ST Lighting Options

[emshaferii]

I don't know if this poll has already run, but I was curious what folks are running for bulbs in their ST's.

[crazykz]

The main ones I see are the PIAA 910's and the PIAA 1100X's. Both very visable. I even wrote a tutorial on installing the PIAA 910's with the BLM brackets. The 910's make deer look white as ghosts when you come up on them.

http://www.hard-core-ware.com/howtos/index.php?page=piaas

Curt

[emshaferii]

I have allowed multiple options so option 7 may or may not apply to you and the last 2 options, please choose one or the other so we can get a feel for how set folks are on their choices.....I am stock and unhappy with light output......:confused:

[sttourer]

PIAA Xtreme Whites in the headlights.

PIAA 1100X's on BLM brackets.

PIAA 910's on Dick Seng brackets. (Soon to be replaced with PHID's)

E/C Fork Mounted Lights.


....and I be very happy :D

Pat

[GRN]

H4 upgrade, 910's slaved HIGH, and EC forklights slaved LOW... and that's just the front... back has added brake lights on topbox and both pans, added directions on pans. If they don't see me, they weren't looking (which I still assume)!

[sherob]

PIAA 1100X's on Martin fork mounts and EC fork lights... they are forkin great!

[Horst]

PIAA's ? .... we don't need to stinkin' PIAA's ... :)

55/60W are good enough ... well maybe not for the IBA crowd ...

oh and don't forget those nifty adaptor rings ... cool :)

:biker:

[racer1735]

I seem to be one of the few non-PIAA applications, having added Hella FF 50 driving lamps on BCM above/mirror mounts and Hella Optilux 1000 fog lamps mounted on some nifty brackets that were fabbed by one of our forum members. They do light up the road. I plan to eventually go with Silverstars in the headlamps.

[nyener]

Racer1735,
Would you please post a photo of your Hella FF50s mounted on your bike.
Thanks!

[crazykz]

PIAA 910's and 55/65's.

Curt

[jnsgardner]

PIAA Extreme Whites headlight replacements gotten fron eBay for $39.

Much better than stock...and you can roast a hot dog with them.

John

[Pred8tor]

I'm running pure stock... would like to change... but that's going to have to wait, mainly due to finances, but also due to indecision on lighting solutions. Fortunately I'm not out all that much at night.

[Gug]

I don't do alot of night riding. I do it locally when I just want to take a short ride in the evening. But when I am on the road, it's usually only during daylight hours. So the OEM high beams when necessary are plenty for me.

[Bones]

For small coin, 55w/60w H4's make a huge difference in how well you see. This is what I'd recommend anyone do first.

Fork mounted lights help others see you, and improve your visibility by moving with the handlebars. Some people have had good luck with Wallyworld kits that cost little. I have the EC kit, came with a relay, proper wiring harness, and slick switch...you could assemble like components for less yourself, if you're so inclined.

To really light up the night, my sources say PIAA's mounted up high are the way to go.

[number9]

I am running single HID low-beam, dual HID hi-beam and PIAA 910's on Ron Major brackets for extra light when wanted.

[racer1735]

Racer1735,
Would you please post a photo of your Hella FF50s mounted on your bike.
Thanks!

Nyener, once I figure out how to compress or downsize my digital photos I'll be glad to post some pics. Have some showing mounting locations and brackets. However, at the moment technology eludes me!! DOH!!

[emshaferii]

I thought I had seen a post from someone who had found some xenon 90/100w PIAA H4's - does anyone have a source for these if they exist? I do most riding at night or dusk when the deer are running around......can't swing HID's right yet....

[STBNE]

I chose stockers all the way but not happy with them.I want to upgrade the wattages and also install auxillary lighting as well.I wont do either one until I have the 40 amp alternator upgrade...this coming spring.This is slated to be my first farkles for 2008.:D

[EJ's 97ST]

[QUOTE=Bones;147840]For small coin, 55w/60w H4's make a huge difference in how well you see. This is what I'd recommend anyone do first.

Fork mounted lights help others see you, and improve your visibility by moving with the handlebars. Some people have had good luck with Wallyworld kits that cost little. I have the EC kit, came with a relay, proper wiring harness, and slick switch...you could assemble like components for less yourself, if you're so inclined.

What Bones has stated here is pretty much what I have done, silverstars w/ modulation and the wallyworld on the forks that have a seperate switch that are 55W each.
Everyone I have talked to that have been in front of me say they like what they see....so that's good yes?

Ride careful out there...."be seen before being heard" ;)

EJ :D

[John OoSTerhuis]

55/60 in the left reflector, a pale candle next to:
shielded HID in the right reflector.
Also running PIAA 910s on custom SSM color matched Major/Wilson/Seng brackets.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/72368972YWWRki

Regards, John

[BlkMax]

I replaced the headlights with Hella 55w/65w H4's.
Added Hella FF50 driving lights above the mirrors on 1300PA model brackets.
Added Optilux 55w driving lights to forks.
FF50's and Optiquest lights are controlled through relays by the 1300PA switch block on throttle the side.

During the day, I run with both sets of driving lights, but at night I shut down the FF50's (the Optilux's are aimed a little low, & I have had no real complaints yet). I typically don't bother with the high-beams, as the FF50's do a better job, and there are less switches to throw when I get oncoming traffic.

What I am thinking is going to HID high/low's for the headlights.

I have also changed all of the incandescent lamps (except headlights) to LED's (marker, brake, turn signal), added the Hondaline spoiler with LED brakelight to the topbox, LED license plate trim lights that have brake and turn signal lights, LED turn signal lights on the mirrors, and LED reflector lights.

After being rear ended at a stop light, I am a little sensitive to not having enough lights on the bike. I want to be seen.

[Byron]

I'm currently running Osram H4 12V 60/55W bulbs in the headlight assembly. I also have Hella FF50 55W driving lights under the mirrors and FF50 fog lights mounted on top of the tip-over wings. Auxillary lighting is tied to the headlights so driving with high and fog with low when activated. I'm happy with the results and not looking to change anything.

[bobclift]

I've got Motolights (50 watt bulb option) mounted on the brake calipers. I want the triangle of one up (stock) and two down (Motolight) to help others see me. I think these work nicely for that pupose. You'll see many LEO bikes using these (regardless of bike brand). Also, at night they are great for lighting the road surface low (because of the low mounting location) and to the front 50 yards. One major advantage, all parts (and bulbs) have a lifetime - free - replacement warranty. http://www.motolight.com/

[therider]

I saw a pair of led bulbs that looked like taillight bulbs. What to check before I decide to replace the taillight bulbs to LED ? Are the LED bulbs brighter ?

[jdaniels]

25511Osram 85/80w headlights and piaa 004xt's on blm brackets.

[newmotorhead]

Right now just have motolights mounted on the calipers but plan to mount lights under the mirrors. The issue of me is not night driving but being seen in daylight. Hopefully, the lights wake up cage drivers. I was going to add a head light modulator but decided against it for reasons given in a MCN letter to the editor (in order of importance): some riders report it gives cage drivers target fixation (aiming their cars at you); it irritates others (possibly leading to anti-motorcycle regulations); some lead cars think it's an emergency vehicle and pull to the side of the road (in one instance, into a ditch -:)

John-