Premium Member DavidS Posted March 2, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 I'm looking to add some additional lighting to my 2015 FJ-09, and I have some 12v lights I bought a long time ago, but never used. After looking for a good mounting place, I think the easiest mounting solution is going to be towards the top of the gold forks. I'm thinking about getting a clamp for each fork (with a rubber pad underneath to help protect the fork), and mounting a flat piece of metal to span the gap between the two forks. I can then drill a hole in the metal, and mount the lights to that flat metal piece. Before I go buy anything and waste my time, has anyone done anything like this? I don't want to damage the forks, and if someone has a better method, I'm interested in hearing about it. Thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 2, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 Denali Fork Tube Mount ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Alloy Bull Bar mounts 50mm GUFO Bullbar Bracket Spot Flood Mounting Clamp Lamp Holder Nudge Fog Light LED WWW.EBAY.COM.AU Bull Bar Mounting Bracket Kits. Can be used to mount spot light, LED bar, antenna or sand flag. Fits most ofvehicles or boats with... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted March 2, 2019 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 Wow, those look like exactly what I need, but they don't ship to the US! Bummer....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 3, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted March 3, 2019 @DavidS - Not wanting to state the obvious, but be VERY careful about clearances when you start mounting anything to the fork above the fender. There’s more suspension travel in the fork than it might look like at first glance, so just make sure everything clears when the forks are completely bottomed out. Good luck, and keep us posted on what you come up with. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member whistler Posted March 3, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted March 3, 2019 +1 on what texscottyd said. I got my lights and brackets from RigidIndustries.com. Also spanned the two brackets with an aluminum flat bar and mounted the light in the center. They're not inexpensive, but I've used Rigid LEDs on my other bikes and my ATV and have a lotta faith in their performance under adverse conditions. As with anything, YMMV. 1 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT (Annabelle) 2013 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 (Juliette) 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300 (Rachel) 2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250S (Fiona) 2006 Honda VFR800 (Jenny) 2005 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 (Hannah) 2003 Honda Shadow Sabre VT1100 (Veronica) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 12 hours ago, DavidS said: Wow, those look like exactly what I need, but they don't ship to the US! Bummer....... @DavidSThey come from China also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/2/2019 at 4:45 PM, DavidS said: Wow, those look like exactly what I need, but they don't ship to the US! Bummer....... maybe this??? MT09 Tracer Adaptive LED Fog Lights CosmoMotoAccessories WWW.EBAY.COM Led Fog Light for the MT-09 Tracer that turns when turning! 1 x 36W Cree Waterproof Flood and Spot Led bar (half led flood half spot). The light is mounted with a special bracket on the forks and it... Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Not to state the obvious, but I see a lot of bolts and push pins under there that could be used as mounting points. Use what's there and keep it simple. No need to add more weight and spend more money. Racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rustyshackles Posted March 9, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 9, 2019 I’m happy with this Fog Light Holder WWW.COSMO-ACCESSORIES.COM Headlight IBA Member #59800 3 Nations Brewing Mug Club #100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuff Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 I use that same cheap light as well. Must say it's the best ten bucks spent on the bike. As mentioned above there are some mounting points on the lower fork clamps but some spacers of differing lengths are required. No clearance issues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samaha Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 3/8/2019 at 8:47 PM, rustyshackles said: I’m happy with this Fog Light Holder WWW.COSMO-ACCESSORIES.COM Headlight I have been looking at this bar. If you have time can you kindly post a pic of what it looks like on your bike. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I used super cheap amazon fork clamps myself, cost me all of $20 with prime delivery: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07G844B4Y Then mounted a cheap LED light bar on them, like one of these (this is actually a two-pack): https://www.amazon.ca/Zmoon-Light-Driving-Single-Truck/dp/B07K9PXSD7/ End result: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted June 19, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 ...my kind of fix! ...thanks for the links. I already have an LED (v similar), but the clamps are exactly what I need. 1 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 11 hours ago, knyte said: ...my kind of fix! ...thanks for the links. I already have an LED (v similar), but the clamps are exactly what I need. I'm really happy with the setup. I've used all sorts of similar light bars as even the dirt cheap ones work great on every bike I've owned for years. Particularly with flood pattern lights, they're fantastic for getting broad, close illumination: excellent for seeing where your wheels are going in the dark when turning. You can spend a lot of money on it, but there's not really a good reason to. The really cheap ones work just as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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