Alternatives for passing lights

[PERM44]

I have the Yamaha passing lamps on my 07 RSMV. I have also upgraded to the HID headlight. The HID is so bright, you can't even see the passing lights or they just barely appear kinda yellowish. I want to change them out for something that puts out more light and will hopefully be able to use the current Yamaha light bar. Any ideas?

[Seaking]

I installed the "Sun Spots" from Custom Dynamics which really stand out with the HID light. Bright white light stands out and isn't outshined by the HID. And though on the expensive side of things, I found them well worth the while...

 

The photos doesn't do them justice but it's a lot of bright white light coming at ya.. And they do toss some light onto the road ahead of you as well..

 

http://www.customdynamics.com/led_passing_lamps.htm

[Grisolm1]

Inexpensive solution is halogen replacement from JP cycles. Search for par36 halogen. About $17each. I have them and they match my superstar ultra bulb. Not sure how they will fare against HID but pretty bright, 37W power draw.

[Marcarl]

When you have a bright light like that, anything will blend with it at a distance if in close proximity. What you need to do to make them more visible is to move them away from the headlight,,,, but that would change the look, maybe not what you are looking for,,, but does give oncoming traffic and better take on your profile.

[djh3]

Ran across these lights on another fourm. I'm kind of un-schooled on the light thing so I dont know if they would be worth swapping for my halogen passing lights. I have been thinking about the ones northern tool seels that a few fellas have said you pull the bulb out of the rubber housing and install on the bike.

• High Power 9W, 12V AC/DC PAR36 ‘Well’ Lamp
  
• Suitable for Landscape ‘Well Light’ replacement
  
• Equivalent to 60W Halogen, with 85% Energy saving
  
• Luminous flux: >800LM, 120 degree spread
  
• Color temperature: 2700K-3000K, Warm-white, CRI > 70Ra
  
• Protect level: IP65 (Splash / Waterjet proof)
  
• No UV or IR radiation, low heat
  
• Base: Bi-Pin
  
• Size: DiaØ113 * 60mm
  
• Light source: 60 x SMT 5050 LED
  
• Life: 50,000 hours, min 70% of initial output.
  
• 1 year warranty
  

$26 a piece

[TDunc]

I'm a cheapy....

Bought these from Northern tools and took them out of the rubber housing and mounted them in the holders.

IMHO - They do what they are supposed to do...Get me seen.

 

Sorry about the bad photo...

 

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Item# 127757

 

Was $39.99

Sale $34.99

 

This rugged TruckStar shock-resistant waterproof all-purpose utility light features a 5in. sealed rubber housing with polycarbonate lens, making it ideal for salt spreader applications. 54 LEDs produce superbright light with very low amp draw. Includes 5/16in. stainless steel stud and universal adjustable mounting bracket.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Riderduke]

Like TDunc.................I have an HID Bulb only because i got these Passing light LED. The fit the passing light bucket. Just pop them out of the rubber housing and wire them up.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200407598_200407598?issearch=127757

 

see post #27 wes0778 did has pictures of the easy install

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62901&highlight=northern+tool

[GeorgiaYankee]

With these lower $ leds , have y'all noticed any noise issues on your radios? I recall reading that was the big reason to stick with the higher end stuff from custom dynamics etc.

[Riderduke]

With these lower $ leds , have y'all noticed any noise issues on your radios? I recall reading that was the big reason to stick with the higher end stuff from custom dynamics etc.

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[bongobobny]

Thanks David, I just ordered a pair!!!

[TDunc]

Ditto..... BTW... Dave had them a long time before I got mine. He gav me the great idea.

[djh3]

I was wondering spec wise how the ones I listed would stack up agains the northern tools ones or just regular sealed beams. Is the 800 lums going to be enough? Sounds like being the others are somewhere in the 300 range I think. Also the 120 deg spread is that about what the standard type halogen clear lens are? I dont want to put these in and find out I went backwards. Shoot if I wante to do that I'll put the sealed beams back in.

[Riderduke]

I was wondering spec wise how the ones I listed would stack up agains the northern tools ones or just regular sealed beams. Is the 800 lums going to be enough? Sounds like being the others are somewhere in the 300 range I think. Also the 120 deg spread is that about what the standard type halogen clear lens are? I dont want to put these in and find out I went backwards. Shoot if I wante to do that I'll put the sealed beams back in.

I like mine. They light up the road nicely and i think they even light up the sides of the road better then the stock ones. I'm not the type of person who overthinks things. They were recomended to me by "Thekid" on this site and i tried them out and like them. i have put about 10k miles on them and no problems.

[Guest tx2sturgis]

I was wondering spec wise how the ones I listed would stack up agains the northern tools ones or just regular sealed beams.

 

A 120 degree spread means they would be called flood lights...with a fairly wide and tall beam.

 

They would be good at lighting up the sides of the roads, and traffic and road signs. But not as good at lighting up the road 1/2 mile away.

 

800 lumens puts them in the approximate range of 30-50 watt halogens. But the beam wont reach as far as say, a spot or driving beam with a 20 degree pattern.

