How to replace lights on a atv


ATV Lighting | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Are you looking for new ATV lights? You’re in the right place! Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is your source for all of your lighting needs.

We’ve got several excellent lamp kits to choose from, including PIAA lights and HID lights (high-intensity discharge). If you just want to improve the visibility of your existing light fixtures, you can install a brighter bulb – we have a number to choose from.

But if you want to avoid the need of replacing bulbs in the future, you can always go for ATV LED lights. These produce an impressive amount of light at only a fraction of the energy required by traditional lighting. We even have a good LED light bar or two, complete with mounts. There isn’t a better way to increase both your visibility at night and your quad’s style at the same time.

Of course, we also have other lighting accessories such as headlight or taillight covers. Light switches, mounts, clamps, brackets and voltage regulators are all among the products we carry.

If you need better visibility for nighttime riding on your quad, don’t delay. Browse our selection now. Pick up improved ATV lights today, and you won’t believe the difference it makes.

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    M Lencioni in ID

    Bright lights

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  • Tusk License Light

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    Bright, low profile tag light. Just have to find a good way to splice it into the running light. I wish this also came in an amber light option for some super low-profile turn signals.

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  • Thumper Jockey Enduro 3000 Headlight Kit

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  • Cyclops Adventure Sports Long Range Optimus LED 10°/20° Combo Auxiliary Lights

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REPLACE KODIAK LIGHT BULBS - Dirt Wheels Magazine

By the staff of Dirt Wheels

Yamaha’s Kodiak 700 has proven to be a reliable workhorse for one of the ranches down the street from our shop. If you look closely, you can see he welded a sprayer mount to the front bumper. It shows you that steel racks and bumpers are more practical to guys who work off their ATVs than plastic ones.

REPLACE KODIAK LIGHT BULBS

Yamaha is designing some of the most reliable and smoothest-riding ATVs lately. There is a 5-year-old Kodiak 700 that works daily on a ranch down the street from our shop that is a perfect example of this. In those years, the machine has primarily been used for spraying, towing and basic transportation. Even if it doesn’t move, the machine does sit idling for most of the work day. 

The constant, slight vibration this Kodiak has at idle has rattled the light bulbs loose. In a matter of days, both bulbs stopped working.

The Kodiak 700 SE comes with a 2500-pound winch. It can easily lift its own weight. This is how we were able to get the bulbs to fall out of their plastic lenses. It was also the perfect time to remove the skid plates and inspect the underside of the five-year-old machine. The Kodiak headlight assembly and bulb are well-protected from dust and water by two thick rubber seals. Peel it away and it reveals the light socket.The tiny welds broke from the slight vibration the machine has at idle. If you have a Kodiak 450 or Yamaha Viking, the vibration may reduce the lifespan of those bulbs and other parts, too.

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 To investigate, we peeled back the rubber dust cover and twisted out the light socket. What we found is that the tiny tack welds on the small, flat rim that allows the bulb to clip into the electrical source broke. The glass bulb and the filament were actually still intact in one bulb but was burnt out in the other.

Now, removing the bulbs was the challenge for the day, since they fell down into the plastic light housing and the rancher didn’t have any needle-nose pliers handy. 

The solution was to use the Yamaha’s 2500-pound winch to lift the front of the Kodiak in the air. Once the ATV was vertical, the bulbs slid out onto the ground. With the vehicle vertical, it was easy to slip the new bulbs into place and seal up the dust cover. We went to ShopYamaha.com to find the new OEM bulbs for $23.99. You can also order them through your Yamaha dealer. After a few minutes, our neighbor’s Kodiak is back in service, and aside from regular oil changes, we don’t expect to turn anymore wrenches on it.

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How to connect a headlight on an ATV

Additional light on an ATV often becomes an urgent need for its owners. After all, this type of equipment is primarily intended for trips over rough terrain, such as mountains, steppes, fields or beaches, where it is always very important to have good visibility. After all, if in the light of day the road will not be particularly difficult, then after dark the journey can already pose a serious threat to life. nine0005

ATV's additional headlights can be installed either as a replacement for regular ones, or simply serve as an additional source of illumination. The use of additional optics allows for good visibility and greatly expands the driver's field of view. True, here it is very important to correctly set the boundaries, otherwise the light will blind everyone who will go towards you.

Installing headlights on an ATV - how is it done?

Additional light for a motorcycle or ATV, whether it is an independent set of optics or just additional lighting, is most often installed on the bumper or hood. In this case, you need to proceed from the design of the vehicle. The connection itself is carried out directly to the ATV battery. The exact wiring diagram also depends on the ATV model, so it is advisable for each owner to look for photo and video instructions based on its features. nine0005

The only universal advice that is desirable to use in any case is to install an additional fuse in the system to protect against voltage surges.

