skyway
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Alrighty folks, it's time to get some preliminary numbers regarding the GB. I'm looking to see what kind of interest there is for this light kit.
The pricing will be moving on a sliding scale based on numbers. The MSRP on the driving light kit alone is $799.50 a set. (A little extra if anyone wants the wide angle combo)
If we can get 30 or more players, this price will drop below $600 for the set. An little math translates into around a $200.00 discount for a set.
This gets you a set of the brightest HID driving lights I've ever seen, and the easiest to install, being that everything is enclosed in the assembly. Simply hook up the 2 wires +/- to 12 volts and you'll be in business. This light kit is of the highest quality, and is backed by Baja Design's 3 year warranty. B)
This HID kit is also very desirable for anyone who might want to use them on multiple vehicles, due to their easy removal.
Most importantly, spare parts will be available in the event that riders need them.
The price will slide up or down slightly based on the amount of players.
Add to this price a set of my light brackets, around $80, and there you have it.
If the GB moves forward, it will be hosted on my soon to be released website, with lots of options to pay.
Sooooo, before I get too deep into this, please post below if you want in, to give me an idea of the numbers.
Thanks!!
Comments and observations with the wide cornering 160 degree HID Soltek. I ran 1 wide cornering and 1 driving pattern.
The wide cornering light is very effective at lighting up the sides of the highway and in the front of the driving light pattern, and will expose forest rats both left and right with ease. Also when riding through neighborhoods, I can easily see far down folks driveways. The light pattern produces very little scatter and creates a very nice radius beam of light right in front of the bike. This combo of lights might be optimal for those who ride at slow pace at night and do not require to see far ahead down the highway. If you lived in heavily wooded areas, and the roads are very windy, riding approx 40-50mph, then yes, I could see some merit for selecting the dual setup.
The dual setup will also change the symmetrical look of the front of the bike because both reflector designs are very different in appearance.
So with this in mind, and as expected, this lamp does not push light far down the road. It reminds me of the FF200's out at the side, except that the pattern seems more precise for the job it was intended to do. Whoever is designing the reflectors at Baja clearly knows what their doing. (unbiased plug is not intended for them, just basing my opinion on what I see) I can see now what their goal is with the different patterns that they have. It makes a lot of sense why the off-road vehicles have multiple lights across the top of the roof line.
The driving light, by comparison, has a much narrower beam pattern when close to the bike, but get out where the road opens up and you quickly realise the potential of the driving light setup. I have to add that the driving lights do throw quite a bit of reflection off of oncoming signs when the lights hit them square on, simply because the Soltek driving beam light pattern is intense and far reaching.(not a deal breaker for me) You will know where any reflective objects are well in advance before arriving at them.
My conclusion, based on MY riding style, (I want to know whats ahead way before I reach it) is that I will be staying with 2 driving light HID's. Now if there was someway to run 2 driving lights and 2 wide cornering lights, then as near to perfection has been reached IMHO.
I also want to disclose that due to the mounting location on the FJR, and additional weight involved, I have noticed some shaking in my rear view mirrors at nominal speeds and when hitting pot holes etc. While I can live with it for the trade off for great lighting in front of the bike, some may not. The HID light beam will bounce a little on rough terrain, but for me, it's not at the point of annoyance where I want to turn them off.
I'm trying to be as objective as possible here, so that everyone gets an idea of what to expect with this product. I know that some might/will not be happy (inevitable with GB's it seems) but I can assure you of one thing that this light kit throws out some SERIOUS neutral light color far down the road in front of the bike.
Hopefully with this info digested, I await your responses on if/when y'all want to proceed.
The pricing will be moving on a sliding scale based on numbers. The MSRP on the driving light kit alone is $799.50 a set. (A little extra if anyone wants the wide angle combo)
If we can get 30 or more players, this price will drop below $600 for the set. An little math translates into around a $200.00 discount for a set.
This gets you a set of the brightest HID driving lights I've ever seen, and the easiest to install, being that everything is enclosed in the assembly. Simply hook up the 2 wires +/- to 12 volts and you'll be in business. This light kit is of the highest quality, and is backed by Baja Design's 3 year warranty. B) This HID kit is also very desirable for anyone who might want to use them on multiple vehicles, due to their easy removal.
Most importantly, spare parts will be available in the event that riders need them.
The price will slide up or down slightly based on the amount of players.
Add to this price a set of my light brackets, around $80, and there you have it.
If the GB moves forward, it will be hosted on my soon to be released website, with lots of options to pay.
Sooooo, before I get too deep into this, please post below if you want in, to give me an idea of the numbers.
Thanks!!
Comments and observations with the wide cornering 160 degree HID Soltek. I ran 1 wide cornering and 1 driving pattern.
The wide cornering light is very effective at lighting up the sides of the highway and in the front of the driving light pattern, and will expose forest rats both left and right with ease. Also when riding through neighborhoods, I can easily see far down folks driveways. The light pattern produces very little scatter and creates a very nice radius beam of light right in front of the bike. This combo of lights might be optimal for those who ride at slow pace at night and do not require to see far ahead down the highway. If you lived in heavily wooded areas, and the roads are very windy, riding approx 40-50mph, then yes, I could see some merit for selecting the dual setup.
The dual setup will also change the symmetrical look of the front of the bike because both reflector designs are very different in appearance.
So with this in mind, and as expected, this lamp does not push light far down the road. It reminds me of the FF200's out at the side, except that the pattern seems more precise for the job it was intended to do. Whoever is designing the reflectors at Baja clearly knows what their doing. (unbiased plug is not intended for them, just basing my opinion on what I see) I can see now what their goal is with the different patterns that they have. It makes a lot of sense why the off-road vehicles have multiple lights across the top of the roof line.
The driving light, by comparison, has a much narrower beam pattern when close to the bike, but get out where the road opens up and you quickly realise the potential of the driving light setup. I have to add that the driving lights do throw quite a bit of reflection off of oncoming signs when the lights hit them square on, simply because the Soltek driving beam light pattern is intense and far reaching.(not a deal breaker for me) You will know where any reflective objects are well in advance before arriving at them.
My conclusion, based on MY riding style, (I want to know whats ahead way before I reach it) is that I will be staying with 2 driving light HID's. Now if there was someway to run 2 driving lights and 2 wide cornering lights, then as near to perfection has been reached IMHO.
I also want to disclose that due to the mounting location on the FJR, and additional weight involved, I have noticed some shaking in my rear view mirrors at nominal speeds and when hitting pot holes etc. While I can live with it for the trade off for great lighting in front of the bike, some may not. The HID light beam will bounce a little on rough terrain, but for me, it's not at the point of annoyance where I want to turn them off.
I'm trying to be as objective as possible here, so that everyone gets an idea of what to expect with this product. I know that some might/will not be happy (inevitable with GB's it seems) but I can assure you of one thing that this light kit throws out some SERIOUS neutral light color far down the road in front of the bike.
Hopefully with this info digested, I await your responses on if/when y'all want to proceed.
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