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On the Eastern Maiden Voyage, we were buzzing around some curvy, but bumpy roads in the Adirondacks and I noticed my right side light getting a little saggy. I pulled over and immediately noticed the bracket was failing. Image
(This is after I pulled it off and got home).

Anyway, I need a new solution.

This is the second fail of the old brackets that were gifted to me. Frost the left side and now the right. I ordered a new one last time and it still looks okay. But so did my old one before I left. Apparently the lights are too heavy and I need a solid solution.

I really like the current brackets form and function, but they are not sturdy enough obviously. Who sells them and how can they be “beefed” up?

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I think Garuald makes some... Also, Clearwater, but Garauld's are probably more "economical"
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Cav, a simple gusset welded would solve this. Do you have a metal shop at your school or a local welding guy could fix these.
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Confirming this is the bracket for the lights you have mounted high on the mirror (supported by the front stay)? I've got a "fork mount" bracket for a light, if that is what you need.

Failing that, I agree with Full House. Gusset both brackets, spray paint them, and you are done with it. You'll need a tig welder, I believe, as a mig machine won't work very will with that thin metal.
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What lights do you have? I'm asking because I've been looking at lights and taking the mirror mounts into consideration as well.
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Nate,

Here is what I have.

https://ledrider.com/shop/?model_number=LX40

They put out quite a bit of light. They seem very well built and have good pigtails for installation.

This company also gives a decent discount for FJR peeps.


Hope that helps Nate.
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Hey Cav did you ever find a set of light brackets? Just wondering what ever came of this.
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Yeah. NTXFJR came through like a champ. Already mounted them on and adjusted. I moved them inboard a little in an attempt to mitigate any undue vibration. Next step is to try them out on a night mission.


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What type of metal is it? If it is just made from some mild steel, I can TIG weld it back together for you and add a gusset. You pay shipping to/from, and paint them when they get back to you. Shoot me a PM if you are interested.
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Josh ^^^^ do this!!!
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Okay, I am a little slow on this process. See other thread and conversation PM started.

I got a set that will be just fine for you after I get it repaired. Let me work out the details.
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