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Technical => Lighting & Electrical => Topic started by: Rusty Shovel on January 04, 2014, 11:39:43 pm

Title: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Rusty Shovel on January 04, 2014, 11:39:43 pm

I don't have yet, but it's on my shortlist:

(http://www.bajadesigns.com/images/items/Large/500010.jpg)

Has anyone tried the Baja Designs XL squadron light?  It looks awesome, and can be tamed with a dimmer switch.  At full glory, I wonder how favorably it would compare to an 8" race light?

http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail?ItemNumber=500010 (http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail?ItemNumber=500010)

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Poondangle on January 21, 2014, 06:28:49 pm

It won't fit a 2012+ model year

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: coarsegoldkid on January 22, 2014, 11:05:44 am

Web sites often don't give all the info what we want for specific bikes.  Did Baja Designs tech people tell you that it would not fit the later models 690 Enduro R? 

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Outlaw6Guy on January 22, 2014, 11:06:34 am

I wonder if it will fit the 2010 model?

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Poondangle on January 25, 2014, 05:42:53 pm

I ordered it, and it doesn't fit. When I called to return it, that's when they told me it won't work

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Rusty Shovel on January 25, 2014, 05:45:07 pm

Lame, did they stick you on the refund?  What year is your 690?

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Poondangle on January 25, 2014, 06:31:30 pm

No, BD is a VERY REPUTABLE outfit. I got a full refund, and they even covered return shipping. I have ZERO complaints about BD.

And yes, it will fit a 2010

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Rusty Shovel on January 28, 2014, 02:42:14 am

Quote from: Poondangle on January 25, 2014, 06:31:30 pm

No, BD is a VERY REPUTABLE outfit. I got a full refund, and they even covered return shipping. I have ZERO complaints about BD.

I'm sure they'll be glad to hear it.  I just emailed BD and asked them to join this discussion.  Specifically, I was hoping to know if they plan to produce Squadron XL lights that will fit the 2014 KTM Enduro R.

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Baja designs on January 28, 2014, 11:10:41 am

Thank you for the email, and I am glad to be apart of your community here. We currently do not have a LED light that is compatible with the KTM 690 Enduro R ( 2012-2014), due to mounting issues. I will talk to our engineering department and see what we can do in the future to adapt the Squadron XL for those 690s and get back to you guys. Thanks again for the kind words.- Christian,
Christian@bajadesigns.com

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: 690Chick on January 28, 2014, 01:26:04 pm

Hi Chris,

Great that you're on this forum!  I've been looking at your light too.  Please DO let us know when your engineers get this ironed out--I'll happily volunteer to test a demo unit ;)

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Djieff on April 04, 2014, 09:14:33 pm

Interested too !

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: coarsegoldkid on August 10, 2014, 11:35:44 am

Also interested!
Email sent to BD.  I'll report back with their reply as to fit on 2012+ machines.
The good news is BD is working on it.

From BD:  We unfortunately do not offer a a Squadron that will fit on your bike. We are trying to produce a Squadorn that will work on that model. The main issue is clearing the Speedometer unit, thanks – Christian

Over on ADVRider when I asked the same question about lighting options a fellow, not too far from me actually, mounted a Squadron XL using a 2012 500EXC mask and creative bracket making.

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Philip Pino on December 07, 2014, 05:16:24 am

Moto Minded, motominded.com, sells lighting kits using Baja Designs lights.  They also have other accessories for the 690 Enduro.  Here's the link to the Squadron XL kit:

http://www.motominded.com/products/pre-production-special-ktm-690-led-kit-bdxl

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: RiverRunner on January 28, 2015, 09:27:23 pm

Per their web site, the motominded folks above are using 3-D printers to make up a lot of the stuff they sell.  Amazing how this new technology is getting into the everyday world.  Good for us, gives a small shop a chance to bring products to market in a much shorter time and cost than traditional molds, etc

I have air filters being shipped from Australia and tank bolts from Serbia - the world is getting to be a very small place!

So very cool - I guess at 59 years old I am showing my age~

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Philip Pino on January 29, 2015, 03:53:22 am

I remember seeing a comment about the strength of the brackets that Motominded make for their light kits, which are 3D printed. I'm not sure which plastic they are using.  I know they aren't 3D printing them in metal.  That equipment costs $100K+.  I have a friend who does 3D printing, among other things for a living, and he explained the differences in plastics available for printing, and how you can "orient" the grain of the part for strength. Neat stuff.

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: guest426 on October 18, 2015, 10:45:47 am

I have the Motominded Squadron Pro (not XL) mounted on my 2009 690.  Fit great.  They install the light assembly in the bracket and do a neat job on the wiring.  It's very easy to mount and fits perfectly. I had them install the Skene dimmer on it too.  Now on low beam it is pretty non-obnoxious, but when I switch to high beam I worry about starting brush fires with the thing.

(https://michaelnel.smugmug.com/KTM-690-Enduro-R/i-pFRrQRj/0/O/farklefest-8.jpg)

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Philip Pino on October 18, 2015, 04:53:59 pm

Here is the Squadron XL Pro Kit from Motominded.com
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Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: doniton2 on October 19, 2015, 04:40:10 am

I bought the Dually kit from Motominded a few months ago. Man is that thing bright. I did the Utah back country discovery route and was glad I had it. We got fought out late a couple days. It seems well done when installing it and was probably the easiest up grade I’ve done to the beast.

Title: Re: Squadron XL Light
Post by: Philip Pino on October 19, 2015, 01:11:15 pm

Sometimes I wish I bought the "dual" kit.  It would be nice to set up one of the lights as a high beam.  There is so much light with the XL Pro unit, it is hard for me to "out ride" the beam.  I just upgraded to Motominded's newer plug-adaptor harness which allows you to change the light output on the low-power (low-beam) side.  Before, I would get concerned looks from the police.  I have a three position switch, which allows me to go from 10%, 30% and 50% output on the low-power side.