Outstanding Group Buy! Solstice lights!

[motocephalic]

the prime lights are round, they can be used with a dimmer or not (20 degree)

the regular 10 watt solo lights are square, no dimmer option (15 degree)

here is the link again
http://visionxsuperstore.com/motorcycleledlights.aspx

 

[Chadx]

the prime lights are round, they can be used with a dimmer or not (20 degree)
the regular 10 watt solo lights are square, no dimmer option (15 degree)

Agreed. That is why you might want to edit your first post to correct the content of kit 1. Otherwise it might confuse potential buyers.
You currently have kit 1 listed as: kit 1: 2"X Solstice Solo Prime Black 10-Watt LED 20° Narrow Beam $211.00 (normally 268.00)
when it looks like it should NOT be the prime lights and should say 15 degree rather than 20, correct?

 

[motocephalic]

Agreed. That is why you might want to edit your first post to correct the content of kit 1. Otherwise it might confuse potential buyers.
You currently have kit 1 listed as: kit 1: 2"X Solstice Solo Prime Black 10-Watt LED 20° Narrow Beam $211.00 (normally 268.00)
when it looks like it should NOT be the prime lights and should say 15 degree rather than 20, correct?

Thank you for the heads up, a typo on my part, I have fixed the details. They both have relatively narrow beam.

 

[Chadx]

@Chad, it sounds like you know a bit about the dimmers needed for the lights. I know nothing, zip, but can wire up the mess when I get it. When you find a fixed pwm would you post it please. I just want to put mine on a hi, lo, off switch, if that is possible.

Don't know much, but a Pulse Width Modulator is fairly straight forward. It is the same thing that controls the heat output of heated riding clothing. When you change the heat output of the gear, you are not changing the amount of juice (watts, voltage or whatever) the gear receives. You are changing the duration. You are feeding 100% power, then 0%, then 100% then zero %. On heated gear, most PWM are on a 1 second cycle time. So over that second, the power may be on between 0% and 100% of that time. If you look and heated gear controller, when at 50%, the power light pulses on about 1/2 second, then off 1/2 second. When at 75%, it's on about 3/4 of a second then off 1/4 second. You get the idea. Same effect as if you have toast down in the toaster then pull the plug in and out of the wall over and over.

Well, the "dimmer" used for an LED is the same idea, except at a muuuuch faster rate. You are actually blinking the LED off and on at a rate of speed the human eye can't perceive it, but results in a lower amount of light output. The manufacturer says the PWM can be used on these because of the driver they are using for the lights. That I know nothing about nor do I understand why the same can not be done with the original version, but I sure woudn't risk trying to use a pwm on the original lights.

So unless there is more to it than that, I imagine someone will come out with a handy little fixed pwm specifically for, or compatible with, the Solstice Prime LED. But then, perhaps since the pwm with the dial is relatively cheap, maybe there won't be enough demand for a fixed pwm for the lights. I would think a 50% (or a 30% depending on how many lumens they still throw) would complement our bike's low beam and the 100% LED output to complement our high beam.

 

[motocephalic]

Info on dimmers: "50%-100% dimmers, they are weather resistant, not water or weatherproof."

For those interested in the dimmers. Looks like they will need to be installed in something weather tight, or at least in a position that is not directly subject to the weather.

 

[jajpko]

Thanks for the informative write up on PWM. I understand it a little more.
I have heated gear, and noticed the led blinking, now I know why.

 

[Waspworks]

I finally got my lights wired up to the high beam switch.

These are branded "VisionX" but are the identical light to the 2" square Solstice.
VisionX are supplied in Australia through www.motorradgarage.com.au
I will get another two lights and will be manufacturing a bracket for mounting all four lights in the same position (buy higher) and they will all be individually adjustable.
These tiny lights are super impressive in the amount of light they throw and also the width and super white color of the light pattern.
Even with just the two lights mounted the extra lumens that are offered have a profound impact on night vision... four lights will be overkill, but, I recon you can never have enough.

Obviously pics of this sort of lighting does not do it justice but you can see the intensity of the little leds compared to the high beam.

Greg.

Not lit...

Lit. - and this is not head on.. >

 

[colorider]

Still a little confused on the dimmer option for the "prime" lights.

