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Post by Jordan D on Sept 18, 2015 21:36:15 GMT -5
has anyone installed extra running lights on their scooter in addition to the headlight? I want to have a little extra visibility to other drivers and more road coverage...like 2 smaller headlights on either side of the main
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Post by spaz12 on Sept 19, 2015 0:28:27 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 19, 2015 7:11:30 GMT -5
LEDs are the way to go if you want add-on lights. They don't require as much power and they may be in a smaller housing that's easier to mount. If you use LED lights, buy an assembly. Putting LED bulbs into a housing intended for incandescent lights usually doesn't work out that well.
I just use a whole headlight as shown and I can switch between them, but for add-on lights I've seen other forum members get small driving/fog lights and mount them on the forks or front fender or on the front fairing somewhere on each side.
I'd advise installing them so you can switch them on and off separate from the headlights and of course always use an inline fuse.
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Post by Jordan D on Sept 19, 2015 7:34:13 GMT -5
Right, I saw that video. IS there a member with a DIY? It doesnt seem too complicated but I just dont know what problems can occur. Do I need to upgrade the battery? I am still running the originial
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 19, 2015 8:12:55 GMT -5
Mounting will vary from scoot to scoot. Some is as simple as 3M double sided adhesive tape. The one in the video I welded together out of square tubing and the whole scooter is stripped. Lots of mounting options depending on your scooter, what you like, and what you're comfortable with doing.
You could run the lights off of either DC from the battery or AC from the headlight supply. I do mine AC so it's not draining the battery and they can only be on when the scoot is running. DC is OK too, but you're at more risk of draining the battery. If you end up wiring them DC, I would advise buying a 12V Battery Tender Jr or similar charger. Actually, I think everyone with a scoot should own one anyway, but they're especially handy to be sure the battery is topped off if you're running demanding accessories.
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Post by Jordan D on Sept 19, 2015 8:37:25 GMT -5
I just looked up one of those battery tenders...what does it do? is it similar to a alternator in a car or something?
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 19, 2015 11:31:56 GMT -5
They call it a battery maintainer. Basically it charges the battery, but in a way that is safe to leave it hooked up for as long as the scooter is parked. They even come with terminals that allow you to connect them to the battery posts, that way you can plug the charger into the scoot quickly and without removing panels.
Your stator is basically like an alternator. It puts out AC power for the lights and some is converted to DC for charging the battery.
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