Gauging interest in Hyper Lights V2

kuksul08 · Sep 25, 2015

I have had a lot of continued interest in the hypermotard/hyperstrada lights. I having been using V1 for quite a while now with zero issues, but I have a list of improvements that could make it pretty much perfect. These would be implemented in V2.

This was V1
http://hyperstrada.com/ducati-hyperstrada/1453-custom-led-aux-lights-installed.html

and a review
http://hyperstrada.com/ducati-hyperstrada/2532-auxiliary-lights-kuksul08-review.html

Of course, there is a fair amount of time and $ investment to make these. The price will be approximately $600 for a totally custom, bike-specific solution. The kit will look similar to V1, but be much easier to install, brighter, more efficient, etc.

Please list your username below if you believe you will be interested.

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dragoontwo · Sep 25, 2015

Do you have my money yet? If not, shut up and take it!

I guess you could say I'm interested.

kuksul08 · Sep 25, 2015

dragoontwo said:
Do you have my money yet? If not, shut up and take it!

I guess you could say I'm interested.

LOL

peoples1234 · Sep 25, 2015

Interested. What did you change about the installation?

kuksul08 · Sep 25, 2015

peoples1234 said:
Interested. What did you change about the installation?

A few things.

Junction box will no longer be located on the steering stem - makes wiring easier.
No soldering required, it's all packaged in a nice harnesswith tap connectors.

I will provide a detailed changelog when I get there. The first version works great, but I saw room for improvement!

willmac · Sep 25, 2015

I'm a definite sir .
I'll set aside the $600 now. Before the ex-wife get's her paws on it !

peoples1234 · Sep 26, 2015

kuksul08 said:
A few things.

Junction box will no longer be located on the steering stem - makes wiring easier.
No soldering required, it's all packaged in a nice harnesswith tap connectors.

I will provide a detailed changelog when I get there. The first version works great, but I saw room for improvement!

My biggest complaint/fear/concern (no matter how unfounded...lol) was the drilling of the stock headlight for install. I have already had my headlight housing replaced under warranty (which the invoice said it was $800) because the lens cracked after the dealer installed heated grips and didn't put the wiring back right behind the headlight, which stressed the lens, causing a stress crack, over time at the top.

Of course my warranty is up soon, and I have been super careful about the little bit of space behind there, so even if it is a requirement for the best, cleanest install I would probably do it at this point.

Chris.

kuksul08 · Sep 26, 2015

peoples1234 said:
My biggest complaint/fear/concern (no matter how unfounded...lol) was the drilling of the stock headlight for install. I have already had my headlight housing replaced under warranty (which the invoice said it was $800) because the lens cracked after the dealer installed heated grips and didn't put the wiring back right behind the headlight, which stressed the lens, causing a stress crack, over time at the top.

Of course my warranty is up soon, and I have been super careful about the little bit of space behind there, so even if it is a requirement for the best, cleanest install I would probably do it at this point.

Chris.

Interesting. I went through the bottom of the headlight housing and then drilled a hole in the headlight support. It's really clean.

I still prefer to go through the bottom of the headlight. It's easily accessible, and doesn't touch the wiring harness. It allows you to use the low and high beam signals from the headlight so you can use the stock handlebar switch to control the lights. The difference is now I will use a bulkhead locking connector instead of feeding wires straight through, and use tap connectors inside rather than soldering. It's just way easier for people this way. Then if you decided to uninstall the lights, there is a simple rubber cap to seal the hole.

peoples1234 · Sep 26, 2015

kuksul08 said:
Interesting. I went through the bottom of the headlight housing and then drilled a hole in the headlight support. It's really clean.

I still prefer to go through the bottom of the headlight. It's easily accessible, and doesn't touch the wiring harness. It allows you to use the low and high beam signals from the headlight so you can use the stock handlebar switch to control the lights. The difference is now I will use a bulkhead locking connector instead of feeding wires straight through, and use tap connectors inside rather than soldering. It's just way easier for people this way. Then if you decided to uninstall the lights, there is a simple rubber cap to seal the hole.

I remember reading the instructions before, your install is very clean and well thought out. The updates sounds great.

It has been awhile since I read them, but are the lights switchable for off/low/high?

The timing is perfect because I was just looking at the Denali lights from twisted throttle, while less expensive, yours are truly a total package.

Again, very interested.

kuksul08 · Sep 26, 2015

peoples1234 said:
I remember reading the instructions before, your install is very clean and well thought out. The updates sounds great.

It has been awhile since I read them, but are the lights switchable for off/low/high?

The timing is perfect because I was just looking at the Denali lights from twisted throttle, while less expensive, yours are truly a total package.

Again, very interested.

They match your headlight setting. So they turn off when the bike is off, low beam with your low beam, and high beam with your high beam. No separate switch to fiddle with!

jerdog53 · Sep 26, 2015

Interested!

You might want to post this up over here as well.

BlueSwede · Sep 26, 2015

Count me in for a V2 set, please.

gatdammit · Sep 26, 2015

In for V2.

Really liked the look of the first set. Hope you retain/capture that setup.

peoples1234 · Sep 26, 2015

When you decided that your committed to producing X number of sets, I'd be glad to send you a deposit if that is how you want to confrim people's commitment and hold their places.

I'm not sure how long it takes you to produce a set, so that may not be necessary.

willmac · Sep 26, 2015

peoples1234 said:
When you decided that your committed to producing X number of sets, I'd be glad to send you a deposit if that is how you want to confrim people's commitment and hold their places.

I'm not sure how long it takes you to produce a set, so that may not be necessary.

Same here, have no problem to send a deposit to you. I realize it's a lot of hard work involved and I think it's the least people can do to commit in this way.

gatdammit · Sep 27, 2015

zibbit u2 · Sep 27, 2015

I'd be interested.

Devinjc · Sep 28, 2015

I'm in.

gangster · Sep 29, 2015

kuksul08 · Sep 29, 2015

Ok cool. I added your names to an "interested" list. Impressive. Looks like I should move ahead with the project. I already put in a good amount of time over the weekend.

1. dragoontwo
2. willmac
3. peoples1234
4. jerdog53
5. BlueSwede
6. gatdammit
7. zibbit u2
8. Devinjc
9. gangster
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Gauging interest in Hyper Lights V2

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