Adding lights to my Coleman CC100X mini bike

I installed 12v battery-powered LED lights on my Coleman CC100X mini bike so I can drive at night.
UPDATE: I put out a Part 2 where I improved the wiring and used a better handlebar switch: • Adding lights to my Co...
Parts list:
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Switch: www.amazon.com...
Wire: www.amazon.com...
Taillight: www.amazon.com...
Headlight: www.amazon.com...
12V battery: www.amazon.com...

[@DieselActual]

Love the vid. I’m just cringing for that light bracket to spin in your hand while you were drilling. LOL. 😬

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

It was pretty slow speed and lightweight piece, but I hear ya!

[@bbaaspencer1]

I have to say, Good job! I added a push button switch. I attached a female connector with 6 inch lead to the battery. I then attach the matching male connector to a budget trickle charger that I wired to the male connector. I got the plastic battery box with tie down on eBay. I’m going to add a rear combo (tail light, turn signal, license plate light and brake light) I ordered on EBay. Eventually, I’ll add the generator kit to the engine with a 12v rectifier to keep the battery charged.

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

That's awesome! Sounds like you are stepping it up a level. I have thought about how to add turn signals and brake light. And I had no idea you could add an alternator to the engine to charge the 12v battery.

[@bbaaspencer1]

I’m researching it and finding out so far, some 6.5hp have internal charging. You can buy a kit for a 6.5hp if it doesn’t have one. It’s hard to find any mini bike in the Nashville area for sale and I just sold mine for $100 above what I had in it. Guy saw me working on it in my driveway and pulled out cash and bought it for his kid and left! Supply and demand! I might get a CT200

[@timalexander89]

Rectifier regulator for 6.5hp engines three wires 1 red with fuse and 2 blue or green

[@therowdyz]

good idea putting the battery under the seat!!

[@Shawnpbrock]

Can you provide a quick wiring diagram? Looks like a simple circuit but I’m terrible at this stuff! Want to do this with my bike!!

[@jagman2962]

Great job man. Turned out nice!👍

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Thanks for watching! I hope you subscribe and check out my other videos!

[@cosmicjayofficial]

This is cool but the battery doesnt stay charged right? I thought about doing this but i dont want to charge the battery with a battery tender who knows how often. Any other alternatives?

[@zachcarnett4707]

If it comes with a good enough stator you should be fine but usually a battery of this size with a single LED like that will take 40+ hours of constantly being on. Trickle chargers take one night to get them back to full health. Both are fine options but sometimes the small stators alone aren’t powerful enough to get those lights to their fullest potential

[@timalexander89]

Rectifier regulator for 5-6.5hp engines with 3 wires 1 red with fuse and 2 blue or green hook red to alternator and both blue or green to each coil.👍

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

I rarely have to charge the battery with my battery tender. It's not a big deal to occasionally connect it to the charger.

[@chosenone1004]

Nice set up ! How long does that battery normally last between charges ?

[@alexpeacock1034]

That's cool I might show my dad this thanks!

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Let me know how it goes!

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[@discgolfcasados9801]

Really useful video on a light mod. I want to purchase the cc100x but wonder if it will be comfortable, I'm 5'8". Does it ride comfortably for an adult?

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Yep I'm 5'9" 200lbs and ride it all the time. It's a lot of fun! Oh I'm a disc golfer too!

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

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[@discgolfcasados9801]

Thanks for the info. I was gonna get something larger like one of the 200's but will definitely get the cc100x now ans try modding it up after awhile. I'm going to start a small disc golf review channel, we'll see how it goes.

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

@@discgolfcasados9801 The 200 is definitely on my list, but I like starting with this little one. A true mini bike. Small enough for my kids. The 200 would be too big for them. Thanks for watching and suscribing!

[@discgolfcasados9801]

@@LifeWithSevenSons awesome, if your ever in Albuquerque, hit me up and we'll go throw a round!

[@davidcantey3353]

Super job

[@the_bleiss489]

So you conect the back red light to the positive switch

[@user-hj2ln3mg3e]

Do those blue things come with any of that stuff

[@jasonpackham]

Nice!

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Very nice!

[@lbbarthelemy9268]

Hey I’m gonna do the same thing but for some reason the link for the wiring is also the switch? Could u reply the link for the wiring? Thank you!!

