Fork Mounted LEDs - Cool or Not-Cool?

[smordue1]

A buddy of mine had a set of 2" diameter, fork mounted LEDs on his BMW. They were very cool and I wanted a set for the new R3. Company is here: Clearwater Lights LED Motorcycle Lights and Off-road Vehicle model is Darla. I sent them an email asking if they have, or planned to make, a bracket for the 2020 R3. Afterwards, I noticed this pic in their gallery of a Rocket with the larger lights 3.7" diameter (I prefer the smaller 2.2" diameter ones. Not cheap!

 

[Gregger]

Those look like excellent quality lights. Do they show you what the spread pattern and distance is like?

Here is the option I chose for my 2012 Roadster, purchased from Stedi in Australia. 25 watt, spot lights, all aluminum and excellent quality. Tight spot beam goes a long way down the road. You can also get them in flood along with 10 watt and 5 watt power versions. Take a look at the site. Also, if you become a member the prices for these drop. Only issue is the shipping isn't free outside of 'down under'. Motorcycle & ATV

 

[Kevin frazier]

A buddy of mine had a set of 2" diameter, fork mounted LEDs on his BMW. They were very cool and I wanted a set for the new R3. Company is here: Clearwater Lights LED Motorcycle Lights and Off-road Vehicle model is Darla. I sent them an email asking if they have, or planned to make, a bracket for the 2020 R3. Afterwards, I noticed this pic in their gallery of a Rocket with the larger lights 3.7" diameter (I prefer the smaller 2.2" diameter ones. Not cheap!

Spot them alligators

 

[ransan]

I put a set of Darla's on my Classic. OMG..... Talk about bright. The idea for me is to be more conspicuous during daylight hours. I run the yellow lens that are easily changed to clear if I want. I love the fork mount. The lights follow the fork, they turn when you turn. The intensity is adjustable. At night with traffic, I turn them down a bit. They are pricey but are very well made of high quality materials. Judging from the photo, looks like they make a mount for the new Rocket.

 

[Bigjaype]

A buddy of mine had a set of 2" diameter, fork mounted LEDs on his BMW. They were very cool and I wanted a set for the new R3. Company is here: Clearwater Lights LED Motorcycle Lights and Off-road Vehicle model is Darla. I sent them an email asking if they have, or planned to make, a bracket for the 2020 R3. Afterwards, I noticed this pic in their gallery of a Rocket with the larger lights 3.7" diameter (I prefer the smaller 2.2" diameter ones. Not cheap!

How to turn a rocket into a moon lander...

 

[Kojack1970]

Clearwater makes very nice stuff. I've seen a few on vintage bikes at shows in the last two years. They are $$$ and not for the frugal minded

 

[Gutterman]

A buddy of mine had a set of 2" diameter, fork mounted LEDs on his BMW. They were very cool and I wanted a set for the new R3. Company is here: Clearwater Lights LED Motorcycle Lights and Off-road Vehicle model is Darla. I sent them an email asking if they have, or planned to make, a bracket for the 2020 R3. Afterwards, I noticed this pic in their gallery of a Rocket with the larger lights 3.7" diameter (I prefer the smaller 2.2" diameter ones. Not cheap!

Did you get a reply about the brackets? These are what I am looking for

 

[smordue1]

Did you get a reply about the brackets? These are what I am looking for

No reply yet, but I can see from that photo they exist, just not listed on site

 

[smordue1]

Okay, they have brackets for R3, but it is a custom kit, not on website, $625 USD

 

[Bondysbike]

Those look like excellent quality lights. Do they show you what the spread pattern and distance is like?

Here is the option I chose for my 2012 Roadster, purchased from Stedi in Australia. 25 watt, spot lights, all aluminum and excellent quality. Tight spot beam goes a long way down the road. You can also get them in flood along with 10 watt and 5 watt power versions. Take a look at the site. Also, if you become a member the prices for these drop. Only issue is the shipping isn't free outside of 'down under'. Motorcycle & ATV

Gotta say...The "old" R3 still looks terrific!
Back to the original post. I like the light but agree small is the way to go those look a little 'agricultural' being that size...jlust my opinion.