 

[Rusty]

Ps ... I know it's not light related and completely off topic but as you are here ... How is the ZZR going ? 

[Lonewolf]

Just as well that Dave doesn't know I've got two Go Pro's attached to my bike then, eh! 

[O.C.]

Just as well that Dave doesn't know I've got two Go Pro's attached to my bike then, eh! 

If one is facing forwards and one backwards ...which one captures the most images Steve 

[pistole]

 

[PCPeteUK]

Yes they are bright - but I prefer them that way. Too many near misses with car drivers that tell me they didn't see me - actually had 6 headlights on my goldwing (they are good for that) and a Renualt Megane still came onto my side of the road when trying to get ahead of traffic to a road junction and took me out. Then said he didn't see me.

It's for my peace of mind not theirs. And yes the GTR lights are brilliant as they are. Once the canyon bars are fitted there will be another set of lights on that too  just need to save the pennies to purchase the bars....

Regarding the camera on the front - I do a lot of touring and like to have the reminders of the great roads abroad. I don't need any excuse to be an idiot on the bike. I have managed to survive 36 years with the only accidents being car drivers without a thought. BTW I drive too and understand it can be difficult at times to see these bikes as they are soooo quick at times. I have had near misses too but the camera doesn't influence the way I ride.

[Deon]