Electronics » Budget Auxiliary lights

I've been busy over the last couple of weeks fitting a pair of led spotlamps.
I was put off by the price of the bmw offerings over £550 fitted so did it my own way.
I bought some Chinese bmw lookalike spotlights for £54.00 via eBay which came with a wiring loom (direct to battery) with a switch however with the battery tender the battery terminals were a bit crowded.
I had an old eastern beaver (usa) 3 fuse auxiliary fuse panel 1 with a direct feed and two with a relay (allows for switching off via the ignition.)
I made the direct line a battery tender pigtails one to the new lights and one to a double sub socket.
I spliced the hotwire (turned on and off with the ignition) to the accessory socket using a pisitap connected.
Pos and neg to the battery.
The relay and wiring fitted neatly under the rear seat.
Finally I attached the lights via the Machine Art Moto light bars about £70.00.
I did leave the switch on the lights to turn off if working on the bike. I left it under the seat so I didn't have to drill the bodywork. I may alter this but not sure yet.
The fuse panel came off an old her 800 vtec I used to own although I think it could be replicated quite cheaply using an automotive relay.
Hope my ramblings are of use.
Just waiting for some dark nights but they do look good with the drl.

Ian

Nice job, I admire your skills. I’m at a loss with electrics so wouldn’t dare try the same! Eventually I will probably accept this and pay BMW their extortionate price for OEM’s.

My spots lights a also Buget but they work fine
Power taken from battery to relay switched supply to relay from sat have feed so goes off after 2 mins.
Mounting bars givi made for the RT
but work with no mods this gives you a larger choice of lights any questions just ask
Brian

Hi Brian,

IF you don't mind me asking are those some very subtle engine bars the lights are mounted on or are they dedicated light mounts?

Hi they are light mounts part no
GIVI LS5113 for the r1200rt but as you can see they fit great
Had them off UK e bay
The seller is native Viking
Hope it helps
Brian

Zitat von Sherlock im Beitrag #1

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I've been busy over the last couple of weeks fitting a pair of led spotlamps.

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Hi
My spots are just on or off but configured
So they shut off with the ignition relay switching
Via the aux socket supply
Brian

They are at 100% all the time mate.
They look good to be honest I've not ridden at night with them yet, but they improve the bikes visibility.
They're not much different to the new oem lights.