CRM 250 lights

pac · Post by **pac** » 12 Jun 2012, 10:58

I'm thinking of getting CRM, I do a lot of winter riding and having a good front beam is really important, especially at low rpm, so can anyone say what the front beam is like on CRM ? (If poor are upgrade stator / regulator kits available). Are the electrics generally OK on CRM's..any models better than others.

cheers Paul

Post by **voodookid37** » 12 Jun 2012, 16:21

can only confirm that mk1/2...are ...emmmmm, a candle in the wind is the best description.

others have fitted aftermarket units and i'm sure they will be along in a minute to share their views.

have seen one mk1 or 2 fitted with the twin xr250/xlr250 baja twin units..........which are decent.sure it's one of the overseas chaps with that conversion.....

Post by **SkidMark** » 12 Jun 2012, 16:54

The AR has the best light but if you search around here you will see other lights people have depends. Depends on the cash you want to spend - TrailTech stuff is top notch.

Post by **fallenmikethebike** » 12 Jun 2012, 17:18

You will need to search the after market, 35 watts

I frequently get buzzed by fireflies, and they are generally laughing.
Mike

rhysdad · Post by **rhysdad** » 31 Jul 2012, 22:28

When my (MK1) lamp eventually works correctly ( another story) it's not bright enough to dazzle a cockroach...
All good fun on cold January mornings!!!

Post by **voodookid37** » 31 Jul 2012, 23:47

rhysdad wrote:When my (MK1) lamp eventually works correctly ( another story) it's not bright enough to dazzle a cockroach...
All good fun on cold January mornings!!!

agrees.........candle in the wind........haha

Post by **fishtail** » 01 Aug 2012, 03:19

i got some after market headlight on mine ( appears to use house hold halogen bulbs! )

and its fine - even when just ticking over,,,

You could always stick a strip of LED's on as well... I just used cableties to put them on my wife's bike.....

Post by **knackeredMk1** » 01 Aug 2012, 11:52

If I remember correctly the generator on a Mk2 (only one I could find info on) generates about 125W at 4,000rpm as I remember so there is quite a lot of capactity for lighting. I use a twin beam Trail Tech headlight which is really excellent especially with some 'special' bulbs. Technology has moved so far from when the CRM was made that 'high light/low power bulbs' can be fitted to lots of different headlights. Unforyunately not the standard CRMs though

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See several posts in - viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3484 or viewtopic.php?f=14&t=6110&start=0

nzjaprider · Post by **nzjaprider** » 02 Aug 2012, 07:46

Hi has anyone out there fitted a battery to a mk 2 ? I am hoping to do a bit of trail/road touring here in New Zealand and want to fit trail tech computer and a baja designs headlight, would rather it came on when i turned the key rather than having to kick start it first, not planning to use heaps of electrical stuff so a little battery will probably do and a little reg/rec to stop it from exploding? Any thoughts?

Post by **fishtail** » 02 Aug 2012, 09:14

I'm interested as well...

I just ordered a "chinese" koso... so will let you know how that gets on..

I was worried that it would lose it's settings..

Post by **knackeredMk1** » 02 Aug 2012, 09:36

Trail Tech computers have batteries, but they need replaceing about every 9 months. Without them they start up when the engine is running as described. There must be a way of wiring up a bigger battery if you are handy that way.

I would think there is a bettery kit around. There is a company in Daventry, UK, that does custom fit lighting kits for MXers etc that advertises in TBM and other off road mags.......

Post by **fallenmikethebike** » 02 Aug 2012, 19:40

I saw these, there not licensed for road use though,

http://www.zxlight.co.uk/index.php?rout ... uct_id=536
Mike

Post by **voodookid37** » 02 Aug 2012, 23:06

fallenmikethebike wrote:I saw these, there not licensed for road use though,

http://www.zxlight.co.uk/index.php?rout ... uct_id=536
Mike

oddly it reminds me of the wee robot chap from the short circuit films...

nzjaprider · Post by **nzjaprider** » 03 Aug 2012, 08:33

I'm going to take it to an auto sparky for a estimate to make it a battery powered Crm!! , if i think i can do it myself after chatting with him i will post a step by step for those who are like minded, the way i see it is.... buy a reg/rec to convert stator ac power to battery dc power and add a few fuses... job done! am i simplifying it? or is it that easy? ...or a recipe for BBQ Crm? I will find out.....

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