Rear Light

[Bird]

Done. I sent you two pictures; front and rear. Since the pictures were taken, I've straightened that bent spot on the right rear where I backed it under a tree limb./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

 

[Youare]

Bird,
There are several wires running under the seat area, one has a plug conector but I did not follow it to see where it went. On the top of the right fender there is a flashing light. Under the fender there are three wires with crimped-on plug connectors, one goes to the flashing light the other two are connected to nothing. Actually there is one on the left side that is not connected to anything either.

When the key is in the run position one of the wires on the right side is hot, so I ran a wire from that back to the switch and then back to the rear light. Thanks for the advice.

Randy

 

[Bird]

I don't know what the extra connectors might be then. Possibly actually are just tail light connectors, I suppose. I know neighbors who have implements, such as hay balers that have tail lights, turn signals, etc. so they have connectors for that purpose on the tractors. Just a wild guess, of course.

 

[pcmem]

James,

I'd debated between using the pole vs. plate SMV mount and talked myself into the pole ($1.00 more /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif) thinking it would be more versstile, which it has. I figured I could cut it down if it bounced or vibrated too much. It moves a little for the length of the arm but my light is rubber and weighs very little. Also the SMV mount wedges in quite tight. I haven't found the light movement to be a problem. I have found the light to be very useful. I could see where a heavy metal light may bounce around more but you could shorten the pole.

Another (more costly method) is a company called RAM that makes mount for GPS, fish finders, etc. It uses a method of a ball and split socket that clamps on and off with an oversided tee nut. Something along that line attached to the ROPS would give you the same flexibility.

Others have tried magnetic mounts. If you have a pair of lights you could use the trailer stake pocket method to mount around the ROPS, one forward, one back. That is in the archives somewhere. Let me know if you want me to look it up.

The more ideas the better,
Michael

 

[Youare]

Bird,
I bet you are right. I am going to check to see if those other wires are connected into the flashing or turn signals so you could power lights on a towed implement.

Randy

 

[Boondox]

Andy -- Have you ever posted a pic of all those lights? I'd love to see one. I really try to plow in daylight to avoid the backroad explorers at night...but if Clementine was lit up like a Christmas tree I'd feel much safer.

Pete

 

[AndyR]

Sounds like a good excuse to fire up the 'bota after dinner/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

Check back later tonight.

 

[Boondox]

Oh boy, oh boy!!! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Pete

 

[AndyR]

New Canopy light setup

Pete,

OK - Here is a collection of shots (just taken!), though I must say the camera does not do a very good job of conveying the full brightness. This one is the original front lights.

 

[AndyR]

New Canopy light setup 2

OK, now here is the new lighting - note the slight difference /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif. I could see much farther then the camera picked up.

 

[hartsjc]

Michael,

Thank you for the ideas. Right now I am leaning toward using 3 lights. 1 on each side facing forward (Trapizoid lights) and a flood light in the middle facing back. Then, I won't have to worry about being able to move it. I think it will be much easier to find a switch that lets me choose which light. Plus, I will be less likely to burn myself since I won't be moving the light.

But, I may change my mind if find something good (going to have to give that fish finder idea some thought).

Thanks again.
/James

 

[AndyR]

New Canopy light setup 3

Now we see the brilliant/w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif/w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif/w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif factory lighting to the rear

 

[AndyR]

New Canopy light setup 4

ok, now the new rear lights /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

 

[AndyR]

New Canopy light setup 5

Pedestrian view (from an angle - head-on blinds camera/w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif

 

[AndyR]

New Canopy light setup 6

OK, last shot, from off-angle at the rear. Now be carefull with these things - they are much brighter then high beams and will blind all those yuppies and yuffies you have over there. Heck - they tend to speed up when confused and may drive right into you. {Yuffy - Young Urban Failure, tend to outnumber the other type}.

 

[Bird]

Re: New Canopy light setup 6

Pretty neat pictures, Andy.

 

[Devildog]

Re: New Canopy light setup 6

Andy, That is one nice setup. I think youre camera did really good. Now all you need is one of them police car flashers hooked into them lights to really confuse them yuffies/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Bird, thank you for the pics.
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Take care all, Jim

 

[MChalkley]

Re: New Canopy light setup 6

AndyR - Great lights and pics! As I tell folks when explaining why I'm putting 10 high-powered LED lights on the EF-5: If somebody hits me, I want it to be because I blinded them, not because they didn't see me... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Thomas]

Re: New Canopy light setup

You don't have anymore snow than I.
You got to admit compare to last winter this is great /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif but winter ain't over yet I fear /w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif and thats great lighting for night snow removeal.

 

[AndyR]

Re: New Canopy light setup

Thanks, the lights make a huge difference. Yes this has been a mild winter so far... I have to go away for a week for a trade show in February - wouldn't surprise me if winter makes up for lost time then.