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Have the same thing here I have a 05 1100 custom and have added floorboards and have thought about puting a set under them if won't drag.

These mountain roads I live in at night are hard to see sometimes.

I replaced my OEM lamp with a Sylvania SilverStar and a set of QH-7CC driving lights

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I have PLENTY of high-beam now and the driving lights make a huge difference with the low beam (I keep them aimed down low enough that they don't blind on-coming traffic).

I have installed a set of chrome driving lights from WalMart. They mount well on the turn signal post. Running the wiring was a bit of work for me, but they are a lot cheaper than Yamaha. They work well too. You need to get creative about mounting the switch. I just stuck it between the wires on the left handlebar.

Another option is a HID system. They have really come down in price. I think you can get a kit on EBAY for about $40 or so. Those things are BRIGHT!

I got the cheapie Wal-Mart 55 watt driving lights with the chrome case. Mounted them on the lower tree just inside turn signals. Ran a seperate wire and relay switch setup directly from the battery. People ask all the time: Are those the Kuryakyn Minis? When I tell them where they came from, They just can't believe that they are cheapie lights.,L.B.

My 1100 Classic already had the passing lights on it when I bought the bike.

These lights were wired so that, as long as I was running my headlight on LOWBEAM, my passing lights were burning, too. But, as soon as I switched to HIGHBEAM, my passing lights went out, and they would not turn on again, until I went back to LOWBEAM.

I do not know if this wiring setup was because of any state or federal law. I was told by another biker that he had heard that you couldn't run your HIGHBEAM & your passing lights together. Don't know how much truth is in that.

The only headlight law, that I know of that pertains to motorcycles, is the one that says that, in the state of Texas, a motorcycle has to burn at least one headlight, day or night, when the key is turned on.

To avoid any problems, you may want to check into the laws in your particular area.

To address your original question, as far as having more visibility...

One of my passing lights had a mini switch that allowed you to turn both of them off. I have turned them off, just to see for myself the difference in visibility. It is actually like the difference between day & night. The additional illumination you will get from the passings lights is unbelievable. You won't regret installing them.

I did the same thing lights from Walmart and mounted them on the tree inside the turn signals no relay do you think it needs s relay and if so what kind and from where

Just remove the 2 screws on the outside of he headlight...everything will pull out from there. The bulb will pull out of the rear of the glass bulb. It's an easy thing to do.

I have a 2002 vstar 1100 classic and have the same problem so I just ordered a set of OEM passing lights with bar. I have heard it is a huge improvement.... not to mention it looks very cool...

I started this thread and appreciate all the comments. Sounds like there are lots of good answers from Wal-Mart to OEM... I'd really like to see pictures of anyone's ride with their lights they are proud of...

Thanks Guys and Gals...