Under Seat Lights
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:38 pm
As threatened, I finally got underseat lights on both the PCX and the Forza. I need the lights because I am often between students or coming home in the dark (at least during the non-DST part of the year).
On the Forza, I used two 3 volt LEDs wired to a small battery pack and a simple switch. One LED is low, and illuminates the bottom of the cavern, and one is high to get the more accessible area at the top. When the weather is cold, the seat support can't handle the added weight (well, it couldn't keep the just the seat up, actually), but it seems that if the temps are above 60 F, I don't absolutely need the stick).
Here is that install:
On the PCX, I went with a 12V LED cluster and got a quick connect to attach to the battery tender connection. I mounted this light at a point under the seat that aims it pretty much right into the entire compartment. I'm really happy with this installation.
Here is a closeup of the LED cluster: And the whole assembly before install (I ended up shortening the wires considerably, but this shows how simple the wiring is): Mounted under the PCX seat (a bit fuzzy - camera couldn't focus because it was dark):
And now, in all its brilliant glory:
On the Forza, I used two 3 volt LEDs wired to a small battery pack and a simple switch. One LED is low, and illuminates the bottom of the cavern, and one is high to get the more accessible area at the top. When the weather is cold, the seat support can't handle the added weight (well, it couldn't keep the just the seat up, actually), but it seems that if the temps are above 60 F, I don't absolutely need the stick).
Here is that install:
On the PCX, I went with a 12V LED cluster and got a quick connect to attach to the battery tender connection. I mounted this light at a point under the seat that aims it pretty much right into the entire compartment. I'm really happy with this installation.
Here is a closeup of the LED cluster: And the whole assembly before install (I ended up shortening the wires considerably, but this shows how simple the wiring is): Mounted under the PCX seat (a bit fuzzy - camera couldn't focus because it was dark):
And now, in all its brilliant glory: