Auxiliary headlights on a 2008 Buell Ulysses

When it comes to night flighting, TeamBoxer likes lights. Lots and lots of bright, lovely lights.

A pair of Hella FF50s have been on my shelf for more than a year, waiting for the right app. They were cheap, they are sturdy, and they come with a rat's nest of wiring and a relay to make mounting easy.

First, the right-angle mounts were handmade, and mounted off the turn signal stalks.

Wired them into the high beam switch. (Had already done the "low beam always on" Ulysses wiring trick.)

Here we are at rest:



Here we are one-eyed:



Here we are with all photon torpedos launched.



Detail of the Shock Racing LED turn signals from

www.newenough.com

(this picture doesn't do justice to how bright they are):



All in all, a very sano install. The shape of the Shocks and FF50s compliment each other, but still stand out from the stockers.

Creating the ultimate tool roll

Heading out on a long distance jaunt. Make sure you have all the proper tools in hand.

So here is the short list from upper right:
• Metric allens
• Sawzall metal blade
• Crescent wrench
• Tin with electrical and bailing wire, foam pad sand paper and gloves
•*Tin with spare bolts and nuts and clamps
• Wipes
• Tow strap
• Bicycle pump
• Motion Pro tire irons (wrapped with electrical and duck tape)
• Motion Pro Chain Tool kit with spare links
• Radio Shack electrical tester
• LED Flash light
• Shock adjuster
• Quick Steel and Quick Aluminum Epoxy
• Tie wraps
• Various sockets
• Various bits
• Leatherman Juice
• Versa Tool
• Microdriver
• Open end wrenches
• MSR 6 in 1 Tool
• Needle nose vice grips
• Lighter
• Stick loctite
• Tool roll from Aubuchon Hardware

The whole package is about 9 lbs

Also on board the bike is:

• Tire repair kit (Tube and tubeless)
• Battery jumper cables
• Dupont Teflon lubricant
• Tire downs