However, if the ATV owner is going to use an ordinary LED strip as an additional light, the whole task is noticeably simplified. The main thing is to securely fix the tape on the surface and power it from the appropriate contacts. No other precautions are needed. nine0005

Also, taking into account the characteristics of this vehicle, you need to choose headlights that meet certain criteria. First of all, these are:

  • strength;
  • tightness;
  • compact;
  • fire safety;
  • adequate power.

This lighting will be used in extreme conditions, so any unpleasant surprises here should be excluded as far as possible. nine0005

Anyone who decides to buy LED headlights for an ATV can be advised to do it on the Internet. In this case, you can choose the necessary model, get detailed advice on it, as well as place and pay for the order, literally without getting up from your computer. Also, the benefit lies in the fact that when buying online, the consumer does not overpay to intermediaries, and is also spared from communicating with sellers who always strive to sell some nonsense at exorbitant prices.

Another advantage of online stores is a rich assortment, as well as the ability of the buyer to quickly track all the interesting news. So, having looked at the site and using a smart filter, you can quickly select the necessary set of components for your ATV, place an order and receive the goods directly to your home in a couple of days. nine0005

NEW! Headlights for ATV and SUV. REVIEW. How LOYO MASTER SLIM 6860

shine We continue to introduce you to additional LED headlights, which we supply to the Russian market. In this article, we will talk about perhaps the most versatile headlights among all LED products for cars.

LED headlights are needed in order to improve the regular light of a car, ATV or all-terrain vehicle. The main advantages of LED headlights for ATVs over halogen ones are high luminous flux (LED headlights shine much brighter than usual ones) and resistance to vibration and climatic loads. Headlights can operate in the range from -50 to +80 degrees. nine0005

Important! The voltage required to power these LEDs is from 10 to 30 Volts. Thus, the headlights can also be connected to cars, SUVs, and these LED headlights are also suitable for trucks and equipment with a voltage of 24 volts in the on-board network.

The LED headlight LOYO MASTER SLIM 6860 is made on the most powerful 10 watt CREE LEDs and has a power of 60 watts. The luminous flux in this case is 4500 lumens. This means that in terms of brightness this headlight replaces 4 conventional halogen headlights (with incandescent lamps). The dimensions of this LED headlight greatly expand the scope of its application. You can use this beam on ATVs and on prepared SUVs (installation on a power bumper or expeditionary trunk), as well as on any other special equipment, cars, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and much more. nine0005

LED headlights for ATVs and SUVs are produced, like many in 3 versions: high beam headlights (SPOT), headlights with diffused (dipped beam) - FLOOD, as well as combined COMBO LED headlights that shine both far and near at the same time. We will review and show you how all 3 headlight options shine.

The diagram below shows the differences between high beam, low beam and combined auxiliary light. You can choose the type of LED headlights that suits you. nine0005

How the headlights shine and which LED headlights to choose for an ATV or a car. Actually, for this, our reviews of LED headlights exist, so that you can see for yourself the quality of the light.

Now let's see how these LED headlights shine. At first it was like this:

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As we have already discussed in previous nine0089 LED headlight reviews - high beam is the most versatile. These high beam headlights not only illuminate the road at a considerable distance from the installation site, but also stun with a fairly wide beam at a distance of 2-30 meters. this will provide the most optimal lighting quality.

The photos above show the illumination from ONE LED headlight. When installing 2 or 4, the lighting efficiency will be many times higher. nine0005

High beam headlights are recommended to be installed on the bumper (arc) of an ATV or SUV, as well as on the roof or expeditionary trunk.

Combined headlights low + high

LOYO MASTER SLIM 6860 COMBO headlights use high and low beam diffusers at the same time, which allows you to cover a much larger area with light than when using low or high beam headlights. Installation of combined LED headlights is also possible on the trunk or bumper of an SUV, ATV, all-terrain vehicle and other equipment. nine0005

The photos below show the light from one combined LED headlight!

We recommend installing at least 2 combination headlights in order to achieve the most efficient lighting, both in terms of light spot area and brightness.

How they shine LED low beam headlights LOYO MASTER SLIM 6860 FLOOD

The dipped beam of the additional LED headlights is scattered at an angle of 60 degrees. We recommend choosing LED low beam headlights precisely if you need bright illumination of the road surface at a distance of no more than 25-30 meters from the car. In this case, FLOOD-marked headlights will be unrivaled and provide you with the brightest spot of light directly in front of the car.

The photo shows the light from one headlight. Now imagine how bright it will be if you install two or more LED low beam headlights? nine0005

These headlights are suitable for installation on a bumper, a tubular trunk of an ATV or an expeditionary trunk of an SUV. And also for any technique where high-quality additional light is required.

How to install and connect

Self-installation and connection of LED headlights on an ATV is not laborious and does not take much time.


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