Dirt Bike Lights Using Cordless Tool Battery [How To] Updated video!

[@wee535]

You’re the goat! Glad now a days with these power wheel adapters that you can do this for as low as $25 (not including the battery and accessories being hooked up to it).

[@lordion33]

Dude this the best video on KZbin for doing this. I have all the materials but most videos don’t give u enough info to help. U my man are great

[@RideEnduro]

Cheers! Hopefully you can getter done 🤟

[@QuanTranVisuals]

This is probably the most suitable method I am looking for to have a lighting solution for my Yz250f among other solutions like replacement of stator, lead acid battery, 18650 rechargeable battery pack, etc. Great detailed video. Thanks.

[@RideEnduro]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@ApocGuy]

Li ion would be superior to this one (if done properly) but would cost so much more. as it is, this is good solution. how long does it run before depleted?

[@RideEnduro]

4hrs+ on a 3.0AH battery. Would be all night on a 5 or 6 AH battery I would reckon.

[@ApocGuy]

@@RideEnduro tnx, will look into the design. thinking about doubling the Ah capacity and illumination power. broken knee due to to low illumination 20 years ago, wont make same mistake. tnx for detailed step by step video. cheers.

[@RideEnduro]

@@ApocGuy awesome! Cheers

[@unknown37]

I welded a mount behind by number plate for the battery and then just made a plus to plug into the battery. And then I run my power off the plug. I might make a video about it

[@helderborjas1759]

That's what I was planning to do because is way easy to battery access and not need to run this cables all over the bike and is easy to modify front plate with just quick lock instead of bolts

[@traceyrichards7444]

brilliant video dude. keep up the good work and keep hitting the trails im going straight in to my shed to cut up my drill to fit it to my yz250 to hit the welsh muddy trails in wales uk awsome dude

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Amazon has power wheels drill battery adapters, for dewalt, Milwaukee, and all the other high end drills. Saves cutting up a drill

[@travis4man]

Production value is getting better!! Awesome work!

[@RideEnduro]

Thanks!

[@ferrelli76]

Thank you for the idea I did this today best lighting mod

[@rook6773]

wow you have to be the biggest brain person out their to ever think of this idea and know where to mount it and everything thanks I didn’t want to go through the process of the stator so you have a new subscriber keep up with these types of videos and teach people new stuff

[@RideEnduro]

I appreciate your kind words. Thanks 👍🏻

[@sean.g4516]

@@RideEnduro do your taillight work with your brakes also? If not, how could I wire it so that it'll light up like a normal taillight when the brakes are applied ?

[@RideEnduro]

My setup is just running lights. The DRC phantom tail light does have another wire that can be tied into a brake switch. You would have to find a brake activated switch and run power to it, and then from the switch back to the tail light.

[@rytisrytis6331]

First time i have seen someone shrink the heat shrink tube with the soldering iron. But i mean it works so good job

[@fnmikeygg]

I did 2 years of PCB work, it was the norm there lol Easier than getting another tool out

[@lukegalea8171]

Best video bro, they should show this at mx shops cos they got no idea how to answer how to put lights on a mx bike 😂

[@RideEnduro]

Just a tad bit of ingenuity. Works a treat! Shops usually only know what you can buy...

[@lukegalea8171]

Ride.Enduro yeah and that’s not very helpful sometimes🤷🏽‍♂️

[@dleggs7038]

So damn true! Local KTM shop told me $1000 to install lights on my KTM 250xc! Are you kidding me?!!! Great vid...may need to demolish a Dewalt 18v drill LOL!!

[@RideEnduro]

You can buy the battery plates on Amazon and eBay now! No need for a broken drill 👍

[@cactuscamo9685]

I used a makita usb charger and did the same thing but your idea to the seat is ingenious lol

[@RideEnduro]

Cactus camo thanks! Yeah I think lots of people have used the same idea to get power to their lights. Works great don’t it!

