Auxiliary Lights - Page 5

Danimal · 12-08-2015, 09:27 AM

Here is a follow up report on my Cree U5 125w led spotlights.
These are the ones selling so cheaply everywhere. Look like a transformer with the cage surrounding the light with the large glass projector lens.
In a nutshell, they suck.
When new, they are incredible although frustrating with a 3 stage switch (high, low and strobe) they project a nice aimable spot.
Problem is they are no where near waterproof as they claim. I have had three fail now. Bought from Banggood US warehouse for $18 each.
When the first failed, Became frustrated dealing with their lack of customer service and just ordered another.
Last weeks ride in the fog had water running amuck in both, and both fried the LED chips.
Sent pics last night to Banggood demanding replacements.
IF they send them I will do two things. Take them apart and seal all threads and add an o ring to face of lens. Then I will solder a jumper to the board disabling the 3 way so they are always on high. (Video on YouTube showing how)
In the meantime, I ordered a set that are kinda like the Tractior Supply lights, but these are 4" wide and have 6x3w Cree LEDs in each producing 1800 lumens.
Maybe overkill, but perfect for such an under kill bike!
Will post pics when they arrive

The new ones

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/171447104915

keithmaine · 12-08-2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danimal

Here is a follow up report on my Cree U5 125w led spotlights.
These are the ones selling so cheaply everywhere. Look like a transformer with the cage surrounding the light with the large glass projector lens.
In a nutshell, they suck.
When new, they are incredible although frustrating with a 3 stage switch (high, low and strobe) they project a nice aimable spot.
Problem is they are no where near waterproof as they claim. I have had three fail now. Bought from Banggood US warehouse for $18 each.
When the first failed, Became frustrated dealing with their lack of customer service and just ordered another.
Last weeks ride in the fog had water running amuck in both, and both fried the LED chips.
Sent pics last night to Banggood demanding replacements.
IF they send them I will do two things. Take them apart and seal all threads and add an o ring to face of lens. Then I will solder a jumper to the board disabling the 3 way so they are always on high. (Video on YouTube showing how)
In the meantime, I ordered a set that are kinda like the Tractior Supply lights, but these are 4" wide and have 6x3w Cree LEDs in each producing 1800 lumens.
Maybe overkill, but perfect for such an under kill bike!
Will post pics when they arrive

The new ones

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/171447104915

Thanks for the update and being a test subject.

Danimal · 12-08-2015, 11:52 AM

With lenses removed you can clearly see the water egress and even mud made its way in there

Close up showing dirt water and a fried 15w Cree LED

Huck369 · 12-09-2015, 03:00 PM

The Tractor Supply lights were on sale recently for $29.99.....they are a 5 LED design

SpudRider · 12-09-2015, 04:22 PM

I like the Tractor Supply Work Lights.

However, I paid $40 for mine, and that is the current price.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...al_affid=41227

Danimal · 12-09-2015, 04:26 PM

These are the ones I just ordered.

I'll see your 5 LEDs and raise you one LED

Urge Overkill!

SpudRider · 12-09-2015, 04:30 PM

Please let us know how you like the new lights.

Danimal · 12-09-2015, 09:02 PM

In anticipation of their arrival, I cut a piece of paper to the same dimensions to get a perspective of just how damn big these are in relation to the Roxxer's front end (BTW, that's my name for all RX3's)

Also, mounted a touch light in the top case. Have these in my Givis on my other bike.
Cheap as sin on Banggood and use a rechargeable abc cell. Experience has shown one charge to last damn near a season. Carry a spare charged cell and you're good
Hot glue wherever you like, as long as the touch panel is exposed as well as battery access
Here one is glued next to the lock. Small and light

And lit

SpudRider · 12-09-2015, 10:02 PM

Thanks for posting the tip on the inexpensive torch lights. If you have time, please post a link for those lights.

Danimal · 12-09-2015, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the tip on the inexpensive torch lights. If you have time, please post a link for those lights.

