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Old 12-25-2018, 10:38 AM
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Let us know what you think when it is mounted and operating at night.
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Old 12-25-2018, 06:37 PM
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Here is an under hood pic. I cut out to recess the light bar and was able to put a bolt through each side of the grill housing into the light. No other brackets needed.
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Old 12-26-2018, 12:54 AM
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Nice install. This is definitely going on my to-do list.
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Old 12-26-2018, 01:20 AM
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My only concern would be how the close proximity to a hot muffler might affect the electronics inside the light bar.
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Old 12-26-2018, 08:41 AM
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I mowed with it a few times since the install without a problem. The heat shield doesn't get hot enough to damage the light. The oem wiring has been next to the shield for 25 years without being damaged.
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Old 12-26-2018, 10:10 AM
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The headlight wiring is quite stiff on both of my cyclops due to the heat exposure. At least the insulation is not cracked or falling off, yet
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Old 12-26-2018, 10:32 AM
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One could run the wire(s) through a Kevlar Sleeve.
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Old 12-26-2018, 11:14 AM
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I mowed with it a few times since the install without a problem. The heat shield doesn't get hot enough to damage the light. The oem wiring has been next to the shield for 25 years without being damaged.
I have been researching LED light bars and the reason for my concern is in the construction of the light bar and the need to keep the LEDs cool and not cause premature failure. In the attached picture you can see the LEDs are mounted to a large heat sink to keep them cool and hence the ventilation ribs in the enclosure. I like the "cool" factor of where and how you chose to mount your light bar but I am concerned if it will have enough ventilation and the ability to dissipate the heat in that location.
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Old 12-26-2018, 02:07 PM
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If you are thinking of purchasing a LED light bar you need to consider the IP rating of the light. Of course as you go down the chart in IP rating the price goes up.
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Old 12-26-2018, 06:39 PM
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Its a fancy light bulb. when it goes bad, replace it.
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