Directional fender mounted driving/fog lights?

[RockyMountainRider50]

Hi!
I'm curious I anyone here can help me to find some (directional fender mounted driving/fog lights) that had been mentioned in a previous post that I can no longer find! They would attach to the inside of the fender mounts and point in the direction of the turn. I've been drawn to riding in mountains that has lots of curvy and winding roads, but during my return at night it's been really hard to see. Wondering if they would help? Any info from the more experience ryders would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cuznjohn]

go to the forum homepage and check out the dealers on it for lights, most of the time you will find what you need

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

LIGHTS

:dontknow:............Why do you feel they NEED to be attached to the fenders .......When mounted there they will actually be limited somewhat in the amount of light they throw because they will be blocked by the wheel.........And if your concerned about they will be more directional this way............IMHO they won't .......The entire Spyder turns in the direction it's pointed...................I have LED's mounted under my outside mirrors ( 2014 RT ) that can " SWIVEL " , left and right so I can direct the beam.......At night I usually keep the left side pointed straight ( because of on-coming veh's. ) and the right side pointed slightly right to spot deer and other critters....................JMHO.....Mike :thumbup:

 

[Marker]

TRIC LED sells them that can mount on fender or on A Arm. They are a forum sponsor http://tricled.com/TricLed.com/RT.html

 

[Chupaca]

Here's what I do..!!

the driving lights point down the road and the fogs (none to speak of here) point to the shoulders giving me full coverage on mountain roads at night.
vibrations and movement on the fenders may be a factor....:thumbup:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Hi!
I'm curious I anyone here can help me to find some (directional fender mounted driving/fog lights) that had been mentioned in a previous post that I can no longer find! They would attach to the inside of the fender mounts and point in the direction of the turn. I've been drawn to riding in mountains that has lots of curvy and winding roads, but during my return at night it's been really hard to see. Wondering if they would help? Any info from the more experience ryders would be greatly appreciated.

In post #2 of this thread, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?70716-Wolo-Trumpet-Horn-Install-on-13-RT-Part-1, you can see the Superbright LED Auxiliary lights I used. They're about $50 each. https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...d-10-watt-led-mini-auxiliary-work-light/1386/

I got the 45° beam spread version. 13,000 miles later they still are working great. I use them for daytime running lights as well as extra night time lighting. Contrary to Blueknight's concern they are blocked very little by the bike's body, and then mostly on sharp turns. To avoid blockage by the wheel is the main reason I mounted them up on the fender. I bought the BRP foglight switch, which plugs right into the existing harness, ran wires from the existing fog light connectors to the LED lights. The RT basic does not come with factory fog lights.

 

[GunDoctor]

I know enough about wiring to stay away from it. Will dealers install this TRIC KIT, or......?

 

[Phil]

Or you can do this...

Down low and angles out. About 2000 lumens each.

 

[Bob Denman]

Phil... :2thumbs:
Do you have a nighttime picture that has been taken from the Saddle? I'd like to see what the pattern is on those light... :clap:

 

[LEEB]

Or you can do this...

Down low and angles out. About 2000 lumens each.

Phil, I like the emblem you have on the front of your Spyder. Can you tell me about it?

 

[RockyMountainRider50]

My reasoning. . .

:dontknow:............Why do you feel they NEED to be attached to the fenders .......When mounted there they will actually be limited somewhat in the amount of light they throw because they will be blocked by the wheel.........And if your concerned about they will be more directional this way............IMHO they won't .......The entire Spyder turns in the direction it's pointed...................I have LED's mounted under my outside mirrors ( 2014 RT ) that can " SWIVEL " , left and right so I can direct the beam.......At night I usually keep the left side pointed straight ( because of on-coming veh's. ) and the right side pointed slightly right to spot deer and other critters....................JMHO.....Mike :thumbup:

That's a good question! As a novice Spyder Ryder I've found that when ryding in the mountain the curves are some what sharp. I've noticed the while cruising at 35-45 mph at night in these conditions my headlight on low or on high beam dont project enough light that would allow me to see far enough ahead. I feel, and notice that this doesn't allow me to ride at the recommend posted speed limit thus impeding following traffic. The path of the head lights beams really illuminate the mountain walls, but my field of view appears to be further than the area that's illuminated. Hoping that driving lights mounted on the fenders would give me a little extra and or wider illuminated area.

