Crew Chief
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I'm busy farkling my bike, but I'm about to get into an area where I need some advice. I will be installing the Cyclops headlights later today. I have one on my DRZ400 and really like it. I'm hoping it will be an improvement on this bike too. My main complaint now is the clipping of the low beam and the problems that causes in turns. Of course I'm getting older and I think brighter is better. I would also like to have some auxiliary lighting on the bike. The purpose would be as a back up lighting in case I lose the headlights for any reason (I've had that happen on other motorcycles) and I would like to have some additional conspicuity too. Better lighting in the corners wouldn't hurt any. I don't ever see myself doing rough back country stuff at night, but I could see myself on a gravel road that may or may not be well groomed or on a small mountain road after dark. I try not to be in that position, but it still happens sometimes.
I'm thinking about adding some of the LED pod lights to create the lighting triangle that many of us are familiar with. I also notice that lots of people add the Ridgid light bar under the head light and seem to like it. My lack of experience with aux lights and with this bike has left me unsure of how to proceed. Do you folks think I would benefit from the Cyclops and the other two types of lights and if so what beam pattern would you put where? Is it too much light? My thoughts are a wide beam with the pod lights and a spot with the Rigid, but I just don't think I have enough experience to make a good judgement. Your thoughts are appreciated.
I'm thinking about adding some of the LED pod lights to create the lighting triangle that many of us are familiar with. I also notice that lots of people add the Ridgid light bar under the head light and seem to like it. My lack of experience with aux lights and with this bike has left me unsure of how to proceed. Do you folks think I would benefit from the Cyclops and the other two types of lights and if so what beam pattern would you put where? Is it too much light? My thoughts are a wide beam with the pod lights and a spot with the Rigid, but I just don't think I have enough experience to make a good judgement. Your thoughts are appreciated.