Originally Posted by gandalf23
But on the way there I wandered over to Northern Tools and I saw this:
Vector 150,000 Candlepower Cordless Worklight, Model# VEC142
"Portable worklight is a must for every garage or work room. Reflector swivels and tilts for exact light placement. Can be used corded or cordless. Features powerful quartz halogen bulb, clamp or hook adapter and 12 Volt DC accessories
150,000 candlepower
Quartz halogen bulb
Swivels and tilts
Use corded or cordless
Clamp or hook adapter, 12V DC accessories"
At right at $30 it's priced right.
But, it's kinda big. And really bright, but I figure I can add a dimmer to it so that it's not going full blast all the time.
Is it too big?
Too bright?
Will the bulb not be able to withstand the jolts from riding around?
That thing is HUGE, it weighs 6 lbs, you'll have a hard time finding a good way to mount it to the bike. It's a floodlight...it's designed to spread the light to a very wide area. You'll be able to do minor woodwork 4' in front of the bike, but you probably won't be able to see the road well enough to ride at any speed. These use T-3 type lamps that are not only expensive, but are not very durable. The filament shape is very long and straight, and vibrations cause a lot of stress on it.