CHEAP motorcycle LED auxiliary lights - [CREE U7 Installation + Overview]

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    Today we install the CREE U7 auxiliary motorcycle lights on a Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer. How do they work??? Watch and find out :)
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  • @himynameismicah
    @himynameismicah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “I’m not a professional.” Continues to excellently articulate the ins and outs of wiring.

  • @charliest.cloude5960
    @charliest.cloude5960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Yours in the only video I've found in english, and with the lights I found. Thanks man!

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Charlie ST. Cloude thanks and no problem:) that’s why I decided to do it haha. Still using em and the lights are working ok. I may do a follow up usage review.

  • @gregnixon4350
    @gregnixon4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A few years down the road since you made this video and the info is STILL very much useful. Doing my own install tomorrow. The only difference is I bought a wiring harness and better brackets than the ones they sent. Thanks for the video. The tips at the end are VERY helpful indeed.

  • @davidlewis2601
    @davidlewis2601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found the video very helpful, successfully installed the same spot lights to my ktm 1090 adventure, thanks 👍.

  • @oldfartuk
    @oldfartuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you can just run negative straight to frame (neg on light can just attach to mounting bracket) ... so you only have to route one wire rather than 2

  • @metatron20
    @metatron20 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate just installed them on my TTE 1200, now jist to try them.

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Good to talk to the few explorer fans out there.

  • @davedoesthings2585
    @davedoesthings2585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The strobe is actually useful - at least in Asia. People use that when they want to take someone over. If they don't have strobes, then they usually flash their lights or use a" takeover horn".

  • @meals24u
    @meals24u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us! I learned a lot..
    I came across same set of u7 lights for free but mine have the Angel Eyes, which are what what that yellow is for. I kinda like em for aesthetics..
    Thanks again for sharing

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 🙏. Happy to help. I like the yellow ones too.

    • @Jbmc65
      @Jbmc65 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@motodrang4287the lights I got which I am sure are the same have a red black and yellow, do you know which wires are which? I built a nice 3/4” stainless bracket for mine because I am putting them on my wife’s E-Bike. The box says the wires are different colour so that’s no good. If you could share which wires are which I would greatly appreciate it, Thanks John, I just cut the original plug off old lights so I can solder plug to wires once I know which ones are which.

  • @jejekomo1317
    @jejekomo1317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    hi - why so difficult - connect them to the horn and you have the switch with the ignition and the 10A fuse and - no long cables under the tank. I've done it this way on my Tiger and it works. Only to remove the small front inner cover beside the radiator to store the cables behind and that's it.
    BTW - I've put the switch just behind the brake fluid reservoir on the handle bar. It's so small, it fits easily, when you move the reservoir a little bit.

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeje Komo that’s a good idea :) just was a bit over cautious. I’ve also heard the pub light is a good source.

    • @antoniojozic4603
      @antoniojozic4603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      do you connect the lights and the switch to the horn? does that mean you dont have to wire all the way to the battery?

  • @kdoherty1000
    @kdoherty1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video - I really appreciate the 'novice' detail you give, particularly about the electrics and
    the way you deliver the 'reality' of doing this sort of thing - no doubt you'd do it different next time, coz you've got experience now but that's what it's all about, trial and error and all that 😀! And well done on your editing skills...I watched another guy undoing six 8mm bolts and switched him off😂! I'm off to install some bullet lights... Thanks again!👍🏻

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kweebert D thanks buddy! You’re right I learned from the mistakes for sure 🤣 safe travels!

  • @ianhunneyball7259
    @ianhunneyball7259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude u should have taken the negative off of the earth and taken the positive off of something from the ignition this would mean it would physically be unable to drain your battery while your bike is off.
    Still good work my dude keep it up 🤘

    • @NOONE-hp8bw
      @NOONE-hp8bw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I hooked mine up to the headlight

  • @jrbass62
    @jrbass62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If your going to add electrical acc. wire an auxiliary fuse panel from battery with a relay. When you turn off bike all acc. go off

  • @rabee2040
    @rabee2040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    guy has press drill in his garage and just happens to modify some random piece of fused wire but yet saying "he doesn't know crap about electrical "

  • @jusride7
    @jusride7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subbed

  • @roryothen7005
    @roryothen7005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to do you stop the strode on this model?

  • @koenlaurent9487
    @koenlaurent9487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can tell you, the yellow wire, you can use, it is for the angel lights, so they
    can run individually ...

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Only if you have the three way switch, as on the newer ones 😊

  • @joeamanfo5970
    @joeamanfo5970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello ,
    Could you please tell me if it is possible to put a relay in the circuit ?
    Thanks

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should be able to put a relay on the circuit but I'm no electrician. Are you having flickering issues with the lights?

  • @siem7386
    @siem7386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you wire the switch? Only the positive? And no negative

  • @joealex1700
    @joealex1700 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which fuse to use?
    Thanks
    Great video btw 😀

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well given that the draw on the lights is only about 20w I'd say 3amp would be more than enough

  • @chrisgordon8488
    @chrisgordon8488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there! Hope all is well with you! Question about that Tiger (I'm the guy who purchased it from you, loving it!) Do you know if the springs in the forks are stock?

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep those are stock :) good to hear from you!!! I wanted to put progressive springs in but never got to it.

  • @ionutmihaicornea1274
    @ionutmihaicornea1274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please share a link or at least a commercial name for the 10.4 volt disconnect? I'd like to buy one and I have no ideea what to search for... Thanks!