The touch lights
http://www.banggood.com/Mini-Touch-S...-p-929091.html

batteries and charger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1200mA-16...IAAOSwLVZVufQ5

Danimal · 12-09-2015, 11:20 PM

(please excuse the filthy state of my Roxxer. Promise to wash her in the Spring)

SpudRider · 12-09-2015, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danimal

The touch lights
http://www.banggood.com/Mini-Touch-S...-p-929091.html

batteries and charger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1200mA-16...IAAOSwLVZVufQ5

Thanks for posting the links, Dan.

keithmaine · 12-10-2015, 07:20 AM

Yes thanks I can find all kinds of uses for these lights

Weldangrind · 12-10-2015, 11:34 AM

I can see those touch lights being a benefit in my camping trailer.

Danimal · 12-10-2015, 11:55 AM

yep. SO much easier than routing wiring and such. And the CR123A batteries have great capacity for how little draw the lights take, so they really last a long time on a charge.
If you search Banggood for "LED touch light" you will see a similar version that has one end that plugs into a USP port for power.

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Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 686	The Tractor Supply lights were on sale recently for $29.99.....they are a 5 LED design __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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12-09-2015, 04:22 PM	#65
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I like the Tractor Supply Work Lights. However, I paid $40 for mine, and that is the current price. http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...al_affid=41227 __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-09-2015, 04:30 PM	#67
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Please let us know how you like the new lights. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-09-2015, 10:02 PM	#69
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the tip on the inexpensive torch lights. If you have time, please post a link for those lights. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-10-2015, 07:20 AM	#73
keithmaine Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: White Mtns. NH Posts: 488	Yes thanks I can find all kinds of uses for these lights __________________ 2016 Versys 650 LT, 2015 RX3 Red, 2011 Ural GearUp,
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12-08-2015, 09:27 AM	#61
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	Here is a follow up report on my Cree U5 125w led spotlights. These are the ones selling so cheaply everywhere. Look like a transformer with the cage surrounding the light with the large glass projector lens. In a nutshell, they suck. When new, they are incredible although frustrating with a 3 stage switch (high, low and strobe) they project a nice aimable spot. Problem is they are no where near waterproof as they claim. I have had three fail now. Bought from Banggood US warehouse for $18 each. When the first failed, Became frustrated dealing with their lack of customer service and just ordered another. Last weeks ride in the fog had water running amuck in both, and both fried the LED chips. Sent pics last night to Banggood demanding replacements. IF they send them I will do two things. Take them apart and seal all threads and add an o ring to face of lens. Then I will solder a jumper to the board disabling the 3 way so they are always on high. (Video on YouTube showing how) In the meantime, I ordered a set that are kinda like the Tractior Supply lights, but these are 4" wide and have 6x3w Cree LEDs in each producing 1800 lumens. Maybe overkill, but perfect for such an under kill bike! Will post pics when they arrive The new ones http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/171447104915
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12-08-2015, 11:52 AM	#63
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	With lenses removed you can clearly see the water egress and even mud made its way in there Close up showing dirt water and a fried 15w Cree LED
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12-09-2015, 04:26 PM	#66
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	These are the ones I just ordered. I'll see your 5 LEDs and raise you one LED Urge Overkill!
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12-09-2015, 09:02 PM	#68
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	In anticipation of their arrival, I cut a piece of paper to the same dimensions to get a perspective of just how damn big these are in relation to the Roxxer's front end (BTW, that's my name for all RX3's) Also, mounted a touch light in the top case. Have these in my Givis on my other bike. Cheap as sin on Banggood and use a rechargeable abc cell. Experience has shown one charge to last damn near a season. Carry a spare charged cell and you're good Hot glue wherever you like, as long as the touch panel is exposed as well as battery access Here one is glued next to the lock. Small and light And lit
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12-09-2015, 11:20 PM	#71
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	(please excuse the filthy state of my Roxxer. Promise to wash her in the Spring)
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12-10-2015, 11:34 AM	#74
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I can see those touch lights being a benefit in my camping trailer. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-10-2015, 11:55 AM	#75
Danimal Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 176	yep. SO much easier than routing wiring and such. And the CR123A batteries have great capacity for how little draw the lights take, so they really last a long time on a charge. If you search Banggood for "LED touch light" you will see a similar version that has one end that plugs into a USP port for power.
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