KX5062
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So... Can Am sells what I call the chin light for $254.99. :shocked:
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/e...ights-accessories/lights/auxiliary-light.html
There is no currently produced aftermarket light available, and the BRP sold light is little more than a beauty accessory with very limited functionality. So I decided to see what I could do.
I wanted a light that increased the daytime visibility and secondly increased the lighting power for those rare occasions I ride at night.
After looking around I found a 7" light bar on eBay that for less than $20 to my door works perfectly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Inch-Sli...e:Mini&hash=item548126f778:g:INAAAOSwSPZdB1W5
This is one example, but being a commonly produced and sold item you can find a variety of sources to choose from.
The light comes with mounting brackets sold with the light, so all you do is just remove the 2 screws holding the plastic trim cover on and reuse those same screws to attach the new light in same place. No cutting or drilling involved. Other than splicing into the wiring harness, since I couldn't find a matching plug to use, you're done. How you chose to cut/splice into the wiring is your choice.
I chose a flood pattern of lighting, but you can choose a spot pattern if so desired. The mounting bracket is movable up and down, so you can chose to illuminate the roadway directly in front of your bike and not blind oncoming vehicles.
It is on all of the time and doesn't cut off when the high beams are on, which is how BRP wired it. There are no errors codes or CANBUS issues so it's virtually plug n' play.
I think it's a nice accessory to have and adds to the daytime visibility and definitely increases the light coverage at night.
:firstplace:
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/e...ights-accessories/lights/auxiliary-light.html
There is no currently produced aftermarket light available, and the BRP sold light is little more than a beauty accessory with very limited functionality. So I decided to see what I could do.
I wanted a light that increased the daytime visibility and secondly increased the lighting power for those rare occasions I ride at night.
After looking around I found a 7" light bar on eBay that for less than $20 to my door works perfectly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Inch-Sli...e:Mini&hash=item548126f778:g:INAAAOSwSPZdB1W5
This is one example, but being a commonly produced and sold item you can find a variety of sources to choose from.
The light comes with mounting brackets sold with the light, so all you do is just remove the 2 screws holding the plastic trim cover on and reuse those same screws to attach the new light in same place. No cutting or drilling involved. Other than splicing into the wiring harness, since I couldn't find a matching plug to use, you're done. How you chose to cut/splice into the wiring is your choice.
I chose a flood pattern of lighting, but you can choose a spot pattern if so desired. The mounting bracket is movable up and down, so you can chose to illuminate the roadway directly in front of your bike and not blind oncoming vehicles.
It is on all of the time and doesn't cut off when the high beams are on, which is how BRP wired it. There are no errors codes or CANBUS issues so it's virtually plug n' play.
I think it's a nice accessory to have and adds to the daytime visibility and definitely increases the light coverage at night.
:firstplace:
