Extra lights

dkdixie · 05-13-2009, 09:56 AM

I just finished installing a pair of H3 35W halogen lights from www.martinfabrication.com

I wanted to be a little more visible up front and too cheap to buy a light bar.

Cost on this setup was 140.00 prepaid which is quite a value when compared to other alternative lights like Kuryakyn silver bullets. No saying these are better, but I think they are a better value.

Whats in the box:

Pair of H3 35W Halogen lights with one spare bulb.

Wiring harness with relay, 15amp in-line fuse, and waterproof switch.

Fender mounting tab.

Three different sized spacers and bolts

Mounted the relay and fuse under the right side cover using coolant reservoir bolt.

Ran the wiring along the frame backbone.
Mounted the switch under the triple tree, behind the chrome upper fork covers.
Remove front fender bolt, loosen rear front fender bolt. Put fender mounting tab between fork and fender fastener.
Installed the lights using the smallest spacer, ran the wiring along the brake line and covered with black plastic.

This is the end result

cactusjack · 05-13-2009, 10:36 AM

Those are pretty sweet. They look like PIAA lights, which are more than double the price. I may look at a set of these if my "el cheapo" Optronics lights ever need replacing.

Yellow Jacket · 05-13-2009, 11:12 AM

Looks nice Dick. If this frigging rain ever stops maybe I can get up your way again and see them!

MikeInFla · 05-13-2009, 11:16 AM

I like those. I may have to re-think my setup.

Thanks for finding more things I can spend money on!

dkdixie · 05-13-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeInFLA

I like those. I may have to re-think my setup.

Thanks for finding more things I can spend money on!

Hey....Natalie said "whatever you want for YOUR bike, get it!"

Or I think that's a quote.....

jd01 · 05-13-2009, 12:18 PM

Looks sharp! You definitely appear to have more illumination up front now!

mrfuni · 05-13-2009, 04:43 PM

Looks good. I've got my on the turn signal bar, and you can always use more lights :)

**ringadingh** · 05-13-2009, 05:09 PM

Im sure you will notice a big difference with those lights. They put out a lot of light for a physically small package.

radco · 05-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Looks good,, Thanks for the pics.... Rich

**Kawhead** · 05-14-2009, 12:06 PM

Quite spiffy there young man!

cactusjack · 05-14-2009, 12:17 PM

Hey DK, can you give us a shot from the side to see how the lights actually mount? If I bought a set of these, I'd want to put them on my crash bars. I'm trying to see how that might work.

phenrichs · 05-14-2009, 03:52 PM

[quote="dk dixie" ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "MikeInFLA ":4l7vm54y

I like those. I may have to re-think my setup.

Thanks for finding more things I can spend money on!

Hey....Natalie said "whatever you want for YOUR bike, get it!"

Or I think that's a quote.....[/quote:4l7vm54y]

Can I trade you wives? Mine always says "Now what do you want?" and "How much is that gonna cost?"

J/K she knows I only get important stuff. I know better than to ask for fun stuff. I am surprised she was ok with my ipod mount.

dkdixie · 05-14-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Hey DK, can you give us a shot from the side to see how the lights actually mount? If I bought a set of these, I'd want to put them on my crash bars. I'm trying to see how that might work.

I'll see if I can get the right picture.

classic1 · 05-14-2009, 10:09 PM

Hey cactusjack, if you mount them on your engine guard they might be behind your lowers.

cactusjack · 05-14-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic1

Hey cactusjack, if you mount them on your engine guard they might be behind your lowers.

These would be replacing a set I already have on my engine guard. Won't be a problem, as long as I can find a way to make them work.

05-13-2009, 09:56 AM	#1
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	Extra lights I just finished installing a pair of H3 35W halogen lights from www.martinfabrication.com I wanted to be a little more visible up front and too cheap to buy a light bar. Cost on this setup was 140.00 prepaid which is quite a value when compared to other alternative lights like Kuryakyn silver bullets. No saying these are better, but I think they are a better value. Whats in the box: Pair of H3 35W Halogen lights with one spare bulb. Wiring harness with relay, 15amp in-line fuse, and waterproof switch. Fender mounting tab. Three different sized spacers and bolts Mounted the relay and fuse under the right side cover using coolant reservoir bolt. Ran the wiring along the frame backbone. Mounted the switch under the triple tree, behind the chrome upper fork covers. Remove front fender bolt, loosen rear front fender bolt. Put fender mounting tab between fork and fender fastener. Installed the lights using the smallest spacer, ran the wiring along the brake line and covered with black plastic. This is the end result __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Extra lights Those are pretty sweet. They look like PIAA lights, which are more than double the price. I may look at a set of these if my "el cheapo" Optronics lights ever need replacing. __________________ 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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05-13-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Extra lights Looks nice Dick. If this frigging rain ever stops maybe I can get up your way again and see them! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-13-2009, 11:16 AM	#4
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Extra lights I like those. I may have to re-think my setup. Thanks for finding more things I can spend money on! __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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05-13-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
jd01 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 851	Extra lights Looks sharp! You definitely appear to have more illumination up front now! __________________ Don Denman "JD" 2001 Luminous Vintage Red carbed 1500 Nomad VBA #376 VROC #6195
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05-13-2009, 04:43 PM	#7
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Extra lights Looks good. I've got my on the turn signal bar, and you can always use more lights :)
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05-13-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Extra lights Im sure you will notice a big difference with those lights. They put out a lot of light for a physically small package. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Extra lights Looks good,, Thanks for the pics.... Rich __________________
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Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Extra lights Quite spiffy there young man! __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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05-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Extra lights Hey DK, can you give us a shot from the side to see how the lights actually mount? If I bought a set of these, I'd want to put them on my crash bars. I'm trying to see how that might work. __________________ 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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classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Extra lights Hey cactusjack, if you mount them on your engine guard they might be behind your lowers.
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