[@aidanbeadle780]

This is the only video i could find. Thanks

[@RideEnduro]

Hope it helped 🤘

[@danyalarafat1271]

Thank you I was looking to do this with a battery pack for a phone I remember I took my harbor freight drill apart my mistake will work out great

[@carlyclarke9987]

Choice video i see a bunch of tradies saving old drills and mxers riding through the night

[@RideEnduro]

It's even easier now! You can buy pre made battery plates for any brand of tool battery on eBay, Amazon, etc. No more scavenging the baseplate from broken drills!

[@crispymen8976]

So can you do this while also charging the battery from the stator? You’d never have to take it off and charge it

[@ccright8285]

I'm curious how long it lasted you. Was the battery 18v and the light 12v. Im sure it was nice and bright but did it pop after a while?

[@niconine268]

Sick rig. Pretty clean bruh

[@mehdiaitihya4105]

A very excellent idea. I have a question: Can a motorcycle engine be started with it? Thank you

[@dannygarcia6684]

did you need a voltage regulator from 18v to 12v? or was it all fine

[@joshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

I honestly thought you'd just run the wires right to the ground and hit side of the top of the battery, but that would be more trouble each time you need to charge, cutting off the entire bottom of the drill so it can connect the way it was meant to be was genius, rich i has an extra drill letting around. Im trying to figure out how to wire a 6" light bar right into the stator on my '12 rmz 250. Not finding any good detailed videos on KZbin 😢😢😢

[@JamesBond006_]

What model is your front light please ?

[@RideEnduro]

It's one of these lights. There are many manufacturers making the exact same thing and can be found on Amazon and ebay.. 6" LED light bar, Spot beam pattern. www.amazon.com/Partsam-Bright-Single-Driving-Waterproof/dp/B07ZJHL2ZJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=ZFGGFJ00A5T2&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1672868345&sprefix=6%22+led+light%2Caps%2C797&sr=8-4

[@erickvonrappard6904]

Could this work with a 12v output 10000mah powerbank?

[@RideEnduro]

Yes, it would. Most of these 6" LED light bars can operate in a range from 10v-30v

[@robertking6313]

I was planning on running two 18w lights what size battery would be best, if you could help a man out thanks 😊

[@RideEnduro]

You can run 2 lights, just wire them up in a parallel circuit. Use a tool battery with the most amount of Mah. Like 5amp hour battery. The Mah is how long the battery will last.

[@littleanthill784]

Hi dude, is it ok connecting 12v led to 18v drill battery? Do we still need voltage step down?

[@RideEnduro]

Checkout the voltage limits of the light you are using. The 6" light bars we use can operate between 10v-30v. If it's a 12v light then yes I would step it down to 12.

[@JohnDuckIT]

This dude makes it so simple Lmfaoo, you go to a bike shop they are like $500

[@carlosgonzalez-kh8gm]

How many hours the batery last with one charge before the battery die i wanna try?

[@RideEnduro]

carlos gonzalez I have left the light on in my garage for 5 hours and it was still illuminated. At that point I just turned it off. This was with a 3.0ah battery. A 5.0ah battery would do an entire night I would think. I recharge before every ride.

[@carlosgonzalez-kh8gm]

@@RideEnduro I have a Milwaukee M18 Redlithium HD 12.0 18V 12Ah do you think with one charge will last at least 8 hours continued?

[@anthonymoy4471]

You didnt need a step down converter to .ake the 18vdrill battery be 12v?

[@RideEnduro]

Not required as the headlight has an operating voltage between 10-30v 👍

[@th1npower]

.. hi.. thanks for the idea! any troubles with a cordless battery blowing LED lights since it is 20 volt versus 12 volt LED? thanks!!...

[@RideEnduro]

Have a close look at the light you buy. The 6” LED light bar I have operates on any power supply between 10-30v !

[@jesusadrian58]

Will this work on a rm85??

[@RideEnduro]

If you have room for the battery it will work on any bike!

[@unknown37]

May I make a video using this Idea. I will give you credit for the Idea too. Its just I had this Idea and you gave me the inspiration to actually do it. I did it and Its working really good! I also set up a brake light too. 😛😛

[@RideEnduro]

Yeah Giver! This platform is all about sharing of information and ideas.

