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When I started riding again (a few years back) a woman with a cell phone in her hand pulled out in front of me. After a few choice words, a shocked daughter and a low budget, I decided to put some blinding lights, (Optronics 55w Pair Driving Light Kit http://www.walmart.com/ip/16680058?...39618152&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78652939592&veh=sem) on the front of my VLX:
After this mod, I didn't have anyone pull out again. (Knock on wood!)
I did the same mod to my 1800R but made the mistake of telling a member with a 1300C to try it. Apparently the fender clearance isn't the same when hitting a bump.:doh:
I have had this mod for quite a while but have been waiting for an led replacement bulb. I found one that has the same lumens as the 50 watt Halogen but only 4 watts:
http://www.amazon.com/Lot-Dimmable-..._sim_60_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1APWQSB1C0765XJ2NBRC
Probably don't need my voltage regulator anymore....
I just needed to remove the ceramic plug inside the light fixture for clearance:
Drool over my new LED!
Used some bullet connectors. Crimped them to fit the pins tight and heat shrinked tubed them.
I mounted one to the bike (Right one).
Then compared it with the Halogen:
I'm still seeing spots, but both lights seem to be the same intensity!
Hope this helps those of us with limited budgets!

After this mod, I didn't have anyone pull out again. (Knock on wood!)
I did the same mod to my 1800R but made the mistake of telling a member with a 1300C to try it. Apparently the fender clearance isn't the same when hitting a bump.:doh:
I have had this mod for quite a while but have been waiting for an led replacement bulb. I found one that has the same lumens as the 50 watt Halogen but only 4 watts:
http://www.amazon.com/Lot-Dimmable-..._sim_60_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1APWQSB1C0765XJ2NBRC
Probably don't need my voltage regulator anymore....
I just needed to remove the ceramic plug inside the light fixture for clearance:

Drool over my new LED!

Used some bullet connectors. Crimped them to fit the pins tight and heat shrinked tubed them.

I mounted one to the bike (Right one).

Then compared it with the Halogen:

I'm still seeing spots, but both lights seem to be the same intensity!
Hope this helps those of us with limited budgets!