 

[RockyMountainRider50]

Sweet!

In post #2 of this thread, http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?70716-Wolo-Trumpet-Horn-Install-on-13-RT-Part-1, you can see the Superbright LED Auxiliary lights I used. They're about $50 each. https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...d-10-watt-led-mini-auxiliary-work-light/1386/

I got the 45° beam spread version. 13,000 miles later they still are working great. I use them for daytime running lights as well as extra night time lighting. Contrary to Blueknight's concern they are blocked very little by the bike's body, and then mostly on sharp turns. To avoid blockage by the wheel is the main reason I mounted them up on the fender. I bought the BRP foglight switch, which plugs right into the existing harness, ran wires from the existing fog light connectors to the LED lights. The RT basic does not come with factory fog lights.

First I appreciate you taking time to respond to my tread. Sounds like you've been rydeing in similar conditions.
I like those! $100 for both lights and $23 for the harness, not bad. Thanks for you suggestion. My 2012 RT LTD has the fog lights and switch. I would have to tap into that harness. On that advertisement I noticed two different mounting brackets. Do they come with both?

 

[RockyMountainRider50]

Didn't think of that!

the driving lights point down the road and the fogs (none to speak of here) point to the shoulders giving me full coverage on mountain roads at night.
View attachment 99197 vibrations and movement on the fenders may be a factor....:thumbup:

Thanks for your time. You as well has dealt with curvy mountain roads. I like were you've mounted them. Would you share the name and technique of mounting your lights and brackets your using? Did you get them online or from you local auto store?

 

[RockyMountainRider50]

Nice!

TRIC LED sells them that can mount on fender or on A Arm. They are a forum sponsor http://tricled.com/TricLed.com/RT.html

Thanks for taking time to respond to my tread. I've read allot of post referencing TRIC LEDs. They are very pricey compared to what other have suggested. But they do look sweet! Will consider these as well. Thanks again.

 

[Chupaca]

Not store bought..!!

Thanks for your time. You as well has dealt with curvy mountain roads. I like were you've mounted them. Would you share the name and technique of mounting your lights and brackets your using? Did you get them online or from you local auto store?

The lights I got from Walmart and the switches online. The brackets and wiring is all home made.. not that hard to do if your into doing your own work...:thumbup:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The path of the head lights beams really illuminate the mountain walls, but my field of view appears to be further than the area that's illuminated. Hoping that driving lights mounted on the fenders would give me a little extra and or wider illuminated area.

I'm sure you've heard of overdriving your headlights. Not a good practice, and one I chastise myself all the time for doing.

Make sure your headlights are properly aimed. It sounds like they may be low. I have the same problem and I know my headlights aren't aimed as high as they should be. I just haven't gotten around to adjusting them. Daylight hours are late here in the summer so I really don't do a lot of night riding. I did do quite a bit of late riding on my recent trip but just didn't find it convenient to try to adjust the headlights then. The auxiliary lights helped a lot, which is one reason I found it so easy to put off adjusting the headlights. A good straight lightly traveled road at night is the best place, IMO, to do the adjustment. That's one of the things I really liked about my Goldwing, being able to raise and lower the headlights with the turn of a knob on the dash.

 

[RockyMountainRider50]

Yes, I have heard the expression. Trusting they were set properly by the dealer. Thanks for the recommendation and advice. Ryde safe! [emoji111]️


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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Trusting they were set properly by the dealer.

Maybe, maybe not. One thing I've noticed, and didn't think to mention it, is the pressure in the rear shock air bladder. If you have the ACS then it should stay constant, but if not, like me with the base RT, the air pressure will raise and lower the back end of the bike. That can make a big difference in how the lights project. My air bladder leaks so when I pump it up to about 60 lbs the headlights project a shorter distance.

 

[Phil]

Phil, I like the emblem you have on the front of your Spyder. Can you tell me about it?

Happy to LEEB-
it's the SpyderIchthus. It combines two things close to my heart- the Spyder and Jesus. Yup... I just used the "J" word .

I'm happy to share it. I can send the high res version if you'd like to use it. Email me- [email protected]

 

[RockyMountainRider50]

Would never have thought of that! Will have to find a happy medium for my 160lb frame plus my GFs 115lb figure. And insure to purchase some that can be adjusted with ease. Will do!


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