Auxiliary Lighting, lower fork mounted, add'tl driving light

[jeffkisthename]

Have any of our members added additional lighting to their bikes at all? If so, please post and share what you've done.  I myself have been considering adding lights on the lower forks where the reflectors are.  Just unbolt those crap look reflectors and add some triangle effect.  How much additional power can our bikes handle? Anyone know?

[sorkyah]

Not sure about the additional power.... but the reflector brackets are held on bythe brake caliper bolts
Found them shitty to remove due to a full bottle of loctite used between the 4 bolts
 

[Beemer]

I've looked into it, was looking at some nice Denali micro's for my forks but didn't buy any. Our manual said it can handle 50 extra watts.

[so1102]

If you haven't tried one already, you would be amazed at how much light the cyclops LED throws for a mere $64. I would recommend starting there first and then see if you feel you need additional lighting.

[mjh937]

Not sure about the additional power.... but the reflector brackets are held on bythe brake caliper bolts Found them shetty to remove due to a full bottle of loctite used between the 4 bolts

That is odd. There was no loc-tite on my bolts when I removed the reflector. 

[noltz]

Not sure about the additional power.... but the reflector brackets are held on bythe brake caliper bolts Found them shetty to remove due to a full bottle of loctite used between the 4 bolts

That is odd. There was no loc-tite on my bolts when I removed the reflector. 

Mine dide had a big amount of red loctite, i had to replace the bolts since they almost stripped

[mjh937]

@noltz, I wonder if the dealership did that. Red loc-tite makes no sense there. If it was done at the factory I would have thought they would all have it.

[frabus]

I have yet to install mine but I ordered the P3 lights from Skene Designs. I am also planning on installing a set of the photon blasters. Although they don't provide additional road lights I think the visibility features are a great idea.
 
 
http://www.lights.skenedesign.com/

[Mr.Puss]

I will be adding Bikevis bullets...as well, they dont add road illumination as much as they make you a bit more conspicuous to dum dums. They are tiny and easily mounted. Something like these are no issue for your system. Its my understanding that LEDs are pretty minimal in draw.
 
http://www.motorcycleinnovations.ca/BikeVis_Bullets_White_p/whitebullets.htm
 
 
 

[noltz]

Dealership definitely did that, since the bike came from factory without the front wheel mounted.

[jeffkisthename]

I've looked into it, was looking at some nice Denali micro's for my forks but didn't buy any. Our manual said it can handle 50 extra watts.

 
 
Yeah, I was looking into those. They look great for what I'm trying to achieve. In California we split lanes, so the added visibility is definitely welcoming.

[jeffkisthename]

If you haven't tried one already, you would be amazed at how much light the cyclops LED throws for a mere $64. I would recommend starting there first and then see if you feel you need additional lighting.

 
 
I've seen those, and while I like that idea, I'm more partial to HID, but for AUX, LEDS are the preferred choice. I'm not necessarily looking into more lighting for sight, but more lighting to be visible to cagers, plus AUX driving lights would be really visible at night. I always see those adventure bike coming at night.

[Beemer]

I will be adding Bikevis bullets...as well, they dont add road illumination as much as they make you a bit more conspicuous to dum dums. They are tiny and easily mounted. Something like these are no issue for your system. Its my understanding that LEDs are pretty minimal in draw. 
http://www.motorcycleinnovations.ca/BikeVis_Bullets_White_p/whitebullets.htm
 
 

Dude, you rock! I have been looking and looking for something like these to mount on my forks! Small/effective/cheap/50,000 hrs. I have the Cyclops and they work great but a little extra light in the turns at night/to the side to light up critters crossing (deer :-/ ) wouldn't hurt a bit and of course to get the attention of those pesky cagers at all hours. 

[jeffkisthename]

I will be adding Bikevis bullets...as well, they dont add road illumination as much as they make you a bit more conspicuous to dum dums. They are tiny and easily mounted. Something like these are no issue for your system. Its my understanding that LEDs are pretty minimal in draw. 
http://www.motorcycleinnovations.ca/BikeVis_Bullets_White_p/whitebullets.htm
 
 

Dude, you rock! I have been looking and looking for something like these to mount on my forks! Small/effective/cheap/50,000 hrs. I have the Cyclops and they work great but a little extra light in the turns at night/to the side to light up critters crossing (deer :-/ ) wouldn't hurt a bit and of course to get the attention of those pesky cagers at all hours. 

There's a version 2 of those BikeVis Bullets now, and they're even brighter.  I was thinking of putting either 2 or 3 on top of one another and putting them in the intake ducts.

