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Old 06-29-2008, 01:35 AM
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so is there a wire on motor that will run a light? I use a battery light now and it would be way cool if it ran off the motor. if so, will it bog the motor down at all..(take engine power away) jeff
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:00 AM
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Default Re: can i get a light?

Yes and yes. The white wire is the lighting wire...don't turn any lights on until your bike is running and warmed up.
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Old 06-29-2008, 10:21 AM
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Default Re: can i get a light?

does it work well> where is a good place to pick up a light that can run off the engine power?
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Old 06-29-2008, 11:06 AM
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Default Re: can i get a light?

I am a big believer in battery power for the China engines with weak magnetos.

I just bought a Bell LED front and back set-up for $14. REALLY bright, really nice switched options. I may rig it with an RC battery pack, but stock it's good. I am also rigging a Norm light with batteries. With a strong engine and good light batteries it makes sense not to use the magneto.
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Old 06-29-2008, 11:29 AM
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Default Re: can i get a light?

Check out Norms Iron Works for a light that runs off the white wire.
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Old 06-29-2008, 12:12 PM
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Norm light = cool

I'm making my bracket today. I'll snap some picks with my battery pack for my UFO lighted bike when I get it all rigged up. To bad it doesn't get dark until 10:30 PM!!
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Old 07-03-2008, 04:54 AM
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Lighting is the $64 question on everyones minds. The info available is plentifull. What I have been able too find out for myself... Take it with a grain of salt..
The white wire works fine for a constant tail light made of three led lights. two 5mm 1.8v, and one 10mm 2.4v in the middle wired + to -, giving you a 6v taillight. From what I have read, the magneto wont last as long with the drain of a headlight of any worth.. I know that statement will upset many people, but keep in mind, I ride in the open desert on unlit roads where darkness takes on a whole new meening.. And I beat my throttle like a red headed step child at K mart. I need to really see whats in front of me. I almost hit a big horn sheep once. And the argument of wide view or tight beam is another issue.. I have not seen Norms light, I have heard good things. But for my personal level of satisfaction. Nothing beats a good 12v battery and generator combo. I hope to scrape up the cash for one soon. A nice 12v generator with a dry cell backup would be great. I am now running twin 7.2v flashlight bulbs in 1895 light housing with convex lense. Lasts about 1.5hrs. charges in 1hr. and its easy to carry up to 3 batterys. bulbs are staggered. one close to lense up high, the other way in back center. it gives me both a beam, and a wide view. Not the greatest still, but better than anything I have seen so far that runs on the white wire. I have also had good results with 10mm led lights. Its just my opinion
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:40 AM
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I've been using a Norm headlight and tail light for a year now. They work "GREAT". I have had no problems with them at all. They make plenty of light, especially the large one. It is like a spotlight. It works very well. The small one works great to, just not quite as big a beam. I don't have to mess with batteries or chargers or anything like that. I just start the engine let it warm up a little and turn the light on and go. It works very well. Read what you want about white wire lights but I have one and use one and it works.............
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normans light is bright very bright. like having a motorcycle headlight. i was very happy with mine. if my titan had a white wire i would be putting one on this bike in a second
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Old 07-03-2008, 09:31 AM
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normans light is bright very bright. like having a motorcycle headlight. i was very happy with mine. if my titan had a white wire i would be putting one on this bike in a second
Now you guys have me wanting Norman's big unit. My dual lights are pretty good tough. Strangely because the are so different I can get the right kind of lighting.
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