Let there be light!

*Lobocop* · 11-02-2008

I think its time to add some lights to the Teryx. Have 4 driving lights for it and as you can see all the cut outs are made. This lightbar will also house the stereo and CB radio.

This is as far as I have gotten today. Need to get the radio/stereo mounts in place yet and hope to have that done next weekend before starting on the finish work. I did take it for a ride across some rough country just to make sure the mounts were solid ... they were

Will update as progress is made.

meanie4me · 11-02-2008

Nice job.

RichLockyer · 11-02-2008

Ya know Ken.... honestly.... you could have saved a few bucks and had a LOT more fun just building your own Teryx from the ground up, just like that guy that built the Lambo in his basement.

*Lobocop* · 11-02-2008

I had actually given that some thought, Rich, but decided I wanted to ride it more then work on it

*Lobocop* · 11-02-2008

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Originally Posted by meanie4me

Nice job.

Thanks. It is in the rough at the moment, but will clean up nicely and the four 55 watt halogens should light up the ground in front of me.

RichLockyer · 11-02-2008

Can the charging system handle that kind of wattage?
I'm going back to 35w for my spots because I'm not happy with the performance of my 1600's system running two 55's and the 100w high beam.

*Lobocop* · 11-02-2008

Running all four spots at one time would tax the system, but I have it set up where the two outer lamps are more like alley lights shooting well off to thier respective side and each are on seperate switches.

In a lot of the areas this rig goes the brush is much taller then the factory lights. Often the lights shoot straight into the brush and not much further then the front of the Teryx. Hopefully this will fix that little problem

meanie4me · 11-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Thanks. It is in the rough at the moment, but will clean up nicely and the four 55 watt halogens should light up the ground in front of me.

I've seen the past work you've done. I'm sure it will come out very nice.

**2WheelFun** · 11-16-2008

Ken...should we call you......Spot?

Looks good bud!

*Lobocop* · 11-16-2008

Hey, I am house broke and don't leave spots

Thanks buddy, have most of the wiring done, the radio is installed and all I am waiting for now is access to a metal brake to bend some aluminum sheet.

**2WheelFun** · 11-16-2008

I've heard Fabreeze is good for spots. Oh...you said you "don't" leave spots!

Are you buying a brake or using someone's?

*Lobocop* · 11-16-2008

If I can't find one soon a visit to harbor freight may be next LOL

**Spok** · 11-24-2008

hows the power supply? I mean does the alternator gen up enough to power all that or do you need to do something on that end too?

*Lobocop* · 11-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Spok

hows the power supply? I mean does the alternator gen up enough to power all that or do you need to do something on that end too?

Dave, it will run two of the spots constantly without a problem, but running all four spots at one time would tax the system. I have it set up where the two outer lamps are more like alley lights shooting well off to thier respective side and each are on seperate switches.

**2WheelFun** · 11-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Dave, it will run two of the spots constantly without a problem, but running all four spots at one time would tax the system. I have it set up where the two outer lamps are more like alley lights shooting well off to thier respective side and each are on seperate switches.

Those powerful lights scare animals at night don't they? Ohhhh....you're trying to find animals at night...I get it! LOL

Ken...you do nice work!

*Lobocop* · 11-28-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Those powerful lights scare animals at night don't they? Ohhhh....you're trying to find animals at night...I get it! LOL

Ken...you do nice work!

Nah, I know the stump jumpers are behind every bush trying to catch people doing that (I say that with respect as it is thier job)

One dark and rainy night, about 10 years ago, a partner and I were heading back to our camp. It was late, well after dark, and we had several miles of extreme riding before we got back to the old dirt road. The brush was well above the quads and our stock headlights were shooting straight into the brush at the front of the quads, not letting us see much more then 5' in front of us. We started down a hill that got so steep the brakes were worthless as the quads just started sliding. When we finally got them stopped we were only feet from a 100' drop off (cliff). With some real lights we probably wouldn't have gone the direction we did. Since that time I have added real lights to all the ATV's and now to the RUV

