Killer idea that I am going to do. thanks for the ideas and showing the mounting of the battery, I have been struggling on how to mount the battery until now. cheers.
I did this with an old offbrand battery powered sawsal. Worked great. Made my own connection. My mom found the sawsal and put it in a yardsale and sold it and called me for where the battery and chargers were when i was testing the fit on the bike. Had to give up the batterys
Ride.Enduro little tip that helped me...comment as much as you can on other channels of similar interests or content that you follow. By sure odds other people will click on your channel, the new Algorithm sucks and tends to favor those who already have a gigantic sub count, the way around it is through the comments 👍
Ride.Enduro this idea of yours is fuckin genius and helped me add a light to my yz 426 (which is a VERY expensive modification when done “right”) ...adding lights shortens power but it’s not drastic and I still get tired before the battery does 👍
local enterprise broadcasting I’m glad you found it helpful. I am literally editing an updated version of this video now that should have a much better production value to it and a step by step how to including tail light. This was one of my first videos! Thanks for the tip too.
Brilliant solution. I watched this video and then was in the hardware store and noticed Dewalt makes a conversion plate to go from Nicad batteries to Lithlium ones. This might be the perfect base to slap a light and powerful battery into. It does get expensive buying a charger, battery and adapter plate, but I can't think of a better system. Well done in your case.
kuladeeluxe thanks! We used it all winter without fail! My only concern is ruining the battery if I drown the bike on a river crossing or something. But Im playing with the idea of putting the mount into a small dry bag.
brilliant set up dude i run a battery in the yz250 air box witch works front and tail and brake lights but iv got to say yours is a better set up hats off to you im going to change mine to the same set up as yours is mutch better we do a lot of night riding in the winter in south wales uk and we love it keep up the good work dude and happy riding and stay up right and be safe.
Awesome idea but I think I am going to see if I can get a 12volt drill battery so I can use a regulator which then allows the stator to charge the battery.
Cheyne Souza I used a couple gear clamps to fasten the light bar mounting base to the handle bars, but the trick to get the light to stay in place is to find a piece of pvc or plastic pipe with the same or close to the same inner diameter as you handle bars. Cut the pipe in half to fit over the top of your bars and then file or sand a flat spot on the top of the plastic pipe to sit the base of the light bar in. Then it won’t twist around the bars. I’ll do a more in depth video series Of the entire setup.
Brian Lewis yes, when you buy the light bar check out its voltage rating. The one I used on my bike can run up to 30V, look at the specs. These lights can be found all over amazon and EBay. www.amazon.ca/Willpower-Driving-Off-Road-12V-24V-1800LM/dp/B01L3J531C/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=3R9Q7QEQ44GN6&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1556563794&s=gateway&sprefix=6”+led+&sr=8-8
Awesome idea! I have a old makitas and about 15 batteries. I can definitely hook this up. Looking for something like this for my vintage Honda with no battery. I am assuming that the light is not 18 volt though. Does that matter?
ahhha.sweeet! I am running out to my shed and you just gave me a great idea....! I have a bike that has a similar set up (YZFX) - but I am thinking of a battery I already have that might work (9.6V longer & thinner) that I have - that 'might' work, as I already have a battery under the seat. :)
I found these same lights on Ali express. 10 bucks each to the door and free shipping. All kinds of cool lights n switches n shit made in china on that sight. Love the underseat battery idea. I put 2 of these lights under the rear bumper on my superduty. Holes are already there. Just had to run a switch n Power. Awesome for loading and backing up the 20 flatbed trailer
Amazon prime sells a 52 inch 300w light bar for 89 bucks can. I run one on my superduty and one on my KENWORTH. 3 years on the superduty no issues or fog up. Hard to beat that. The small light works well with a 7.2volt old rc car battery too. I run one on a norco rampage single speed i built for night rides after work. 1 inch angle iron drilled 2 holes. Use the ahead set top cap allan bolt to hold to the bike. 2nd hole for the light bracket.
Wait so are running a 12v light on 18v????? I seriously need this..I live in a country that allows orv use on road but dirt bikes are exuded because a bead and tail light have to be on at all times while operating on county r Roads...please explain alittle more for me...u need this badly with a head and tail configuration ...maybe if u could attach a link to your lights used would be great ..thank u
Dave King amazon or eBay 6” LED light bar spot pattern. It can run 12-30volts I believe. I now have a constant on tail light hooked up too. DRC phantom tail light. I am planning on doing an updated video, keep tuned.
