Outstanding Cree spotlight

mr blackstock · May 20, 2015, 05:31:36 AM

G'day,

I figured to post this is the Aussie part as this spot light is probably only on the Australian market. I bought it from Autopro for $129, a cree spot light with the brand "tech light" and I was amazed at how bright it was! I have been searching for a decent light for awhile, and after biting the bullet I went with this one. From memory I think it is a genuine 15 watt cree chip, spot light not flood. After riding around last night, I reckon it is around 3 times brighter than my full beam halogen bulb.

If other members have similar good stories about extra lighting, please post as with the advent and availability of cree lights, it is a bit of a revolution happening in the world of lighting..
Next pay day I will be ordering another one..

TexasDave · May 20, 2015, 06:43:17 AM

Glad to hear it. Bought the same lights a month ago but don't have them mounted yet. They look fairly water proof. Dave

mr blackstock · May 20, 2015, 06:45:12 PM

G'day,

Well the spotlight paid for itself this morning! On the way into work I had the high beam and spotlight on and around 200 meters away two kangaroos hopped over the road. If I had been using just my high beam I would not have seen them.

I initially thought to buy the spot after around a month ago after I rode straight past a roo on the side of the road in the dark without even seeing him!

Very happy with the purchase. Damn bright.

Cheers, Gareth

FJmonkey · May 20, 2015, 07:22:26 PM

Time to rename them to "Roo Lights".

Horse · May 22, 2015, 02:40:03 AM

Hi guys, I bought a very similer pair of cree spotties for my KLE 500, I'm sure they are 4 waters, but they are GRATE..... I paid $95 for 2 of the suckers & have since seen them for $69 for 4 of the buggers ...

anyway yours must be way brighter than mine !!! Still good for spottin roos but ...

Troyskie · May 22, 2015, 09:37:16 PM

Mate, I live in roo city, two nature reserves either side of my land. Even in the car with the high beam on I don't see them till waaaaay to late if they are not moving. I've even had them suicide right into the side of the car as I'm rolling past. If I can I don't ride at night mate. Roos are kind of smart, but act a bit like sheep and can be oh so dumb

. try and not ride at night if you have a car buddy.

mr blackstock · May 23, 2015, 04:23:40 AM

G'day,

I have been riding around roo's for a few years now, and I have to say, compared to riding in the city, you have less chance of hitting a roo than getting hit in the city.

Also, I stand by "roo shoo's" best thing out there I reckon. For me they have always worked really well. Hope I have not jinxed myself....

cheers, Gareth

Troyskie · May 24, 2015, 01:48:34 AM

G'day Gareth, just to show my comment about roo city I've now walked out of the shed and pointed the phone down the back yard. There are only a couple of skips in the shot, but there are about 30 off to the right. I was a city boy till about 10 years ago & never really worried about them till moving here. I generally leave early and, this time of year arrive home near sunset. A few of the neighbours have roo shoos and swear by them. I just drive or ride real slow, but truth be told I'm pretty much a fair weather rider now.

Troyskie · May 24, 2015, 01:49:29 AM

whoops, here's the pic...

mr blackstock · May 24, 2015, 05:48:40 PM

Yeah those roo's are pretty close, perhaps a bit close for my comfort too.

Thankfully the roo's around here graze the farmers paddocks, the worrying time is when they heading either home or to the feeding grounds.
And you guys are right, care is required. It is a fool hardy rider that barrels through the bush at 120kmph at dusk or dawn.

I will post another pic when I get the other spot light.

cheers, Gareth

mr blackstock · May 30, 2015, 05:19:28 AM

Well I bought the extra spotlight and attached them both, I made up a bracket of sorts to mount them either side of the headlight. jaycar make the light. Now selling for $150AUD

The first pic is of normal high beam

This pic is with both spotlights running also.

Chromaxe · May 30, 2015, 05:32:16 AM

Looks "brilliant" - literally.... definitely something to think about.

Bones · May 30, 2015, 04:45:55 PM

Wow.... What a difference, hasnt lighting technology come a long way in the last few years. Once a 25 watt bulb was about as bright as a candle, now look at them. Been thinking about mounting a set of spotties to my crashbars, so will keep them in mind.

ken65 · June 04, 2015, 12:22:43 AM

came across these by accident. there very cheap. have to be worth a punt you'd think.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-30W-CREE-U2-U3-LED-Spot-Fog-Headlight-Light-Lamp-Light-Motor-Motorcycle-Car-Truck/32320795946.html?spm=2114.30010108.4.81.bPz0Nl

mr blackstock · June 05, 2015, 08:32:25 AM

Hello,
I looked at the advert, and they quote 1200 lumens, which converted to Watts is around 20 watts. Whereas mine are 1700 lumens and reportedly output 200 watts equivalent. From the research I did, there seems to be a glut of makers all using led chips, but there seems no standard. The fact they quote lumens pisses me off, it's just a bigger sounding number. I think the good buying is in the maker of the led chip, and the lens.
I bought mine in a store because I knew if they were crap I could return them quickly. I reckon I got lucky.
Although I have never spent so much on bloody lights before.

I would suggest buying off sellers that other recommend, or spend heaps from shop and return and exchange for lights that suit you if need be.

Just a thought, gareth

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