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Of course! sorry about that here it is and I'll add it to the description.
      www.amazon.com/Electronics-Salon-Voltage-Disconnect-Protect-Prolong/dp/B018TW0KN2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=10.4+voltage+disconnect&qid=1581461590&sr=8-4

    • @ionutmihaicornea1274
      @ionutmihaicornea1274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@motodrang4287 Thank you very much!

  • @pauldavison7105
    @pauldavison7105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I've watched a light fitting vid and not actually seen the fitting of the lights.
    Is the yellow wire you didn't use not for the daytime running light. The outer ring lights up desperate to the main light for greater daytime visibility. So you get seen by other drivers.

  • @Jandejongjong
    @Jandejongjong 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not show normal high beam in dark and then turn your aux on?!
    We can’t see if it’s oke …

  • @goranromersombor5923
    @goranromersombor5923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have those on my dl650.
    Because of vibration from v2 engine
    It fall off from crash bar

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, I hear ya. I added loktite blue to the clamps and it helped. I’ve since sold the bike but seems like the owner is still happy.

  • @TacticalGearSolutions
    @TacticalGearSolutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the link is broken

  • @gerrymcerlean8432
    @gerrymcerlean8432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make this video but it wasn't that useful for me. I was interested in the mechanics of the install rather than the electrics. I wanted to know how to fix the lights so that I could adjust their pitch and yaw once installed.
    BTW there are a few YT vids on how to disable the strobe feature.

  • @14235551
    @14235551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how do you get rid of the strobe option

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soroush J.saber it’s a serious pain on this model. I believe you have to remove a small relay from reach circuit board. With The other model of light they make you can just cut a wire.

    • @14235551
      @14235551 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moto drang thanks alot brother I got the u7 green angel eyes hopefully they're the the version where I can just cut a wire.

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soroush J.saber no prob one more thing. Some models require wires to be cut to even open lens cap. They are small so that can be a little tough. Best of luck!

  • @gerardkinsella6034
    @gerardkinsella6034 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there any other easy way to connect them without battery connection

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You could find an ignition wire and splice in. Just make sure it’s a well sealed connection.

    • @gerardkinsella6034
      @gerardkinsella6034 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@motodrang4287 got them sorted just connected the red and black wires to work low beam bulbs 5 minute job there working great I can just switch the black wire over if I want them on the high beam 👍

  • @BigKSlam
    @BigKSlam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for the video...you cycled a snag too fast through showing the Lights + Cree section. Otherwise I appreciate it, considering getting some for my scooter

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Konrad C whoops sorry about that. After I posted I also wished I had shown them in a night ride. Thanks for the comment! 😃

    • @Timberwoof1
      @Timberwoof1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really came out nice on my scooter. Mounted low on the forks.

  • @jusride7
    @jusride7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Too much wire. But that's okay. Keep on my braddah.

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Really appreciate it, I'm considering changing the name of the channel soon to allow for some non motorcycle related content so just fyi :) I'll keep trying to crank em out.

    • @jusride7
      @jusride7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just keep on plugging. Never mind the negative know it alls. Aloha brah.

    • @jusride7
      @jusride7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never thought about stealing juice from the horn. You are rarely ever tapping into that zap.then your black ground.

  • @DragonM109R
    @DragonM109R 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why go with a disconnect.. if you cant to go ghetto.. you just had to tie into the power going to anything that goes on only when bike is on.. if you want to be safe.. just get a relay and have the relay give power to Lights also when you have ignition on (also tying relay to "something" that goes on when ignition is on) ... just saying.. I did these lights on my Harley but I also used the Yellow which went to halo.. so I had a switch to cut on JUST the halos (which I primarily used) and then another switch when I wanted white fog/daylight light on..

  • @ccodyskates
    @ccodyskates 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What amp fuse did you use?

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's a 7.5 amp fuse. I'm no electrician though so you may want to check the forums based on the lights your using.

    • @ccodyskates
      @ccodyskates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@motodrang4287 hey thanks brother. Didn't think you were going to reply.. same lights. U5. Well close. They are the ones without the ring. I was thinking about putting a 15 but 7.5 sounds a bit better. No electrician either. I'm an adult that had to find a more adult adult if you know what I mean. Lol

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ccodyskates hahaha that the adult line describes my life🤣. I would try and get ahold of a electronics technician if your worried about the amperage. Good thing is that these lights draw very little. I’ve had no issues and my rc car voltage cutoff switch is still going strong. A mechanic said the starter voltage would be too low but , meh no probs yet. Maybe it would be a problem on a harder to crank engine like a Ducati or Harley .

    • @ccodyskates
      @ccodyskates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@motodrang4287almost done with installing today. It was actually pretty fun. Lol. Claims to be waterproof. So let's hope it's true. Have you had any problems with water or the lights fogging up.

    • @motodrang4287
      @motodrang4287  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ccodyskates right on! No fogging yet on my end.

  • @nigelsanger7827
    @nigelsanger7827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty dangerous as you don't fuse the switch or lights. A relay should be used so the lights work off the ignition.

  • @k-manfist-sk5zm
    @k-manfist-sk5zm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need a relay, do not use the switch directly

    • @spency787
      @spency787 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These LED lamps are probably only running 2/3rds of an amp each so it should be fine without

  • @TacticalGearSolutions
    @TacticalGearSolutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No product....just the main page of Amazon

  • @Wsportys
    @Wsportys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you title the video INTALLATION and you say your not gonna show how to wire it?! I should go figure it out! Like wow

  • @ondrej185
    @ondrej185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude Do your homework :) Use relay because that Chinese cheap ass switch is not good switching 20 odd Watts it will burn out at some point. Put relay, lookup on youtube on How to wire it all up - its not that difficult tho