 

Since they are LED they might help you conserve wattage on the bike for things such as heated gear and grips.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

[djh3]

Thanks guys. I have alure clear lens with 35w halogens in there now. They do a good job and I adjusted them to fill in the "hole" created by the HID on hi beam. Thats what I would need a replacment to do. The PIAA replacement bulbs have been recomended but heck they are more than replacing with the LED's and thats sort of why looking LED route. The halogens look yellowish compaired to the HID.

[Bvinson]

If you want some options at a pretty good price for some very good LEd bulbs check out this link. Different beam widths 30 and 90 degress and lumens up to 900. As mentioned the Northern Tools are only 375 Lumens so just think about 3X's the light! $66 dollars each for the high end ones. All top quality LEDs and no Chinese materials. They are on the Xmas list.

 

I have used some of their stuff in my Motor Coach to help with the house battery consumption. I will say they are good people to deal with and will answer any questions.

 

http://store.marinebeam.com/41sebereledb.html

Edited December 5, 2012 by Bvinson

[aharbi]

I'm a cheapy....

Bought these from Northern tools and took them out of the rubber housing and mounted them in the holders.

IMHO - They do what they are supposed to do...Get me seen.

 

Sorry about the bad photo...

 

[ATTACH]73017[/ATTACH]________________________________________________________________________

TruckStar DC LED Utility Light — 12 Volt, 375 Lumens, Model# 1492110

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/127757_lg.gif

200407598

http://www.northerntool.com/wcsstore/NTEStorefrontAssetStore/images/icons/ratings/rating-4.gif (31)

Item# 127757

Was $39.99

Sale $34.99

 

This rugged TruckStar shock-resistant waterproof all-purpose utility light features a 5in. sealed rubber housing with polycarbonate lens, making it ideal for salt spreader applications. 54 LEDs produce superbright light with very low amp draw. Includes 5/16in. stainless steel stud and universal adjustable mounting bracket.

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This is funny. I also bought a pair of these after reading a previous post on them. I had every intention on replacing my OEM bulbs with them. However, I was doing other work on my bikes far into the evening and the florescent overhead lights weren't casting enough light. So I mounted these on two short pieces of 2x6 (only wood I had laying around) as work lights. I set one on either side of me so they cast no shadows, they are cool so I don't worry about touching them nor any heat from them. They are the best work lights! Still need to get a set for my passing lamps. The spreader lights look promising too.

[djh3]

Art I had to laugh at your comment. I would have killed for something 12v to give me some light at the race track in the pits on a Sat night sometimes. Sounds like a good option. Maybe wire one up by the BBQ off an old cell phone charger.

[TDunc]

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Don't forget the fan!!!!

 

 

 

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[aharbi]

... Maybe wire one up by the BBQ off an old cell phone charger.

 

Very close! I rummaged around my "junk drawer" and found a 12VDC power adapter from an old cassette tape answering machine.

[djh3]

Yup same kind of deal. I got probably 4 or so from computer speakers in a box. Most of them are like 9v, some of the cell phone ones are 3 to 5v. But thats the idea. My way of recycling. I knew I was savin them dab burn things for sumptin.

[saddlebum]

At work we have been installing the following LED utiity lights on the new trucks coming through and believe me they are bright. I made the mistake of looking directly at one and even at a distance it was like staring at the sun. They come in two versions one which directly replaces a par 36 sealed beam and the other which is self mounting and is totaly weather proof. The nice thing is you ca get them from most any truck dealer or parts dealer that deals with Grote and most of them do. Here are some interesting links.

 

http://www.grote.com/Trilliant36/

 

http://www.grote.com/Trilliant36/LEDConversionBulb.html

 

http://www.grote.com/prodcat/attachments/Trilliant36InfoSheet.pdf

 

http://www.grote.com/prodcat/attachments/Trilliant36-BulbAndBracket.pdf

Edited December 7, 2012 by saddlebum

[ragtop69gs]

At work we have been installing the following LED utiity lights on the new trucks coming through and believe me they are bright. I made the mistake of looking directly at one and even at a distance it was like staring at the sun. They come in two versions one which directly replaces a par 36 sealed beam and the other which is self mounting and is totaly weather proof. The nice thing is you ca get them from most any truck dealer or parts dealer that deals with Grote and most of them do. Here are some interesting links.

 

http://www.grote.com/Trilliant36/

 

http://www.grote.com/Trilliant36/LEDConversionBulb.html

 

http://www.grote.com/prodcat/attachments/Trilliant36InfoSheet.pdf

 

http://www.grote.com/prodcat/attachments/Trilliant36-BulbAndBracket.pdf

 

Being that it's a work lamp, would it be suitable to use as a driving light ? I'm afraid it would blind oncoming traffic. I hate it when every opposing vehicle flashes their brights at you.

[djh3]

At the price I saw like $135 range for me its not a "economical" substitution. I think at that price I would just go with the Kuryakn or one of the made for lights you know is going to be correct beam. Thanks for the options though. Looks like it would make a heck of a "back up" light for backing trailers and such. Oh and the ocasional JA that has hi beams on in your mirror.

[ragtop69gs]

Take a look at THIS site. Lots of solutions and choices.