Subject: Re: Lighting Tips -Fore and Aft
Author: Gary Cheek
Date: Aug 6, 2001, 6:04 PM
Post ID: 1707776768
Good luck and feel free to e mail any questions ,any time .
GEC
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From: "andy hill" <gun-@lynnet.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2001 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: Lighting Tips -Fore and Aft
| ============================================================ Get your FREE credit report @ ConsumerInfo.Com! http://click.topica.com/caaacMkb1dfltb2ISoja/ConsumerInfo ============================================================ gary- thank you!!!!!!! andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Cheek" <kg8-@home.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2001 04:46 PM Subject: Lighting Tips -Fore and Aft ============================================================ Get your free credit report online, by fax or mail. Always private and always secure, click here to get yours FOR FREE at ConsumerInfo.Com! http://click.topica.com/caaacMrb1dfltb1mNhka/ConsumerInfo ============================================================ First let me apologize for the typing errors on my last post. I was in a hurry as we were getting ready to leave. If you are looking for a pair of high quality ,low cost driving lights you may find the "Grote" work lights appealing. Don't be fooled these are not garden tractor or semi trailer trash. They are excellent quality stainless steel rimmed pressure molded housing 50 Watt H-3 halogen units. The lights are available three patterns , spot, trapezoid and flood . Fifty watt H-3 bulbs are standard and 35 thru 135 watt H-3 bulbs are available at most any auto parts store. The 50 watt units are AWESOME,by far the brightest I have used. Tom Bowes and I are using these lights and we both have had excellent results. Tom used his trapezoid pattern lights as supplied with the stock matte finish . I filled , sanded and painted mine high gloss black ,they took and held paint very well. mine are the "spot" pattern as opposed to the trapezoid Tom is using. I have had car drivers and other bikers comment on the excellent visibility when approaching in day light , a real safety factor. Make sure of course the lights are well aimed for night time driving with oncoming traffic ,or turned off altogether. The lights sell at our local farm supply for $18.00 , Grote turns up many sources when searched in Yahoo. Let me know if you have trouble locating them. Now,if you want to couple your rear turn signals with your brake lights no need for a high dollar cycle shop coupler! Tail light converters for automobile/truck use from the local auto parts will fill the bill nicely. They are available at most auto parts for less than $15.00 ,small enough to tuck away and reliable in use. A look at the instructions should provide all you need for hook up. Now you can have the added security of an extra brake light and the turn sigs will function automotive style. ( In Michigan and most other states the turn sig lens should be red when it is also used as a stop light. A tip for a heavy duty tail light replacement for the venerable 1034/1157 bulb is the new 3496 . This one is a heavy duty bulb with a very bright 43 CP stop light filament . They are pricey but tough and BRIGHT. Happy , safe riding to all, Gary Cheek ============================================================ Sign up for My Topica and get a FREE, personalized web page for all your subscriptions, online reading and posting privileges, special offers, and more! http://click.topica.com/caaabHSb1dfltb1mNhkf/register ============================================================ ============================================================ Enjoy your vacation more knowing that My Topica won't overstuff your inbox! When you come back, your email will, too. Refreshed. Relaxed. Ready to be read. Sign up for free email R&R. http://click.topica.com/caaabHTb1dfltb2ISojf/register ============================================================ |