Looking for lighting.

liverchip · 01-31-2007, 11:20 AM

Hey guys, I'm looking to add a headlight to my TSM 200 as I like to ride at night . I know that dual sport lighting kits exist for 350 to 500$, but that's a bit steep for me, and I have no use for the turn signals or hi/low beam. I'm just looking for a headlight housing and light to go with it. I can fab the rest as I'm an engineer by trade.

culcune · 01-31-2007, 12:11 PM

liverchip, I have been seeing a new 250 more and more thru these threads. I am not sure who makes it, but it looks like your Shineray, but has a light kit. It does not look to be the most comfortable enduro, but these new bikes (it has only been the last 2 weeks I have seen people posting pictures) have 250 engines, and full lighting. I think that one of the dealers is on Ebay, who used to sell a bike known by the brand "Marshin" and is now Easy Ed, or something like that. I think that someone posted a photo yesterday or the day before, showing the same 250 model. but it was from a Canadian company. Either way, the bike looks very similar to your bike, and if you contact the importers, more than likely they will be worthless, but at least a start to you, so your best bet would be to email the rep in China where the bike is sourced.

PolygonFla · 01-31-2007, 12:22 PM

Hi,

Seems to me that if you have no intention of going on road you can do anything. Let your imagination run wild.

Looking at your pics in the gallery I think I would use the screw in the middle of the number-plate and mount a piece of square aluminum tube then mount some micro fog/driving lights from Walmart or Pep Boys with a 3-way switch, off, one on, both on.

Whatever you decide post some pics.

culcune · 01-31-2007, 01:13 PM

Polygon, I didn't think of that. What is that method, KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) would apply right about here!

PolygonFla · 01-31-2007, 01:29 PM

Thanks, I may be a redneck engineer but who are you calling stupid

Add a few quick disconnects and a wingnut or two (with lock washers of course) and you could take the whole thing off if you wanted.

liverchip · 01-31-2007, 02:17 PM

As mentioned in my DS reply, it has a battery and charging system

John22j · 01-31-2007, 02:19 PM

ooops -- the delete of my post and your reply must have crossed in cyberspace.... and now it looks like you replied to nothing.... so for those interested just view the thread in DP forum. :roll:

liverchip · 01-31-2007, 02:20 PM

As for the shadetree engineering method, As I have found 2 more or less stock looking add-on headlights and their prices, I'm headed more in the 'fabricated solution' Headed down to Harbor Freight right now to pick something up.

culcune · 01-31-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PolygonFla

Thanks, I may be a redneck engineer but who are you calling stupid

Add a few quick disconnects and a wingnut or two (with lock washers of course) and you could take the whole thing off if you wanted.

No, its yourself you call "stupid" or something like that...

01-31-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Looking for lighting. Hey guys, I'm looking to add a headlight to my TSM 200 as I like to ride at night . I know that dual sport lighting kits exist for 350 to 500$, but that's a bit steep for me, and I have no use for the turn signals or hi/low beam. I'm just looking for a headlight housing and light to go with it. I can fab the rest as I'm an engineer by trade. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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01-31-2007, 12:11 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	liverchip, I have been seeing a new 250 more and more thru these threads. I am not sure who makes it, but it looks like your Shineray, but has a light kit. It does not look to be the most comfortable enduro, but these new bikes (it has only been the last 2 weeks I have seen people posting pictures) have 250 engines, and full lighting. I think that one of the dealers is on Ebay, who used to sell a bike known by the brand "Marshin" and is now Easy Ed, or something like that. I think that someone posted a photo yesterday or the day before, showing the same 250 model. but it was from a Canadian company. Either way, the bike looks very similar to your bike, and if you contact the importers, more than likely they will be worthless, but at least a start to you, so your best bet would be to email the rep in China where the bike is sourced. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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01-31-2007, 01:13 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Polygon, I didn't think of that. What is that method, KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) would apply right about here! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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01-31-2007, 02:17 PM	#6
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	As mentioned in my DS reply, it has a battery and charging system __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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01-31-2007, 02:19 PM	#7
John22j Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 289	ooops -- the delete of my post and your reply must have crossed in cyberspace.... and now it looks like you replied to nothing.... so for those interested just view the thread in DP forum. :roll: __________________ '20 RPS Magician 250 '06 Hensim (Tierra) DB150-2 '06 X-Treme 70cc pitbike '02 Kawasaki KX125
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01-31-2007, 12:22 PM	#3
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	Hi, Seems to me that if you have no intention of going on road you can do anything. Let your imagination run wild. Looking at your pics in the gallery I think I would use the screw in the middle of the number-plate and mount a piece of square aluminum tube then mount some micro fog/driving lights from Walmart or Pep Boys with a 3-way switch, off, one on, both on. Whatever you decide post some pics.
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01-31-2007, 01:29 PM	#5
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	Thanks, I may be a redneck engineer but who are you calling stupid Add a few quick disconnects and a wingnut or two (with lock washers of course) and you could take the whole thing off if you wanted.
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01-31-2007, 02:20 PM	#8
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	As for the shadetree engineering method, As I have found 2 more or less stock looking add-on headlights and their prices, I'm headed more in the 'fabricated solution' Headed down to Harbor Freight right now to pick something up. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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