I'm considering fitting some spot lights onto my RT and running them from an EzCan. The electronics side seems pretty straight forward but I'm wondering how to mount the spots. All the videos I have seem involve mounting the lights on engine bars which I don't have. Has anyone fitted spots to an LC RT without using either the BMW kit or mounting onto engine bars? If so I would appreciate recommendations on what lights and fittings were used.
Thanks.
Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
I had the same desire, but ended up buying the BMW brackets for lack of a better option. They are spendy, but very solid and well-engineered, not disappointed with my purchase.Paggers wrote: I'm considering fitting some spot lights onto my RT and running them from an EzCan. The electronics side seems pretty straight forward but I'm wondering how to mount the spots. All the videos I have seem involve mounting the lights on engine bars which I don't have. Has anyone fitted spots to an LC RT without using either the BMW kit or mounting onto engine bars? If so I would appreciate recommendations on what lights and fittings were used.
Thanks.
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
I fitted some Darla lights to mine and they came with the BMW brackets which were easy to fit and look quite neat.
So when is this “old enough to know better” supposed to kick in?
Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
I believe Wunderlich do some.....
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
Wunderlich spotlight set (black) - R1200RT LC 2014 on, £199, purchased from Nippy Norman in 2015, wired up with relay direct to batery with a switch on the right handlebar grip.
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
Clearwater do a mirror mounted bracket for their lights. Dunno whether they sell the brackets separately, tho.
Have a gander at this link: https://www.clearwaterlights.com/produc ... 2170737413
I have a set of Clearwater Krista's mounted on an IliumWorks engine guard - very happy with the lights.
Have a gander at this link: https://www.clearwaterlights.com/produc ... 2170737413
I have a set of Clearwater Krista's mounted on an IliumWorks engine guard - very happy with the lights.
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
Thanks folks. I hadn't considered just buying the BMW brackets - that's probably the sensible move. Having said that, depending on the price, I may just fit a set of engine bars and mounts the lights off those.
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
Still cool looking Craig ^-^ Then again, just me one different planet7vwh wrote: Wunderlich spotlight set (black) - R1200RT LC 2014 on, £199, purchased from Nippy Norman in 2015, wired up with relay direct to batery with a switch on the right handlebar grip.
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Re: Options for fitting non-BMW lights to an LC
That looks really tidy. 7vwh wrote: Wunderlich spotlight set (black) - R1200RT LC 2014 on, £199, purchased from Nippy Norman in 2015, wired up with relay direct to batery with a switch on the right handlebar grip.
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