HUGE HEADLAMP - PLEASE HELP

For real - can anybody tell me how to mount this beast onto the front of my bike or if it's even possible?

Humvee Rechargeable Bike Lamp

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on December 7, 2009 at 7:43am

Rik. That is a nice setup. I like the idea of two lights separated to provide some sense of distance!
Thanks for posting

rik said:

Frank - Duppie?
here are some pics
battery view - notice the wall light switch I salvaged from the trash.

front view

rear view

Duppie said:
Rik,
I'm interested to see your setup. You have any pics to share? Frank
rik said:
Matt M

That thing is based on obsolete technology. It uses quartz-halogen lamps. These bulbs make more heat than light!!!!!!!
That is why the run time is ONLY Approx. 45 Minutes
If you put your hand in front of it you would get burned.

LED lights are the only way to go.
They make tiny heat = all power goes to making light only.
I use the same battery - it is a 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid battery -
to run 3 LED lights in the front and 3 LED lights in the rear.
I typically get over 24 hours of continuous run time!!!!!!
For me that means I recharge the battery once a week in winter and once in 2 weeks in summer!
One solution would be to just buy that same 12volt 7ah battery and run LED lights.
Just the battery costs about $20 at Illinois Battery Specialists on Irving.
You can get cheap 12volt based LED lights and a 12v trickle charger at auto stores.
I found that bike shops rip you off for lights.

I hope this steers you in the right direction.
May all your road be bright.
rik