Hey buddy! I just came across this video and been thinking about doing this on my show blower.... do you remember how many watts your headlight is and how long does it run with that 5 ah makita battery.....thanks
eddiekytia I believe the light is 18w, as most of the 6” Light bars are. My battery is only 3ah. I left the light on in my garage for 5+ hours and it was still going strong. Total run time, I’m not sure, but a 5ah would get you through an entire night.
campbell wem yeah I’m sure it would run fine. Being that it’s a bike light probably? It’s most likely meant to run on 12v dc, I’m not sure what 18v from a drill battery would do to it. Also the main reason we use the LED lights is the draw is very minimal thus enhancing run time on the batteries.
I use milwaukee and carry a 12volt adapter. Run a 10foot usb from it and have a wire thats split and has a usb male on the end. Plug the 10 footer in from my backpack and maybe run a foot and a half of slack. The usb mape is hardnounted so if i crash and fly off it just unplugs the usb
TirolYoungRiders I cut the bottom battery mount plate off the base of a broken Makita drill right at the end of the handle. Used the wires that run from the battery to the drill motor.
Just cut up my Milwaukee . No it wasn't broken . Yes I have multiple .so I could spare it gonna be awesome I can't wait I will update and make video as well
Daniel La Breche right on! Which bike are you mounting it in? Still going strong with my Makita setup, I added a DRC LED tail light onto the battery too. Il start doing more vids soon and highlight that too.
@@RideEnduro 2018 yz 250x. I was gonna use my airs oft batteries but I saw this and was like hey I got 3 sets of drills am I gonna miss 1 lol.only place I can mount is on the seat as well lol. Except I'm gona be apoxy a nut into seat so I can adjust take off if I need with ease
You can find them on Amazon and ebay. www.amazon.com/Partsam-Bright-Single-Driving-Waterproof/dp/B07ZJHL2ZJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3EUYW961Q1GO8&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1651886198&sprefix=6%22+led+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-4
MotoTek58 used 2 gear clamps wrapped around the handle bars and light base, with a piece of plastic pipe in between which I filed a flat section on for the light base to sit on so that it doesn’t twist around on the bars. I have a new video that I am editing right now that shows my whole lighting setup better. Stay tuned!
Damn dude! What’s the run time of the battery? I’ve been scratching my head for weeks now about mounting my battery in there, when all I had to do was take an old drill I’ve got in the garage and slap it in there....so simple 😂 killer idea man! Sub’d!
Ty MC thanks bro! I have 3ah batteries and they have lasted 4 hrs straight before. At which point I just turned it off... was still going strong. A newer 5ah battery would last all damn night I would say!?
Yup. Real tough lights. Mounted 2 under the rear bumper on superduty as backup lights. Been on there 5 years now. Ontario salt still has not made them fail. Thats pretty impressive. I've found a cb antenna mirror mount for transport trucks works really good for mounting these lights between the bar clamps. I switch out the bolts and clamping plate to a small u bolt. Holds really good. Just some mounting ideas for those who read comments.
My buddy and I use a speed demon 6"flood/spot in his YZ. We require front and rear lights here in Alberta so we fabed up a bracket that sits above the air filter to hold a small motorcycle battery and runs over 8+hours half charged
Teammizera nice, I'm also in AB, Cochrane to be exact. I use one of these on top of my rear fender as my tail light. Very low profile, waterproof, rubber construction. www.sandsprecision.com/v-lite-blue.html
At 5:26 top of the gas tank is eliminated top of the handlebars are eliminated hot spot is 6in from the front tire on the right side handlebars never move throughout the demonstration.
Not at the moment. I used a desktop media cutter to make myself my number plate stickers that can be seen on my bike at the start of the Riding Grip Studs video.. If this channel picks up some steam I will consider some merchandise. Gotta find us some more Subs! 👍🏻
2 gear clamps around the base of the light mount and handle bars! We found a piece of plastic pipe with the same inside diameter as the bars, cut the pipe in half so it sits on the bars and then filed the top of the pipe flat so that the flat bottom of the light mount would sit on it nicely. This helps the light to not spin on the bars. I can do a quick vid to show this.
Done the same thing last week , mounted mine in the air box , running a stop and tail , head with dipped, and hi and very beam for the front , £20 switch of amazon, for my bars , take a look on my channel
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NEW UPDATED VIDEO INCLUDING HOW TO AND TAIL LIGHT FOUND HERE!: ua-cam.com/video/ZyBoxAlFte8/v-deo.html
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Killer idea that I am going to do. thanks for the ideas and showing the mounting of the battery, I have been struggling on how to mount the battery until now. cheers.
I did this with an old offbrand battery powered sawsal. Worked great. Made my own connection. My mom found the sawsal and put it in a yardsale and sold it and called me for where the battery and chargers were when i was testing the fit on the bike. Had to give up the batterys
Bryan C well you had the right idea! Gotta find some for yourself now.
