Is there such a thing?

mountain eagle · 11-04-2012, 08:59 PM

Is there such a thing as too much light?

Sorry for the crappy cell pictures....

Spent a few days retrofitting my dads R100S CJ hack to be all LED for the brake/run and the turns. A mix of retrofitting the stock housing and flexable LED strips. The front is sporting a pair of piaa 510's and an oscar in addition to the stock headlamp. Mix of retrofits and strips for the turn signals too.

Now he doesn't feel quite so invisible...........

windmill · 11-04-2012, 09:39 PM

Of course there is,
If it interferes with the ability of others to judge your distance or speed, or if it interferes with their ability to observe their environment then it is excessive and dangerous.

The idea is to see and be seen, not blind or distract.

vortexau · 11-04-2012, 11:05 PM

Too light?

Of course all passengers on the outfit should have enough weight to keep them in their seats.

roscoau · 11-04-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by windmill

Of course there is,
If it interferes with the ability of others to judge your distance or speed, or if it interferes with their ability to observe their environment then it is excessive and dangerous.

The idea is to see and be seen, not blind or distract.

Also over-the-top high beams can leave you yourself blinded when you have to switch to low beam for oncoming vehicles.

mountain eagle · 11-05-2012, 04:34 AM

Aww jeez, never mind..............

It's not like he'd be running all that all the time. Ones an oscar, the others are piaas. The rears are brake lights when lit up. Which all beats the fuck out of three lonely little 1156 lamps.............. Yeah, nevermind.

claude · 11-05-2012, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountain eagle

Is there such a thing as too much light?

Spent a few days retrofitting my dads R100S CJ hack to be all LED for the brake/run and the turns. A mix of retrofitting the stock housing and flexable LED strips. The front is sporting a pair of piaa 510's and an oscar in addition to the stock headlamp. Mix of retrofits and strips for the turn signals too.

Now he doesn't feel quite so invisible...........

On road, yes for reasons stated. Off road light is a good thing!

davebig · 11-05-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vortexau

Too light?

Of course all passengers on the outfit should have enough weight to keep them in their seats.

Oh damn ! I hate those places on the planet where there is not enough gravity, I often crash when I enter one !!!

Pugsley/Hobbfather · 11-05-2012, 06:39 AM

No pics, but MzLizVT has 4 7" Offroad lights in addition to her regular deadlight...on a solo rig...maybe more...

Anybody got a pic of that?

whitham_wannabe · 11-06-2012, 08:56 AM

Too much light, you say? Just ended up replacing the Hella 2000s on mine with Hella 700s (got tired of chasing bad earths and blown bulbs), but I still don't think I will have an issue being seen! I realised the other day that EVERY vehicle I own has aftermarket or auxiliary lights on it.

norton(kel) · 11-06-2012, 09:18 AM

Mountian, You were looking for a reasonable response from this website? HA HA HA !!!

claude · 11-06-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by davebig

Oh damn ! I hate those places on the planet where there is not enough gravity, I often crash when I enter one !!!

Dunno about that David..I have had more trouble with too much gravity rather than not enough

davebig · 11-06-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by claude

Dunno about that David..I have had more trouble with too much gravity rather than not enough

That's kind or a regular problem for guys our age Claude ! It reached up and grabbed me the other day walking Justin in some woods, tried to drive my cell phone thru my sternum.DB

tripodtiger · 11-06-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roscoau

Also over-the-top high beams can leave you yourself blinded when you have to switch to low beam for oncoming vehicles.

