I think they are necessary as the stock lighting setup of the motorcycle fails me in the mountains.
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I have been a happy owner (second) of a Blue and Black 2015 BSIII Pulsar 200 NS and have used it extensively, it has given me great value and much pleasure. I have used it to tour Himachal and Uttarakhand but mainly use it in Chandigarh and the bike has proved to be a great all-rounder.
I wish to install an auxiliary lighting setup on my bike (Fog lights). It is necessary as the stock system fails me in the mountains which I often visit.
I searched on Team-BHP but could not find any Auxiliary lighting thread for Motorcycles. Being a novice in this world, I humbly request the experienced Team BHPians to shed some light on this matter.
Please provide intensive and extensive knowledge on this subject matter. Some questions which may serve as a reference as to what lines the knowledge is expected are:
How do the wattage, ampere and volt factor in the decision process of choosing the lights?
- A bit of practical knowledge about these terms and how/if they affect the vision quality.
- Does a greater measurement (watt/ampere/volt) directly affect the performance (intensity/spread/penetration) of the lights?
Relationship between requirements of the headlight, battery and auxiliary light.
- Can a mismatch create problems?
- How to balance these systems?
Improvements in the electrical system (change of stock wiring and such)
- Should the electrical system be left stock or should it be modified (provided a modified improvement can accommodate better auxiliary lights and the value for money factor is high)?
- How to find an auxiliary light that suits the electrical system of your bike?
Getting a bigger battery than what is mentioned in Service Manual. Recommended? (Pros and Cons)
- Does a more powerful battery affect the electrical system? How?
- How much of a bigger battery with respect to the stock battery can be installed without causing no (or minimal) strain on the stock electrical system?
- Will anything change in this equation when an auxiliary light is added?
- How to balance the battery, headlight and auxiliary lightning?
Please recommend AUX lights (brands and models) and where to purchase them(kindly list some verified online stores)
How to integrate the Auxiliary system into the bike?
Anything 200 NS specific.
Any knowledge/experience is much appreciated!
Some specifications of 200 NS:
- Headlight: 55/60 W
- Battery: 8Ah 12 Volt
Thanks!
Here's what BHPian aargee had to say about the matter:
Below 2 threads should help you get started:
Motorcycle or car or truck or even Earth mover, the principles remain the same as the basic principles are AC, DC & measurement unit is in wattage.
Here's what BHPian boniver had to say about the matter:
Just one point, since you use the bike primarily in Chandigarh, you can get pulled up by cops repeatedly for the aux lights.
Here's what BHPian arjithin had to say about the matter:
Here is how I Installed aux lights in my motorcycle. They have two LEDs, one white and one yellow, and can be used depending on the need (highway or fog).
They draw less than 1A each, so not much extra load on the electrical system.
Controlled via a switch (yellow or white)
If you choose LEDs over halogens, the additional load can be managed well. If your motorcycle has rear brake/running halogen bulbs, change them too to compensate for additional power requirements due to aux lights.
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