DRLs on handguards

Buckingham · May 19, 2017

guys,

I've noticed a few bikes recently with strips of LED running lights on the hand guards - they look neat and very visible.

Has anyone here done this on a 10-12 Twin cam GS & got any recommendations as to what lights to use ?

Thanks
John

Delboy777 · May 19, 2017

Plenty of LEDs on evilbay, cheap too

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crotchrocket · May 19, 2017

Barkbusters do a handguard DRL . Might be able to retro fit it to another brand? http://chainspeed.co.uk/barkbusters-led-white-running-light-kit-for-storm-vps-pair/

GlynnJ · May 19, 2017

crotchrocket said:
Barkbusters do a handguard DRL . Might be able to retro fit it to another brand? http://chainspeed.co.uk/barkbusters-led-white-running-light-kit-for-storm-vps-pair/

I have the BB DRLs on BB Storm guards. They are fitted to my Tiger 800 but they probably have a kit to fit the Storm guards to your bike.

You have to attach the DRLs yourself, including drilling holes. It is not that easy to get them correctly aligned!

patzx12 · May 19, 2017

I avoid putting LEDs too near the indicator in case they drown out the light.
The indicator should be the brightest thing in the handlebar area.

Bendy toy · May 19, 2017

You could use indicator repeater lights. Some will fit without drilling.
If you look carefully eBay has electronic relays for DRLs that flash with the indicator dim at night, strobe with the horn etc.

Buckingham · May 19, 2017

Thanks for the ideas chaps !

(RIP) Edvard Munch · May 19, 2017

patzx12 said:
I avoid putting LEDs too near the indicator in case they drown out the light.
The indicator should be the brightest thing in the handlebar area.

It is my contention that the rider should be the brightest thing in the handlebar area

Bendy toy · May 19, 2017

Edvard Munch said:
It is my contention that the rider should be the brightest thing in the handlebar area

Certainly a target to strive for.

lawvar · May 28, 2017

Type in e bay
Drl hand guards
Chinese ones look like they can be adapted and are £20 ish a pair
Just a thought !

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