more lights without a bar

phenrichs · 08-25-2008, 09:38 AM

I remember reading a post once about someone getting lights mounted without buying an entire lightbar. Does anyone have any tips for this. I was thinking either that or I would find a good set and mount them on the crash bar.

Opinions?

Thanks

cactusjack · 08-25-2008, 10:48 AM

Do you mean these? CWI Lights

phenrichs · 08-25-2008, 11:37 AM

No the ones I am thinking of were about the size of the turn signals and clamped on to that bar or could clamp onto the crash bar. That is a nice looking option that I may want to consider though thanks.

cactusjack · 08-25-2008, 12:19 PM

Something like these Optronics lights I mounted on my crashbars, then?

phenrichs · 08-25-2008, 01:18 PM

Yes that is exactly the type of light I am looking for. I didnt want to just go to a parts store and buy something that would draw too much power. I also want to be able to wire them to run with the headlamp. Not on a switch. So to be able to replace the bulb would be good too.
Thanks

cactusjack · 08-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Those lights are made by Optronics and I ordered them through JC Whitney, they are also sold at Walmart under the "Chrome Burner" name (I think). They are a few bucks cheaper at Walmart.

The bulbs are replaceable, and I think they are 50w - which means they will draw ~9-10 amps. You should wire them through a relay and use the high or low beam wire in the headlight bucket to control the relay.

One thing you should do before installing them: they have a chrome ring that twist-locks into place to retain the lens and lamp assembly. This ring has been known to vibrate loose. There are 3 little "dimples" in the ring that lock into matching depressions in the housing. Drill a small hole through one of the dimples in each light and screw in a #6 x 3/8" stainless steel screw and they'll never come apart on you unintentionally.

mrfuni · 08-25-2008, 03:32 PM

I followed the idea from here:

http://www.kawanow.org/tips.htm

Second photo. Looks nice and done with the lights and clamps to the existing bar...Joe

dkdixie · 08-25-2008, 04:22 PM

CJ, did you by chance try mounting your lights lower on crash bar with wires running on the bottom and up the frame instead of over the top of crash bar?

cactusjack · 08-25-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by "dk dixie"

CJ, did you by chance try mounting your lights lower on crash bar with wires running on the bottom and up the frame instead of over the top of crash bar?

Oops, that's an older picture from January. When I first mounted them, it was as a "proof of concept" to see if I liked them there, so I did it temporarily. Turns out that I did, and have since routed the wires inside the crash bars. You can't see them now.

radco · 08-25-2008, 05:00 PM

another option is use Kuryakyn 1.35 P Clamps (25$ each)and mount on frame,, Wiring hidden better . Rich

dkdixie · 08-25-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by "dk dixie"

CJ, did you by chance try mounting your lights lower on crash bar with wires running on the bottom and up the frame instead of over the top of crash bar?

Oops, that's an older picture from January. When I first mounted them, it was as a "proof of concept" to see if I liked them there, so I did it temporarily. Turns out that I did, and have since routed the wires inside the crash bars. You can't see them now.

Somehow I knew you would not leave the wires zip tied to crash bar!!

dogdoc · 08-25-2008, 09:20 PM

Oh why not looks KOOL,,,,,,,,

dkdixie · 08-26-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Oh why not looks KOOL,,,,,,,,

Not to CJ....he's too "cool" to leave exposed wires!

jussmatt · 08-27-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

I followed the idea from here:

http://www.kawanow.org/tips.htm

Second photo. Looks nice and done with the lights and clamps to the existing bar...Joe

That's what I did was install the Kury Lights like Trip had them....as a matter of fact, they're the same ones. I bought them from Trip when he switched to a Light Bar. They're still on and I love them!!!!!! For little lights, they sure put out a TON of extra light. And being a Kury product, they always look great!

cactusjack · 08-27-2008, 11:44 AM

[quote="dk dixie" ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Doc (Lonewolf)":ffi53vtz

Oh why not looks KOOL,,,,,,,,

Not to CJ....he's too "cool" to leave exposed wires![/quote:ffi53vtz]

That's right. I'm a perfectnst. ::)

08-25-2008, 09:38 AM	#1
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	more lights without a bar I remember reading a post once about someone getting lights mounted without buying an entire lightbar. Does anyone have any tips for this. I was thinking either that or I would find a good set and mount them on the crash bar. Opinions? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2008, 11:37 AM	#3
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	more lights without a bar No the ones I am thinking of were about the size of the turn signals and clamped on to that bar or could clamp onto the crash bar. That is a nice looking option that I may want to consider though thanks.
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08-25-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	more lights without a bar Something like these Optronics lights I mounted on my crashbars, then? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-25-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	more lights without a bar Yes that is exactly the type of light I am looking for. I didnt want to just go to a parts store and buy something that would draw too much power. I also want to be able to wire them to run with the headlamp. Not on a switch. So to be able to replace the bulb would be good too. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#7
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	more lights without a bar I followed the idea from here: http://www.kawanow.org/tips.htm Second photo. Looks nice and done with the lights and clamps to the existing bar...Joe
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08-25-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	more lights without a bar Do you mean these? CWI Lights __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-25-2008, 02:11 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	more lights without a bar Those lights are made by Optronics and I ordered them through JC Whitney, they are also sold at Walmart under the "Chrome Burner" name (I think). They are a few bucks cheaper at Walmart. The bulbs are replaceable, and I think they are 50w - which means they will draw ~9-10 amps. You should wire them through a relay and use the high or low beam wire in the headlight bucket to control the relay. One thing you should do before installing them: they have a chrome ring that twist-locks into place to retain the lens and lamp assembly. This ring has been known to vibrate loose. There are 3 little "dimples" in the ring that lock into matching depressions in the housing. Drill a small hole through one of the dimples in each light and screw in a #6 x 3/8" stainless steel screw and they'll never come apart on you unintentionally. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-25-2008, 04:22 PM	#8
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	more lights without a bar CJ, did you by chance try mounting your lights lower on crash bar with wires running on the bottom and up the frame instead of over the top of crash bar? __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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08-25-2008, 05:00 PM	#10
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	more lights without a bar another option is use Kuryakyn 1.35 P Clamps (25$ each)and mount on frame,, Wiring hidden better . Rich __________________
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08-25-2008, 09:20 PM	#12
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