Never thought of this genius!!
Thanks, cheers!
You are criminally under subbed for how awesome your content is...new sub here and a big thumbs up for ya 👍
local enterprise broadcasting thanks bro. I’ll keep at it, it will come around eventually.
Ride.Enduro little tip that helped me...comment as much as you can on other channels of similar interests or content that you follow. By sure odds other people will click on your channel, the new Algorithm sucks and tends to favor those who already have a gigantic sub count, the way around it is through the comments 👍
Ride.Enduro this idea of yours is fuckin genius and helped me add a light to my yz 426 (which is a VERY expensive modification when done “right”) ...adding lights shortens power but it’s not drastic and I still get tired before the battery does 👍
local enterprise broadcasting I’m glad you found it helpful. I am literally editing an updated version of this video now that should have a much better production value to it and a step by step how to including tail light. This was one of my first videos! Thanks for the tip too.
Brilliant solution. I watched this video and then was in the hardware store and noticed Dewalt makes a conversion plate to go from Nicad batteries to Lithlium ones. This might be the perfect base to slap a light and powerful battery into. It does get expensive buying a charger, battery and adapter plate, but I can't think of a better system. Well done in your case.
kuladeeluxe thanks! We used it all winter without fail! My only concern is ruining the battery if I drown the bike on a river crossing or something. But Im playing with the idea of putting the mount into a small dry bag.
They also do a usb charger pod they are perfect , good eye 👁. Pal
brilliant set up dude i run a battery in the yz250 air box witch works front and tail and brake lights but iv got to say yours is a better set up hats off to you im going to change mine to the same set up as yours is mutch better we do a lot of night riding in the winter in south wales uk and we love it keep up the good work dude and happy riding and stay up right and be safe.
Cheers! There are battery adapter plates for most makes of power tools now found on eBay 👍 no need to find a broken drill.
You should do a in depth video of how you did it so I can do the same. I would really appreciate it. Love your videos by the way !!
Jonathan Halabi thanks 👍🏻 and you are in luck! I am editing a how to video for this setup currently! Stay tuned.
Jonathan Halabi ua-cam.com/video/ZyBoxAlFte8/v-deo.html
Hello again so I’m doing this set up and I was wondering how can I run a switch
Jonathan Halabi just get yourself a suitable switch and wire it into the positive wire that runs from the battery to the headlight 👍🏻
Awesome idea but I think I am going to see if I can get a 12volt drill battery so I can use a regulator which then allows the stator to charge the battery.
Micscience nice, that’s taking it one step further for sure.
Ever worked?
Nice no BS solution
Bloody brilliant idea mate thanks
Hey man can u pls show us how u mounted the light bar
Yeah checkout the updated video here, skip to 3:20! ua-cam.com/video/ZyBoxAlFte8/v-deo.html
I have been completely failing at mounting the light to the handlebars like your can you please explain how you got it to mount
Cheyne Souza I used a couple gear clamps to fasten the light bar mounting base to the handle bars, but the trick to get the light to stay in place is to find a piece of pvc or plastic pipe with the same or close to the same inner diameter as you handle bars. Cut the pipe in half to fit over the top of your bars and then file or sand a flat spot on the top of the plastic pipe to sit the base of the light bar in. Then it won’t twist around the bars. I’ll do a more in depth video series Of the entire setup.
What was the wattage of the headlight? Do you have a link of the one you bought?
clever idea. im gonna do this on my dirtbike can I use a 20v battery?
Brian Lewis yes, when you buy the light bar check out its voltage rating. The one I used on my bike can run up to 30V, look at the specs. These lights can be found all over amazon and EBay. www.amazon.ca/Willpower-Driving-Off-Road-12V-24V-1800LM/dp/B01L3J531C/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=3R9Q7QEQ44GN6&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1556563794&s=gateway&sprefix=6”+led+&sr=8-8
Awesome idea! I have a old makitas and about 15 batteries. I can definitely hook this up. Looking for something like this for my vintage Honda with no battery. I am assuming that the light is not 18 volt though. Does that matter?
Most LED light bars, including the one in the video which can be found on Amazon, can operate between 10-30v so its no problem at all running 18v 🤟
Would you loose power blocking up the airbox ?
If you don't have a old drill you can use a USB charging adapter for 18v battery it's 7£ on eBay !
Can you go into more detail?
Hell yeah! That’s slick 👍🏻
@@boru-cnc thanks. My boy has a 25hr race coming up and this is exactly what we need
@@adamdyment9732 I recommend to use some LED low energy consumption headlight ;) good luck
will the adapter regulate it too much to where it wont power the light bar?