This is a sensible reply and it's on this forum.

llirttoc · 11-07-2012, 01:41 AM

Lets see the bike in the day light. That's a lot of work wireing up lights the right way on a rig. You can NEVER have too much light, if used responsivly. I think the others have light envy

So, GOOD JOB mountain eagle. Have yourself a beer

Melrone · 11-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Lights are a good thing.I commute home after midnight.More lights the better.This winter I'm mounting a set of Denali D2D & a set of HIDs on my rig then I'll be able to the deer..I'm out to blind the world...LOL

11-04-2012, 08:59 PM	#1
mountain eagle ^OP terrorist Joined: May 2004 Location: Denver, CO, USA, Terra, Sol, Milkey Way Oddometer: 2,708	Is there such a thing? Is there such a thing as too much light? Sorry for the crappy cell pictures.... Spent a few days retrofitting my dads R100S CJ hack to be all LED for the brake/run and the turns. A mix of retrofitting the stock housing and flexable LED strips. The front is sporting a pair of piaa 510's and an oscar in addition to the stock headlamp. Mix of retrofits and strips for the turn signals too. Now he doesn't feel quite so invisible........... __________________ mountain eagle 08'Husky TE610 = everything a KLR want's to be , 07'KTM950SE, my smugmug gallery How can it be fun if there's not at least an outside chance of dying?

11-04-2012, 09:39 PM	#2
windmill Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Kent, Washington State Oddometer: 3,420	Of course there is, If it interferes with the ability of others to judge your distance or speed, or if it interferes with their ability to observe their environment then it is excessive and dangerous. The idea is to see and be seen, not blind or distract. __________________ "Take care, sir," cried Sancho. "Those over there are not giants but windmills".

11-04-2012, 11:05 PM	#3
vortexau Outside the Pod-bay Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Just off the Warrego, S.E. Queensland Oddometer: 1,441	Too light? Of course all passengers on the outfit should have enough weight to keep them in their seats. __________________ '77 BMW R100RS with Ural chair '08 Suzuki AN650A Burgman (and trailer)

11-05-2012, 04:34 AM	#5
mountain eagle ^OP terrorist Joined: May 2004 Location: Denver, CO, USA, Terra, Sol, Milkey Way Oddometer: 2,708	Aww jeez, never mind.............. It's not like he'd be running all that all the time. Ones an oscar, the others are piaas. The rears are brake lights when lit up. Which all beats the fuck out of three lonely little 1156 lamps.............. Yeah, nevermind. __________________ mountain eagle 08'Husky TE610 = everything a KLR want's to be , 07'KTM950SE, my smugmug gallery How can it be fun if there's not at least an outside chance of dying?

11-05-2012, 06:39 AM	#8
Pugsley/Hobbfather Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Barnard, VT Oddometer: 300	Ask Mz. Liz! No pics, but MzLizVT has 4 7" Offroad lights in addition to her regular deadlight...on a solo rig...maybe more... Anybody got a pic of that?

11-06-2012, 08:56 AM	#9
whitham_wannabe Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mukilteo, WA Oddometer: 805	Too much light, you say? Just ended up replacing the Hella 2000s on mine with Hella 700s (got tired of chasing bad earths and blown bulbs), but I still don't think I will have an issue being seen! I realised the other day that EVERY vehicle I own has aftermarket or auxiliary lights on it. __________________ From a WW1 RAF Flight Manual ... "If a crash at the home airfield is inevitable, try to hit something soft and, preferably, inexpensive" Travels With Bruce : More Travels With Bruce

11-06-2012, 09:18 AM	#10
norton(kel) vintage Joined: Apr 2010 Location: berthoud,colo. Oddometer: 519	Mountian, You were looking for a reasonable response from this website? HA HA HA !!!

11-07-2012, 01:41 AM	#14
llirttoc Ural Driver Joined: Aug 2006 Location: cambridge, ohio Oddometer: 163	Good Job!!!! Lets see the bike in the day light. That's a lot of work wireing up lights the right way on a rig. You can NEVER have too much light, if used responsivly. I think the others have light envy So, GOOD JOB mountain eagle. Have yourself a beer __________________ Later, llirttoc always pursuing the ghost of rationality '07 Ural Patrol

11-08-2012, 08:14 AM	#15
Melrone Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Cheese Head Country Oddometer: 522	Lights are a good thing.I commute home after midnight.More lights the better.This winter I'm mounting a set of Denali D2D & a set of HIDs on my rig then I'll be able to the deer..I'm out to blind the world...LOL

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