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sunny · 03-17-2006, 12:07 PM

i have a 97 savage/s40. and i want to put dual lights on the front for more light.

do you guys have recommendations for either kits or pieces/parts or just info i need to do this?

**drgibson** · 03-17-2006, 12:52 PM

If you are a do it yourselfer then try this.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ight=light+bar

sunny · 03-17-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

Sunny IIRC the front signals on the Savage are the same as those used on the VS800/S50 series. If that's the case have a look at the Wrenching & Tips section of my site. Specifically the 55 Watt driving light page. You probably shouldn't use 55 watt lights on the Savage, but plenty of automotive shops should carry a single pole mount light that will work the same way

If you use the method on my site please let me know as a pic would be nice

would the fact that i have a 14 volt battery instead of the typical 12 v change your recommendation?

Danr · 03-18-2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

It's still a 12 volt electrical system on the bike isn't it???

Yeah, Me to

sunny · 03-18-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

It's still a 12 volt electrical system on the bike isn't it???

yes, same system. just a sealed 14 volt battery.

i don't know much about electricity. hate working on it too, in fact.

dichotomous · 03-22-2006, 04:25 PM

most batteries range in use from about 13.5 volts down depending on how worn or bad the battery is, standard is 12v. most electronics that can only stand the 12v will have devices to only get that amount, however lights can allow for 13v or so, so yeah, the battery can go up to 14v when you are highly reving the bike I belive. this is normal, its still a 12v system. as for getting more light, try popping an 80/100w bulb in the stock light, quite a lot more light I can assume, anyone should be able to do this.

Kingby · 03-22-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dichotomous

most batteries range in use from about 13.5 volts down depending on how worn or bad the battery is, standard is 12v. most electronics that can only stand the 12v will have devices to only get that amount, however lights can allow for 13v or so, so yeah, the battery can go up to 14v when you are highly reving the bike I belive. this is normal, its still a 12v system. as for getting more light, try popping an 80/100w bulb in the stock light, quite a lot more light I can assume, anyone should be able to do this.

Be careful if your bulb housings and lenses are plastic. You can melt them by increasing the bulb wattage like that. Metal and glass are probably OK.

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drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	If you are a do it yourselfer then try this. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ight=light+bar __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

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dichotomous Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Blue SV650s K5 Location: the green mountains Posts: 174	most batteries range in use from about 13.5 volts down depending on how worn or bad the battery is, standard is 12v. most electronics that can only stand the 12v will have devices to only get that amount, however lights can allow for 13v or so, so yeah, the battery can go up to 14v when you are highly reving the bike I belive. this is normal, its still a 12v system. as for getting more light, try popping an 80/100w bulb in the stock light, quite a lot more light I can assume, anyone should be able to do this. __________________ There's just something about a blue bike...... Throttle on, man, Throttle on..... (does underbar wave)

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