gasman
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Post by gasman on Sept 14, 2017 9:45:00 GMT -7
Anyone know if you can convert your high beam to low beam and run both lights together?
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miglo
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Post by miglo on Sept 14, 2017 10:01:51 GMT -7
I will be doing this over the winter months with a retrofit to both sides...Right now I'm trying to find time to fit my flush mount turn signals and 2-little 3" strips on under the nose that will act as running lights/ turn signals...
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Post by evitzee on Sept 14, 2017 11:57:20 GMT -7
Anyone know if you can convert your high beam to low beam and run both lights together? If you mean replacing the high beam with a low beam LED the answer is no, the headlight system comes as one piece. Not sure why you would want to do this anyway as you would lose any high beam capability at night. If you don't drive at night than it wouldn't make any difference, but if you don't ride at night why not just turn the high beam on during the daytime rides? |
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Post by stoltecmoto on Sept 15, 2017 9:20:53 GMT -7
I'm not going to let the cat out of the bag (yet), but we're working on a product to achieve what you're looking for. That's all I'll say now...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 7:50:24 GMT -7
I'm not going to let the cat out of the bag (yet), but we're working on a product to achieve what you're looking for. That's all I'll say now... Interesting and interested! Looking forward to seeing what you have been working on. |
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mrcdharwood
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Post by mrcdharwood on Jan 10, 2018 10:55:28 GMT -7
A chap has done this in the UK. Basically bridged the running lamp the main beam feeds with a 24-27 ohm 1W resistor.
What this does is feeds the main beam with 12v at a reduced current so it comes on but not at full power.
Lowering the resistance will increase the brightness.
As there is no messing with lamps and switches you restain the main beam coming on a full power when switched.
This is as cost effective and legal solution as you will get.
A 24 ohm resistor should cost you no more than 25c.
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Post by achrista on Jan 10, 2018 11:08:56 GMT -7
I'm not going to let the cat out of the bag (yet), but we're working on a product to achieve what you're looking for. That's all I'll say now... If you sold your MT, is it safe to assume that this is no longer under development? Or are you working a lighting kit without the bike. Definitely interested in purchasing one -- I don't know how many times i've been told "your headlight is out". |
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Post by stoltecmoto on Jan 12, 2018 4:33:12 GMT -7
No, its still in the works. But in reality, we're working on the FZ-09 headlight first. The market just isn't there on the -10 to hit that first.
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Post by stoltecmoto on Jan 12, 2018 4:35:31 GMT -7
A chap has done this in the UK. Basically bridged the running lamp the main beam feeds with a 24-27 ohm 1W resistor. What this does is feeds the main beam with 12v at a reduced current so it comes on but not at full power. Lowering the resistance will increase the brightness. As there is no messing with lamps and switches you restain the main beam coming on a full power when switched. This is as cost effective and legal solution as you will get. A 24 ohm resistor should cost you no more than 25c. We're working on something similar, but a bit more involved. The resistor trick works, but it requires the rider to consciously switch the high beam on each time they ride, and it's never going to get to full bright unless the resistor is removed. Our solution will be plug and play to give a reduced output high beam all the time and full output when switched (i.e. normal operation). |
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panzer716
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Post by panzer716 on Jul 3, 2018 16:19:28 GMT -7
A chap has done this in the UK. Basically bridged the running lamp the main beam feeds with a 24-27 ohm 1W resistor. What this does is feeds the main beam with 12v at a reduced current so it comes on but not at full power. Lowering the resistance will increase the brightness. As there is no messing with lamps and switches you restain the main beam coming on a full power when switched. This is as cost effective and legal solution as you will get. A 24 ohm resistor should cost you no more than 25c. We're working on something similar, but a bit more involved. The resistor trick works, but it requires the rider to consciously switch the high beam on each time they ride, and it's never going to get to full bright unless the resistor is removed. Our solution will be plug and play to give a reduced output high beam all the time and full output when switched (i.e. normal operation). Has there been any progress with this? I know you said the market wasn't there and I agree but it's been a few months so maybe you've had time to work on it. haha I'd love to hear any updates cause I'd be very interested in it. |
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Post by stoltecmoto on Jul 4, 2018 17:36:30 GMT -7
Haven't pursued it due to limited interest. If we can find enough people, I'll add it back to the to-do list!
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madmagpul
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Post by madmagpul on Jul 4, 2018 17:56:35 GMT -7
Haven't pursued it due to limited interest. If we can find enough people, I'll add it back to the to-do list! I'd totally be interested! |
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Post by papawheelie on Jul 4, 2018 19:30:22 GMT -7
I’m interested. I ride around with both the low beam and high beam during the day. Would prefer that both lightsoperate as low beam, with option to flip high beams.
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Post by stoltecmoto on Jul 4, 2018 19:37:35 GMT -7
The high beam and low beam have different optics, so there isn't an easy way to turn the high beam into a true low beam. It has a different beam pattern, so it'll always look a bit different to oncoming traffic. And frankly, it works pretty well at night...even if it's only half of what I'd like to have!
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Post by panzer716 on Jul 5, 2018 14:44:22 GMT -7
Haven't pursued it due to limited interest. If we can find enough people, I'll add it back to the to-do list! How many people is enough people? |
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Post by stoltecmoto on Jul 5, 2018 18:47:44 GMT -7
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Post by fjrchuck on Jul 5, 2018 19:55:49 GMT -7
Haven't pursued it due to limited interest. If we can find enough people, I'll add it back to the to-do list! How many people is enough people?Count me in! |
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panzer716
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Post by panzer716 on Jul 7, 2018 13:35:48 GMT -7
Do you have a projected price? Maybe we could coordinate a group pre-order with Cruizin permission. It would be easier to have people say they'd be interested if they knew a price. |
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Post by evitzee on Jul 7, 2018 15:04:30 GMT -7
I don't quite see the enthusiasm for having both lights on during the daylight hours. Aesthetically it may look better to others (in your mind) so if you want that look just run with the high beams on during the day. 99.9% of drivers aren't going to recognize the optics and brightness are slightly different. Personally I prefer the stock setup because if I need to get an oncoming driver's attention I can flash the high beams a couple of times with the provided switch, to me that is a safety advantage. I want all the tools available to make others see me better. And safety studies have consistently shown that two m/c headlights close together often confuse a car driver as it makes your vehicle look further away than it is. Drivers are on the lookout for other cars and not motorcycles so when they see two lights coming at them they immediately perceive those lights as a car further away, and then they turn right in front of the oncoming bikes path. I'd rather have one lamp burning and another at the ready to flash if needed.
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Post by chuckthebarber on Jul 7, 2018 16:30:18 GMT -7
The reasons for modifications are only to be justified by the owner of the bike. We mod, we change, we improve, or we reinstall. It's fun man. Especially when you're first.
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