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In order to differentiate themselves in a fiercely competitive marketplace motorcycle manufacturers are moving some of their auxiliary lights from after-market additions to factory installed parts. The units, that come in several different shapes and sizes suitable for adventure, touring or city scooters offer better visibility, safety and style as well as a range of functions including cornering lights and better fog cut. As they are supplied on an OEM basis, the requirements for auxiliary lights differ quite significantly from an individual, aftermarket lighting kit supply. Danyang Yeya Opto-Electronic Company Limited, that provides LED multi-function lighting units and OEM/ODM to companies worldwide, shares four design points for OEM auxiliary lighting:
1. Seamless Integration with Motorcycle Styling
OEM Auxiliary lights should not look like aftermarket add-ons. Auxiliary lights installed on an OEM motorcycle need to appear to be an integral part of the original vehicle. This requires custom housing designed to complement existing fairing or body work contours, engine guards, or even mirrors. To create this smooth integration, color matching and finishes should be an integral part of the design process, as well as an appropriate proportion.
Working closely with our OEM partners to ensure their specifications are met, Yeya designs auxiliary lights with housing that are integrated to match OEM models, as either standard or custom molds, using matte black finishes, carbon fiber pattern, or chrome options. From aggressive naked bike to classic café racer models, our auxiliary lights complement and upgrade existing bike stylings without detracting from the original design.
2. ECE and DOT Compliance for Global Platforms
OEM models are often sold around the globe and require components to comply with regional regulations. In Europe, ECE standards dictate beam pattern and brightness requirements, as well as specific marker usage and light color for various purposes. In North America, DOT lighting standards have different requirements for performance testing and endurance than ECE. Regardless of region, a single component will need to perform correctly to ensure the bike has no functional differences or re-engineering required between regions.
Yeya designs auxiliary lights with modular optics and an adjustable mount, which will accommodate various beam patterns and comply with region specific lighting regulations. We thoroughly test our products in an optical bench and a variety of other testing facilities to ensure that the units we deliver are either DOT or ECE certified, depending on the client's requirements, reducing a complexity and cost for global manufacturers.
3. Durability for Real-World Riding Conditions
Motorcycle auxiliary lights are subjected to many harsh environmental factors and vibrations from different motorcycle engine types, whether it's a thrumming V-twin or an energetic single cylinder. To last the lifespan of the motorcycle, these units must be sealed from water and road grime, and robust enough to endure the physical shock that is a normal part of any motorcycle riding.
To prevent common failure modes of aftermarket components, Danyang Yeya lights are manufactured using an epoxy potting process to secure all components and prevent moisture from entering. Units are pressure washer tested to an IP67 or higher rating, and housings are made from highly durable ABS plastic or die-cast aluminum with robust thermally managing features. Every order is tested rigorously, including thermal cycling testing and extreme vibration testing before being sent out for OEM use, to ensure they meet OEM lifetime demands.
4. Flexible Mounting and Wiring Interfaces
A fast installation is paramount to keep manufacturing time down. Complex mounting systems increase labor costs and are a source of production errors. Similarly, wiring interfaces must be easily plugged into existing bike harnesses without special adapters.
To integrate with existing manufacturing processes and specifications, Danyang Yeya auxiliary lights feature a single bolt mounting solution which integrates with a pre-existing vehicle mount or bracket. We use Deutsch or Sumitomo connectors to ensure a sealed, factory standard connection that is simple to plug in. Additionally, for vehicles equipped with a CAN bus, our designs will incorporate a resistor or CAN bus decoder module to prevent system error codes and lights turning off. These design details improve both time efficiency and quality assurance in OEM production facilities.
Summary
Design considerations for OEM motorcycle auxiliary lights are integration with factory styling, worldwide compliance with ECE and DOT standards, extreme all-terrain durability and ease of mounting/wiring. Danyang Yeya Opto-Electronic Company Limited has a high standard of quality for the design and production processes it applies to OEM components and its team works closely with clients from development through to final production. Contact us for any OEM lighting requirements your business might have.
