T2W How To: RIGID Industries Dually LED Lights Install & Review on a KLR650

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  • @SillyBoy6911
    @SillyBoy6911 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was looking online I couldn't find any videos like this for what I wanted. Therefore I made my own way of mounting those lights without paying for a bracket. I honestly can say I was the first KLR owner to post a vid about these lights when it came to mounting on my KLR. Now I see a lot of them. Nice video and I love the attention to details in your videos.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SillyBoy6911 Thanks for the comment and for being the first to post video content on mounting the Rigid lights on a KLR. There are many different ways to mount and it is great to have videos showing various options.

  • @KLRmurdercycle
    @KLRmurdercycle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2011. Got some mounts online forget what brand. They cracked. Made some mounts and originally had a wide dually and a hyperspot. While doing maintenance the wide one fell and the weight of the light pulled itself apart.😪 Got another hyperspot to match the other. Best lights. 8 years on that one aint too shabby. They were wired into my high beam switch.😎 Mounted on the lower triple tree with longer bolts for the thicker mounts.
    I see Rigid now has a 1x1 inch light out. Tiny and seems to show alot.🤔

  • @coachp7486
    @coachp7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Tim. Thanks for sharing. Agree with your point on not installing on the SW Motec frame mount option. I had one light break from its mounting hardware. And, yes, it tends to get more dirty when mounted down low. No breaks in the lens due to debris or stones but the higher risk is there. Your mount .. up higher .. is the better choice. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @lautarocuttica9581
    @lautarocuttica9581 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again Tim for the video! In case anyone on here is debating getting this bike or not.. don't debate it any further.. Get it! I just got back from a 12,000 mile USA round trip,.. I couldnt be happier with the performance!

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! 12,000 miles is a big trip!
      Thanks for the comment and for watching.

  • @BELCPT
    @BELCPT 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim, once again a Great Video. As a brand new KLR rider your videos are extremely helpful! Thanks for the attention to detail that you show. I learn from every video.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Everett Franklin Thanks for the comments. - Thanks for watching!

  • @kentuckyjustice1408
    @kentuckyjustice1408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do a very thorough tutorial. I would have loved to see you do the wiring, instead of "there it is". You still get a "thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment. You are right, I should have shown the actual wiring. Sometime recording every step is a PIA, and I forget.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @Fr3ubel
    @Fr3ubel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So i tried going a little cheaper and ended up with an Auxbeam kit. Not a smart choice. There's zero beam to be found.
    So i will order me a Dual kit from Rigid. 1 downside though, the brackets should have been black to make it the best fit.
    Great video and thanks for the review. Friendly greetings from Holland

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your comments and thanks for watching in Holland.

  • @wisconsinite7688
    @wisconsinite7688 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tim, excellent video. I appreciate the work that you put into these videos. This will be my next upgrade for my KLR. I like the idea of mounting them on the forks so that they turn when you do. Keep up the good work & I'll see you on the trail!!

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Wisconsinite 76 Thanks for watching and for the comment. Good luck with your project.

  • @reg26
    @reg26 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to see more of how you wired your up Tim also. I bought the same ones you have including the handlebar switch but I not quite sure how to wire it up with a relay

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reg26 Good suggestion. I will work on a video to review the wiring.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just posted a new video for power ports. In it I cover the wiring in more detail.
      Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/dd0W5f8xT-s/w-d-xo.html

    • @reg26
      @reg26 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just watched the new video. Fantastic! Thank you Tim. Hope I bump into you if your going to MMM this year.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was at MMM last year, but I can't make it this year due to a work conflict. I hope you have a great time!

  • @berttompkins9096
    @berttompkins9096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Id like to see how they look with the fenderin stock
    position. Mud pack on a dual sportid possible.

  • @stevemeade6072
    @stevemeade6072 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Tim. Greetings from Southwest, VA, USA. I'm looking to install a set of auxiliary lights on an '18 Burgman 650. Your video and links were very helpful sir. Thanks

  • @neurozero
    @neurozero 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just picked up my first klr. Its 07 klr

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Karam - That's great! The KLR will serve you well. Thanks for watching.

  • @ridethepace6005
    @ridethepace6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim, love your videos. A little channel suggestion. Stop advertising for Carhartt for free, get yourself some nice polo shirts with your logo on them. It'll bump your image immediately.

  • @joegroeser6969
    @joegroeser6969 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    2wheel Tim, its time to open up a custom KLR shop. great video like always.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm, interesting idea.
      Thanks for the comment Joe, and thanks for watching.