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

Hi mate how long do you get out of full charge

[@lockout2444]

Ayy splendid video now i was planning on doing the full light kit like tail light n signals ect would it still work the same off 1 battery or should i try an add 2 batteries to power everything

[@RideEnduro]

lock out I would imagine if everything was LED you would be fine with a single battery. A 5ah battery would be best, longer run time. You would have to test it out to see, could always add more later.

[@lockout2444]

Thanks ima try it out asap

[@unknown37]

I did all of mine off of one battery I would do all the lights LED tho because it uaes less power! I might make a video about it

[@juannnn8074]

Hola buen video felicitaciones una pregunta cuanto tiempo dura la carga de la batería 18v con la luz ensendida?

[@RideEnduro]

My battery is 3.0Ah (amp hours) and lasts 4+ hours. If you have a 4 or 5Ah battery it will last longer. 18v is just the voltage. AH is how long it will last 👍

[@juannnn8074]

@@RideEnduro bien gracias saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@RideEnduro]

@@juannnn8074 Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@northsideripridahs2043]

This also works with rc car batteries if u using those deans plugs there slimmer and can run two of em

[@RideEnduro]

Yeah perfect! I was going to use some airsoft lipo batteries originally but my charger shat the bed and I figured more people had cordless tool batts.

[@alexreimer9736]

Thanks man helped alot!

[@RideEnduro]

Right on, good to hear 👍🏻

[@kevinestrada8439]

How long the baterry to get die

[@danjim7056]

Could use a charger for the base if you don't want to cut up a tool. I know I have plenty of extra chargers buying package deals and such

[@RideEnduro]

Yeah that should work too 👍

[@joey-morel]

Is there a way to test your stator voltage output with a multimeter without a battery?

[@RideEnduro]

This I am unsure of. To the Google's!

[@dodgedude_3608]

Have you added any low voltage shutoff protection to not completely kill the battery?

[@RideEnduro]

No I haven’t, I don’t ride long enough in the dark to kill a battery, and I always recharge before going out again so it has been a non issue thus far.

[@NickDunneWxm]

Could I wire my standard headlight and taillight this way or would it not generate enough power? Sorry if stupid question total rookie

[@RideEnduro]

If they are 12volt lights then I wouldn't recommend using an 18volt battery. The actual wiring could be done the same way if you wanted them constantly on once you attached the battery. Otherwise you can add a switch.

[@MrEastsidenitemare]

Does it matter what type of cordless drill or battery you use or can you use any type

[@RideEnduro]

The kind you already own! It doesn’t matter what type or brand. There are battery adapter plates you can buy on eBay now that will make it even easier since you won’t have to cut up a drill to get one!

[@senioteixeira4967]

Hi! This battery supplies power to an acerbis headlamp with 16 leds?

[@RideEnduro]

No, a 6” LED light bar found on Amazon or eBay. It has 6 led’s and is 18watts. They can operate between 12-24v. I think the one I have is 10-30volts actually. And the drill battery supplies 18volts. www.amazon.ca/Willpower-Driving-Off-Road-12V-24V-1800LM/dp/B01L3J531C/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=FM865659OT39&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1645459636&sprefix=6”+led%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-6 www.amazon.ca/Willpower-Driving-Off-Road-12V-24V-1800LM/dp/B01L3J531C/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=FM865659OT39&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1645459636&sprefix=6”+led%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-6

[@SS_Dynamics]

What size battery would work

[@RideEnduro]

12v up to 30v for this light. My drill battery is 18v and 3AH(how long it lasts) and on a full charge it lasts for 4+ hours

[@zachkramer8287]

What’s the voltage and wattage on that light bar, looking to buy a full headlight housing for my soon to be street legal yz450 and power it and a brake/running light

[@RideEnduro]

The light bars can handle between 10-30 volts DC, 18watts (3 watts per led) www.amazon.ca/Nilight-Driving-Lights-driving-Warranty/dp/B07217HPV5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=nilight+6+inch+single+row+led+light+bar&qid=1596915415&sprefix=nilight+6”&sr=8-5

[@zachkramer8287]

Ride.Enduro any need for a relay?

