Why not mount the light strip inside the bag with a 2 wire disconnect plug like the battery tender plug?
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Why not mount the light strip inside the bag with a 2 wire disconnect plug like the battery tender plug?
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Kuryakyn makes a sticky light that's battery operated. Probably what I would have went with. But, I hate wiring anything.
Minature lED battery operated would be my choice.
I would put some kind of fuse inline, the last thing you want is a unprotected "hot" circuit. Also, use some shrink tube around your crimped ends, in case that end comes off and make contact with your frame/metal.
Minature lED battery operated would be my choice.
Should have went with battery ones.
You should've kept your LED headlight. :moonBart
Should have went with battery ones.
Great project. Looks pretty well thought out. In my tourpak I have one of those AS SEEN ON TV switch on lights. It is about 2" in diameter, LED, and push on, push off. You can pull it off to change the batteries. With the lid up it lights most of the oarea around the tour pak.The idea crossed my mind multiple times but I am not liking the thought of putting electric in my bags. I stuff the ever living bejeezums out of them when I pack leathers. I'd end up ripping the 3m tape or wires off of wherever I have them stuck. For the 10 times a year that I won't have ambient lighting for the bags I think I'll be happy. For the other 200 times I go in my bags I don't want to fuss with the light.
So I could see less than I can now?You should've kept your LED headlight. :moonBart
Looks good Forty.
I have 1 suggestion to add and 1 trade secret. Suggestion, a switched circuit may be better so you don't kill your battery if you forget to turn them off or accidently turn them on when installing your back rest.
The trade secret to dealing with the ends on ty-wraps/ zip ties is to twist them off. That way you don't cut yourself on the piece left over. Ask me how I know and I'll show you the scars to prove it. Most of my scars are from dealing with straps installed by others. I've been an electrician for 26 + years, last 5 in Construction management.