  • @olneymaryland77
    @olneymaryland77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tim, first of all THANK YOU MAN!! I've had my 2013 KLR for just over a year now and have been doing all the mods, with a lottt of help from your videos.
    So I just knocked this one down, ordered a scrap of that 6061 Aluminum and fabricated my own bracket for the rigid lights, everythings together and just went for a little night ride, oh my goodness I love them so much. No one was flashing me that they were too bright either, almost hard to believe!
    Question - What is the purpose of the relay? Just to accommodate for the smaller gauge wire in the switch you have? Is there any chance the lights could be drawing enough current that it could effect my idle? or is it all in my head and my carb coincidently is due for a cleaning as well. . . ?
    Any insight appreciated!

  • @richardscott28
    @richardscott28 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings Tim. Could you briefly explain why you can't use the stock fender in the upper (stock) position? Some type of clearance issue? If so, what type of clearance issue? Is it an issue with the fender being too wide for the space between the lights? Perhaps a small modification to the stock fender would solve the issue. I do plan on reshaping my front fender regardless. I have a high quality knock-off version of your lights. The dimensions are the same. Thanks for your time.

  • @alwaysdirty155
    @alwaysdirty155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanx tim.quality as usual

  • @h4mm3rz84
    @h4mm3rz84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Howdy Tim, any chance of posting a video of how you wired it all up on your KLR. I'm interested in getting pair but with all the bits and pieces wired on mine currently (Oxford Grips, Denali Soundbomb) and the battery terminals are pretty cramped and doesnt seem much real estate on the KLR for running wires (Kawasaki dont give us much room under the seat/tank/battery compartment). I love all your vids btw they've been a massive help planning upgrades to my bike.
    Also be interested in seeing where you mounted the light switch, appears the only spot for it is far across on the left side of the bars past the indicators which would require removal of your hand to switch them on/off and can they be switched on independently of the ignition being turned on?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      eqjunkie - Good suggestion. I will work on a video to review the wiring.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just posted a new video for power ports. In it I cover the wiring in more detail.
      Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/dd0W5f8xT-s/w-d-xo.html

    • @h4mm3rz84
      @h4mm3rz84 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Tim,
      Thanks for that just watched it and its an immense help for us folk with a lesser intellect :-)
      Btw finally hooked all mine up and its working great, the most difficult bit was where to run the wires and wiring the switch like on your one was fun (I blew a few 15a fuses figuring out the correct orientation for connecting the wires to the standard Rigid harness) I made it doubly difficult as I wired up a Denali Soundbomb at the same time. I had to trim mine down quite a bit and join and heatshrink it all together. They working well though, I had to angle the lights down quite a bit (a few feet in front of the bike) as I was blinding folk via their rear view mirrors at the traffic lights. Keep the vids coming they are an endless source of inspiration.

    • @garyroberts4851
      @garyroberts4851 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      eqjunki

  • @ObsessiveCycleDisorderMeridian
    @ObsessiveCycleDisorderMeridian 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a nice solution for mounting location. I've been considering adding aux lights for awhile now. I guess I'll have to go ahead and get on it now. Thanks for the videos. I know they are a lot of work!

  • @clintlewis1719
    @clintlewis1719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video. Much appreciated

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

  • @benjaminarens5625
    @benjaminarens5625 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Great ideas. Plan on using your setup. Where did you get your relay? Do you have a wiring diagram for your lights, switch,& relay? Thanks!

  • @russellkeys3937
    @russellkeys3937 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is old , but did you have any problems bending the 6061-T6 aluminum?

  • @MindBodySoulOk
    @MindBodySoulOk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos typically and subscribed. The wiring should have been the focus of this video.

  • @jerry5736
    @jerry5736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @
    Tim2Wheels
    I have the same lights and getting ready to throw them on my KLR 650 2015
    With the low amp draw on these would it be Ok to wire them in to the (high beam) / (low beam) circuit on the bike? So when I push the stock High beam switch, the Stock high beam and the Ridge lights come on.
    I figured it would be safer to hit one switch and not have to take my hand off the grip to turn off/on the ridge.
    Great channel keep up the good work.
    Jerry

    • @olneymaryland77
      @olneymaryland77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bump. I too, am SERIOUSLY curious. Just put these on yesterday and would love them to be tied in with the high/low beam switch. I thought about it, but it was a lot to think about and decided to just wire it up remotely for now.

    • @jerry5736
      @jerry5736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olneymaryland77
      I ended up Wiring them to my High beams. I soldered the wires right to the high beam wires heat shrinked everything water tight. They work Just fine for me.

