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Messages - Carlosthetaxman

#1
Rad Modifications / Re: Etsy Headlight
January 27, 2023, 09:02:14 AM
Well, I have to do some backpedaling. Pun intended.

I tried the cheap out with the 48 Volt. Motorcycle light. It was nice and bright, but shine for about 1/2 a second.

I had wired into the headlight circuit and I guess there was not enough amperage to support it.

So I took my friend's advice and bought the Etsy Light.  I had a little frustration getting the bracket On my Red City 4 to work. It needs to be spread and it's made out of spring steel. Once I got that accomplished, I am loving the light.!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1170193142/rad-power-bike-led-headlight

It's exactly what I needed, so I fully support him in making those.

Thanks. I'll attach  pictures. My camera is poor on my phone so the pictures do not do the light justice. Things at a distance are illuminated much more than what they look like in my picture. Sorry. It also has a pretty good range of  Peripheral view.  That was my biggest complaint with the RAD headlights.

Carlos

#2
Quote from: ElectricRides on April 16, 2022, 02:06:33 PM
I had a similar horn that I purchased from Amazon and it worked pretty well. I didn't like having to charge it every so often especially when it's bolted onto the bike so I couldn't simply just take it into my house and recharge when needed. I also didn't like the relatively big button on my handlebars since they were getting pretty cluttered with other buttons, switches, and mirrors.

When I added my motorcycle headlight and turn signals I switched it out for a 12v motorcycle horn since the main switch had the option as well.

I desperately need to get a good horn on my Rad City 4. Can you share how you did the wiring? I have a switch for a horn and blinker combo and I need to add both, but I need a circuit with enough power.

Thanks.
#3
Rad Modifications / Re: Wiring after market light bar
December 07, 2022, 09:18:18 PM
Did that work?  I'm curious.  Thanks
#4
Rad Modifications / Re: Etsy Headlight
December 07, 2022, 09:10:45 PM
Here are the Etsy and the Harbour Freight kits.  They look identical except for the plug.

I can't get by with the stock headlight because the focus is so narrow I come up to corners blind.
#5
Rad Modifications / Re: Etsy Headlight
December 07, 2022, 09:01:12 PM
I find this very interesting.  I have friends that bought the light firm Etsy and are well pleased.  I'll attach pics he sent me.  Just had to spread their brackets a little and everything was plug and play.

That being said, I'm thinking the Harbour Freight light is the exact same one, just had a different plug. 

I'm tempted to try the Harbour Freight one.  Any body know where to get the RAD plug?

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