[@RideEnduro]

I don’t see what good a relay would be in a simple lighting circuit?

[@zachkramer8287]

Ride.Enduro was just wondering since drill batteries are 18 to 20 volt and these leds are 12 volt

[@RideEnduro]

Zach Kramer the LED light bar I’m running is good from 10-30 volts so it’s all good!

[@mattriley4028]

Hey bro. You bought the red and black wire together in the clue shielding already? Where did you get that?

[@RideEnduro]

Yeah the wire I used is just 16 gauge 2 wire from the local hardware store. You can order some off Amazon even, the colour of the sheathing doesn’t matter. More so just wire size.

[@darudesandstorm683]

I’m doing this to my 06 Yz250f and I’ve never done anything electrical like this, so I’ve got a few questions I’ve ordered a 12v drill along with a 12v light bar, I only wanna power the light bar Is there a specific type of wiring I need or will literally any wire work? I guess that was my only question lol.

[@RideEnduro]

Go to the hardware store and get some 2 wire 18 gauge 👍

[@theguymaxqc]

20v is too much? i need to inverter to 12v ?

[@RideEnduro]

Check the light you are using. These 6" LED light bars we use operate from 10v-30v so there's no need Step down to 12v.

[@jtonjton-kj7ln]

I have a tusk light kit but couldn't run head light I have 20v battery and tried set up like you now no lights will light up did you use a regulator? I also have a 6" led bar and it didnt light up aswell please help

[@RideEnduro]

jton89 jton89 I’m not sure what kind of power the risk kit can handle? Is there a fuse in the kit that might have blown? I did not use a regulator as the light bar I used is rated for 10-30volts. Check your wiring to make sure you have the polarity correct.

[@jtonjton-kj7ln]

The battery pack had red black and white wires I just taped off white wire and ran red and black like video said it does have a tube fuse but didnt here it pop I'll check next time I work on it

[@diegovillegas1108]

how many hours does it last??

[@RideEnduro]

4-5 hours on a 3.0ah 18v makita battery.

[@Inyofayz]

Hi! Where did you took the little piece that lets you connect the battery with the leds? Thanks!

[@RideEnduro]

Are you referring to the plug ends?

[@Inyofayz]

@@RideEnduro yes!

[@Inyofayz]

I don’t find them anywhere

[@RideEnduro]

They are called Deans Connectors. Although you can use any style of plug. I just had a bunch of that style on hand from my airsofting days. 👍

[@Inyofayz]

@@RideEnduro nice! Thank you for responding to me and good job for your work!

[@outbackenduro7418]

Very clever !

[@hovdenuten2214]

Great video! Do you know if I can use a 18V battery on a 12V Led Light 35W?

[@RideEnduro]

If it’s labeled as 12v then I wouldn’t think so. Most light bars are specified to run between 10-30v.

[@hovdenuten2214]

@@RideEnduro Ah okey!

[@MrThejay96]

Use a step down converter. It will convert the 18v to 12v or whatever you want to set it to 👍

[@joshp5209]

Did you do anything to step the power down from 18v to 12v?

[@RideEnduro]

Josh P no, the LED light bar and tail light can handle between 10-30 volts!

[@ca5ualm3dia]

they sell battery adapters on ebay

[@RideEnduro]

That they do! That would make this whole thing much easier 👍

[@ca5ualm3dia]

@@RideEnduro yup on ebay they have lots of options for each brand :) but still good to be able to rip one off a drill too :)

[@cadentrim3167]

I followed this idea, but I got scared of the thought of screws coming through my butt. I basically did everything the same but instead of putting the dock on the bottom of the seat, I drilled holes in the inside of my rear fender and mounted it on the inside of my fender. No having to make a extra point to connect, and no screws in my butt.

[@RideEnduro]

Nice! I like the innovation 👍

[@ajo2012]

You got pics?