    • @olneymaryland77
      @olneymaryland77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jerry5736 Thanks, are you running a relay at all, or the fuse that came with the harness?

    • @jerry5736
      @jerry5736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olneymaryland77
      I have a fuse inline.Everything works fine. I went for along ride and had them on the whole time with no problems and no wires or anything else got warm, Works perfect for me.
      Jerry

  • @wadepage5823
    @wadepage5823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and great work!

  • @martypetersen6117
    @martypetersen6117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Tim, I stumbled onto your posts here, really glad as I just bought my first KLR 650 (a 2008)... I wanted to ask if you know of a source for an amber driving light bulb to replace the stock low beam? I've added 2 external amber fog lights already, would love to have all ambers when driving in bad fog. Hope you can help, thanks man!
    -Marty Mooz

  • @Pointerhomeinspection
    @Pointerhomeinspection 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I used the link for the template and it appears the page is not found. Do you have another link to it? thanks.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use this link and click on the light bracket for the PDF. tim2wheels.com/documents/
      Thanks for watching.

  • @WheelDrivenADV
    @WheelDrivenADV 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious did you notice any head shake when getting to and over 70mph?? I installed some Denali D4 2.0 lights to the Denali Aux Light Mounting Bracket. I get a slight head shake when I get into dirty air (like next to a semi) and have to backoff the throttle to stop the induced head shake. BTW great videos!

    • @mal-wx6tu
      @mal-wx6tu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not the lights, Jim if you don't have a fork brace, the bike is prone to doing it, it's slight torsional flex in the forks themselves.

  • @geoff650r
    @geoff650r 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have some cheaper 18 watt (6x3watt LED) pods that while the distance is only OK, the throw to the sides is quite good. I get that the video doesn't do the lights justice, but realistically how much light gets thrown to the sides? Is it a noticeable increase? I find myself on trails at night that I shouldn't be on a lot and like seeing a lot on the edges.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      geoff650r - There are many options out there for lighting these days. This set are the "spot" lights so the beam is more focused straight ahead, which is what I wanted. However, they do cast some light to the sides and I have the right lamp adjusted to shine more to the right edge of the road/trail, which helps.
      The "flood" beam is better to illuminate a broader area, but I wanted to see further down the dark road at night. I have seen riders with one spot and one flood to give a combination effect. which I think is a good idea. The Denali D4 lights have both spot & flood pattern in a single light which is very nice, but also pretty expensive.
      LEDs have really enhanced motorcycle lighting with low power draw. With so many types available, each rider can create a solution that fits their needs.
      Thanks for the comment and for watching.

  • @Soliok
    @Soliok 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a part number for the relay you installed for the handlebar switch? I'm just starting to educate myself on wiring and electronics, and it would help a lot to know what component to use in this case, as I'm interested in mounting a switch on the bars as well.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ordered this wiring harness from Amazon and adapted it to fit my bike. it worked well and you can order spare relays as needed. If you buy just a relay, you won't have a wiring harness for it. Good luck with your project.
      Mictuning Universal 2 Lead 12 ft Tinned Copper LED Light bar Wiring Harness Kits with Relay Fuse On/Off Waterproof Switch www.amazon.com/dp/B00UYDD5JG/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_ZGgqxb27WTHQ7

  • @LG_Miller
    @LG_Miller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you still have a link for the bracket?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lucas,
      Yes, the bracket diagram is on my website at tim2wheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/T2W-KLR650-Light-Mounting-Bracket.pdf
      Be sure to fit as needed to your bike.

  • @SuperBafco
    @SuperBafco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    will the bracket work on a 1st gen bike 2001 ?

  • @rgburke
    @rgburke 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very easy to follow you instructions

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment Rob. And thanks for watching.

  • @3196453
    @3196453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are these lights to bright for the road?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are bright, but I made sure they were pointing down enough not to blind oncoming traffic. I had very few cars ever flash their lights at me and I usually only used them on dark back roads and trails. But they are a great light.

  • @stevesmitherman5757
    @stevesmitherman5757 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video- thanks.

  • @albertptran
    @albertptran 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, i like the warerproofing

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Albert Tran Yes, they are nicely made. - Thanks for watching.

    • @albertptran
      @albertptran 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Tim2Wheels waterproofing, doh

  • @rimoga1466
    @rimoga1466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tim,
    I am trying to download the template to cut the metal but apparently the page is not available, is there some other way I can get it?
    Thanks

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ricardo, I'm in the process of rebuilding the website. if you will email me at tim2wheels@gmail.com, I will send you the templates.

