STEDI ST4K Light Bar Installed

[JTB]

Even after weeks of designing a 3D printed mount, waiting for parts, installing the light, and sorting out electrical issues, it wasn't until I finally closed up the bike, took the cover off the light, and stood back ten feet that it finally dawned on me that I had over done it. This is way more light then is needed for safe driving. It is a night and day difference(sorry) compared to just the high beams. It puts a grin on my face every time I get to light it up, and I am now The Batman of my town.

I have it wired to come on with the high beams when the handlebar switch is enabled. I am someone who could be characterized as having a stainless steel fastener fetish. But even to my taste the 25+ bright stainless fasteners holding this light together are excessive. I'm going to find some black stainless fasteners and replace most of them. This is a heavy light!

STEDI 8 Inch ST4K 12 LED Double Row Bar
STEDI Motorcycle LED Light Switch Handlebar Mount
6 Volt Automotive Relay

 

[Harv]

Very nice set-up. I think you'd have a hard time convincing this crowd that anything is overkill.

What are the two rings on the fork below the headlight for?

 

[JTB]

Very nice set-up. I think you'd have a hard time convincing this crowd that anything is overkill.

What are the two rings on the fork below the headlight for?

They are stainless steel strap rings to tie the bike down for transport. Did I mention I have a stainless steel fastener fetish?

 

[Harv]

Wow.

I clicked on the STEDI link and watched the night video of the 8" in action. Fantastic hybrid beam pattern.

I'm planning on mounting some aux lights on a crash bar coming in soon and saw your post about the 6V relay. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[STUBBORN]

They are stainless steel strap rings to tie the bike down for transport. Did I mention I have a stainless steel fastener fetish?

I like these. I ordered

P1Tools Dirt bike Tie Down Strap Rings for Motorcycle​

Material	High-strength stainless steel
Color	Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T4K1LBF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$9 for 4

I think black goes better with Honda Red & Black color.

 

[m in sc]

whats the amp draw on that light? just curious. I kinda dig it. (for another project)

 

[Cpd419]

I’ve got to have some of those tie downs asap.

 

[JTB]

whats the amp draw on that light? just curious. I kinda dig it. (for another project)

2.5 Amps at 13.6 V according to STEDI.

 

[STUBBORN]

I’ve got to have some of those tie downs asap.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T4K1LBF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Next day Prime delivery

 

[ReadyFreddy]

They are stainless steel strap rings to tie the bike down for transport. Did I mention I have a stainless steel fastener fetish?
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What size bolts did you have to buy? I just bought these and wanted to copy your install.

 

[JTB]

What size bolts did you have to buy? I just bought these and wanted to copy your install.

For the rings mounted to the bottom bridge(right above the fork boot) I used 50mm low profile socket head screws with 15mm spacers. That is the ring position I find most useful for tying to a motorcycle trailer. I used 40mm screws and a 6mm spacers on the top bridge. I haven't had any reason to use those rings yet. I choose the low profile head screws for aesthetic reasons. I sized them just long enough to get approximately the same thread depth as the stock screws considering the depth of the spacer and the thickness of the ring(longer would work too). Torque them to 29 N-m(spec for factory bolt).

 

[rightspy]

Tie down anchors are genius. Wish I had thought of that as that is where my rack is mounted.

 

[HondaOG]

For the rings mounted to the bottom bridge(right above the fork boot) I used 50mm low profile socket head screws with 15mm spacers. That is the ring position I find most useful for tying to a motorcycle trailer. I used 40mm screws and a 6mm spacers on the top bridge. I haven't had any reason to use those rings yet. I choose the low profile head screws for aesthetic reasons. I sized them just long enough to get approximately the same thread depth as the stock screws considering the depth of the spacer and the thickness of the ring(longer would work too). Torque them to 29 N-m(spec for factory bolt).

JTB. I’m fascinated by the McMaster-Carr site you sent us to linking the socket screws and spacers you used to mount your tie down rings. I’d like to order more then just the hardware to add the tie down rings to my bike. My first thought is to order the proper fasteners for my rear cargo rack. What size do you recommend for that application? Seems as though they are M6 but the options are making my head spin. Thanks in advance.

 

[m in sc]

25-30 mm in length. Mcmaster is great, i order stuff from there every week.

 

[MisterB]

HondaOG, the McMaster website is good, but if you can get their catalog it makes things a little easier and (for me) quicker. It's 3 inches thick printed on the thinnest paper possible but quite handy!

 

[JTB]

My first thought is to order the proper fasteners for my rear cargo rack. What size do you recommend for that application? Seems as though they are M6 but the options are making my head spin. Thanks in advance.

Here is an illustration of the general approach I would take to mount something on the Honda rack. On the right is a mount using the threads built-in to the Honda rack. On the left is how I would do it if I was drilling through the sheet metal of the Honda rack to create new mount points.

The blue are fender washers(or oversized washers as McMaster calls them). The turquoise are cushioning washers. The green is a standard washer. The orange is a nylon locknut. I would probably use button head socket screws here but you could use any head you prefer.

To get the screw length add the thicknesses of all the various washers and nuts, the thickness of the floor of your rack, and the thickness of the Honda rack(9mm at the built in threads) and then round up to the available screw length. Depending on the contours of the floor of your rack you might stack multiple cushioning washers(or fender washers) on top of one another as needed to prevent your rack from rubbing against the Honda rack in a way you didn't intend.

McMaster is great for their selection of hard to find parts which can be quickly delivered. But they are on the expensive side. Other than the cushioning washer, the parts I have mentioned are widely available. When I need standard nuts and bolts(especially in low qty), and I'm not in a rush, I use BoltDepot.com. Hope that helps.

 

[HondaOG]

Here is an illustration of the general approach I would take to mount something on the Honda rack. On the right is a mount using the threads built-in to the Honda rack. On the left is how I would do it if I was drilling through the sheet metal of the Honda rack to create new mount points.

The blue are fender washers(or oversized washers as McMaster calls them). The turquoise are cushioning washers. The green is a standard washer. The orange is a nylon locknut. I would probably use button head socket screws here but you could use any head you prefer.
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To get the screw length add the thicknesses of all the various washers and nuts, the thickness of the floor of your rack, and the thickness of the Honda rack(9mm at the built in threads) and then add at least another mm and round up to the available screw length. Depending on the contours of the floor of your rack you might stack multiple cushioning washers(or fender washers) on top of one another as needed to prevent your rack from rubbing against the Honda rack in a way you didn't intend.

McMaster is great for their selection of hard to find parts which can be quickly delivered. But they are on the expensive side. Other than the cushioning washer, the parts I have mentioned are widely available. When I need standard nuts and bolts(especially in low qty), and I'm not in a rush, I use BoltDepot.com. Hope that helps.

That’s a really impressive illustration and description. Thank you!

 

[SneakyDingo]

Here I was, modeling up the individual McMaster Carr components like an idiot, as opposed to using the F360 import library to bring in the McMaster Carr supplied CAD models.

 

[JTB]

Much more subtle look with the black screws. I liked it okay before but now I love it. What do you guys think?

 

[STUBBORN]

Much more subtle look with the black screws. I liked it okay before but now I love it. What do you guys think?

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Please help me with added light project.
Can't get STEDI heah - picked stuff on Amazon.

H2C HEAD LIGHT GUARD fit for Honda CT125 – Beezdeals

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half inch (1.25 cm) top bar on front rack - Will 1/2 inch cable clamps hold a LED Light?