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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Spot Lights For C800 Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:45 pm | |
| I have been trying to find some spot lights to do a lightbar mod, Something similar to Farmboys Home grown light bar install but finding a set of spots with a suitable bracket or attachment for the threaded bar that it attaches to is easier said than done without importing, which I don't want to do. I have found a set of spots that I think will work well after the back section has been sprayed Black and the little black bracket at the bottom has been removed. The only difference that there will be between the excellent mod that farmboy has done is that I will set the indicators on a hanging bracket so that the are still facing outwards such as the picture below ![Spot Lights For C800 03](https://2img.net/h/www.leroybeal.net/motorcycles/ruby/lightbar/03.jpg) So before I buy these spots do you think they will be ok or not? ![Spot Lights For C800 012](https://2img.net/h/www.bragan.net/userfiles/012.jpg) I would spray the back section black, add a chrome decal to it and then clear coat it. ![Spot Lights For C800 013](https://2img.net/h/www.bragan.net/userfiles/013.jpg) I am not sure if these spots would look ok or not so any input would be really welcomed, whether it's posative or negative
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: re Spot Lights Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:02 pm | |
| hi mr i they should'nt look to shabby after a respray maybe just a touch large diamiter dont you think 4.5" would be ideal if you could source some buts thats just my opinion hey ho' do like the indicators horizontal personely will keep an eye on this mod as i will do mine sometime | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:18 pm | |
| I have tried to find some as close in size as Farmboy did in his mod & the ones I found are 1" bigger, so you reckon they are to big then? It's so hard to find any that are suitable! Here is a pic of Farmboys ![Spot Lights For C800 Sb69RmCeOM83lcMqKbHuA1mfeBQJsgdc](https://2img.net/h/www.photoecoz.com/stock/photo/Sb69RmCeOM83lcMqKbHuA1mfeBQJsgdc.jpg) | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:33 pm | |
| What about these, would they be better, they are 4.5" ![Spot Lights For C800 Carexteriorlighting2%2818%29](https://2img.net/h/static.frooition.com/060096/images/carexteriorlighting2%2818%29.JPG) | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:03 pm | |
| mr i yea i think these are better size you need a ratio between the headlight & spots but thats just my opinion but what do i know, by the way those 4.5 spots were from how much? ![Spot Lights For C800 256401](https://2img.net/u/2611/31/42/84/smiles/256401.gif) | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:06 pm | |
| ÂŁ32.95 & free postage on those | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:13 pm | |
| price not bad but where from mate ![Spot Lights For C800 551160305](https://2img.net/u/2611/31/42/84/smiles/551160305.gif) | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:04 pm | |
| cheers Dave looking on ebay at the moment found some 4" ones on ebay at alpha customs but there plastic | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:24 am | |
| If it's of any help, the size of lights I have were based on 1) depth so as to not interfere with the windshield mount and 2) chrome. I would have gone a bit larger were there suitable ones in-store at the time. There were slightly larger ones but were black only. These came from a Parts For Trucks retail dealership. My next stop was going to be a farm machinery supply/tractor dealer. | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:47 am | |
| Thanks Farmboy, I have been thinking about it and I reckon my main issue is finding suitable spots that have the double clamp type setup to attach to the threaded bar. the majority seem to have a single drop bolt for attachment to whatever, which is a pain as it reduces drastically which spots are available to this mod. The Grote lights that you have used really look right on the bike but no one in the UK seems to do them. I suppose I need to either find a very similar one to that so that it fit's in with the look of the staock headlight or just settle for something like the ones above which will probably be the case. | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:55 pm | |
| Hi Dave personally (as I have already put some on my bike) 4" or 4.5" would be best,but remember the lens must be glass not plastic or composite,the reason I say this is because if you upgrade the bulbs,they will more than likely burn the lens.Most firms only put cheap bulbs in giving you a yellow dull light.There are loads out there to choose from, best value starts around ÂŁ17 on ebay.A lot of the time they are simply for looks,so spend wisely.Dont forget to get a relay and a switch when you wire the them up,that way you can switch them on and off when you want,ie starting the bike.Also with all your accessorises it would be wise to put a spare fuse block in as I did to free some room in the battery compartment.Just to finish make sure you get the angle right, as your headlamp dips down to suit the rake of the forks,this will help not dazzle people.Hope this helps in some way. | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:30 am | |
| - alfie92 wrote:
- There are loads out there to choose from, best value starts around ÂŁ17 on ebay.
Where? I can't find them, I have struggled to find the 2 that I have! ![Spot Lights For C800 140](https://2img.net/h/thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mtP-i5eojsSNKvyvfGDGQLw/140.jpg) Must be this style of attachment so as to thread on to the bar ![Spot Lights For C800 140](https://2img.net/h/thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mJqQH7xElUKhehkApxL6jsw/140.jpg) Wrong type of attachment | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:01 am | |
| Remember these are referred to as security lights. Perhaps that is why it has a 2 piece mount that pivots for mounting say on the side of a cab/fender/box or other structure that requires good light and 12 volts? | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:34 pm | |
| I think these ones that you have found would lokk ok as long as that is a glass lense in the front and not plastic, if all else fails ![Spot Lights For C800 Carexteriorlighting2%2818%29](https://2img.net/h/static.frooition.com/060096/images/carexteriorlighting2%2818%29.JPG) | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:22 am | |
| bought mine from metric cruisers in bournemouth i think they have a web site
i also have the visers fitted | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:39 am | |
| - tony from dorset wrote:
- bought mine from metric cruisers in bournemouth i think they have a web site
i also have the visers fitted They definitely do, members of this site get a discount there! I'll take a look, thanks. Just checked the showroom section, no pictures of your bike there. have you got some you can post so that we can see how you have done it & how you have installed them? | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:29 pm | |
| will try and get some photos taken and loaded
never loaded photos on here before hope its easy | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:02 pm | |
| Are these the ones you got Tony? ![Spot Lights For C800 68-126](https://2img.net/h/www.metriccruisers.co.uk/acatalog/68-126.jpg) | |
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![Spot Lights For C800 Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Spot Lights For C800 Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:06 pm | |
| no mine are quite flat 4 inch dia and about 50mm thick | |
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