scubaru89
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So I am in the ordering phase of building my bike and should have the engine here next week. I want to put a headlight and tail light on it and have it all wired so I have a functioning running/brake light and headlight (possibly turn signals but thats down the road).
I am aware the power wire from the magneto won't be enough so I am all lined up to get one of the 12v mini generators from Mightywonderful on ebay, they run next to the magneto and produce 12v of power. So I should have enough to run basic lights (LEDs and HID).
Now I've done a full HID install on my Subaru WRX, took 14 hours to open my headlights, install the projectors, align, reseal, and put in the HID bulbs.
I want HID light on my bike. HIDs draw less power than halogens do and also give off 3x more light. I just don't know what should be a good medium to install a projector into. I've been looking at those cheap street fighter light assemblies that strap onto dirt bikes and stuff.
These things run $24, with some quick modification I am sure I can get HIDs to work on it and with some simple fabrication could get it to mount to a bicycle.
Or should I just try for a basic bike light and install a projector into it.
Let me see what others have done for lighting systems that work off the engine or another 12v system. Keep in mind budget is ideal here.
I am aware the power wire from the magneto won't be enough so I am all lined up to get one of the 12v mini generators from Mightywonderful on ebay, they run next to the magneto and produce 12v of power. So I should have enough to run basic lights (LEDs and HID).
Now I've done a full HID install on my Subaru WRX, took 14 hours to open my headlights, install the projectors, align, reseal, and put in the HID bulbs.
I want HID light on my bike. HIDs draw less power than halogens do and also give off 3x more light. I just don't know what should be a good medium to install a projector into. I've been looking at those cheap street fighter light assemblies that strap onto dirt bikes and stuff.
These things run $24, with some quick modification I am sure I can get HIDs to work on it and with some simple fabrication could get it to mount to a bicycle.
Or should I just try for a basic bike light and install a projector into it.
Let me see what others have done for lighting systems that work off the engine or another 12v system. Keep in mind budget is ideal here.