how do i mount this?

[dinie]

hi guys..

 

jus need some help in how to mount this lamp fixture to my front forks..

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3732/19896741oa6.jpg

wiring i noe how to do but i jus have no idea how to mount.. thanks in advance to those kind souls who can help..

[kurarensu]

bro wana make foglight ah? think u nid a bracket, then connect to your fork or u get a holder den "tie" it to ur fork? haha.. not sure =P

[yanuk]

Originally posted by dinie@Dec 19 2006, 04:37 AM

hi guys..

 

jus need some help in how to mount this lamp fixture to my front forks..

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3732/19896741oa6.jpg

wiring i noe how to do but i jus have no idea how to mount.. thanks in advance to those kind souls who can help..

get it mounted professionally at a bike shop if you can't find the proper parts to do it. you're mounting it on the forks which is near the wheels. if it falls off and entangles the wheels you're screwed.

[gabriel06]

it looks like a spot light and spot light cannot get into contact with water.. so be careful !

 

cos the glass will get very very hot and once touch water.. good luck...

 

do check out the wattage as well.. if too high it might drain ur battery fast. or reduce the life-span of your battery

 

think it would be better to get fog lights made for cars or motorcycles..

[dinie]

thanks guys.. its only 20w each so tt makes it a total of 40w.. shd be ok i feel.. and yes im mounting it to my forks so if it tangles im in for a jump so any suggestions for shops where i can mount this? reason why i wanna DIY is due to the cost.. one 20w spotlight costs $2 only as opposed to 70 bucks for one at the motortiam.. i feel its kindda expensive man.. thanks to the suggestions so far.. keep em comin!

[gabriel06]

Originally posted by dinie@Dec 19 2006, 08:23 PM

thanks guys.. its only 20w each so tt makes it a total of 40w.. shd be ok i feel.. and yes im mounting it to my forks so if it tangles im in for a jump so any suggestions for shops where i can mount this? reason why i wanna DIY is due to the cost.. one 20w spotlight costs $2 only as opposed to 70 bucks for one at the motortiam.. i feel its kindda expensive man.. thanks to the suggestions so far.. keep em comin!

good luck bro but chances are ur gg to waste ur $4.. cos its not weather proof.. but do let us know if its do-able.. its damm bright ! haha

[floppy]

Originally posted by dinie@Dec 19 2006, 08:23 PM

thanks guys.. its only 20w each so tt makes it a total of 40w.. shd be ok i feel.. and yes im mounting it to my forks so if it tangles im in for a jump so any suggestions for shops where i can mount this? reason why i wanna DIY is due to the cost.. one 20w spotlight costs $2 only as opposed to 70 bucks for one at the motortiam.. i feel its kindda expensive man.. thanks to the suggestions so far.. keep em comin!

you will need plenty of that.

 

you will need a holder for the light, preferably encased and water-proof.

you will need a bracket so that it can be mounted on the bike. 2 locations you can consider: 1) front fender or 2) front axle.

 

if you are lucky, it will work (unlikely).

if you are unlucky, you lose $4 (likely).

if you are very unlucky, the whole wiring/fuse goes haywire, and you lose a lot of $ (quite likely).

 

after you have been frustrated enough in the damn thing not working, you may want to check out how it's done.

[Beb]

Originally posted by dinie@Dec 19 2006, 08:23 PM

thanks guys.. its only 20w each so tt makes it a total of 40w.. shd be ok i feel.. and yes im mounting it to my forks so if it tangles im in for a jump so any suggestions for shops where i can mount this? reason why i wanna DIY is due to the cost.. one 20w spotlight costs $2 only as opposed to 70 bucks for one at the motortiam.. i feel its kindda expensive man.. thanks to the suggestions so far.. keep em comin!

Bro if the auxillary lights that you intend to mount onto your bike is not weather and waterproof it may cause your bike problems later on..And for installing the auxillary lights it may drain your battery bike when you on it and causing your headlight or your signal lights to weaken.Unless you are prepared to install another battery onto your bike for the purpose of just the auxillary lights and other accessories,(example like voltmeter).

[dinie]

Originally posted by floppy@Dec 20 2006, 11:59 AM

you will need plenty of that.

 

you will need a holder for the light, preferably encased and water-proof.

you will need a bracket so that it can be mounted on the bike. 2 locations you can consider: 1) front fender or 2) front axle.

 

if you are lucky, it will work (unlikely).

if you are unlucky, you lose $4 (likely).

if you are very unlucky, the whole wiring/fuse goes haywire, and you lose a lot of $ (quite likely).

 

after you have been frustrated enough in the damn thing not working, you may want to check out how it's done.

wow thanks for the link bro.. but tts like damn cheap lar.. 475 bucks only.. haha.. haiz.. guess i either gotta find the case for it or die die go bikeshop.. any suggestions for good spotlights and shops to mount them?

[Rav]

40 watts, hmmm gotta connect it in paralle. Most prob you might have to change the fuse too.

[shahrul_azmil3]

y not try this

 

(my eng poor ... try to understand what i'm typing)

 

get a medicent bottle ....

 

prefer to be the size of the lights ...

 

cut the bottle to length ... u dun want it to be too long right ...

 

put plastersin into the bottle

 

but plastersin will fall off when u moving due to vibrations

 

so this stuff i leave it to u to think .....

 

place the spot light into the bottle

 

at the bottle end should have holes for the wires to go tru

 

buy some brackets ....

 

and some nuts ...

 

secure it at the bottle and at the position u want

 

and lastly ......

 

spray the medicient bottle of ur fav colour ....

 

 

it happens to be in my imagination so u try to work it out ....

 

at most u'll lost another 5 - 8 bucks ...

 

hrm ..........

[dinie]

Originally posted by shahrul_azmil3@Dec 27 2006, 09:42 PM

y not try this

 

(my eng poor ... try to understand what i'm typing)

 

get a medicent bottle ....

 

prefer to be the size of the lights ...

 

cut the bottle to length ... u dun want it to be too long right ...

 

put plastersin into the bottle

 

but plastersin will fall off when u moving due to vibrations

 

so this stuff i leave it to u to think .....

 

place the spot light into the bottle

 

at the bottle end should have holes for the wires to go tru

 

buy some brackets ....

 

and some nuts ...

 

secure it at the bottle and at the position u want

 

and lastly ......

 

spray the medicient bottle of ur fav colour ....

 

 

it happens to be in my imagination so u try to work it out ....

 

at most u'll lost another 5 - 8 bucks ...

 

hrm ..........

haha good idea man.. but i think medicine bottles are small man.. anyways, i figured i was gonna buy those coloured cups from IKEA, screw the lamp holder to the base of the cup, drill holes at the back for the wires, put big metallic washers to the screws to dissipate any heat and paste and acrylic cover on the mouth of the cup. to mount the 'cup' im gonna drill another hole at the back of the cup and use an L shaped bracket to screw it with rubber washers to my frame.. the size of the cup is gonna be abt the height of the lamp.. do u guys think its feasible? now if only im free to head down to alexandra..

[dinie]

then it'll be damn nice when its lit at nite man.. like some nightlight like tt.. haha.. and shahrul thanks for ur idea bro! appreciate it!

[gabriel06]

yeah and remember bro.. always use a fuse and relay. to protect ur battery and other electrical components

 

but the fuse i am sorry i cant help much so need other more "pros" to help u on the rating for that.. good luck !