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Oops! www.amazon.com/dp/B07D74RGVM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@drewpackham2344]

Very very nice!

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

nice!

[@jms7718]

Would a BT200x mini bike work out for a 13 year old?

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Yeah, I think a 13 year old could handle the bigger one. But younger probably the 100cc is better.

[@Fender420]

Noice

[@SteveMagr]

Great job! Where did you source the LED headlight from? Under what brand name please?

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

I put links in the description!

[@Deadmanstunts5809]

Can i get the 100 to pull me around in the grass? I am 230lbs

[@pd8206]

Also where did u purchase light kit ???

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Amazon. See links in description.

[@moreamasha-allah1849]

Questions if I add signals which is turning left to right and also brake light so I will be able to ride on the street?

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

I think it's worth a shot! I think you'd need mirrors, headlight, tail light, signals, brake light. That would be a fun project to get it street legal.

[@Minibike-Isaac]

Hey man would you make and sell me 1 of those battery boxes? I have a ct100u which is the same thing basically and I love that box you made. Shipping would be to Colorado if your down for that!

[@IINyanCatII]

I need to do this to mine haha

[@MRGarcia1983]

wher to buy all this

[@kendogg619]

Add a rectifier so it will charge the battery.

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

I'd love to learn how to do that!

[@baranqumane1830]

Is it normal to pull the throtle really hard to get full speed out of it? Or does it supposed to be smooth n easy? Also when i let the throttle go mine slows down right away is that normal? Also does the tensioner leave mark from the chain? Mine does and i only have it for 2 days? Plz advise thank u in advance

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Yeah, I have to firmly twist the throttle back to get it all the way. I've been thinking about adjusting it to be easier to pull. And yes, it slows down quite a bit when you throttle off. And yes, the tension roller shows some indication of where the chain rolls on it. Seems normal.

[@baranqumane1830]

Life with Seven Sons thank you

[@Nickb6320]

I'd also ensure that the bolt holding the front tire isn't too tight (as indicated in manual) as that can cause the front wheel to not spin freely.

[@Griffin0021]

What kind of battery you using

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

I listed all the parts in the description. Here is the battery: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010Z4MDK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@ricardomaldonado601]

Do you have to charge your battery

[@pd8206]

What was that battery u used. ???

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

You can see full parts list in video description

[@kiahayes9939]

Would u recommend this bike to 14 year olds and would u ever sell this type of bike if so I'll buy it

[@tristan3479]

how did you take off the front number plate

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

It's just attached with nuts and bolts. I used a ratchet set. I can't remember which size, maybe a 13mm.

[@juanmachuca6375]

You should try to make a charge system so you dont have to recharge the battery every few hours

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Powered off the engine? I think you'd need an alternator or something. This battery has great life.

[@THECHOSENONE-bk7xg]

@@LifeWithSevenSons Some motors come with a stator that produces 7 to 12 ac voltage depending on rpms. They have a voltage regulator / rectifier that converts ac to dc and a constant 12v dc no matter the rpm. The same system is how a riding mower charges its battery

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

@@THECHOSENONE-bk7xg How would I find it on this engine? I kind of doubt it does since nothing on the bike is electric and it is a pull start motor.

[@THECHOSENONE-bk7xg]

@@LifeWithSevenSons if it did not come with a headlamp originally the kit probably did not come with at stator on the motor. I bought a Coleman mini bike CT 200U -EX And it came with a headlamp. And it was a 2 wire coming out of the motor behind the pull start. If you really wanted to you could buy a stater kit . but then would still need a voltage regulator/rectifier and battery. But essentially it would be a recharging system after that

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

@@THECHOSENONE-bk7xg Yeah, the CC100X does not come with a headlamp like the CT 200

[@TwoGunToast]

I definitely want to do something like this. How long does the battery last between charges?

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Honestly I haven't even measured the battery life. I have only charged it once since March. I ride it at night for maybe 10-15 minutes at a time occasionally. I'd guess you'd get 10-12 hours of power for these little lights. Depending on size of your battery and the LED draw, you can calculate, but I'm not that smart.

[@josephworthley2191]

How long does the battery last?

[@LifeWithSevenSons]

Good question. It hasn't died down yet. I would guess a couple hours of use then I'll have to charge it up.