P1000 Light bar mount - 50" mictuning

[minisoda]

Just ordered this light bar for my P1k with hard top... would like to tuck it just under the hard top if possible... could install on top, but not my first choice. I've looked through quite a few threads. Any ideas on the best mounting solution? Looks it will be tough to mount to roll bar since we also have a windshield to contend with.

 

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[OnTheJob]

I'm considering this same location but with a 42" curved bar. My initial thought was into the underside of the of the leading edge of the plastic Honda roof line with fender washers. It's not idea but the plastic up there looks fairly substantial. I like that location so the light bar will stand a better chance against tree branches. My second thought is the base of the windshield but I'm afraid when I put a snow plow blade on I'll get a nasty reflexion back when the plow is up.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Just ordered this light bar for my P1k with hard top... would like to tuck it just under the hard top if possible... could install on top, but not my first choice. I've looked through quite a few threads. Any ideas on the best mounting solution? Looks it will be tough to mount to roll bar since we also have a windshield to contend with.

I had my last one mounted up there and liked it. However I think I'm going to get a full windshield so I want to mount up front. I think @ohanacreek mounted his on top of the front grill guard. @Tramguage1 mounted his at bottom of the wondow.

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[ohanacreek]

I had my last one mounted up there and liked it. However I think I'm going to get a full windshield so I want to mount up front. I think @ohanacreek mounted his on top of the front grill guard. @Tramguage1 mounted his at bottom of the wondow.

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BUT I downsized and doubled the brightness with a single row rough country.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

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BUT I downsized and doubled the brightness with a single row rough country.
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That's how I want to mount mine. Is the small one really twice as bright? Can you post a link for it?

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[ohanacreek]

20-inch Cree LED Light Bar - (Single Row | Black Series)



Draws twice what my “240w” Mictuning Amazon bar did, MUCH brighter on trail.

I copied Joey and used the Rough Country X5’s on the rear for side/corner lighting. They draw 5 times each what my pair of Amazon specials drew. The light output difference is comparing a candle to a forest fire.



They are a bit more relative to the Amazon Special but they put out a LOT of light. Size doesn’t always matter quality does.

Ex: This uses a battery the size of a AAA and puts out 1000lumens on high.


Looking back I have hijacked or stolen a lot of @joeymt33 ideas, he’s an expensive friend to have.

 

[ohanacreek]

Oh and it’s not blocking my vision either ....

 

[Hondoman]

20-inch Cree LED Light Bar - (Single Row | Black Series)

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Draws twice what my “240w” Mictuning Amazon bar did, MUCH brighter on trail.

I copied Joey and used the Rough Country X5’s on the rear for side/corner lighting. They draw 5 times each what my pair of Amazon specials drew. The light output difference is comparing a candle to a forest fire.

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They are a bit more relative to the Amazon Special but they put out a LOT of light. Size doesn’t always matter quality does.

Ex: This uses a battery the size of a AAA and puts out 1000lumens on high.
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Looking back I have hijacked or stolen a lot of @joeymt33 ideas, he’s an expensive friend to have.

Are those custom mounts? I was looking at the same light bar, but need mounts inset similar to yours.

 

[ohanacreek]

Are those custom mounts? I was looking at the same light bar, but need mounts inset similar to yours.

Yes, I picked up the clamps on Amazon
STV Motorsports Steel Clamp 1.75"
and used a piece of 1” flatbar to make the end pieces powdercoated for a tough finish.

 

[Hondoman]

Thanks, looks good.

I'm looking to replace my existing 52" curved mounted near the base of my windshield. Im getting tired of looking at the back of it.

 

[ohanacreek]

Thanks, looks good.

I'm looking to replace my existing 52" curved mounted near the base of my windshield. Im getting tired of looking at the back of it.

Yup, I moved my elevated intake and lowered the light bar. To get them out of vision. It made a very noticeable difference in what I could see in front of me.

 

[Hondoman]

Yup, I moved my elevated intake and lowered the light bar. To get them out of vision. It made a very noticeable difference in what I could see in front of me.

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I'm hoping for the same. My 52" is just too big for what I need. I'm hoping to mount the new one on top of the bull bar, nice and low. Are you happy with the light output of the 20" now?

Heres my current setup:

 

[ohanacreek]

I'm hoping for the same. My 52" is just too big for what I need. I'm hoping to mount the new one on top of the bull bar, nice and low. Are you happy with the light output of the 20" now?

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Heres my current setup:

I’ll take new beam shots tonight with Rough Country lights to compare.

 

[Hondoman]

Thanks

 

[ohanacreek]

Thanks

I got distracted and forgot the beam shots.

 

[Hondoman]

I got distracted and forgot the beam shots.

That's ok, I've ordered it. Thanks.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Just for reference I had this light on my last machine. It was pretty damn bright and I had it on for 2 years with no issues. It had the spot/flood combo.
https://www.amazon.com/Yitamotor-Harness-compatible-Offroad-Driving/dp/B01AHPP8R2/?tag=sxsweb24-20

@ohanacreek do you think the rough country is worth the money? If I can get as much OR MORE light in a smaller package I would sure like to do so.

 

[ohanacreek]

Just for reference I had this light on my last machine. It was pretty damn bright and I had it on for 2 years with no issues. It had the spot/flood combo.
https://www.amazon.com/Yitamotor-Harness-compatible-Offroad-Driving/dp/B01AHPP8R2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535601305&sr=8-3&keywords=yitamotor+curved+52"+inch+light+bar&dpID=51ykkIao3JL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

@ohanacreek do you think the rough country is worth the money? If I can get as much OR MORE light in a smaller package I would sure like to do so.

Simply for the size yeah, much smaller for more light I haven't taken beam shots I guess Ill do that tomorrow night.

 

[ohanacreek]

@Cuoutdoors

Amazon Special 40" "240" watt (drew <5amps so about 60watts) and pair of the "18" watt Pods (18w per pair)
@60-70’ to trees, pad is @60' wide

Rough Country 20" single row 90watt true and pair of RC X5's 50w per pair true.
@80-90’ to trees, a more focused beam out of higher quality more centered LEDs.
The X5's are a flood and are WAY more even so they light up way better. The Amazon pods claim food but they have a hotspot and when its close in they do jack crap except in that hotspot.
I have the bar aimed lower than the Amazon bar because it carries a lot further and being as bright as they are blind anyone in front.

Those plates are 125yards away my Amazon Special wouldn’t even begin to illuminate them.



Be warned the X5 lens is 2.5" not the housing they are 4.81" wide, 3.93" tall, 3.07" deep, according to RC, much larger than the Amazon pods.

 

[wildbill42]

Just ordered this light bar for my P1k with hard top... would like to tuck it just under the hard top if possible... could install on top, but not my first choice. I've looked through quite a few threads. Any ideas on the best mounting solution? Looks it will be tough to mount to roll bar since we also have a windshield to contend with.

I’m like minisoda I’d like to mount a led light bar just under the top but got a windshield look for mounts