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Helmet Bike Light Front and Rear in 30 Mins.

Helmet Bike Light Front and Rear in 30 Mins.
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I wanted some flashing lights on my bike helmet, as anyone who cycles will know that the more lights you are showing the greater the chance of being seen before you are hit.  Hmmm, depressing eh, but there are no garuntees with this instructable :) .

What you will have in about 30 minutes (it actually took me about 22 minutes from first photo to last) is a set of flashing lights on your helmet, showing red at rear and white at front.  It will also be waterproof and scuff proof :) .

Oh...  and it is non destructive so all parts can be repurposed and there is no drilling of holes in the helmet.

You will need, 

- Pair of pliers
- Braddle (or bradawl or awl - basically a sturdy pointy thing.)
- Some bits of wire - I used Copper as that was in my tool box.
- Pair of scissors
- Some old innertube - here for a narrow type of tyre (about 3.5cms wide when deflated)
- A pair of little LED flashing lights.  I got mine from a supermarket for £4.25

 
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Step 1Remove the elastic from the lights

Remove the elastic from the lights
Remove the elastics and the little wire circlet from the light bodies.
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