lights on a 14' yz250f

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I couple buddies of mine are thinking about racing a 24 hour race and obviously would need a good light on the front. What have you guys done to be able to see at night. I was thinking maybe there is a really good LED out there that we could just use batteries with.
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tomm55x 4/8/2015 10:24am
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Instead of putting a light on the bike they have some really good lights that mount on your helmet, the duel side mount light system looked like the best, I saw them on dirt rider if you want to search their site.
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walleyeguy 4/8/2015 12:33pm
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M starting to think that may be the way to go.
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neverwas 4/8/2015 12:48pm
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Depending on the track or trails you will be racing on,you might need more light than a helmet light can afford.
I have done some night stuff and the more you can see the faster you can go safely,it's a blast racing at night.
Check this out,pricey but you will be able to see what you don't want to run into. Woohoo

http://www.bajadesigns.com/products/motorcycle-lighting/led-motorcycle-…

http://www.trailtech.net/lighting/by-application/motorcycle-lighting/of…

http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/

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walleyeguy 4/8/2015 1:59pm
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On the rules page it says you "must have a headlight". Do they count helmet lights as a headlight?

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MX Dad #27 4/8/2015 2:04pm
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I've never seen a 14 foot YZ250F (is it hard to ride?)
Did you mean a '14 YZ250F?
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TailSoHard 4/8/2015 2:05pm
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You could probably find some handlebar-mounted bicycle lights that would do the job just fine for you. NiteRider makes some pretty darn high-lumen lights that you could just strap to your bars and have more than enough light. Then, after the race, take them off and sell them to a mountain biker for $50 less than what you paid. Combine the handlebar light with a helmet-mounted system and you'll be all set!
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BobPA 4/8/2015 3:10pm
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Are you talking about the 24 hour race in New York?
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walleyeguy 4/8/2015 3:51pm
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What do you mean mx dad? Do you think the 8' swing are extension would be a hinderance in a hare scramble? lol.

'14 YZ250F......That better?
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walleyeguy wrote:
I couple buddies of mine are thinking about racing a 24 hour race and obviously would need a good light on the front. What have you...
I couple buddies of mine are thinking about racing a 24 hour race and obviously would need a good light on the front. What have you guys done to be able to see at night. I was thinking maybe there is a really good LED out there that we could just use batteries with.
Feel free to shoot me an email and I'll give you a couple ideas. I ran the 24hr Perry Mtn race a few years back in the Duo class with the guys putting this 24hr race on... We had a cool setup that worked well without hard wiring to the bike and what not. And plan on doing the same thing for this one too!
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MtnBoy 4/8/2015 5:45pm
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I'd get a Cyclops helmet light.

As far as a headlight, pretty simple to set one up to run off a battery.

The more light you have, the better, but if it's mostly single track/quad type trails you won't need as much light as you would if its a faster GP style course.

Used to run some epic 24 hour races in Washington. Riding at night is an absolute blast!
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markit 4/8/2015 5:58pm
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I've done the Perry Mountain 24 a few times and used a bike light and my two helmet lights, it's the way to go. In most cases it was better than day riding to me. Also helps to have a red light for the rear of your bike. If you do try the bicycle lights pre test them good.
Check out Baja designs web sight.
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I'll be there in the duo class, under the name "Team Coors Original"

I'm going to run an Acerbis headlight with an LED helmet setup.
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MtnBoy 4/8/2015 8:34pm
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I don't get the itch to ride too much these days, but I'm jealous of you boys! 24 hour races are FUN stuff, period.

Have fun and be safe!

Reminds me of a time at a 24 hour in Washington, I had a KTM that the headlight only worked when it was running. For some reason, my helmet light had died (came unplugged if I remember right, started taping the connections after that) so i was going just off the bike light. Got a little sideways in a higher speed section and lost it on a root I didn't see, bike tumbled through the trees and died. It was about 3am and pitch black, I had to wait for another bike to come so I could have them shine their light to find my bike! Good times!
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baisleyde 4/9/2015 7:30am
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walleyeguy wrote:
I couple buddies of mine are thinking about racing a 24 hour race and obviously would need a good light on the front. What have you...
I couple buddies of mine are thinking about racing a 24 hour race and obviously would need a good light on the front. What have you guys done to be able to see at night. I was thinking maybe there is a really good LED out there that we could just use batteries with.
What is this 24hr race in NY that you speak of ?
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mac3-d 4/9/2015 8:18am
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I entered an enduro in Wicklow once & fitted a bicycle light to the crossbar & a small red light to rear mudguard both wired to a 9 volt battrey in the air box with an on/off switch in the hand lift place under the seat. On scrutineering my bike failed as it was not considered to be a "headlight". Fortunately someone had an "Acerbis headlight" cost me £80 twice the retail price of £40 = $59 . It was either that or not riding that day. E-mail or ring the organising club to make sure.

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