Tiger 1050 light

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    It is well known that Tiger 1050 lights are a pile of crap. Am looking for decent and cheap solutions. Surprised there is nothing here. Any pointers?
     
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    Got them but still don't see a thing...
     
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    lol, if they come with LED lights...

    Seriously, as a GS rider you've probably got a whole Christmas tree on your bike. I know they've got one installed for coloscopies - FACT.

    Considering getting myself fog lamps to see more than just a narrow strip ten of road metres ahead of me. Supposed to be a good solution but not the cheapest at £130.
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Toad, on your bike do both headlights come on together, on both dipped and main beam? If not there is a cheap and simple mod to "make it so".
     
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    Hi, thebiglad. Have you survived your man flu or are you still on the brink?

    No, they don't come on together unless of course I go on full beam. Thing is, even that is perhaps enough to read a newspaper but not to ride properly at night. Having said that, let's have your mod!
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Toad, sorry if I've misled you as I don't have full details, all I know is that it is a very well-known Tiger mod using relay(s).

    Follow this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-SPRINT-TIGER-955i-SPEED-4-TWIN-HEADLIGHT-RELAYS-/180813682079?ash=item2a1955d59f:m:m_ztRlDT8JC0AjE7ow2bJtg

    PS Still on the brink - don't know which way this'll end?
     
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    Blimey, and I seriously thought your mod was to switch on full beam:D Got myself some fog lights which may shed more light on the road for EUR 150.

    Can't wait to fit them and see whether they are worth the money...
     
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    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    In the UK I thought it was illegal to use fogs except in foggy conditions, £30 fine I believe, not well enforced though.
     
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    dito here, i.e. illegal when not foggy but I reckon plod wouldn't say anything 'cos it is the only way to get noticed. Seriously, the lights on the 1050 are a joke!

    Got them today so will prolly install them tomorrow :)
     
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    Interested in how you wired them in. Is there a spare socket somewhere?
     
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