Biggest Ditch Lights

[Gregdad]

I’m thinking on putting ditch lights on my 22 Rebel. What’s the biggest I can put on and still ope the hood properly?
I found a nice set of 5” side shooters I’d love to put there.

 

[d15nonvtec]

I had 4" ones with no issues, plenty of space yet with hood open.

 

[boogielander]

I go with SDHQ brackets and Baja Design lights.
My ditch light with SDHQ bracket and BD Squadron Sport took a pretty hard tree branch going ~60mph down the trail one time. Not a scratch on either. Not even the BD Rock cover was scratched. If I had a more flimsy bracket or a light from a company that has no racing experience (aka, 100% of the cheap brands you find on Amazon)... I'd be looking to get a new windshield already.

That said, you can mount a pair of BD LP4s on the ditch position. That way, you will get forward lighting AND side lighting. However, LP4s don't shoot far. If you're looking to see far, get a set of XL Racer or XL Pro in spot pattern. Properly designed lights are not "bigger the better" or "brighter the better." Properly designed lights put the output where you want it and not just spread the light around.

 

[Gregdad]

I go with SDHQ brackets and Baja Design lights.
My ditch light with SDHQ bracket and BD Squadron Sport took a pretty hard tree branch going ~60mph down the trail one time. Not a scratch on either. Not even the BD Rock cover was scratched. If I had a more flimsy bracket or a light from a company that has no racing experience (aka, 100% of the cheap brands you find on Amazon)... I'd be looking to get a new windshield already.

That said, you can mount a pair of BD LP4s on the ditch position. That way, you will get forward lighting AND side lighting. However, LP4s don't shoot far. If you're looking to see far, get a set of XL Racer or XL Pro in spot pattern. Properly designed lights are not "bigger the better" or "brighter the better." Properly designed lights put the output where you want it and not just spread the light around.

I’m thinking more of a side shooter type light

 

[Gregdad]

I’m thinking something like this.

X-PRO Series | 5 Inch 174W LED Side Shooter Pod Lights with White DRL&Amber Turn Signal Light

Features: Side Shooter Design: Designed with dual side lights to work together with front spot light. Light coverage to clear darkness and potential hazard, increasing your driving safety.5 Types of Lighting Effects: Different ambient lighting you choose, included white daytime running light and...

auxbeam.com

 

[boogielander]

I’m thinking more of a side shooter type light

LP4 has that.

LP4 Automotive LED Off-Road Lights - Baja Designs - Off-Road LED & Laser Lights | Automotive, Jeep, Truck, UTV, ADV, Dirtbike

www.bajadesigns.com

much better durability, function, finish, and build quality. Has the "side shooter" function as well.