[so1102]

I will be adding Bikevis bullets...as well, they dont add road illumination as much as they make you a bit more conspicuous to dum dums. They are tiny and easily mounted. Something like these are no issue for your system. Its my understanding that LEDs are pretty minimal in draw. 
http://www.motorcycleinnovations.ca/BikeVis_Bullets_White_p/whitebullets.htm
 
 

Dude, you rock! I have been looking and looking for something like these to mount on my forks! Small/effective/cheap/50,000 hrs. I have the Cyclops and they work great but a little extra light in the turns at night/to the side to light up critters crossing (deer :-/ ) wouldn't hurt a bit and of course to get the attention of those pesky cagers at all hours. 

Take it a step further and add a switch and circuit that uses bike lean angle to automatically turn on the left or right side accordingly to illuminate into a corner

[jeffkisthename]

BikeVis Bullets V2 :
 
http://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/bikevis-bullets-v2/
 
Looking at these too : Skene Photon Blasters
 
Web Bike Review :
 
http://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/skene-photon-blaster-review/
 
Actual Product Page Gallery :
http://www.skenedesign.com/lights/PB_Gallery.shtml

[Mr.Puss]

I've looked into it, was looking at some nice Denali micro's for my forks but didn't buy any. Our manual said it can handle 50 extra watts.

 I just ordered a pair of the of the "Denali DM Micro's" for that very spot. Reading from other forums and reviews the build quality and lumens is pretty solid. When I have them wired up I'll post my 2 cents and some pics.  
 

[Beemer]

I've looked into it, was looking at some nice Denali micro's for my forks but didn't buy any. Our manual said it can handle 50 extra watts.

 I just ordered a pair of the of the "Denali DM Micro's" for that very spot. Reading from other forums and reviews the build quality and lumens is pretty solid. When I have them wired up I'll post my 2 cents and some pics.  

Cool! I wanted them but they're pricey and I had already dug into my funds too much for bike parts.  Pics or video of them would be nice, thanks!

[fusbal]

I've got the Denali D2 kit on order. It's way pricey, but I ended up riding at night on a high-speed winding road w/o being able to use my high beams due to oncoming traffic. I couldn't see a damn thing and freaked myself out enough to drop hundreds of dollars on LEDs. They tie into the stock wiring, draw minimal power, and allow both high beam (100%) and low beam (40%) usage toggled by the stock controls. Hopefully this provides enough brightness to actually see the road without constantly blinding oncoming traffic.

[jeffkisthename]

I've got the Denali D2 kit on order. It's way pricey, but I ended up riding at night on a high-speed winding road w/o being able to use my high beams due to oncoming traffic. I couldn't see a damn thing and freaked myself out enough to drop hundreds of dollars on LEDs. They tie into the stock wiring, draw minimal power, and allow both high beam (100%) and low beam (40%) usage toggled by the stock controls. Hopefully this provides enough brightness to actually see the road without constantly blinding oncoming traffic.

Remember to do a separate review thread and post a link here!!!

[eskae3]

Here's my borderline excessive aux lighting setup.
 
 

[bmx2damax]

Here's my borderline excessive aux lighting setup. 
 

can you take a pic with them turned off so i can see how they are mounted and where. aslo what lights are they? 
 

[eskae3]

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/mini-auxiliary-lights/10w-mini-aux-2in-modular-led-off-road-work-light/1699/
 
These are what I bought but I have the white version.
 
I forgot where I purchased the mounts that clamp it down to the tube frame. Sorry.
 

[slow06er]

 

I've looked into it, was looking at some nice Denali micro's for my forks but didn't buy any. Our manual said it can handle 50 extra watts.

 
@beemer - if someone wants to use more than 50 extra watts, because I already have and use for the winter the handle bars heated grip, and also planning on getting a pair or two of the Denali lights, also some heated rain gear, would it be an option to change from the heavy stock battery to a lighter lithium Palmer battery, but a one with more wattage than the original stock battery, that way I could get more watts and also the reduction in weight.....!!!
Would that work ?
would anybody care to explain.

[twowheeladdict]

BikeVis Bullets V2 :  
http://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/bikevis-bullets-v2/
 
Looking at these too : Skene Photon Blasters
 
Web Bike Review :
 
http://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/skene-photon-blaster-review/
 
Actual Product Page Gallery :
http://www.skenedesign.com/lights/PB_Gallery.shtml

I added the Skenedesign photon blasters to my Concours 1400 in addition to mondolights mm10 LEDs.  Really helped people see me.
I moved them to the trophy.