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Started by RADICAL RICK at 03-16-2006 10:33 PM. Topic has 6 replies.

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   03-16-2006, 10:33 PM
RADICAL RICK is not online. Last active: 4/9/2006 10:27:08 PM RADICAL RICK



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replacing factory lights
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here is a picture of  what i did for improved lighting. i did not want somthing hanging out to get knocked off on the tight trails i ride on.
"MY HOME IS IN ALABAMA" http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f52/RICK0365/?action=view¤t=100_0225.jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3
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   05-22-2006, 6:05 PM
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Re: replacing factory lights
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Just got my Rhino so excuse me for asking - but why not stick the new lights on under the top of the cage or on the front bumper and keep burning both sets of lights?  Is that too much drain on the battery?  I'm looking at adding some lights and don't really want to spend a lot.  I'm on tight woods trails at low speeds and don't really care what's a mile away, but I want to really see everything within a couple hundred yards.  What lights would you recommend?  I'm really a dunce at electrical stuff - hooked up a winch but it came with a handlebar mini-rocker switch and I can't even figure out what to use for a "in-dash" switch.   Do I have to buy a fuse block or junction box or defibrillator or what?  I see the switch and gauge faceplate at Black Rhino and it looks neat - but it looks like overkill to mount maybe two switches - would sure appreciate advice.

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   03-02-2007, 9:57 PM
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Re: replacing factory lights
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go to walmart for your off road lights. i used there RALLY off road lights/ 55watts each. about $25 each to.  these are well made and look good to. no fuse block needed, just an inline fuse is fine. run them off a toggle switch (about $4) and tap into something that goes thru the ingnition switch. i tapped into my winch receptical since it is already wired to my key switch. i've heard of some using the cig. plug for a tap since it to is controlled by the ignition switch. i mounted mine up top. i used a large piece of thick lexan for my roof and was able to mount my lights thru the roof but set them back close to the front cross bar on the cage for added support. i did talk to my dealers head mechanic about the best solution before i did anything and he advises me that this set up is fine for use while driving but turn them off if your going to be idleing for an extended period of time because at idle you could run down your battery because the charging system is not in use while idleing.  if you have a windshield i will tell you there will be alittle glare on it but its not enough to be a real problem. but the upside to this is you can see the controls at night and even have a built in glove box light and dome light.  i went out trail riding tonight and have been home about 30 minutes and for a couple hundred yards everything in front of me looks like candlestick park. all for under $65 including the extra wire. i also drilled a tiny hole in the cage to attach the grounds for each light. if you go this route just be sure you drill to the outside tube not the inside cross bar. the cross bar doesnt go to ground. at least it didnt on my machine so i have to drill 2 more small holes for the ground wires. other than that, just tuck it all in and zip tie the wires good and you'll be good to go. if you have any more Questions about what i did just ask. i would get a hand held remote control for the winch if i was you too.

  


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   05-18-2007, 3:02 PM
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Re: replacing factory lights
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nice info!
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   01-21-2008, 8:35 PM
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Re: replacing factory lights
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If you guys want more light? Check out an HID system. You can get them for your factory lights.
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   01-21-2008, 8:38 PM
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How do you add pictures? I will post so you can see.
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   01-21-2008, 9:16 PM
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Re: replacing factory lights
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for now here's the link
http://www.yamaharhinos.net/RhinoForums/photos/yamaharhinos.net_photos/picture1972.aspx
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