It looks to me as if there are two options:

This one http://visionxsuperstore.com/pushbuttondimmerforprimedrivelights.aspx which is considered a "push button"

or

this one http://visionxsuperstore.com/dialknobdimmer.aspx which is considered a "dial knob"

These are both different than the link posted earlier for a dimmer (http://visionxsuperstore.com/patriotcpum1dimmer.aspx)

My desire would be to wire the dimmer in to the bike's circuit(s) so that the added lights switch (dim/bright/dim) when you switch the main headlight.
Also, will the group buy discount extend to the price of the dimmer?

 

[martinh]

I need 10 of you to sign up for either lights. Neither comes with mounts, But otherwise, the kit is complete, harness, switch and 2 lights.
Save more than 20%
kit 1: 2"X Solstice Solo black 10-Watt LED 15° Beam $211.00 (normally 268.00)
kit 2: 2x solo Prime lights with wiring harness 20 degree beam shipped to cont us $256.00 (normally 328.00)
either kit will have the p-harness.bug switch, not handlebar switch.
here is the link to check them out:
http://visionxsuperstore.com/motorcycleledlights.aspx
You know you want these!

same procedure: pm me email/phone/name
code released after 10 or more
This sale ENDS in March

I bought these solstice solo lights aready and talking to Serena to see if I can get in on this group buy so I hope you got 10 people including me. Hoping she will refund me some green so I can spend some more with her.

 

[ptfjjj]

My desire would be to wire the dimmer in to the bike's circuit(s) so that the added lights switch (dim/bright/dim) when you switch the main headlight.
Also, will the group buy discount extend to the price of the dimmer?

My question would be, can I wire these lights directly into the headlight power source in a way that they are off while on low beam, and on while on high beam? I am thinking that I would want to use them as a supplement to the OEM high beam only.

 

[Venture]

I guess everybody's application is a little different. After thinking about this a bit, I don't think I even want the dimmer. If adjusted correctly, there is no reason not to run at full brightness even on low beam. The power usage is no different, and the LED life is rated for something insane like 50,000 hours.

 

[martinh]

I'm with you Venture, I did not get a dimmer for the lights. I will use them as needed. as long as you have them pointed down and not over the yellow line you should be okay not blinding on coming traffic.

 

[martinh]

Hi all, just like to let you all know that visionxsuperstore.com is a great vendor to work with. Who ever is planning to order the solstice led lights from them wont be disappointed. They stand behind the price that motocephalic has posted here.

 

[colorider]

I guess everybody's application is a little different. After thinking about this a bit, I don't think I even want the dimmer. If adjusted correctly, there is no reason not to run at full brightness even on low beam. The power usage is no different, and the LED life is rated for something insane like 50,000 hours.

To me you cannot accomplish both.. If adjusted properly to be USEFUL when supplementing your high beams, they will be blinding on-coming traffic when operating in conditions when low beams are called for. I want them to be full power with my high beam and 50% power when using my low beam.

 

[ptfjjj]

To me you cannot accomplish both.. If adjusted properly to be USEFUL when supplementing your high beams, they will be blinding on-coming traffic when operating in conditions when low beams are called for. I want them to be full power with my high beam and 50% power when using my low beam.

I agree. I may just rig mine up with an on/off switch, and then only turn them on when needed.

 

[pqsqac]

I agree this is the best route Paul in my opinion give yourself the option to run them when needed.

I agree. I may just rig mine up with an on/off switch, and then only turn them on when needed.

 

[Venture]

To me you cannot accomplish both.. If adjusted properly to be USEFUL when supplementing your high beams, they will be blinding on-coming traffic when operating in conditions when low beams are called for. I want them to be full power with my high beam and 50% power when using my low beam.

This assumes of course, that 50% isn't too bright as well for oncoming traffic.

 

[motocephalic]

We got 4 buyers at this point.

Be sure to PM me with your name/ email as soon as you decide you want these, and you know you do!

I will send out the code via e mail.

 

[martinh]

We got 4 buyers at this point.

Be sure to PM me with your name/ email as soon as you decide you want these, and you know you do!

I will send out the code via e mail.

Hey Clem, I don't know if you posted up the group buy on ADrider for the LED lights or not but you will get more people over there I am sure. I got my lights already and she included me in your count. so all you need is 5 more now

 

[motocephalic]

Hey Clem, I don't know if you posted up the group buy on ADrider for the LED lights or not but you will get more people over there I am sure. I got my lights already and she included me in your count. so all you need is 5 more now

thanks, I will do that if we don't get it happening here (but we will). I like adv rider for what it is. But, I don't think it's that friendly at times.