**2WheelFun** · 11-30-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Nah, I know the stump jumpers are behind every bush trying to catch people doing that (I say that with respect as it is thier job)

One dark and rainy night, about 10 years ago, a partner and I were heading back to our camp. It was late, well after dark, and we had several miles of extreme riding before we got back to the old dirt road. The brush was well above the quads and our stock headlights were shooting straight into the brush at the front of the quads, not letting us see much more then 5' in front of us. We started down a hill that got so steep the brakes were worthless as the quads just started sliding. When we finally got them stopped we were only feet from a 100' drop off (cliff). With some real lights we probably wouldn't have gone the direction we did. Since that time I have added real lights to all the ATV's and now to the RUV

I knew you were a "hunt in daylight hours only" kind of guy.

Reading your riding experience and knowing you were that close to that much of a drop off must have made your heart beat a little faster!

Years ago we use to drive a Willys jeep on the ranch in California to haul irrigation sprinkler heads (the massive sized ones) up and down hills to set them for the next 2 hour run. One time we got into wet grass/ground and the jeep took off and we couldn't stop it as it was sliding out of control. When we did stop we were next to a 6 foot deep creek. Reading your 4x4 experience brought back some scary moments so I can imagine how you guys must have felt sliding out of control about to go over a long drop.

*Lobocop* · 11-30-2008

So, you have experienced the pucker factor issue to!

**Kawi** · 12-04-2008

I can hardly wait to see the end result, are we talking production here Ken? Keep me up to speed on your progress and all pictures are welcome! LOL

airforce1 · 12-04-2008

So, will you be installing Red AND Blue lights???

11-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	Let there be light! I think its time to add some lights to the Teryx. Have 4 driving lights for it and as you can see all the cut outs are made. This lightbar will also house the stereo and CB radio. This is as far as I have gotten today. Need to get the radio/stereo mounts in place yet and hope to have that done next weekend before starting on the finish work. I did take it for a ride across some rough country just to make sure the mounts were solid ... they were Will update as progress is made. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

11-02-2008	#3 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Ya know Ken.... honestly.... you could have saved a few bucks and had a LOT more fun just building your own Teryx from the ground up, just like that guy that built the Lambo in his basement. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

11-02-2008	#4 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	I had actually given that some thought, Rich, but decided I wanted to ride it more then work on it __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

11-02-2008	#6 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Can the charging system handle that kind of wattage? I'm going back to 35w for my spots because I'm not happy with the performance of my 1600's system running two 55's and the 100w high beam. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

11-02-2008	#7 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	Running all four spots at one time would tax the system, but I have it set up where the two outer lamps are more like alley lights shooting well off to thier respective side and each are on seperate switches. In a lot of the areas this rig goes the brush is much taller then the factory lights. Often the lights shoot straight into the brush and not much further then the front of the Teryx. Hopefully this will fix that little problem __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

11-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
meanie4me Banned BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 93	Nice job.

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	Ken...should we call you......Spot? Looks good bud! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

11-16-2008	#10 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	Hey, I am house broke and don't leave spots Thanks buddy, have most of the wiring done, the radio is installed and all I am waiting for now is access to a metal brake to bend some aluminum sheet. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

11-16-2008	#11 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	I've heard Fabreeze is good for spots. Oh...you said you "don't" leave spots! Are you buying a brake or using someone's? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

11-16-2008	#12 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	If I can't find one soon a visit to harbor freight may be next LOL __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	hows the power supply? I mean does the alternator gen up enough to power all that or do you need to do something on that end too? __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

11-30-2008	#18 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 8,727	So, you have experienced the pucker factor issue to! __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

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Kawi Proud Owner Of This Forum Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Red Lodge, Mt Posts: 2,521	I can hardly wait to see the end result, are we talking production here Ken? Keep me up to speed on your progress and all pictures are welcome! LOL __________________ www.bigjimmyk.com/ www.motorcycleridersforum.com www.beartoothkawasaki.com

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airforce1 BUBF BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,669	So, will you be installing Red AND Blue lights??? __________________ Vet, Patriot Guard Rider

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