| Author | Message | ||
     Sound_uly |
I did a search, but either, I'm a total forum idiot (very likely)  or there isn't much written about my options (slightly likely)  . So.... what kind of additional lighting options are there for the Uly? I appreciate any and all help. Ride safe, Ron Seattle area | ||
| Biker_bob |
I have the motolights. They are as bright as the HID on my Ultra. www.motolight.com I upgraded to the 50 watt version. They go on easy and the strap that goes around the forks is cut perfectly for the bike. You have to install on the part that doesn't taper. | ||
| Captain_nartman |
Try the AWESOME (but expensive) NightCutters: http://www.saeng.com/cutters.htm I'm Savin fer the Body-Pro Cutters™ N x | ||
| Sound_uly |
Thanks for the responses! I really like the looks of those Cutters and the idea of silicone dampening is very good indeed. Looks like they have lots of mounting options too. Cool! Thanks again. Ron Seattle Area | ||
| Pso |
I just moved up from an 1800 GoldWing and I am bringing my PIAA's with me. Does anyone know of a good mounting kit for said lights. They are the 1100X's (the small egg shaped ones). thanks (Message edited by pso on July 06, 2006) | ||
| Sound_uly |
I'm looking at these... http://www.ulytility.com/ as soon as I determine which lights I'm going to get I'll make the decision of whether to go with these, or not. Ron Seattle Area | ||
| Javadog |
The ulytility light bar is a must have. I tried to post a picture of mine but that is beyond my skill level at this time. | ||
| Gamdh |
Here is a pic of the Saengs Night Cutters (with their Boss Mounts)using the ulytility...  Notice that the light had to be turned out a bit to avoid the fork protector due to the length of the boss mount.. ( i have it pushed way out in this pic as far as it goes). I currently have a minor issue... I set the lights and then ride.. after an hour or so of riding the lights move from their original position. The best I can tell, the screws that hold them on the mount are getting loose, will be contacting Saeng for advice. (Message edited by gamdh on July 06, 2006) | ||
| Gamdh |
and one more...  | ||
| Wademan |
Not trying to hijack the thread but just curious why some people install lights of this type? Do you guys do alot of night riding and really benefit from the extra light? | ||
| Gamdh |
I have 2 reasons... don't see all that well at night so the more light the better. I also like the added visibility during the day light hours. The 'light triangle' formed by the lights is much more visible by cagers than a single head light. | ||
| Biker_bob |
The difference if you will pardon the expression is day and night. I bought mine as Gamdh said as much for the daytime as the nightime. I am a big believer in the triangle of light. It's "different" than a normal light pattern, and makes people look again. | ||
| Roadrailer |
Not trying to hijack the thread but just curious why some people install lights of this type? Do you guys do alot of night riding and really benefit from the extra light? Have you used the stock lights at night on a dark road? They suck. | ||
| Vanbuell |
This is my first responce to the forum. I purchased my Uly a few monthes back and the dealer had installed Piaa driving lights in the stock location of the turn signals that were then mounted lower. These lights are incredible. With a small switch on the left handle bar it's within easy reach.LED's in the switch let you know when they are on. I use them for all my night time riding as well as when I'm approaching an intersection. These piaa's are not cheap but well worth the money. | ||
| Buelldualsport |
Piaas: How about a picture of the setup? BuellDualSport@AOL.COM Thanks | ||
| Bienhoabob |
  Here's a couple of photos of the Motolights I installed. Took them off my road glide that I traded-in. I second or third the comments on "why install auxillary lights". Better daytime visibility for the cagers, better nighttime vision for the rider. | ||
| Roadrailer |
Gamdh, How easy were the Nite Cutters to wire up? I've been seriously looking at the fork mounted version. | ||
| Sound_uly |
Here's a site that I found that has some really good prices right now on PIAA's, both the 1100X and the 510's. Decisions, decisions.  http://www.autoanything.com/lights/20A50383A1.aspx Ron Seattle Area | ||
| Gamdh |
Roadrailer It was actually pretty easy. I bought there Pro-Light Harness... wire it up to the battery and run the wire along the inside of the left frame (next to factory harness), run the switch up to the handle bars. The harness already has all the correct electrical connections to fit the lights. fyi...As for the 'fork' mounts, after a few discussions with them they determined they would not fit the forks on the Uly. I originally had them on the blinkers using their 'Bar and Stem' mount. They are designed for 7/8 or 1 inch round bars.. the uly blinker stalks are not round but it sort of worked... but I didn't like it. I actually ended up crushing one of the blinker stalks trying to get them tight so as not to move.. for reference.   | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
gamdh,they look great,any chance you could post a closer pic from the front.you also so said that you originaly used their mounts,what did you end up using?thanks,Bob | ||
| Gamdh |
Started out with the "Bar and Stem" mounts.. thats what is pictured in the last pics on this thread. I then moved to the 'Boss' Mount which are the earlier pics in this thread. I have a few pics of the original setup on the blinker stalks.. you can see all the pics I have of the blinker stalk mounts here http://gamdh.smugmug.com/gallery/1211716/2/66441921 There are also a couple of pics of the new set up http://gamdh.smugmug.com... you can look in the Buell Ulysses XB12X gallary. Not sure if that answers your question or not..?? (Message edited by gamdh on July 07, 2006) | ||
| James996 |
This is what i'm running. Notice the billet brackets I got them off of Ebay. I think this set up works great. They will send u a adaptor for just about any light u can imagine. They were designed strictly for Buells. What do you think?     | ||
| Glenn |
Hi James, The light brackets look good. Do you have a link? Glenn | ||
| James996 |
I think this link will work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150008067661 | ||
| Glenn |
Excellent! Thanks James | ||
| Lorazepam |
I personally use aux lighting to have a better chance of not hitting the damn deer that have over populated my state. I also like the added light for extra visibility in the daytime.  | ||
| Wademan |
Cool I like. I just try not to ride at night at all. Not my cup of tea with all of the critters and limited vis. The city at night is cool but not in the country. | ||
| Flynuly |
Lorazepam, Are you running the PIAA 540's? I see your bracket is listing 4" lights max. Nice setup BTW. | ||
| Lorazepam |
Those are PIAA 510 lights. I have the fog pattern and yellow beam. they are great for being seen by cages, and they work ok as driving lights. They are best in bad weather, like fog or rain. My next plan is to run those lights on the bottom and some driving lights on the top of the mount. I will have a relay that is switched to the ignition, controlling the power for the lights from the battery. I will use a double throw relay that is triggered by the headlight circuit. The driving lights will come on with the high beam, and the fog beams will come on with the low. This way there is no switch to fool with, and constant aux lighting. something along these lines:  | ||
| Baydog |
I made my own mounts which are essentially L-brackets from heavy gage aluminum. They mount to the turn signal stalks internal to the headlight housing. I like the idea of triangulated light, but I didn't want to block any airflow to the motor. So far I'm real happy. The lights are 3-1/2 inch for reference.  |
