bluesdog
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Oo! Count me in! Probably for the Ericas. Gonna totally zap them forest rats! That Andie flashlight looks mighty nice too...
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Their website says that the Kristas are 6300K.Does anyone know the tint on these? Is it 2700K (Yellowish) or 4500K (cool white) or 6500K (blue tint)? Blue tint would not look good in my opinion. If I knew the LED vendor, model and bin number then there is a chance I could look up the specs. Probably a CREE led. Since this is a high end product, I am sure potential buyer would be very interested in this spec. Does anybody know this info?
Yeah, I think the Kristas are the old ones. I do not like the tints over 4500k. Looks very blue to me.Their website says that the Kristas are 6300K.[img=[URL="https://getlitwithus.com/blog/wordpress-content/uploads/2010/06/color_temp.gif%5D"]https://getlitwithus.com/blog/wordpress-content/uploads/2010/06/color_temp.gif][/URL]Does anyone know the tint on these? Is it 2700K (Yellowish) or 4500K (cool white) or 6500K (blue tint)? Blue tint would not look good in my opinion. If I knew the LED vendor, model and bin number then there is a chance I could look up the specs. Probably a CREE led. Since this is a high end product, I am sure potential buyer would be very interested in this spec. Does anybody know this info?
Hey Greg,Do the darla/glenda lights not need brackets? I'm slightly confused since the larger lights are coming with the brackets/mounting kit. Also does anyone out there have some pics of these smaller case lights mounted on the bike? I'd like to see exactly what they look like before I order.
I will go ahead and call Clearwater on Monday to check on the color temperature and model of LED used in the Erica/Darla, I guess I didn't think about that when I wrote up the initial post.Btw all the manufacturers fight for the warmer tints like 4300k and lower. The cold tint are usually the left overs that are discounted or sold to manufactures without buying power. I hope CW is going to be picky about this spec because the Erica's are high ticket stuff.
The Glendas--and now Darlas--have always come with a proprietary adjustable mount supplied as part of the deal by Clearwater. Know this because I'm riding the FJR he used to figure out where the best mount point was and the measurements for the mount bracket, which he then designed and had made to his specs. Glenn doesn't buy discounted, leftover, or unwanted spare parts.I am 90% sure the Glenda & Darla models don't come with brackets per se, because they are usually fork mounted and don't need brackets.Do the darla/glenda lights not need brackets? I'm slightly confused since the larger lights are coming with the brackets/mounting kit. Also does anyone out there have some pics of these smaller case lights mounted on the bike? I'd like to see exactly what they look like before I order.
Btw all the manufacturers fight for the warmer tints like 4300k and lower. The cold tint are usually the left overs that are discounted or sold to manufactures without buying power. I hope CW is going to be picky about this spec because the Erica's are high ticket stuff.
I have the Kristas / Glendas...real world, they look way white to meYeah, I think the Kristas are the old ones. I do not like the tints over 4500k. Looks very blue to me.Their website says that the Kristas are 6300K.[img=[URL="https://getlitwithus.com/blog/wordpress-content/uploads/2010/06/color_temp.gif%5D"]https://getlitwithus.com/blog/wordpress-content/uploads/2010/06/color_temp.gif][/URL]Does anyone know the tint on these? Is it 2700K (Yellowish) or 4500K (cool white) or 6500K (blue tint)? Blue tint would not look good in my opinion. If I knew the LED vendor, model and bin number then there is a chance I could look up the specs. Probably a CREE led. Since this is a high end product, I am sure potential buyer would be very interested in this spec. Does anybody know this info?
Looked on the Cree Website and think that Clear Water is using the latest XML Led. It is offered in all "bins" from warm to cold. https://www.cree.com/led-components-and-modules/products/xlamp/discrete-directional/xlamp-xml
A cold tint would be a deal killer for me. I guess I have to call or wait until the product is reviewed.
Thank you so much Linc! That's where I was hoping they would mount and looks great to me. I shall be ordering soon!Hey Greg,Do the darla/glenda lights not need brackets? I'm slightly confused since the larger lights are coming with the brackets/mounting kit. Also does anyone out there have some pics of these smaller case lights mounted on the bike? I'd like to see exactly what they look like before I order.
I am 90% sure the Glenda & Darla models don't come with brackets per se, because they are usually fork mounted and don't need brackets. All they need is a longer fender bolt and I believe a spacer bushing to keep the light housing away from the fork leg. If you're thinking about those models, a simple call could clear all that up I'm sure! If you would rather mount the smaller lights up higher, I'm sure C/W would work on a mounting system for you.
Here is a pic of the normal FJR location for the Glenda (and now, Darla) lights:
I will go ahead and call Clearwater on Monday to check on the color temperature and model of LED used in the Erica/Darla, I guess I didn't think about that when I wrote up the initial post.Btw all the manufacturers fight for the warmer tints like 4300k and lower. The cold tint are usually the left overs that are discounted or sold to manufactures without buying power. I hope CW is going to be picky about this spec because the Erica's are high ticket stuff.I will also ask about the Glenda mounting brackets for FJRs and what is included. I didn't realize we had an LED expert on the forum... thanks for the questions, Barabus!
they would be great...if Glenda's were my only aux lights, I'd purchase a set of mirror mounts when I purchased the lights and mount them high like where Krista's would go...at full bright, they do put a good amount of light out on the road. To me, fork/fender lights are mostly for conspicuity even though they do light up the road just ahead.what are your thoughts on an install of Glenda for the occasional night ride? What extra parts are needed for install, swithces, wiring?
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Weight-wise you could. Two Ericas weigh about a pound less than one Soltek Fuego (at least one forum dude mounted four Kristas over-and-under a while back, with pictures--TriggerT IIRC?). But 24,000 Lumens? You really need it? That image in the left column of the brochure on the previous page shows you what ONE pair of Ericas will give you.Is it possible to run two sets of Erica's? One top mounted, the other bottom mounted?
Ummmm... not that I'm a guru but I KNOW there's not extra wiggle room for 240W of light in a Gen2 FJR's charging system. If you never had both sets on high at the same time you could maybe get away with it, but as Mike mentioned I have to ask why you'd need 24K lumens? I'm going with one set of Erica's under the assumption it'll be more than I need. I wouldn't recommend pushing the stator/battery combo more than the 200-ish watts it's rated for above and beyond what the bike draws for normal operation.24,000 Lumens? You really need it? That image in the left column of the brochure on the previous page shows you what ONE pair of Ericas will give you.Is it possible to run two sets of Erica's? One top mounted, the other bottom mounted?
Electrons-wise, better check with one of our electrical gurus. Or call Clearwater and ask Glenn.
Don- I think you should do it. No problem.Ummmm... not that I'm a guru but I KNOW there's not extra wiggle room for 240W of light in a Gen2 FJR's charging system. If you never had both sets on high at the same time you could maybe get away with it, but as Mike mentioned I have to ask why you'd need 24K lumens? I'm going with one set of Erica's under the assumption it'll be more than I need. I wouldn't recommend pushing the stator/battery combo more than the 200-ish watts it's rated for above and beyond what the bike draws for normal operation.24,000 Lumens? You really need it? That image in the left column of the brochure on the previous page shows you what ONE pair of Ericas will give you.Is it possible to run two sets of Erica's?
One top mounted, the other bottom mounted?
Electrons-wise, better check with one of our electrical gurus. Or call Clearwater and ask Glenn.
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