    • @rimoga1466
      @rimoga1466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tim2Wheels THANK YOU SO MUCH TIM , YOU HAVE MY EMAIL ON YOUR INBOX

  • @kurbs1234
    @kurbs1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the bracket be mounted with the front fender in the original place?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angelo K - I thought it could be, but some viewers have responded that it does not fit. So be prepared to make modifications.

  • @mrjoeyp81
    @mrjoeyp81 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the sw motech crash bars but it doesn't have the bottom light mounts is that a new or old thing maybe?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It may be an older thing. The bars I have are about 3-4 years old. On a KLR, it's best not to mount lights on the crash bars due to vibration.

  • @AlanTrades
    @AlanTrades 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which windshield is that. And do you wire the lights straight to the battery

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The windshield is a MADSTAD 18" Adventure Clear. As for the lights, no, i did not wire directly to the battery. I have a Rowe Electronics PDM-60 to manage the power to my devices and act as electronic "fuses". You certainly can wire straight to the battery if you want to. In fact, most people would, unless you have a power management device like a fuse block or PDM60.

  • @vinnyg2605
    @vinnyg2605 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim, FYI I really do appreciate all the videos you've done, but I thought I should let you and others now before they go and buy the alum, as I did only to find out that you can't mount the awesome drawing you did but if your fender is in the stock position the plate you have for us ( granted you did a nice a FREE item for us, but I got to thinking you might not have trail fitted with a stock fender as it simply does not work. I found a mount commercially made for stock fender and aux. lights. I finialy got them in, and on and man I am HAPPY. and the ONLY WAY TO FLY ARE RIDGE INDUSTRIES lights. Brite does not even begin to cover it. I thank you for all of your hard work, and please know I a NOT knocking your bracket I just figured that you did not trail fit with fender that is in stock position, as yours is lowered that's why you thought it would just be easy to mount up, now maybe if I mounted bracket below stock fender and cut out some of the stock fender but I felt that would weakening the fender. Everyone that has a bike or any off road vehicle I can't recommend highly enough these by name brand, if you search TH-cam you will see where a user did a head to head 1 year I think it was and no comparison the RIDGE INDUSTRIES ARE THE BEST IN MY OPINION AND I would hope ever one that wants to have better visibility both night and day. These are awesome, THANK YOU YET AGAIN SPOT ON TIM, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I HOPE YOU DECIDE TO do a video of the EBC 320 mm Rotor and see if you run into issues I did and how you choose to deal with the issue if you have it. As you are at least 100 IQ points higher that I am.

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vincent Kilmyer - Vincent, you are correct. I later discovered that my bracket only works with a lowered fender as shown in the video. I will make a change to the comment on the video and the website where the document is downloaded.
      Thank you for your comments and for watching. I have considered the 320mm brake rotor upgrade, but I've been so busy withwork, I've not had time to make videos for a while.
      I do hope to get back to it though.
      Thanks again for comments.

  • @bigblzr9421
    @bigblzr9421 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you not have the template anymore?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, here's the proper link tim2wheels.com/documents/
      Thanks for watching.

  • @dasboot507
    @dasboot507 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What windshield are you using on your klr ?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for the delay.
      I have the MADSTAD Engineering 18" Adventure windshield for the KLR. Here's a link to the install video if you're interested. th-cam.com/video/GbopoDWfQr4/w-d-xo.html
      Thanks for watching.

  • @VapinPiper
    @VapinPiper 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this mod, but your website doesn't come up:/ do you have an email address I can message?
    Thanks!

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the cost and trouble of maintaining the website was too much. you can email me at tim2wheels@gmail.com

  • @davidsullivan6201
    @davidsullivan6201 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Tim. If you are interested in fabricating and selling this kit, sign me up.

  • @mrjoeyp81
    @mrjoeyp81 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sir just curious if you got my email I would really appreciate the PDF for the light bracket

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joseph Paredes Glad you got it Joe. Thanks for watching.

  • @AlanTrades
    @AlanTrades 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you possibly build me a bracket?

    • @Tim2Wheels
      @Tim2Wheels  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi ConditionRed, I'm sorry for the delay. If you're still interested in a bracket, let me know. I have enough material for one or two.

    • @AlanTrades
      @AlanTrades 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tim2Wheels how much are you charging?

  • @69adrummer
    @69adrummer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These "how to" videos that are more "after the fact" are kinda frustrating!
    20+ minutes of video of it already done. Kind of wish there was a little more detail on the wiring.