[Brent]

It looks like we are going to start getting into some heavy night time riding as it starts getting much hotter here in Arizona. So I'm looking at adding some lights and I'd like to hear some recommendations on what people have and how well they like (or dislike) them.

I don't want to go super expensive but I also don't want to go so cheap that they will break after one ride. I was thinking a light bar for the front of the cage and maybe something facing rearward also. But that said I'm open to other suggestions too. Nirvana for me would be inexpensive, high quality, and good/bright lighting. But wouldn't that be the case for all of us?

 

[Atcdan13]

not sure what your setup us but I did a 12” auxbeam bar on the top of the front bumper and two 3”nighlight cubes in the stock holes on the corner of the cage. Second machine I’ve used these on. Very reliable and very bright. On the rear I used the same cubes on the whip holes.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BFZN88K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EFWC8FV8G9Q7JJ1K56AS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T7GYDTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V14R0EZ7350BGNHAEDQ5

 

[Rocky Heap]

See my lightbar post here: LOVE IT and get lots of compliments.

My new 42" lightbar - wow

This thing is so bright, you could almost weld with it......used EMP mounts..........SUPER impressed with it. makes the stock headlights look like mere candles worth of illumination...

www.krxforum.com

 

[1911cdp]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M7Z52QX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like these, single row, sleek looking, and bright. I measured the draw on this 22" at 6 amps.

It fits perfect on the top bar between the gussets, I'll get a picture when I get home.

 

[1911cdp]

See my lightbar post here: LOVE IT and get lots of compliments.

My new 42" lightbar - wow

This thing is so bright, you could almost weld with it......used EMP mounts..........SUPER impressed with it. makes the stock headlights look like mere candles worth of illumination...

www.krxforum.com

560w!? You better have the alternator if you plan on using that more than 10 minutes. 560 watts at 14v is 40amps.

 

[Rocky Heap]

8 amps measured.

your calculation of 40 amps is for inductive/resistive loads. Not LED

 

[1911cdp]

I started with the 42" version of the bar I posted. It was rated at 240w, which is almost 20 amps on the calculator. In reality it drew 12 amps. Still enough to pull my battery down after a very short time. So I switched to the shorter bar.

 

[Brent]

Good stuff guys. This will give me a starting point. I think my biggest challenge is going to be deciding whether or not I need the alternator kit. Current add-ons I have that draw power are the Rugged Radio kit, street legal kit, and my rearview camera kit.

 

[1911cdp]

Good stuff guys. This will give me a starting point. I think my biggest challenge is going to be deciding whether or not I need the alternator kit. Current add-ons I have that draw power are the Rugged Radio kit, street legal kit, and my rearview camera kit.

You might also consider a battery upgrade to the odyssey PC925. I ordered one but don't have it yet. The alternator just looks way too exposed, and also quite pricey. I'm hoping with a better battery and jump pack I'll be able to avoid it.

 

[FJ80MAN]

i actually run a 42" LED light bar from Tractor Supply (hey, it was a Christmas gift from the family) to the front/top of the windshield area, and was surprised at how well it works, the quality and brightness of the light seems great and so far it's taken all the beatings I've thrown at it.... we mounted another one on our Yamaha Wolverine and it's held up great with no issues either, and as it's our work/play machine quite often it gets used at night for illumination while working on the fencelines and such. they don't seem to draw very much current.

 

[Speedyg]

Nilight 42” curved bar with black housing from amazon. The ends are flood lights and the center is a spot beam. Over 1 year use with no issues using EMP brackets. All the light you need. Occasionally they have a sale and they drop to around $45.

 

[Rocky Heap]

First I ran a single row 38" and wasn't happy with the little amount of light it threw, the 42" double row curved really helps light up the night. So bright you could almost weld with it.

 

[Rocky Heap]

get your EMP mounts off of Ebay for $50-60 bucks.

 

[Unregistered User]

8 amps measured.

your calculation of 40 amps is for inductive/resistive loads. Not LED

Ohms law doesn't lie. If the bar is actually 560 watts it will draw 40 amps at 14v. Maybe they mean it has equivalent light output to a 560w light bulb while using less power?

 

[Jsinburt]

These are the brightest lights on my machine and I have the Kawi light package. I like that they shine sideways as well. That gives you that extra second to see something you just caught out of the corner of your eye.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082TP9SJ4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VSETW3AQK07WMVPQWJ4J

 

[Supertramp]

I swear by nilight or auxbeam ... they are cheap, super bright and last. I have used them for yrs with ZERO problems

 

[snuffnwhiskey]

Rough country lights are good and mid priced.

 

[Doc187]

I mounted baja designs S2 pros in the bumper. I used a stainless spacer and bolted them into the threads in the frame. I got an oem headlight switch and a skene dimmer so I have running lights, medium, high and then 100% when the high beams are on. I'm really happy with how it came out. I like that they are well protected since we and end up pushing through a lot of brush around here. I didn't want a light bar getting hit by branches.

 

[Doc187]

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[BobX2]

I swear by nilight or auxbeam ... they are cheap, super bright and last. I have used them for yrs with ZERO problems

I've been running Auxbeam for years on my different machines. Love them. I have yet to spend more than $28 on any of them, and have had exactly 0 failures with any of them.