I see your point.....you do miss a lot of stuff. I ride with mine on my helmet (right on the crown).....you do catch a bit of the helmet in the shot, but you get a nice wide view and you have the ability to pan around with it in that location.ichbinbier wrote:Yes I do. I'm not happy with that placement as I miss a lot of the side scenery.54vintage wrote: You got that right!! And a GoPro too!! Any video shot from it's location that you could post.....interesting perspective.
I can see above a barrier wall but the Gopro in that position can't. I going to move it higher, about head height, and see how that looks.
And as not to hijack your thread I've posted the video here http://www.sovietsteeds.com/forums/view ... =2&t=42872
IMHO....one can't have too many lights
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
I agree, you guys need to add lots and lots of Hella lights to your bikes. Hella lights are far superior to other brands of lights. The fact that I work for Hella does influence my opinion though.




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2002 Ural solo bobber/chopper (work in progress) “Symphony of Destruction”
1997 Sportster "Scarlet Speedster"
1984 Honda Interceptor "Cornfield Express" (Gone)
2002 Ural solo bobber/chopper (work in progress) “Symphony of Destruction”
1997 Sportster "Scarlet Speedster"
1984 Honda Interceptor "Cornfield Express" (Gone)
Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Burt1713 wrote:I agree, you guys need to add lots and lots of Hella lights to your bikes. Hella lights are far superior to other brands of lights. The fact that I work for Hella does influence my opinion though.![]()
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Keep up the good work!

Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
I never liked the helmet view. Yes you do have the ability to pan around but then you also miss stuff (if you're looking the wrong way) or you see things you don't want, speedometer, adjusting clothing or views of the bike. And nobody pans their head slowly so it's always a roller coaster ride back and forth. Also I can jump off and check the housing for bug splatter quickly at a light but if it's on my helmet then I have to remove my helmet. Of course it's all personal choice and there is no wrong position.54vintage wrote:
I see your point.....you do miss a lot of stuff. I ride with mine on my helmet (right on the crown).....you do catch a bit of the helmet in the shot, but you get a nice wide view and you have the ability to pan around with it in that location.
What I really need is this

or this

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2016 CCM GP450
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Man! look at all those options.....I always thought a pre programed drone following you around as you rode would be the cats meow 

Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Funny you should mention that.54vintage wrote:Man! look at all those options.....I always thought a pre programed drone following you around as you rode would be the cats meow
I do own a DJI Inspire. Nice machine and takes great video. The case fits in the luggage rack perfectly but it is too big to take camping or long travels.

So I bought a Lily. I haven't received it yet but it is small enough to carry, waterproof and cheap enough that I won't be really pi$$ed off if I crash it, as compared to the Inspire.

2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
2016 CCM GP450
2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300
2014 Ural Gear Up
1994 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softtail
1991 Harley-Davidson XLH Hugger 883
2016 CCM GP450
2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300
2014 Ural Gear Up
1994 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softtail
1991 Harley-Davidson XLH Hugger 883
Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Get your monkey to fly it along sometime when you ride....that would be so f...ing cool!!ichbinbier wrote:Funny you should mention that.54vintage wrote:Man! look at all those options.....I always thought a pre programed drone following you around as you rode would be the cats meow
I do own a DJI Inspire. Nice machine and takes great video. The case fits in the luggage rack perfectly but it is too big to take camping or long travels.
So I bought a Lily. I haven't received it yet but it is small enough to carry, waterproof and cheap enough that I won't be really pi$$ed off if I crash it, as compared to the Inspire.
Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
These lights have a hi/lo beam and are tied into the factory hi/lo circuit via a pair of relays. They are automatic in the sense that whatever the factory light does - so do these auxiliary lights. No driver input required at all.

Yes, I am going to put a good ole incandescent back into the factory light.

Yes, I am going to put a good ole incandescent back into the factory light.
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500EXC and 200XCW
280TXT
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280TXT
Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
My Hellas are tied into the high beam also.....my LEDs are not.....but that can be changed. It would be nice to have them all blast on at once when you hit the high beam. Hmmmm me thinks we'll do that!
Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
I have always had issue with lights that only power up for high beam. The problem, as I see it, is that my eyes adjust to the brighter lighting of high beam and then when I return to low beam it looks dark in comparison. That's why I installed these... three lights on low and three lights on high, all of similar output.
2015 Urinal cT (put the 'in' into Ural)
500EXC and 200XCW
280TXT
500EXC and 200XCW
280TXT
Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
I can see your point.....as I don't ride much after dark, I don't think that would be an issue to me. Maybe the answer is a three position switch.....low/medium/highErnest Becker wrote:I have always had issue with lights that only power up for high beam. The problem, as I see it, is that my eyes adjust to the brighter lighting of high beam and then when I return to low beam it looks dark in comparison. That's why I installed these... three lights on low and three lights on high, all of similar output.

Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Good one!54vintage wrote:I can see your point.....as I don't ride much after dark, I don't think that would be an issue to me. Maybe the answer is a three position switch.....low/medium/highErnest Becker wrote:I have always had issue with lights that only power up for high beam. The problem, as I see it, is that my eyes adjust to the brighter lighting of high beam and then when I return to low beam it looks dark in comparison. That's why I installed these... three lights on low and three lights on high, all of similar output.
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Hmmm, perhaps I am missing something here. If you don't ride much after dark, why so many lights? Curious.54vintage wrote:I can see your point.....as I don't ride much after dark, I don't think that would be an issue to me. Maybe the answer is a three position switch.....low/medium/highErnest Becker wrote:I have always had issue with lights that only power up for high beam. The problem, as I see it, is that my eyes adjust to the brighter lighting of high beam and then when I return to low beam it looks dark in comparison. That's why I installed these... three lights on low and three lights on high, all of similar output.
I rarely ride after dark, even with my heavy touring motorcycle, so just the HID headlight and 1 auxiliary light is just fine. The HID headlight really does a good job by itself. I mean, after all, it is a Ural, and has lower speeds than most motorcycles.
YMMV
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Re: IMHO....one can't have too many lights
Tis better to have it and not need it....than to need it and not have itsiberman1 wrote:Hmmm, perhaps I am missing something here. If you don't ride much after dark, why so many lights? Curious.54vintage wrote:I can see your point.....as I don't ride much after dark, I don't think that would be an issue to me. Maybe the answer is a three position switch.....low/medium/highErnest Becker wrote:I have always had issue with lights that only power up for high beam. The problem, as I see it, is that my eyes adjust to the brighter lighting of high beam and then when I return to low beam it looks dark in comparison. That's why I installed these... three lights on low and three lights on high, all of similar output.
I rarely ride after dark, even with my heavy touring motorcycle, so just the HID headlight and 1 auxiliary light is just fine. The HID headlight really does a good job by itself. I mean, after all, it is a Ural, and has lower speeds than most motorcycles.
YMMV

Chuck Loftin
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere
2002 1150 GSA with 2005 Ural tub
1985 K100RT
2014 Sage Green GU....off to a new home
1974 R90S----gone
2009 G650GS---outtahere