Added driving lights

gogiburn · July 24th, 2010, 07:43 AM

Added Optronix cube driving lights to my 2005.Took the reflectors off the main fairing and replaced them with the Optronix Platinum Burners.Left the rubber part under the reflectors to help with any vibration that may be there and they look great.Do to weather (tornado watches) last night haven't been able to check out any extra lighting .I also have the European Philips silverstar headlight which may overide any extra lighting the cubes give.Can't beat the European Silverstars for extra lighting without the extra watts.
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mrlmd · July 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Snake · July 24th, 2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd

+1. I'd love to see how it looks and please let us know how you wired it up.

gogiburn · July 24th, 2010, 10:10 PM

Looks Great but I have to check alternator output.ost battery tonight running them.Bike is used so it may have the original 2005 battery in it.I can't believe it can't handle 110 extra watts plus the 2 rear running lights 16 watts??.Have a feeling it's the battery not the alternator.Don;t know how to post ppicks,probably can't with webtv but maybe my buddy can.I'll take phone pics and sen to your email if you send me your addy
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Snake · July 25th, 2010, 08:35 AM

After I installed extra brake/running lights in the rear pods the instrument lights would dim at idle. I switched them to L.E.D. replacement bulbs and the problem went away.

gogiburn · July 25th, 2010, 10:34 AM

Ok Anyone who wants pics or who ould take mine and post email me and I'll forward them.Put a volt meter on the battery and found with lights on I get 12.2 *<( With the running lights disconnected makes NO difference. Get 13.2 + with lights off.This is at 1000rpm idle.Not happy with the voltage coming from alternator,will have to do more research.
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mrlmd · July 25th, 2010, 02:42 PM

Your battery is getting depleted because you are drawing off more amps than the alternator produces. Did you check the current draw of those lights + the extra draw from the Silverstar? I don't know what the output of the stock alternator is, can''t find it listed anywhere, but it's pretty puny, like on most of the 250cc bikes, and you may not be able to operate those lights.

Guinss · July 25th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Did you read this one? It's a great post by Sam, it might be what your looking for:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31087

He concludes with having about 70-88 watts to use on extra electrical equipment.

Sailariel · July 25th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Sam is the electric guru. Using his numbers, I put a set of 35W fog lamps on the base of the front fender. They are an inexpensive set ($25 from J C Whitney--Optronics) The quality is good. They are chrome plated and take a sealed 35W halogen bulb complete with reflector---available at most hardware stores under Track Lighting. LED Bulbs are also available, but one must use a resistor in the circuit. Wiring and switch come with the lights. They work fine during the day with the low beam. At night, they spread a wide beam--good for spotting deer. They are great in fog--we get lots here in Maine. I like to run them during the day because the triangular configuration attained with the headlight and two auxiliary lights definitely does not say "car" to oncoming traffic. I will switch to LED as soon as I can find someone who knows about such things to steer me in the right direction. In my Avatar, those lights were mounted high on the fairing. I have relocated them to the fork where they perform better and look more aesthetic. Before that, the bike looked like a praying mantis.

July 24th, 2010, 07:43 AM	#1
gogiburn ninjette.org member Name: RIP Location: nj Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): have 24 Posts: 53	Added driving lights Added Optronix cube driving lights to my 2005.Took the reflectors off the main fairing and replaced them with the Optronix Platinum Burners.Left the rubber part under the reflectors to help with any vibration that may be there and they look great.Do to weather (tornado watches) last night haven't been able to check out any extra lighting .I also have the European Philips silverstar headlight which may overide any extra lighting the cubes give.Can't beat the European Silverstars for extra lighting without the extra watts. Posted via Mobile Device

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July 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#2
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848

July 24th, 2010, 10:10 PM	#4
gogiburn ninjette.org member Name: RIP Location: nj Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): have 24 Posts: 53	Looks Great but I have to check alternator output.ost battery tonight running them.Bike is used so it may have the original 2005 battery in it.I can't believe it can't handle 110 extra watts plus the 2 rear running lights 16 watts??.Have a feeling it's the battery not the alternator.Don;t know how to post ppicks,probably can't with webtv but maybe my buddy can.I'll take phone pics and sen to your email if you send me your addy Posted via Mobile Device

July 25th, 2010, 08:35 AM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	After I installed extra brake/running lights in the rear pods the instrument lights would dim at idle. I switched them to L.E.D. replacement bulbs and the problem went away.

July 25th, 2010, 10:34 AM	#6
gogiburn ninjette.org member Name: RIP Location: nj Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): have 24 Posts: 53	Ok Anyone who wants pics or who ould take mine and post email me and I'll forward them.Put a volt meter on the battery and found with lights on I get 12.2 <( With the running lights disconnected makes NO difference. Get 13.2 + with lights off.This is at 1000rpm idle.Not happy with the voltage coming from alternator,will have to do more research. Posted via Mobile Device*

July 25th, 2010, 02:42 PM	#7
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Your battery is getting depleted because you are drawing off more amps than the alternator produces. Did you check the current draw of those lights + the extra draw from the Silverstar? I don't know what the output of the stock alternator is, can''t find it listed anywhere, but it's pretty puny, like on most of the 250cc bikes, and you may not be able to operate those lights.

July 25th, 2010, 03:01 PM	#8
Guinss ninjette.org guru Name: Simen Location: Norway Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R (Black) Posts: 298	Did you read this one? It's a great post by Sam, it might be what your looking for: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31087 He concludes with having about 70-88 watts to use on extra electrical equipment.

July 25th, 2010, 05:48 PM	#9
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Sam is the electric guru. Using his numbers, I put a set of 35W fog lamps on the base of the front fender. They are an inexpensive set ($25 from J C Whitney--Optronics) The quality is good. They are chrome plated and take a sealed 35W halogen bulb complete with reflector---available at most hardware stores under Track Lighting. LED Bulbs are also available, but one must use a resistor in the circuit. Wiring and switch come with the lights. They work fine during the day with the low beam. At night, they spread a wide beam--good for spotting deer. They are great in fog--we get lots here in Maine. I like to run them during the day because the triangular configuration attained with the headlight and two auxiliary lights definitely does not say "car" to oncoming traffic. I will switch to LED as soon as I can find someone who knows about such things to steer me in the right direction. In my Avatar, those lights were mounted high on the fairing. I have relocated them to the fork where they perform better and look more aesthetic. Before that, the bike looked like a praying mantis.