PIAA lights

[TTE]

I am considering installing PIAA lights on my RX-1. I am a little concerned about the how well they perform – I am not concerned about durability. I need good lights due to a lot of night riding. If they don’t have same or better lights/brightness than the OEM lights – installing PIAA lights is out the question.

How are the PIAA lights vs. OEM light pod? Give me your honest opinion.

 

[Turbo Monster]

I had 2 on my RX-1 anf they are brighter than the stock.Now I ride with just one and it is still awsome.

 

[TTE]

I had 2 on my RX-1 anf they are brighter than the stock.Now I ride with just one and it is still awsome.

Thanks! Just what I wanted to hear What PIAA lights are you guys using. There is alot of different ones out there.

 

[mattymac]

Thanks! Just what I wanted to hear What PIAA lights are you guys using. There is alot of different ones out there.

Some have a broad spectrum of light but it doesnt shine out very far and some have a focused spotlight or tight beam that shines out far but hard to see around the sled.

I have two of the foglight style piaa's in my hood/belly pan and a tight spotlight beam on my handle bars on my 1200, its like riding in daylight!!

 

[rednytro]

not sure exactly what ones im running but there the extreme white ones with really white light . i find the whiter light makes it alot easyer to ride out with darker goggles on . the only time i really use mine though are on really great days early on in the year and you ride till dark then have to ride the trail out at night . look at the lead dog helmet lights as well they work awsome and dont go up and down with youre sled or get coverd in pow , they just shine where ever youre helmets pointing

 

[tivoklr]

1100x

I have a set of 1100x piaa lights on my truck, and they're so bright it's like running aircraft lights. I LOVE them.

 

[HighonBoost]

1100x's are the ones to get, verryy bright.

 

[570MC]

talk to bigbull to get them

 

[TTE]

1100x's are the ones to get, verryy bright.

Thanks

 

[tivoklr]

very bright

I would go so far as to say that they are "stupid bright."

 

[TTE]

I have ordered a set of PIAA lights for my old TRX-1. I am in the process of installing apex plastic on my TRX-1

Have you guys used the OEM relay on the sled or used the on that comes with these lamp kits?

I was hoping to used the stock relay - so I could use the high and low beam switch on the sled without too much re-wiring.

Any input appreciated - thanks in advance

 

[TTE]

I got my lamp kit today - so I will bump this to the top

Are you guys just using the PIAA lights hooked up to OEM headlight wires - or are you using the hole setup with with relay and switch that comes with the PIAA kits?

 

[Turbo Monster]

Hooked right into the factory harness.How did you get the apex plastic to work.I have thought about doing the same thing

 

[TTE]

Hooked right into the factory harness.How did you get the apex plastic to work.I have thought about doing the same thing

Thanks - this was the answer I was hoping to get I was afraid that the stock light cuircut and realy wasn't "big" engough for the PIAA lights.

Installing Apex plastic is bolt on -just a few modification to footwell brackets and change of D-frame/steering post and fuel tank (might be optional with a front mount turbo)

Here is a link on TY to my sled and parts you will need to do it:

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=72949