Spot Lights

[Aussie Ray]

I have been advised that I can't get a light bar for my C109RT in Australia because Suzuki have issues with the current drain from the spot lights and have stopped providing them for this reason. However, I have seen lights mounted on engine guards and I think they would work. My question is - has anyone experienced any issues with their electrics after fitting spot lights?

[Top Cat]

Hi Ray, I have the Suzuki lightbar fitted and have never had a problem. Fitted it myself as per instructions.....all good.

[silveradols]

I had the Suzuki Driving Light Bar on my C109RT for quite a while and then it all of a sudden started blowing the "Aux" fuse. There's a white plug in the headlight bucket that driving lights plug in to. I didn't follow the wires, but I guess they go to the "Aux" fuse. I eventually had to remove them, because I could
not solve the problem.

[ace4aday]

I've had a Cobra light bar on 2 different Zuks and never had an issue.

[BigDave79]

i have mine mounted on the indicator chrome housing peice

[BradSmith]

I have been advised that I can't get a light bar for my C109RT in Australia because Suzuki have issues with the current drain from the spot lights and have stopped providing them for this reason. However, I have seen lights mounted on engine guards and I think they would work. My question is - has anyone experienced any issues with their electrics after fitting spot lights?

The C109RT in Canada came with the engine guards and the light bar on the stock RT model.
The C109 was not imported into North America after the 2010 model.

But there should be no issue with the wiring. You can always replace bulbs with LED's and the load will be much less.

[stepink104]

i have mine mounted on the indicator chrome housing peice

i like that how did you connect and mount.

[Aussie Ray]

Thanks again guys, as usual you have answered my questions and I will move ahead with the lights.

[BigDave79]

got them off ebay for $16, and then just screwed them onto the chrome fixture, wired them through to a common earth and then onto the Hi beam trip wire, they don't throw a lot of light forward but they light up the road to the sides quite nicely.

[silveradols]

i have mine mounted on the indicator chrome housing peice

I may mount me a set in that position.

[Aussie Ray]

i have mine mounted on the indicator chrome housing peice

Thanks BigDave79. That is just what I want. I have orderd the lights from e-bay and if they fit, considering I have a full wind shield, that is exactly what i will do.

[silveradols]

i have mine mounted on the indicator chrome housing peice

what category did you find the lights under on Ebay or did you find them on EbayMotors?

[rockfordrider]

If you want real good spot lights as JD where her got his super lightsfrom on his c. I was at a VTX weekend tech session and several guys have small spot lights from the same company, In the 100 dollar range, they make flood and spot I was told. soon as I find the company Im getting the spots, as they are super bright at only about 10 feet wide at 150 feet. that is exactly what I have been looking for.JD(grandpatractor)

[silveradols]

If you want real good spot lights as JD where her got his super lightsfrom on his c. I was at a VTX weekend tech session and several guys have small spot lights from the same company, In the 100 dollar range, they make flood and spot I was told. soon as I find the company Im getting the spots, as they are super bright at only about 10 feet wide at 150 feet. that is exactly what I have been looking for.JD(grandpatractor)

Let me know where u find them.

[Gold5th]

I have the spots stock on my c109rt.. no issues last year, but this year I guess my battery was weak, and I started having issues with needing to boost the bike.

I ended up getting a new battery... LED spots are tempting... just the cost is an issue.

[BigDave79]

here ya go guys, few sets here i think i may invest in next.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_t...ights&_sacat=0

[JERSEY 9]

I've had these on my bike for 5 years now with no issues!

[silveradols]

I've had these on my bike for 5 years now with no issues!

Is that the suzuki lightbar? I one on my C for over a year, when it all of a sudden quit working, because for some reason it started blowing the "aux/options" fuse which is on the side of the fuse box under the seat. I could probably wire them directly to the battery through a switch, which I may do that.

[JERSEY 9]

Is that the suzuki lightbar? I one on my C for over a year, when it all of a sudden quit working, because for some reason it started blowing the "aux/options" fuse which is on the side of the fuse box under the seat. I could probably wire them directly to the battery through a switch, which I may do that.

No it's a Custom World Light kit and I wired it directly to the battery with fuse and relay and on/off switch mounted on the inside of the nacelle.

[silveradols]

No it's a Custom World Light kit and I wired it directly to the battery with fuse and relay and on/off switch mounted on the inside of the nacelle.

yea, I think I'm gonna test mine by connecting it to the battery before I re-install it. I miss it. It makes my bike look so much better.

[Aussie Ray]

Thanks for the ideas. I picked up a pair of 55watt spots from e-bay slipped an auto electrician mate a slab of beer and this is the result. They run through a relay located in the back of the head light and by local law they must operate through the hi-beam switch.

[silveradols]

Thanks for the ideas. I picked up a pair of 55watt spots from e-bay slipped an auto electrician mate a slab of beer and this is the result. They run through a relay located in the back of the head light and by local law they must operate through the hi-beam switch.

Nice!! My bike is two-tone too. Blue and White with red pinstripe separating the two. What exhaust do you have? I wanted a radius exhaust for mine, but I couldn't find one when I was looking for an exhaust.

[Aussie Ray]

Nice!! My bike is two-tone too. Blue and White with red pinstripe separating the two. What exhaust do you have? I wanted a radius exhaust for mine, but I couldn't find one when I was looking for an exhaust.

Your right, I couldn't find anything off the rack that I thought would do the job, so I found a team in Brisbane that specialise in custom manufacturing systems. The pipes were one thing but then I needed to fit a Power Converter, because of the drastic change and then a Dyno Tune. It all added up to a bit (almost $2k) but it was worth it.

[Aussie Ray]

Finally have the bags and lights on the bike. Now I need to get back to buying food and all that other crap

[silveradols]

Your right, I couldn't find anything off the rack that I thought would do the job, so I found a team in Brisbane that specialise in custom manufacturing systems. The pipes were one thing but then I needed to fit a Power Converter, because of the drastic change and then a Dyno Tune. It all added up to a bit (almost $2k) but it was worth it.

That's a bit out of my price range. That's why I also want to get an "M", because of all the aftermarket parts available for it.

[dannyboyhouston]

Hey Ray,

I installed a pair of walmart spots for $20. Used your bike for example, thanks for the idea!

[Gorge Rider]

I don't ride at night. Too darn dark.....

[Aussie Ray]

I don't ride at night. Too darn dark.....

Who rides at night - I just wanted something to ensure the idiots see me when I flash them when they cut me off. Air horns might be next to ensure they also hear me

[Aussie Ray]

These new ones arrived last night, They are smaller and sit a bit lower and I think I like them better than the old ones. I will see how they work tonight.