NavVet,
Did you consider these 2x30 set with projector lenses? They look to be the same size with longer distance output.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-30W-6X5W-o...algo=undefined
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NavVet,
Did you consider these 2x30 set with projector lenses? They look to be the same size with longer distance output.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-30W-6X5W-o...algo=undefined
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I hear ya Ken... but is the problem one of advertising maximum ratings that are different from typical usage? Would 10W and 800 lumens be the max rating on the LED's... and then 5.6W and 560 lumens be more of a typical usage?
If they work good for you, then by all means, recommend them from the mountain top
Any bets on how long until we see LED lights with adjustable beam patterns?
Driving lights made for distance typically have narrow beams, which doesn't pickup roadside critters as well as flood beams... but flood beams don't lightup as far down the road.
Someone posted a brilliant idea that I may end up trying; putting a long distance spotlight on one side and a wide pattern floodlight on the other. Would this give you the best pf both worlds, or result in lackluster performance on both fronts?
I have read about that configuration on off-road bikes (1 spot + 1 flood), but have never tried it myself.
I was thinking the same thing with these 2 sets, they are cheap enough, both have 6 LEDs, about the same size, but their color and mounting brackets are slightly different.
The LED is just like any other lamp, just typically a lower current draw than an incandescent bulb. But these CREE LEDs can draw some juice. A relay is always a recommended form of wiring any new electrical device on your bike or auto. I believe most adding the driving lamps are using the prewired connector that is used on the full bore Goldwing which I am assuming is relay protected. I am looking for the link on wiring driving lights onto the F6B.
Edit....here is a great basic relay drawing for adding any electrical device to a system utilizing a relay.
Just substitute your add on in place of the lamps here. Adjust fusing and wire colors to suit your needs.
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Thanks Stroguy.
I was wondering about the need for a relay as I heard horror stories pertaining to guys installing CREE lighting on an UTV and burning up wiring harnesses.
Proper planning doesn't take long and precautions with relays is always advisable. These CREE off-road lamps when ganged can draw major amperage. Here is another good tool you should apply when planning. I never plan on going over 33% below maximum current rating for a wire before upping to the next larger AWG, which going down in AWG goes up in physical wire size.
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Take a look at this puppy.
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/92161em
If you ain't not planning on a nearly doubled current draw of 15 amps you are asking for burnt wiring. These lamps are awesome but plan ahead.
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