Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Kawasaki Tech
KLE500 Fog Lights KLE500 Fog Lights
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Kawasaki Tech Kawasaki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Kawasaki riders only.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11 Oct 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: England
Posts: 152
KLE500 Fog Lights
Hi
Here are some pics of the foglights installed on my bike
The lights are Hella Micro DE halogen lights which cost about £80 from demon tweeks (Xenon driving lamp ones are also available)
The switch supplied is for a car so i'll replace it eventually.






Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11 Oct 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 20
They look really good, take it they don't add much width to the bike where you've tucked them into to the body.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11 Oct 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: England
Posts: 152
Thanks
The Lights only stick out about 1-2" further than the indicators, so they are well in from the end of the handlebars
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12 Oct 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: cumbria
Posts: 54
lights
hi
did your lights have the brackets to fit your crash bars in the pack.
are they easy to fit and how bright are they as i was thinking of getting some
nmc
Attached Thumbnails
KLE500 Fog Lights-100_0185.jpg  

Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12 Oct 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: England
Posts: 152
I had to buy 2 mirror mounts to clamp to bars like these
Google Image Result for http://www.4-motorcycles.co.uk/acatalog/MRUMNT01.jpg
(3rd pic) Then put an M8 bolt through the mounts M10 thread (£4.50 for 2 fine pitch allen bolts no thanks)
I also drilled a hole in the supplied bracket which lined up with the outer small clamp bolt this makes them easier to adjust left + right

They come with 55W bulbs so they are quite bright but the lense means the beam is low and wide which is great for dark country roads

The hardest parts of fitting was routing the wires as the side panels don't come off that far with the crash bars on as for wiring i found it easy (AS Level Electronics) no need for the diagram but this could be different for you. Just use the spare 10A fuse in the box to power a relay (like me) or get power directly from the Fuse either way the can't be switched without the ignition on
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 26 Oct 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShaunJ View Post
I had to buy 2 mirror mounts to clamp to bars like these
Google Image Result for http://www.4-motorcycles.co.uk/acatalog/MRUMNT01.jpg
(3rd pic) Then put an M8 bolt through the mounts M10 thread (£4.50 for 2 fine pitch allen bolts no thanks)
I also drilled a hole in the supplied bracket which lined up with the outer small clamp bolt this makes them easier to adjust left + right

They come with 55W bulbs so they are quite bright but the lense means the beam is low and wide which is great for dark country roads

The hardest parts of fitting was routing the wires as the side panels don't come off that far with the crash bars on as for wiring i found it easy (AS Level Electronics) no need for the diagram but this could be different for you. Just use the spare 10A fuse in the box to power a relay (like me) or get power directly from the Fuse either way the can't be switched without the ignition on
Could you post some info which cable from the junction box you used, or some scheme?
I am doing the same( fog lights).
I am sorry for my bad English
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 27 Oct 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: England
Posts: 152

On the kle if you remove the main plastic connector from the fuse box you will notice that 2 of the terminals have no connector installed in order to use the 10A or 30A spare fuse you need to install a standard 6.3mm crimp-on connector in to one of the empty terminals Left=10A Right=30A. I would use the 10A as i'm not sure if the 30A is switched or permanently live

Hope this helps
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 29 Oct 2008
g4wod_john's Avatar
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bristol UK
Posts: 30
RING Luminator 3 fog lamps
Hi.
Just thoughts that this information might be of some use, Hafords do the RING luminator 3 fog lamps that are only 75mm dia and about £30 a pair, I have just fitted one to my KLE and one is going on the other bike, though I have modified it to 35W HID light and comparing it to the 55W standard fog light it’s a big improvement. I was planning to have HID main light but found that the beam pattern and start up delay was annoying, though I do have HID on the dipped beam which is very good and only draws 3.5 amps. I am not sure if the Hella Micro DE halogen lights have a better beam than the RING but as they were cheep I thought I would give them a try.
Still its just another option.

Cheers John
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 29 Oct 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 20
Quote:
Originally Posted by g4wod_john View Post
Hi.
Just thoughts that this information might be of some use, Hafords do the RING luminator 3 fog lamps that are only 75mm dia and about £30 a pair, I have just fitted one to my KLE and one is going on the other bike, though I have modified it to 35W HID light and comparing it to the 55W standard fog light it’s a big improvement. I was planning to have HID main light but found that the beam pattern and start up delay was annoying, though I do have HID on the dipped beam which is very good and only draws 3.5 amps. I am not sure if the Hella Micro DE halogen lights have a better beam than the RING but as they were cheep I thought I would give them a try.
Still its just another option.

Cheers John
Got any pictures John? Would be good to see both setups and compare.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 30 Oct 2008
g4wod_john's Avatar
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bristol UK
Posts: 30
RING Luminator 3 fog lamp
Pictures as requested,

Cheers John
Attached Images
  
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
DL650 LED Lights hobospy Suzuki Tech 8 20 Sep 2009 19:09
No lights fixnit Kawasaki Tech 0 6 Sep 2008 19:13
Piaa Lights or T/T HID Lights?? Which ones should I buy? jv3 Equipment Reviews 7 9 Feb 2008 13:09
IPF Lights nickt Equipping the Overland Vehicle 4 19 Jul 2003 01:32
lights on XR 389 Equipping the Bike - what's the best gear? 2 28 Dec 2000 11:09

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:56.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top