[@trevorlyseng7659]

How long do the batteries last?

[@RideEnduro]

Trevor Lyseng these 3ah batteries have lasted 4+ hours, at that point I just turned them off. With a 5ah battery I’m certain you could go all night!

[@OnTheMountain]

do u remember by chance which light bar u bought and where you bought it? i absolutely love this!

[@RideEnduro]

It is these ones. So damn cheap too! Been on the bike for a few years now without issue. Just make sure to get the ‘spot’ light pattern version as there is also a flood version. They can be found on amazon.com and EBay. Search 6” LED light bar. www.amazon.ca/Nilight-Driving-Lights-driving-Warranty/dp/B07217HPV5/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=6”+led+light+bar+spot&qid=1592789428&sr=8-3

[@FlatTrackin]

How long will it run the lights

[@CliffordKillian]

Fucking genius and so simple at the same time

[@mikeburton5482]

Good idea! How long will a battery last? I'm betting that since most light bars are 12 volt that that 18 makes brighter light. I am wanting to do it with the Milwaukee 12 volt cause I don't have alot of room on the little crf 100. I noticed on ebay they sell an adapter for about 15 bucks that is already wired and read for mounting. The little compact 12 volt batteries are only up to 2.0 amp hour but small enough to carry an extra. Also as I'm low on room, I suppose that it could be mounted inside the air box since I have opened it up with more then enough holes to breath. Also was curious about the specs on your light bar like power usage and lumens and so on.

[@RideEnduro]

I use Makita 18v 3.0AH batteries. They last 4-5 hrs. Yes buy the adapter from eBay! Much easier and economical than cutting up an old drill. eBay or Amazon for the light bar: www.amazon.ca/Nilight-Driving-Lights-driving-Warranty/dp/B07217HPV5/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=6”+spot+light+bar&qid=1616333597&sr=8-6 The light bars typically work for 10v-30v so your 12v will work fine.

[@Sers0812]

Do you have a link of the adapter

[@RideEnduro]

Boom! This one is for the Makita brand batteries. If you have a different brand like Dewalt or Milwaukee just search for the brand and battery adapter. www.ebay.ca/itm/Fit-for-MAKITA-18v-Battery-Power-Mount-Connector-Adapter-Dock-Holder-/403057370131?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@HEADCASE279]

How long does the battery last mate ?

[@RideEnduro]

I get 4+ hours out of a 3.0 Ah battery.

[@ramonmartinez5929]

How long can you run this light on a battery

[@nickcavanaugh9586]

id guess 3 hours roughly

[@RideEnduro]

Depends on your battery. I have 3AH batteries and with this particular light they last between 3-4 hours. If you have a 4 or 5AH battery it will last much longer.

[@artursungers2941]

For Led bar voltage is 12v?

[@RideEnduro]

Artūrs Ungers the lights say they are safe from 10-30 volts 👍🏻

[@Teammizera]

I’ve got the brightest bikes around, hands down, ask anyone.

[@jondoe4667]

How did you achieve that? Did you use a battery like this or what? I'm looking for a way to get a really bright light on my 15 crf250r. I need a light setup that will be bright but also last a few hours without going dead.

[@yierieco9526]

Your skrew is very long haha, just accordingly size #8 or #10 x 12mm for combind plastic holder batery & seat body 😀

[@RideEnduro]

Just make sure it isn't long enough to poke you in the ass 😆

[@southflvlogs1876]

Website for all parts

[@kendogg619]

Add a rectifier so it will charge the battery

[@RideEnduro]

Hmmm.. do you think the factory stator would be capable of that?

[@videostar2528]

​@@RideEndurofollowing

[@bradd3582]

Nice

[@eugenenelson5608]

Light?

[@RideEnduro]

Yeeees light 💡

[@EnduroDroneHub]

Great till it gets wet I’ve killed two makita batteries like this. Not good

[@RideEnduro]

We don’t cross much water on our trail systems, It would suck to loose a battery to water for sure.

