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Step 4Safety Light and Battery
I didn't want to get hit from behind by a driver that can't see me. I thought a long time on this and wanted to use a battery powered light that blinked.
THE LIGHT
I found a piece of old plumbing drain (a "T" joint) and mounted 2 small side lights and a 4" LED light I found at Harbor Freight (I love that place). It's all epoxied together and sprayed black. The drain T slides right over the seat shaft for a snug fit. There's a hole in the top for a flag staff. The wiring ends with a cigarette type connector for fast disconnect. I used a $3 blinker inline to make it flash.
THE BATTERY
I have a 12v lead acid battery from my photo flash equipment that can be recharged and is light enough to strap to the rack over the back wheel. You could probably use a bigger one.
THE LIGHT
I found a piece of old plumbing drain (a "T" joint) and mounted 2 small side lights and a 4" LED light I found at Harbor Freight (I love that place). It's all epoxied together and sprayed black. The drain T slides right over the seat shaft for a snug fit. There's a hole in the top for a flag staff. The wiring ends with a cigarette type connector for fast disconnect. I used a $3 blinker inline to make it flash.
THE BATTERY
I have a 12v lead acid battery from my photo flash equipment that can be recharged and is light enough to strap to the rack over the back wheel. You could probably use a bigger one.
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