LED light addition-small but powerful

[Jim/Maine]

MANY THANKS TO C.W. LIGHTING R+D (BARBAGRIS) FOR THESE VERY COOL... ER, HOT, LIGHTS.
MOUNTED WHERE THE PLASTIC HORN COVER ATTACHED -- YOU CAN SEE BY THE PICTURES
THEY ARE BRIGHT! FIRST LIGHTED PICTURE IS WITH S.W. SPEAKER LED'S ON HIGH BEAM, SECOND
ON LOW BEAM. FEBRUARY IN MAINE, 15 DEGREES OUT AND SNOW COVERED ROADS, REAL WORLD TESTING WILL BE A FEW MONTHS OFF.

 

[Jim/Maine]

JUST THOUGHT, BEFORE ANY CAPTAINS GOOGLE C.W. LIGHTING -- TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THERE IS
NONE WITH THAT NAME. JUST MY NICKNAME FOR A LOT OF TALENTED LIGHTING R+D FROM BARBAGRIS.

 

[CanberraR3]

Does that mean no one else can have them?

 

[1olbull]

Just a FYI note:
The new Daymakers (made by JW Speaker for Harley) are improved from the current JW Speakers and worth checking out.
I would like to know what those small accessory lights are?

 

[Jim/Maine]

They are cleverly modified small torch made to run off 12v, changed LED and bezel. About all
I know about them except, as stated, they are bright. Perhaps Barbagris can shed some more
"light" on them.

The new HD Daymakers seem to have the advantage, I think, of running the low beam at the same
time as the highs, but that is all I know about them. I have had the Speakers on for a year or so and
they are a great light.

 

[1olbull]

I have the measured high and low beam patterns for the Speaker 8630 (only one).
I want to find the same pattern data for the Daymakers (Made by Speaker but only for HD) which are different and I'm told throw a stronger light pattern.
My new Daymakers are mounted up; but, I be unable to ride as yet. When I can, I intend to measure the light pattern they throw.
A database of various motorcycle light measurements would be very helpful in determining available sight distances for objects with different contrast and for better informed buyer info.

 

[barbagris]

Does that mean no one else can have them?

I would like to know what those small accessory lights are?

Guys - I'm taking a bit of a rest from forum life (on medical - mental health - grounds). Just popped in to reply as Jim told me he'd posted this.

In deference to interest - I'll try to document. I'm making some DRL's for me and part of the process is similar.

It will almost certainly require access to a lathe. I have no plans to make another set for now - and I think all the R+D pictures I sent to Jim were deleted last weekend.

But basically the major part of the work involves making a psuedo-battery. Total materials cost about 50USD the pair.

10Watts - 800-1200 lumens each depending on the LED chosen.

 

[Rolltide100]

Guys - I'm taking a bit of a rest from forum life (on medical - mental health - grounds). Just popped in to reply as Jim told me he'd posted this.

In deference to interest - I'll try to document. I'm making some DRL's for me and part of the process is similar.

It will almost certainly require access to a lathe. I have no plans to make another set for now - and I think all the R+D pictures I sent to Jim were deleted last weekend.

But basically the major part of the work involves making a psuedo-battery. Total materials cost about 50USD the pair.

10Watts - 800-1200 lumens each depending on the LED chosen.

Good luck mate we sincerely hope that the waters smooth themselves out for you in short order. We will be here for you, take good care!

 

[barbagris]

OK so I found these pictures that may give an insight.
It was the 1st pass version



The torch is a SOLARFORCE L2M - This comes with a short main body and extension tube (this latter part is discarded).
Solarforce bodies are a bit more expensive - but the build quality is there - eBay.

The LED parts come from a company called LIGHTMALLS - The so called "DROP-IN" is one that has a single mode operation (ON or OFF) and runs of 3-18Volts

The key part is gutting the rear section from solarforce which houses switch and building the "dummy battery" - Note a long M4 screw that will later take a 4mm Japanese type female bullet conector.

The Final "dummy battery" was a little different - more complex as it had an outer aluminium wall - this for a couple of reasons - improved heat-sinking being the main one. A m6 hole drilled and tapped at 90º into the main body provides earthing. Letting the screw but against the V2 dummy battery - improved earthing a bit.

One could always solder wires onto the drop in.

 

[1olbull]

They are cleverly modified small torch made to run off 12v, changed LED and bezel. About all
I know about them except, as stated, they are bright. Perhaps Barbagris can shed some more
"light" on them.

The new HD Daymakers seem to have the advantage, I think, of running the low beam at the same
time as the highs, but that is all I know about them. I have had the Speakers on for a year or so and
they are a great light.

Note that the Daymakers are made by JW Speaker FOR HD and are configured differently than those available from JW Speaker. They have more light components in them and, from what I have read, project farther. When I am able to get back to riding, I shall be profile testing them with a light meter at accurately measured distances.

JW Speaker


Daymaker

Best Regards,
1olbull