bicyclenut
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Mounted a set of Denali Micro DM LED lights on my C650GT last night. Same lights that were installed on the WebBikeWorld 2013 Project C650GT, used their review as a guide, made it even easier to do.
Took a bit of time routing cables and all, but was a rather easy upgrade. Besides the posi-tap into a switched power cable, not very intrusive, as could be easy removed without any real modifications to panels or wiring. I did use the fender mounts for now, but considering alternate mounting locations as these lights are small and lightweight. There is a bar under the front that almost looks like something is waiting to be attached and has what might be the temperature sensor attached to it and this may be a suitable point to add a custom bracket for the lights. For now I'll see how they work on the fender mounts.
Plenty of wiring, almost to much for this application both connectors used and not quite enough to eliminate the middle wiring section to lights. Everything gets mounted and tucked away behind the right side front panel nicely. I easily routed the switch up to the left side of the handlebar near the other lighting switches. Lights power on only when engine is running and retain on or off switch setting based upon what it was when engine shut down.
Have to fine tune the aim and see how they work at night to decide if I will use the spot or wide angle lens, but they do add some visibility to oncoming traffic when used during the day. My understanding is they can run for 6 years always on, so no reason not to use them in daytime as well as night. An improvement over the generic LED lights I had on my Honda as they are switched with ignition so no chance to leave on accidentally and drain the battery.
Took a bit of time routing cables and all, but was a rather easy upgrade. Besides the posi-tap into a switched power cable, not very intrusive, as could be easy removed without any real modifications to panels or wiring. I did use the fender mounts for now, but considering alternate mounting locations as these lights are small and lightweight. There is a bar under the front that almost looks like something is waiting to be attached and has what might be the temperature sensor attached to it and this may be a suitable point to add a custom bracket for the lights. For now I'll see how they work on the fender mounts.
Plenty of wiring, almost to much for this application both connectors used and not quite enough to eliminate the middle wiring section to lights. Everything gets mounted and tucked away behind the right side front panel nicely. I easily routed the switch up to the left side of the handlebar near the other lighting switches. Lights power on only when engine is running and retain on or off switch setting based upon what it was when engine shut down.
Have to fine tune the aim and see how they work at night to decide if I will use the spot or wide angle lens, but they do add some visibility to oncoming traffic when used during the day. My understanding is they can run for 6 years always on, so no reason not to use them in daytime as well as night. An improvement over the generic LED lights I had on my Honda as they are switched with ignition so no chance to leave on accidentally and drain the battery.