[@ultiemelegomasters1851]

use the makita 18v lamps

[@RideEnduro]

That could be an option. I found the 6” led light bar fits nicely where I wanted it though, and for the price and amount of light it throws they are hard to beat.

[@chadrides914]

🤘

[@keithparady2594]

How many watt light for the 18v battery

[@RideEnduro]

I believe the light bar I am using is 18watts and it will run between 10-30 volts.

[@keithparady2594]

@@RideEnduro alright thanks again appreciate it

[@twistymcslide2]

instead of screws , look into rivnuts . id maybe add washers on both sides of the plastic, but will make for a much better, firmer , less threat to your ass kinda fix for the job.

[@RideEnduro]

Not a bad idea! I'm a Carpenter so screws were my go-to. I just wanted to point out the length to the viewers so they didn't drive 2" screws through that were hidden in the seat foam ready to give them some surprise ass piercings!

[@twistymcslide2]

@@RideEnduro no doubt . its an easy upgrade to the rivnuts because the screw holes just act as a pilot hole . i ended up going with an antigravity battery, and a small fused distribution block , i found a wire harness that will work with the chargers cables so i can remove the battery with tis charging plug and just charge it with a simple connection , and install back with the opposite connection ( i used SAE style connectors . i figured instead o ruining a drill , for the same $ just have a dedicated system . ill make it on a switch , and i added a 12V USB charger , and will be running a R1 rear brake light with front and rear banjo pressure switches at the master cylinders , and some old CATZ brand fog lights . maybe ill make a video and post when its all powered, ill let you know, doing some mechanical work first though . i live in a real rural part of FL , no street lights at all and lots of dirt roads and animals . so lighting pretty critical . hope all's well with you . and def look into the rivnuts . make sure to use stainless or aluminum hardware also .

[@RideEnduro]

Nice work! Since doing this video you can now buy cordless tool battery plates on eBay. So no more sacrificing drills!

[@twistymcslide2]

@@RideEnduro didn't know , and already invested at this point, but till work out nicely still . but yeah i see they make the plates now. i run mostly dewalt 20V tools. and didn't know if 20 was pushing it . live and learn . looks like ill get 2x the amp hours, but at a lower voltage than an 18v . only plan to use it for an hour or so at a time anyways before charging .

[@twistymcslide2]

@@RideEnduro random , but maybe helpful to you and or other people reading this. but my battery ended up not being shipped, so im back to the drill battery option , bought the adapter you mentioned , and i did some google-ing and found an article that a guy used a 24v-12v converter/reducer , which drops voltage . using a 18-20v battery on parts meant for 12v can lessen their lives , and dropping voltage will not only make them last longer, but it also lets the battery last longer when used. the part i found is called the , Tobsun DC Converter Regulator Voltage Reducer 24V-12V 240W . manuf part # : THJ2412C240Z . it was under $15, and is waterproof , and just 2 wires in , 2 wires out .

[@DsDex-zk1lx]

You would do fine in a mad max scenario but let's hope it doesn't come to that.

[@callahanwelsh]

Is this a bike?....cuz it looks allot like a "DIRTbike" .....I was looking for a bicycle....so this was misleading and uncool.

[@RideEnduro]

Sorry for being “uncool” I suppose I could update the title so as not to ruin anyone else’s day... but I’m sure with a little bit of ingenuity, you could mount this on anything that is in need of some lights?!

[@littlej3777]

If you have a 18v battery would it be a problem if you use a 24v light?

[@RideEnduro]

No I don't think that would work.

[@kody7153]

How long does the battery last on a charge?

[@RideEnduro]

Kody I’ve left it on for 5 hours straight on a 3AH battery before. It was still going strong I just turned it off at that point.

[@jondoe4667]

Nice that's what I was wondering too. If it will last 4 or 5 hours thats plenty for the riding I do.

[@SSGLORY24]

Nice

[@littlej3777]

And how do you hook up the head and taillight wire together to make it work?

[@RideEnduro]

Wire the headlight and tail light together and then to your switch or battery.

[@littlej3777]

@@RideEnduro Ok I figured that thanks brother