How to install LED Auxiliary lights on your Motorcycle for $50

[@Nater018]

100% did this and it's so incredibly worth it. Two things I did differently...used SW Motech light mounts and replaced the switch with a $10 waterproof/illuminated handlebar toggle from Amazon...massive improvement on my '21 Versys 300. THANK YOU!

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

Hell yeah!

[@bryanrichey6840]

The downside of having them near turn signals is that they will likely create a photonic barrier that will prevent your turn signal from being seen. That’s the reason modern vehicles are using switchbacks, to mute the headlight when a turn signal is activated, and then once the turn is completed the headlight comes back on.

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

brilliant video you made it look really easy I’m going to put them on my triumph t120 thanks very much mate 👍

[@PainterD54]

I just installed two of those on the front of my truck and they work perfect for fog lights.

[@numidian5191]

I wish they made a yellow fog light version! Thanks for making a great video.

[@reecetaylor9518]

Buy a yellow film tint

[@ographicshd3467]

Change LEDs

[@gus200014]

Auxbeam have it now

[@Blackhart50]

G'day great video I have to get some for my bike my headlight crap they make a big difference.

[@callielathrop6669]

Ty man...awesome video...I'm going to get some

[@deityreefer6617]

Great video don’t get me wrong but definitely recommend playing at 1.5 speed

[@Para-ni5lx]

HUGE THANKS for this detailed informative video. How far they light up the road? STAY SAFE

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

They are more of a flood light so you don't get quite the distance of the spots but im very bright and I have no problem riding gravel at night

[@maxtonrene3921]

Instablaster

[@lorenzomasia9024]

you guys in the US are ahead! as always! here in Europe we need certified lights and 2700 LUMEN cannot be mounted:-(

[@lvsurfcat8584]

You can mount multiple led light bars in your truck here in Nevada and the law won't do anything, very brightly annoying when people use it within the city limits

[@reyking007]

Bro, I know nothing about Electrical. Can you just come over my house please?😂

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

😂

[@henryarn]

Great video One question please. If you want to add more accessories can you connect to the battery on top of the ones you already connected. In other words how many accessories can you add to the battery terminals. Thank you very much

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

This is more so dependant on the output of the generator.

[@Nomad-Drifter]

Get a junction box and tap into a switch live.

[@japhethmambili9266]

Wonderful presentation

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vinegum8835]

Why have a separate switch? Connect it to the high beam switch thru a relay and the fuse as near to the battery as possible....

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

For me it is better to not cut into the wiring on this specific bike. But I like your idea to have it integrated into the highbeam switch. For my current build or future ones I would consider this method.

[@josephfriedrich9792]

Could you use the power from the front turns, and use the oem switches/wireloom?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

Yes you absolutely could but I didn't want to cut into my stock wiring harness.

[@josephfriedrich9792]

@WeekendAdventureRides right on. I'm used to having to rewire everything! So when I see good wires and switches, I try to use em haha. Call me lazy

[@Fieldyfan94]

How would I put some of these on my 1995 xr250r. Thanks your videos are great I’ve been using them on my xr250

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

In order to run auxiliary LED lights you have to install a battery.

[@Fieldyfan94]

@@WeekendAdventureRides ok what if I want to make my headlight bulb led?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

@@Fieldyfan94 you might be able to get away with an inline capacitor.

[@Fieldyfan94]

@@WeekendAdventureRides would that convert it to work with a led bulb?

[@sagarkrathod]

i bought the same setup and installed on 2022 Africa twin, everything went well for first 10 min and then one side light stopped working all together, Not sure whats the issue, the wires are good, any suggestion?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

Multi meter and check that the light is getting power. Start at the light and work backwards.

[@ayp81]

Do you think the light will drain the battery?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

I doesnt seem to be an issue. Im to the point now that I need a more robust charging system

[@ayp81]

@@WeekendAdventureRides Thanks for sharing.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Outstanding

[@xt225]

How would you adapt the wiring so they can only be switched on and off if the ignition is on?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

You would use a multimeter to find 12v ignition power. It would be slightly more complicated. It's not uncommon tho, have to test wires and turn the ignition on and off to find a wire.

[@mgroskla]

Gidday fella, what kind of crash bars are those and where did ya get them? Thanks for posting the vid, cheers

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

They are made by Heed in Poland. You can get them online from their website. Very pleased with them.

[@mgroskla]

@@WeekendAdventureRides thanks for the prompt reply, much appreciated!

[@pilyomotoride7781]

Hows the long term quality?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

They have not failed yet

[@gus200014]

You did not connect the automotive relay right ??

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

It's a mechanical switch. No relay.

[@MegaHorse7]

As these are wired directly from the battery, could a kid just turn them on?

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

I suppose so. I don't have any kids BUT It would be possible to wire them to the ignition switch.

[@MegaHorse7]

Could I take a live feed from the indicators or similar, what gauge wire is needed, any video links for wiring into ignition.

[@riomx]

You could tap into your harness and find a switched wire, but first check if you have a free slot on your fuse box and use it to create a second circuit with a relay and second fuse box. Makes it much easier to add the lights and other accessories in the future, and they’ll be switched, so it never drains your battery.

[@MegaHorse7]

Any link that shows this?

[@AussieAdventurer]

Hi I am a total novice when it comes to electronics so i am going to ask probably a silly question I just bough myself a KTM 390 Adventure and it has spare dedicated auxiliary ports ( 2 wires only on each pos & neg i assume) I also know that these ports have their own fuse. So that would give me the power to the lights But i don’t know how to incorporate a switch 🥴, if i hook up a pair of lights like you did. Plus, do i need to incorporate a relay 🤷‍♂️ What is the actually relay for? The lights i purchased have only a red and black wire and so i am stumped as to install them with a switch ( i will buy a switch for these shortly) Anyway hope i made myself clear where my problem is 😬, as said..i got no idea 🤷‍♂️😂 Thanks for the video and i hope you can answer my question

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

I would run a dedicated wire from the battery and not cut into the wire for the aux ports. You'll want to be able to charge devices with those. You can find wiring kits with switches online. That way they have there own dedicated fuse and your not robbing amps from anything else. The switch will go in line from the power source to the lights. You really dont need a relay, it's basically a switch.

[@AussieAdventurer]

@@WeekendAdventureRides thanks mate, that makes sense 👍

[@sbrooks5683]

I’m new to all this too, but if the lights are directly connected to the battery with only a switch in between and no relay to something like an ignition or gps unit would that not provide potential for you to accidentally leave lights on and drain the battery when bike isnt running? Wouldn’t a relay make it so power only goes to the lights when the bike is running?? Thx for the video!

[@zwickarr]

FYI. The switch with the wiring kit is not weatherproof at all. It’s open in the back.

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

Haven't had any problems so far.

[@nicholascorbett4622]

Yeah. But are you impressed with the quality is what I need to know 😉

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

I have had zero problems with them too this point. In reality I don't use them all that often as I avoid riding at night if possible.

[@botchman5947]

No one wants to see squares. Lol

[@ryanbrowne120]

This was not helpful

[@WeekendAdventureRides]

What were you looking for?

[@ryanbrowne120]

@@WeekendAdventureRides video was fine, didn't understand power options. Ended up tying in with headlamp