Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get an ATV strobe light from? I like to ride with friends at night and perhaps a strobe light would increase visibility. I don't mind if the light is battery powered, I just need something I can securely mount on both of my quads.

 

Strobe lights....Strobe lights flash on and off. Are you just looking for brighter lights?

 

Check a local Marine shop, they should have 12v lights that you could adap to a quad.

 

Have you checked out a yuppie bicycle shop? I've seen bicycle riders at night with flashing strobes attached; low light-level (compared to a 747), but probably adequate for quad-riding distances, especially in the woods/on trails at night.

Another possibility is the flashing or rotating warning or emergency service vehicle light, called by some the "Kojak" light. Plugged into 12 volts, with a magnet or permanent base, these jewels are available in various colors (like, yellow); your Pep Boys or similar auto parts and accessory store should carry 'em, surely, J.C. Whitney does, AW Direct (800) 243-2194 has a jillion of 'em (like # BR-65, amber teardrop magnetic rotator, $ 19.95).

Tree Farmer

 

Okay, I found some lights. I would like to add a light or two on the front for brighter night driving. I found this light that mounts to the front or rear racks:

http://store.yahoo.com/azmotorsports/56-1045.html

Do you people think that would be sufficient as a third light?

I found a strobe light that seems to be sufficient.

http://www.outdoor-catalog.com/coonh...robe_light.htm

I am going to buy one of these strobe lights and if I like it, I'll buy three more and put two on the back of each quad. That would look pretty cool. =)

 

I think I might have a perfect strobe solution for you. I decided to get one this fall to use while plowing. My driveway is shared by several families, and traffic can be busy by the main road.

I got a Whelen 2022 Strobe light from Sirennet.com. This strobe is one of the brightest and has multiple strobe patterns, yet doesn't draw much power.

Simply get a 1" dia. piece of PVC conduit used in underground electrical work, attach a threaded adapter on one end, and insert a 1" dia wooden dowel in the other end.

Attach the pipe to the strobe via the threaded end ( Whelen strobe bases have the threaded adapter built right in). Drill a hole through the center of the wooden dowel and attach it to the flag mast mount on your rear rack with a wood screw / bolt.

Power can be provided via the accessory lighter plug, or add a lighter outlet in the rear as I did.

Mount the light just high enough to clear your head, that way it can be seen 360 degrees. Works great! Cost was $80 shipped, with a few bucks for the PVC. Note, lower price strobes are available.

Good luck!

 

Hey,

Thanks for the suggestion. I am looking on Sirennet.com and I can't find any strobe lights from Whelen, though. Could you perhaps give me a link? I'd really appreciate that...

 

Warning, make sure your strobe is a low power red light. At night light is visable a long way, flashing gets attendion, and red doesnt' destroy night vision.

I once turned a corner when driving to discover a bike with a tue strobe. Something like you would see at a party. Destroyed all my night vision, and I'm surprized I didn't hit him or anotuher car. Even though he had a light bright enough to get the whole street light as day he was invisable!