Fuck yeah buddy! Thank you. Was puzzled how to mount it in the airbox, bottom of the seat is genius!
thinking about doing something like this to road legal a drz125L
Marshall Smith hell yeah! Should work great 👍🏻
ahhha.sweeet! I am running out to my shed and you just gave me a great idea....! I have a bike that has a similar set up (YZFX) - but I am thinking of a battery I already have that might work (9.6V longer & thinner) that I have - that 'might' work, as I already have a battery under the seat. :)
LV-426 nice! There is an updated video in the comments and video description with a better look at the setup including tail light 👍🏻
How did you attaché the battery base onto the seat? Screws?
yes, just pre drilled 4 holes through the base plate that holds the batteries in order to insert screws into the plastic sub frame of the seat bottom.
For that I subscribe. You're smart bro👌🇳🇿
Simply Rise I appreciate the support!
I found these same lights on Ali express. 10 bucks each to the door and free shipping. All kinds of cool lights n switches n shit made in china on that sight. Love the underseat battery idea. I put 2 of these lights under the rear bumper on my superduty. Holes are already there. Just had to run a switch n Power. Awesome for loading and backing up the 20 flatbed trailer
Yeah it’s crazy how cheap these lights can be found, and how well they actually work!
Amazon prime sells a 52 inch 300w light bar for 89 bucks can. I run one on my superduty and one on my KENWORTH. 3 years on the superduty no issues or fog up. Hard to beat that. The small light works well with a 7.2volt old rc car battery too. I run one on a norco rampage single speed i built for night rides after work. 1 inch angle iron drilled 2 holes. Use the ahead set top cap allan bolt to hold to the bike. 2nd hole for the light bracket.
Wait so are running a 12v light on 18v????? I seriously need this..I live in a country that allows orv use on road but dirt bikes are exuded because a bead and tail light have to be on at all times while operating on county r
Roads...please explain alittle more for me...u need this badly with a head and tail configuration ...maybe if u could attach a link to your lights used would be great ..thank u
Dave King amazon or eBay 6” LED light bar spot pattern. It can run 12-30volts I believe. I now have a constant on tail light hooked up too. DRC phantom tail light. I am planning on doing an updated video, keep tuned.
Definitely going to do this👌🏻🤘🏻
Epic!
Hey buddy! I just came across this video and been thinking about doing this on my show blower.... do you remember how many watts your headlight is and how long does it run with that 5 ah makita battery.....thanks
eddiekytia I believe the light is 18w, as most of the 6” Light bars are. My battery is only 3ah. I left the light on in my garage for 5+ hours and it was still going strong. Total run time, I’m not sure, but a 5ah would get you through an entire night.
@@RideEnduro that was one of the easiest most simple clear answer I've received in a while!!! Thanks buddy!
hey man could you run a 35 watt halogen headlight
campbell wem yeah I’m sure it would run fine. Being that it’s a bike light probably? It’s most likely meant to run on 12v dc, I’m not sure what 18v from a drill battery would do to it. Also the main reason we use the LED lights is the draw is very minimal thus enhancing run time on the batteries.
@@RideEnduro thanks for that man keep up the great work
I use milwaukee and carry a 12volt adapter. Run a 10foot usb from it and have a wire thats split and has a usb male on the end. Plug the 10 footer in from my backpack and maybe run a foot and a half of slack. The usb mape is hardnounted so if i crash and fly off it just unplugs the usb
Travis Jodoin you are straight jacked into The Matrix! Whatever works brother!
very smart
Where do you get the adapter where you put the bettery on
TirolYoungRiders I cut the bottom battery mount plate off the base of a broken Makita drill right at the end of the handle. Used the wires that run from the battery to the drill motor.
thx
brilliant
Just cut up my Milwaukee . No it wasn't broken . Yes I have multiple .so I could spare it gonna be awesome I can't wait I will update and make video as well
Daniel La Breche right on! Which bike are you mounting it in? Still going strong with my Makita setup, I added a DRC LED tail light onto the battery too. Il start doing more vids soon and highlight that too.
@@RideEnduro 2018 yz 250x. I was gonna use my airs oft batteries but I saw this and was like hey I got 3 sets of drills am I gonna miss 1 lol.only place I can mount is on the seat as well lol. Except I'm gona be apoxy a nut into seat so I can adjust take off if I need with ease
Link for the light ???
You can find them on Amazon and ebay.
www.amazon.com/Partsam-Bright-Single-Driving-Waterproof/dp/B07ZJHL2ZJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3EUYW961Q1GO8&keywords=6+led+light+bar&qid=1651886198&sprefix=6%22+led+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-4
My light is rated 12 to 24 volts is it safe too use a 18v battery?
