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cjjtulsa · 08-05-2005, 09:50 AM

After a few failed attempts I finally figured out a way to mount some running lights on my M50. I think it turned out OK; it's not a professional job, but will do for me. I just need to wire them in this weekend and see how much they help. I may see about going up to 50W from 35W, but if I do I might consider wiring them to a switch rather than a constant "on". Might be a little hard on oncoming traffic, and the police might frown on it too.....

Pinhy · 08-05-2005, 09:52 AM

not bad...i think i would have replaced the orange ones totally with the new ones for a cleaner look, then wire them into the turn signals.

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**Uncle Bob** · 08-05-2005, 10:05 AM

Like the clean look, running lights greatly increase the visibility of a bike even in daytime. Don't think there is any legal problem with them in most places as long as they're aimed well for nightime driving.

As for the flashers, you could always find some smaller replacements or go with some clear lenses to clean up the look.

blackie1491 · 08-05-2005, 11:03 AM

How did you attach them. A blow up of the instal would be nice for us blind
bikers. Looks like a way to save bucks, so we can spend on Bling.
Thanks

cjjtulsa · 08-05-2005, 11:13 AM

Might have to look into some clear lenses for those turn signals. I used Kuryakyn large Silver Bullets for lights, and used 2-1/8" exhaust brackets and ½" turn signal spacers from J&B Cycles to mount them. The brackets came chrome, but since I blacked out the upper part of the forks I painted them flat black and cleared them to somewhat match the turn signal setup. I'd like to get some of the visored bezels for the lights too; that would help them match the headlight. I got the lights new off of e-bay and the guy had visors with them, they are just for mounting the lights straight up and not to the side. I just want to avoid all the night creatures as best I can. It doesn't look perfect, but does the job and still looks pretty decent.

Everett Keith · 08-05-2005, 12:21 PM

I put my running lights just in front of the foot pegs. They are a thin oval shaped housing with a 55 watt bulb and man do they look gooooooood to.

dertiedawg · 08-09-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everett Keith

I put my running lights just in front of the foot pegs. They are a thin oval shaped housing with a 55 watt bulb and man do they look gooooooood to.

08-05-2005, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	Running Lights After a few failed attempts I finally figured out a way to mount some running lights on my M50. I think it turned out OK; it's not a professional job, but will do for me. I just need to wire them in this weekend and see how much they help. I may see about going up to 50W from 35W, but if I do I might consider wiring them to a switch rather than a constant "on". Might be a little hard on oncoming traffic, and the police might frown on it too..... Attached Thumbnails

08-05-2005, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	not bad...i think i would have replaced the orange ones totally with the new ones for a cleaner look, then wire them into the turn signals. . __________________ (a polite PM would have worked, but now it's about principle)

08-05-2005, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Like the clean look, running lights greatly increase the visibility of a bike even in daytime. Don't think there is any legal problem with them in most places as long as they're aimed well for nightime driving. As for the flashers, you could always find some smaller replacements or go with some clear lenses to clean up the look. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-05-2005, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	Might have to look into some clear lenses for those turn signals. I used Kuryakyn large Silver Bullets for lights, and used 2-1/8" exhaust brackets and ½" turn signal spacers from J&B Cycles to mount them. The brackets came chrome, but since I blacked out the upper part of the forks I painted them flat black and cleared them to somewhat match the turn signal setup. I'd like to get some of the visored bezels for the lights too; that would help them match the headlight. I got the lights new off of e-bay and the guy had visors with them, they are just for mounting the lights straight up and not to the side. I just want to avoid all the night creatures as best I can. It doesn't look perfect, but does the job and still looks pretty decent. Last edited by cjjtulsa; 08-05-2005 at 11:19 AM.

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Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 673	I put my running lights just in front of the foot pegs. They are a thin oval shaped housing with a 55 watt bulb and man do they look gooooooood to.

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