Upgrades!

Upgrades!

I absolutely hate the lights on Chinese scooters.  They are so weak.  When one of my 35/35w went out, I decided to add one.  First I used a large driving light that had a bad spread pattern, and didn't really like the location. (It was located above the dead bird.)  I found this one that fit just fine, has nice spread, isn't too bright, but adds much needed visibility.  I wanted to run it directly off the battery, which I did.  Doesn't draw too many amps, and can be turned on with a switch I mounted. 15a fuse as well, for shorts, even though I weather proofed the wiring like a pro. 

 
Can be adjusted easily using a Phillips head.




I then decided, since I was in there, that I needed some usb action.  I found a 12v charger rated at 1 amp for awesome charging, and I mounted inside the glovebox, quickstyle.  I could have left continuous power to it, but I prefer to control my electricity, so I added a lighted toggle.  I have extra slots available for more lighting and either a top mounted usb port (will need a regulator for the one I have in mind), or a cigarette lighter.  Methinks cigarette lighter.  No issues with battery, it's pretty new and nothing really gets used unless I'm riding -however- I did have the light on for 30 min without the motor on and it still started up like a champ.

I love buttons, toggles, and switches.  Purty.


Quickmout, but snug.  works like a champ!  Charging on the go!

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