Yes as long as you stay in the 12-24 range
What brackets do you use to mount the light bar on the handlebars?
MotoTek58 used 2 gear clamps wrapped around the handle bars and light base, with a piece of plastic pipe in between which I filed a flat section on for the light base to sit on so that it doesn’t twist around on the bars. I have a new video that I am editing right now that shows my whole lighting setup better. Stay tuned!
Man u are a smart asf 😂
maga 2020 I try 😁
Damn dude! What’s the run time of the battery? I’ve been scratching my head for weeks now about mounting my battery in there, when all I had to do was take an old drill I’ve got in the garage and slap it in there....so simple 😂 killer idea man! Sub’d!
Ty MC thanks bro! I have 3ah batteries and they have lasted 4 hrs straight before. At which point I just turned it off... was still going strong. A newer 5ah battery would last all damn night I would say!?
Ty MC check out the Updated video in the description or comments. It includes a better look and How To. 👍🏻
Posted your video on worldwide kx and kdx page on Facebook 🤘🏼
Ty MC thanks! I appreciate the share!
Is the light 12 volt?
The light has a working voltage between 10-30v
How long does it run on a fully charged battery? I have the exact same one
I have 3ah batteries and they are good for atleast 4 hours runtime. The 5ah batts would last a while!
okay cool, not bad!
I made an E-bike Head light with my 18volt Milwaukee battery 🔋
Nice work 👍
I bought same lights... ali express. Under 10 bucks each. I paid 7 n change . Theses lights are good 12v and 24v
Hell yeah, the one I am using has been flawless for years now
Yup. Real tough lights. Mounted 2 under the rear bumper on superduty as backup lights. Been on there 5 years now. Ontario salt still has not made them fail. Thats pretty impressive. I've found a cb antenna mirror mount for transport trucks works really good for mounting these lights between the bar clamps.
I switch out the bolts and clamping plate to a small u bolt. Holds really good. Just some mounting ideas for those who read comments.
Oh that’s a great idea!
My buddy and I use a speed demon 6"flood/spot in his YZ. We require front and rear lights here in Alberta so we fabed up a bracket that sits above the air filter to hold a small motorcycle battery and runs over 8+hours half charged
Teammizera nice, I'm also in AB, Cochrane to be exact. I use one of these on top of my rear fender as my tail light. Very low profile, waterproof, rubber construction. www.sandsprecision.com/v-lite-blue.html
I picked up a sleek round LED trailer marker at Cantire or PA for ours, its in a coming video of may long. Keep an eye peeled
Battery works. But when I turn it off, all the wires get hot and the battery starts to smoke.
Ryan Popovich that’s not something I’ve ever experienced... check all your wiring and make sure you don’t have a short somewhere?!
At 5:26 top of the gas tank is eliminated top of the handlebars are eliminated hot spot is 6in from the front tire on the right side handlebars never move throughout the demonstration.
What exactly are you trying to say? I’m confused
Do you sell your ride enduro CANADA stickers.
Not at the moment. I used a desktop media cutter to make myself my number plate stickers that can be seen on my bike at the start of the Riding Grip Studs video.. If this channel picks up some steam I will consider some merchandise. Gotta find us some more Subs! 👍🏻
Copy that. Tough to get goin. My channel is growing slowly lol. Ill be doin some dirt bike stuff come spring. Hopefully that picks up the pace.
Ernie Desjardins nice, I’ll pop by and throw ya some love.
What I did was just hook up the light to ground and the positive lead to the tps in the cdi. No problems what so ever
LarryFly hey whatever gets ya riding! I was skeptical stealing wattage from my bikes ignition system & when I stall I wouldn't be left in the dark.
how do you mount the light bar?
2 gear clamps around the base of the light mount and handle bars! We found a piece of plastic pipe with the same inside diameter as the bars, cut the pipe in half so it sits on the bars and then filed the top of the pipe flat so that the flat bottom of the light mount would sit on it nicely. This helps the light to not spin on the bars. I can do a quick vid to show this.
Did he post the video on how to do this?
Ps good work
Done the same thing last week , mounted mine in the air box , running a stop and tail , head with dipped, and hi and very beam for the front , £20 switch of amazon, for my bars , take a look on my channel
tuart ireland awesome, nice work!
You lost me at “hacking and slashing” my drill for this setup. Why in TF would someone do that. Now that’s expensive
If you happen to find yourself a broken one like I had. There are also battery plates that can be found for most tool batteries now on EBay 👍