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Is there a BRACKET ?
I have the 2012 RTS. I purchased a set of LED Spot Lights. I want to put them on the front lower A-frame (one on each side). I require a bracket of some type so I can mount these lights. The light has about a 3/8" bolt which has to be fastend to some type of bracket. The LED I puchased is the "THG 4x 3W Cree LED.
Any ideas where I can purhase a bracket or how to make one ?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I'm not sure if this would work or not...
Could you just drill a hole in the polymer A-arm cover, and bolt it to that?
I was thinking that too but I think it will be too loose and the beam of the light bouncing around.
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Hey Spydertrike where did you get your RT ? St.Onge Recreation ? I think Bobs got the right idea . Head on over to Home Depot and by a piece of flat steel 3/4 "-1" cut it so it rests on both tubes of the upper A arm, drill a hole through it and add a lock washer and nut to the treaded bolt of the light . Paint it black to hide it better.
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Originally Posted by fastfraser
Hey Spydertrike where did you get your RT ? St.Onge Recreation ? I think Bobs got the right idea . Head on over to Home Depot and by a piece of flat steel 3/4 "-1" cut it so it rests on both tubes of the upper A arm, drill a hole through it and add a lock washer and nut to the treaded bolt of the light . Paint it black to hide it better.
I bought it from St Onge - Barrie. Great dealership to deal with. Bought it in Jan 2013.
Bob does have a good idea.
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Let's see..!!
if they are the bar type lights you can mount them with double sided tape. But if you mount fogs with bolts make sure you have flat stock support on back.
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A Arm Light Mount
Since you mentioned the "A" arms for a mounting location, I would come off one (or 2) of the tupperware mounting metal tabs welded to the "A" arm (factory). There are 2 of these tabs (about 2" apart) near the wheel, front and back of the top "A" arm that I would utilize both of these for a little extra stability. You will have to make your own bracket out of flat stock 1/8" (or thinner) X 1/2" wide metal strap. After you look under the top "A" arm tupperware you will see what I am talking about.
Best of Luck
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I have aver mounted two LED top and bottom on each side
i used a small clamp used for securing electrical conduit to a wall, and secured the actual lamp body inside it, looks pretty good, and very good value for money.
The conduit in UK IS 22mm diameter externally which fitted the diameter of the lamp perfectly.
I hope this helps
Originally Posted by spydertrike
I have the 2012 RTS. I purchased a set of LED Spot Lights. I want to put them on the front lower A-frame (one on each side). I require a bracket of some type so I can mount these lights. The light has about a 3/8" bolt which has to be fastend to some type of bracket. The LED I puchased is the "THG 4x 3W Cree LED.
Any ideas where I can purhase a bracket or how to make one ?
Thanks
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spots
Originally Posted by spydertrike
I have the 2012 RTS. I purchased a set of LED Spot Lights. I want to put them on the front lower A-frame (one on each side). I require a bracket of some type so I can mount these lights. The light has about a 3/8" bolt which has to be fastend to some type of bracket. The LED I puchased is the "THG 4x 3W Cree LED.
Any ideas where I can purhase a bracket or how to make one ?
Thanks
can you post a pic of the lamps?
it was fun while it lasted.
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Originally Posted by coz
can you post a pic of the lamps?
Hi. I have ordered the lights on line but I have yet to receive them. Delivery is approx four weeks.
I did see the same lights at the Toronto bike show and I was impressed with them. I think these lights will make the bike more visable during day & night.
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Originally Posted by spydertrike
Hi. I have ordered the lights on line but I have yet to receive them. Delivery is approx four weeks.
I did see the same lights at the Toronto bike show and I was impressed with them. I think these lights will make the bike more visable during day & night.
Hi spydertrike! Here's a link for you. http://trailers.go-atv.com/thg-4x-3w...0euvfq5y-sale/
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One of the SpyderLovers sponsors, KewlMetal, used to make and sell a bracket that mounted on the front fender support strut. Not sure if it is still being sold but would not hurt to look.
Carl
2012 White RT Limited and 2013 Yellow ST-S Think 3 .i.
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fender washers
a large fender washer underneath, or on top and underneath, would work well to spread out the load on the plastic, to prevent cracking.
it was fun while it lasted.
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Thanks to everyone for their help/ideas. Over the winter I will make up some type of bracket using the suggested ideas.
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Statistics show that most motorcycle accidents are caused by a defective nut holding the handlbars.
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You can add rubber washer too. More visibility add safety on the road.
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Originally Posted by spydertrike
I have the 2012 RTS. I purchased a set of LED Spot Lights. I want to put them on the front lower A-frame (one on each side). I require a bracket of some type so I can mount these lights. The light has about a 3/8" bolt which has to be fastend to some type of bracket. The LED I puchased is the "THG 4x 3W Cree LED.
Any ideas where I can purhase a bracket or how to make one ?
Thanks
I wouldn't mind a pair of these on my '08GS A arms.
Are they only for off-road or can you legally use them on the highway?
I can get a pair from Amazon for $70 including shipping to Canada as per OJ UK's link
Thanks
og
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2007 Piaggio MP3 - 250cc
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I generally don't like putting anything on my toys unless it is "OEM" looking. I have over two dozen mods on my ride but at first look you'd think it just rolled off the dealship. My reason is that unless the add-ons can match up to the machine I just paid 20 large for, I am not goin gto throw some bs after market junk to cheapen the look. With that said, I did find quiet a few after market parts that look factory and/or made my ride look even better in addition to the function I bought it for.
I think ESI already make a pretty nice LED puck lights.
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