aftermarket headlights install

midlifekrisiz · 11-24-2012, 06:04 PM

got a set of 9 led daytime driving lights from china to replace the stock ones on the 150 utility as they each draw 18w each and drain the battery but the new led's only 9w each so this should take the strain off.

here is the old set up in the body

you can see that the new ones are a tad smaller than the old lenses

brilliant idea!! :idea:

dig out dremel and bit and go to town on lenses.

carve out just enough to insert the new light into the old lense

both new lights set up and ready for the next step....

allot of hot glue for plastic.

after the hot glue has set and has cooled next step it to use gorilla glue to re-attach the lens to the base of the original pot (which is also the mounting bracket)

both done now and left to set up over night then install tomorrow

we used my 18v drill battery last night and hooked up both lights to it and turned out the lights ...wow are these ever bright ...can't wait to try them out tomorrow night.

FastDoc · 11-24-2012, 09:52 PM

Excellent engineering. 8)

I'm surprised they draw even 9 watts each. I thought LED's were close to nothing...

The 18 volts won't hurt them if they're made for 12?

midlifekrisiz · 11-25-2012, 01:18 AM

bad description on my part lol

they will use half the voltage the stock lights used

edit: I do not believe that the test using the 18 v battery would hurt them.

Weldangrind · 11-25-2012, 12:21 PM

Clever install. I still wouldn't turn them on until necessary, but they'll certainly draw less than the incandescent bulbs. Are you gonna use the stock switch and wiring?

midlifekrisiz · 11-25-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Clever install. I still wouldn't turn them on until necessary, but they'll certainly draw less than the incandescent bulbs. Are you gonna use the stock switch and wiring?

well gona install them in the atv today and then do load tests (wile it is running) no not going to use the stock wiring and switch....the stock switch can be turned on accidently and you don't know that they are on till it is too late. so going to install one lighted rocker switch on each light so that they can be run independently and with the lighted switches you will know they are on :wink:

midlifekrisiz · 11-28-2012, 09:46 PM

got the lights installed today and just for the parade we are going to be in will use the stock wiring and switch

we have light gentlemen!!!

still have to wire them in properly but that is an easy task

FastDoc · 11-29-2012, 11:54 AM

Looks great!

Funny they are the only clean part of your ATV!

midlifekrisiz · 11-29-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Looks great!

Funny they are the only clean part of your ATV!

yes i had a chuckle about that too

we will be cleaning the atv's for the parade :P

midlifekrisiz · 12-02-2012, 09:06 PM

just not nice weather out there today so made an exhaust port for testing

needed to run the atv in order to check the draw on the battery wile running markers, headlights and brake light ....check this out

this is at idle with all the lights on and brakes applied

katoranger · 12-03-2012, 08:54 AM

Those look great. Looks like the charging system is happy too.

I need some rectangular lights for my new tractor.

Weldangrind · 12-03-2012, 09:59 PM

I like your exhaust vent.

midlifekrisiz · 12-04-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like your exhaust vent.

it worked great

Vorynn · 12-23-2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by midlifekrisiz

got a set of 9 led daytime driving lights from china to replace the stock ones on the 150 utility as they each draw 18w each and drain the battery but the new led bulb only 9w each so this should take the strain off.

here is the old set up in the body

you can see that the new ones are a tad smaller than the old lenses

brilliant idea!! :idea:

dig out dremel and bit and go to town on lenses.

carve out just enough to insert the new light into the old lense

both new lights set up and ready for the next step....

allot of hot glue for plastic.

after the hot glue has set and has cooled next step it to use gorilla glue to re-attach the lens to the base of the original pot (which is also the mounting bracket)

both done now and left to set up over night then install tomorrow

we used my 18v drill battery last night and hooked up both lights to it and turned out the lights ...wow are these ever bright ...can't wait to try them out tomorrow night.

Very nice looking lights share some new pics

TCCKSR · 12-23-2012, 04:33 PM

I saw Midlife and his wife at the Mission Parade and I can tell you those lights are bright.

Plus his quad started, cough can't say that for the Grizz at that time. Its running great now but had to do some carb work.

Midlife amazes me at all he can do and how well he does it all.

HE IS A TRUE MAN'S MAN!!! My hat is off to you Midlife!

11-24-2012, 06:04 PM	#1
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	aftermarket headlights install got a set of 9 led daytime driving lights from china to replace the stock ones on the 150 utility as they each draw 18w each and drain the battery but the new led's only 9w each so this should take the strain off. here is the old set up in the body you can see that the new ones are a tad smaller than the old lenses brilliant idea!! :idea: dig out dremel and bit and go to town on lenses. carve out just enough to insert the new light into the old lense both new lights set up and ready for the next step.... allot of hot glue for plastic. after the hot glue has set and has cooled next step it to use gorilla glue to re-attach the lens to the base of the original pot (which is also the mounting bracket) both done now and left to set up over night then install tomorrow we used my 18v drill battery last night and hooked up both lights to it and turned out the lights ...wow are these ever bright ...can't wait to try them out tomorrow night. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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11-24-2012, 09:52 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Excellent engineering. 8) I'm surprised they draw even 9 watts each. I thought LED's were close to nothing... The 18 volts won't hurt them if they're made for 12? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-25-2012, 01:18 AM	#3
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	bad description on my part lol they will use half the voltage the stock lights used edit: I do not believe that the test using the 18 v battery would hurt them. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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11-25-2012, 12:21 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Clever install. I still wouldn't turn them on until necessary, but they'll certainly draw less than the incandescent bulbs. Are you gonna use the stock switch and wiring? __________________ 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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11-28-2012, 09:46 PM	#6
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	got the lights installed today and just for the parade we are going to be in will use the stock wiring and switch we have light gentlemen!!! still have to wire them in properly but that is an easy task __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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11-29-2012, 11:54 AM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Looks great! Funny they are the only clean part of your ATV! __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-02-2012, 09:06 PM	#9
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	just not nice weather out there today so made an exhaust port for testing needed to run the atv in order to check the draw on the battery wile running markers, headlights and brake light ....check this out this is at idle with all the lights on and brakes applied __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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12-03-2012, 08:54 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Those look great. Looks like the charging system is happy too. I need some rectangular lights for my new tractor. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-03-2012, 09:59 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like your exhaust vent. __________________ 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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12-23-2012, 04:33 PM	#14
TCCKSR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 298	I saw Midlife and his wife at the Mission Parade and I can tell you those lights are bright. Plus his quad started, cough can't say that for the Grizz at that time. Its running great now but had to do some carb work. Midlife amazes me at all he can do and how well he does it all. HE IS A TRUE MAN'S MAN!!! My hat is off to you Midlife! __________________ TCCK: The Coca-Cola Kid......... Hide your pepsi or I take your soul !!
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