[ChasnRacin]

I have been looking at getting a set of driving lights. I like the mounting options of the Motolights on the calipers. Due to my JPegs, under the wings is not an option (that I know of). I know the PIAA's mount in the cowling, but I have never been a big fan of that location. I think the triangle light pattern gives better visibility, but that is just me.
So, are there any other options for mounting lights on the LT in the lower positions? I like the idea of some of the LEDs out on the market, but looks like they all would have to use the BMR under mirror mounts. sigh
Thoughts?
If I decide on the Motolights, where is the best place to purchase them from? Thanks!
:bmw:

 

[blueknightga6]

It depends on what you're interested in. Are you interested in using the lights for SEEING down the road at night or are you interested IN BEING SEEN?

I put LED replacements in my Moto Lites. I've been told that in the daytime and night they make me very visible, which is what I wanted. But seeing down the road they're pretty useless, as were the stock motos too.

When I was having a problem with my Moto Lights wiring I considered a set of these from Hyperlites and getting the fork mounting plates: http://www.hyperlites.com/hyperwhite.html

 

[jackd]

I like the mounting options of the Motolights on the calipers.

So, are there any other options for mounting lights on the LT in the lower positions? I like the idea of some of the LEDs out on the market, but looks like they all would have to use the BMR under mirror mounts. sigh
Thoughts?
If I decide on the Motolights, where is the best place to purchase them from? Thanks!
:bmw:

If I can offer some suggestions to your question about MotoLights...

I have MotoLights caliper mounted and I think dollar for dollar they are a good investment. I converted mine to LED with simply swapping to the halogen bulb for a 7w LED (spotlight with a 15 degree pattern) bulb off the internet.. A 3.1K temp $5 internet deal. The white light offset from the HIDs I have in the headlamps makes a statement, day or night.

If I were to get another set I would buy the fork mounted MotoLights because every time you change the tire you need to readjust the lights. It is a pain because to get the most effective pattern from a LED spotlight it needs to be positioned with a normal load (including you sitting on the seat) with the kickstand up....

I also use the BMR under the mirror brackets for some other lights I converted to HIDs and I think that is too high for constant on lights. You need to be concerned with blinding on coming traffic if you don't live in a remote location. Don't get me wrong on my next bike I will use the variable LEDs as supplemental lighting instead of the converted one I know have. They are awesome, however if you get flashed by oncoming traffic they are doing more damage than good..

I believe that the MotoLight triangle positioning with the headlight is the most 'different' and therefore the most noticeable light pattern.

 

[pkpr1998]

If I can offer some suggestions to your question about MotoLights...

I have MotoLights caliper mounted and I think dollar for dollar they are a good investment. I converted mine to LED with simply swapping to the halogen bulb for a 7w LED (spotlight with a 15 degree pattern) bulb off the internet.. A 3.1K temp $5 internet deal. The white light offset from the HIDs I have in the headlamps makes a statement, day or night.

If I were to get another set I would buy the fork mounted MotoLights because every time you change the tire you need to readjust the lights. It is a pain because to get the most effective pattern from a LED spotlight it needs to be positioned with a normal load (including you sitting on the seat) with the kickstand up....

I also use the BMR under the mirror brackets for some other lights I converted to HIDs and I think that is too high for constant on lights. You need to be concerned with blinding on coming traffic if you don't live in a remote location. Don't get me wrong on my next bike I will use the variable LEDs as supplemental lighting instead of the converted one I know have. They are awesome, however if you get flashed by oncoming traffic they are doing more damage than good..

I believe that the MotoLight triangle positioning with the headlight is the most 'different' and therefore the most noticeable light pattern.

I had my MotoLights caliper-mounted and I marked the spot with a sharpie so they would not get out of line. I also changed over the 35W bulbs and went with the LED's. I also changed out my low beam to HID and was a big help in seing and being seen. Now if money is no object, you can also buy the Clearwater Lights and have them mounted just below the mirrors, if you go with the Krista's you can be seen from Heaven!

 

[ChasnRacin]

Thanks for all of the replies. I am primarily using them for BEING seen. Riding season up here in AK means 18+ hours of daylight, so I don't do much nighttime riding. Maybe I'll think seriously about the Motolights and switch them over to LED.
Any leads on the best place to purchase a set?
Thanks again.

 

[blueknightga6]

Thanks for all of the replies. I am primarily using them for BEING seen. Riding season up here in AK means 18+ hours of daylight, so I don't do much nighttime riding. Maybe I'll think seriously about the Motolights and switch them over to LED.
Any leads on the best place to purchase a set?
Thanks again.

I'll tell you this about converting to LED. You can purchase the LED bulbs for a lot less at a home improvement or hardware store. Let's just say that Moto Lights is quite proud of their LED bulbs. I got my LED from a link here, I believe it was Deal Extreme. For under $20 I got both bulbs which included shipping from China and they took just over a week to get here.

 

[rowie]

I have small halogen driving lights that I got from Walmart that aven had the gold-brown color of the lower Tupperware on it. They mounted into the Tupperware below and forward of the tip over bars and are clear of my ****-O-Pegs. They work very well. They take an H3 halogen bulb. I'm thinking of getting some H3 LEDs but haven't done it yet. With my HID (5000k 55W) and the driving lights I'm told that I am easily seen from the front.

 

[james216]

You can mount Motolights under the front fairing. I got them fork mounted. I really love them.