Extra Lights Question....

[marcus]

I've decided to put some extra front lights on the GS. Reading through the site all I've managed to do is confuse myself with everything that's out there so would welcome some tips.

Bike: '06 1200GS

Purpose: More "be seen" than "see" ; I'm convinced that the three-eyed effect adds to safety of the rider, but as more or less a townie I dont really need huge up-front illumination.

Final point: My mechanical / electrical knowledge could be written on the back of an envelope and I'm cautious of tinkering with the Can-Bus in case it explodes or whatever. Replacing front bulbs is to me an adventure.

Migsel bars look easy to add on - is this the case?

I saw an RT on the way home last week with about 6 white bicycle flashy lights strapped on the front. Quite funny, but not really what I'm looking for!


Comments gratefully appreciated.
M

 

[st247]

I've decided to put some extra front lights on the GS. Reading through the site all I've managed to do is confuse myself with everything that's out there so would welcome some tips.

Bike: '06 1200GS

Purpose: More "be seen" than "see" ; I'm convinced that the three-eyed effect adds to safety of the rider, but as more or less a townie I dont really need huge up-front illumination.

Final point: My mechanical / electrical knowledge could be written on the back of an envelope and I'm cautious of tinkering with the Can-Bus in case it explodes or whatever. Replacing front bulbs is to me an adventure.

Migsel bars look easy to add on - is this the case?

I saw an RT on the way home last week with about 6 white bicycle flashy lights strapped on the front. Quite funny, but not really what I'm looking for!


Comments gratefully appreciated.
M

There's a wiring diagram here. If you have a search you'll find plenty of info on spotlights.

There's also loads more info on ADV Rider

Hope this helps out.

 

[st247]

Missed a good one.

There's more electricery here

 

[Dreamer]

It's been posted before, but FWIW this was my solution... http://www.hsl-consulting.co.uk/1200gs spotlights.doc

My reasoning was the same... it was as much about being seen as seeing... but works well on both counts... and all for under seventy quid!

If you follow my instructions step-by-step you can't go too far wrong. Don't worry about the CANbus, you're not touching it!

Paul

 

[Thunder]

Purpose: More "be seen" than "see" ; I'm convinced that the three-eyed effect adds to safety of the rider, but as more or less a townie I dont really need huge up-front illumination.

Final point: My mechanical / electrical knowledge could be written on the back of an envelope and I'm cautious of tinkering with the Can-Bus in case it explodes or whatever. Replacing front bulbs is to me an adventure.

Migsel bars look easy to add on - is this the case?

The Migsel light bar is extremely well made and very easy to fit, gives a rock solid point to mount your additional lights and would not hesitate in recommending it.

Fitting lights can be simplified by buying some which come complete with their own wiring loom and relays, the can bus is not a problem (well so far has not been for me ) as you are simply taking a feeder from which the main beam if you wish the lights to be wired to come on with the headlight and the relay does the rest letting the lnew lights draw power direct from the battery.

I fitted PIAA 001 and 002 lights for main and high beam, the 002s use a high out put bulb which while drawing 35 watts is equivilent to 55 watts, perfect for something that will be on all the time.

Both PIAA kits came with their own looms, relays and switches, although I fitted them direct to main and high beam rather than using a seperate switch.

 

[marcus]

Thanks all round!