LostDOG
Race Dog
Right I got some more light! ;D
The intention was to be more visible in traffic and to add more lighting power for poor condition riding, such as mist and fog. Coming back from Lesotho on a recent trip, thru Underberg area in heavy rain and fog, at night, I realised theres a definite need.
I started a long search and eventually bought some CATZ lights off e-bay (a story in itself). Got the lights, and having seen whats available locally, I am well pleased. Excellent quality lights.
I ummed and aahhed a lot about positioning. Eventually I showed all the possible options to the Mrs and she chose the position. Not 100% ideal in the case of a fall, but based on a compromise of aesthetics and visibility by others I accepted the positioning and installed the lights. I really had fun doing the installation, and my knowledge of the bikes workings took a huge leap forward.
The switch that came with the unit is as nice as the lights unobtrusive, looks almost OEM IMO. (CLICK on image to show bigger)
They are fog-lights, thus the orange (not chosen because my blood runs orange). I did not adjust them for optimal lighting, since I finished late last night and my neighbours would have been rather annoyed had I ridden Silver up and down the street will sort out at earliest convenient time.
Some more views.
I will let yall know what the gain in luminescence is once I ride at night and do the adjustment.
The intention was to be more visible in traffic and to add more lighting power for poor condition riding, such as mist and fog. Coming back from Lesotho on a recent trip, thru Underberg area in heavy rain and fog, at night, I realised theres a definite need.
I started a long search and eventually bought some CATZ lights off e-bay (a story in itself). Got the lights, and having seen whats available locally, I am well pleased. Excellent quality lights.
I ummed and aahhed a lot about positioning. Eventually I showed all the possible options to the Mrs and she chose the position. Not 100% ideal in the case of a fall, but based on a compromise of aesthetics and visibility by others I accepted the positioning and installed the lights. I really had fun doing the installation, and my knowledge of the bikes workings took a huge leap forward.
The switch that came with the unit is as nice as the lights unobtrusive, looks almost OEM IMO. (CLICK on image to show bigger)
They are fog-lights, thus the orange (not chosen because my blood runs orange). I did not adjust them for optimal lighting, since I finished late last night and my neighbours would have been rather annoyed had I ridden Silver up and down the street will sort out at earliest convenient time.
Some more views.
I will let yall know what the gain in luminescence is once I ride at night and do the adjustment.
