Cree Headlight and Horn Mount

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BigBlue

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Here's a project that I finished up to mount my Cree headlight and horn to the head-tube. I want to keep the handlebars clear of clutter.

It was made from some sheet metal and a 1-1/4" muffler clamp. I tack welded the clamp to the mount to make it more secure. The round tube is from an old bicycle frame and held in place with two star fangled nuts (like the ones that hold threadless forks into the head-tube) that I bought from my LBS. He also was kind enough to install them for free. I then powered coated the mount in a toaster oven from the thrift store. I used Plasti-Dip on the U-bolt to prevent scratching the head-tube. I also used an old inner tube between the head-tube and clamp to prevent scratching.

Since the Cree headlight is held with a thick band, it would be easy to remove the headlight and use the mount for a GoPro camera when not used as a headlight.

If you wanted, you could not use a tube to hold the light, make the mount larger and install a 5" motorcycle bucket headlight.

I've already planned a new improved version. A second U-shaped bracket would be welded onto the back. This bracket would wrap around the head-tube towards the rear of the bike. Then batteries could be installed on the bracket.
http://motorbicycling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66651&stc=1&d=1387662954

Here's a blurred photo of the mount before powder coating:
http://motorbicycling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66652&stc=1&d=1387663029

Chris
AKA: BigBlue
 

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