Has anyone had an issue with the light rotating down/up during your ride? I noticed the only thing keeping the light upright is a band.
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I think I know what you mean. I've had the light move up on me. What I do is point it all the way down then pull back up to where I want it. It more or less stays in place after that barring any severe bumps.
1385808
The light has a rubber grip on the bottom mounting end which helps stabilization and there are two bands included that are different sizes. I haven't had a problem with the light rotating on either my handlebars or the on my helmet mount.
1385809
I ride mine in very Rocky and fast single track. The light stays put , doesnt slip. Im thinking about putting a pair on my dirtbike
1385810
Wrap some black electrical tape around your handle bar where you mount this. It prevents the light from moving on the bar.
1385811
Never had a problem with the light moving. Rode several times this winter in below zero temps & no breaking of the rubber band. Only issue I had with one headlight is the power cord solder points inside the light are fragile so treat that power cable gently. I would switch the light between 2 commute bikes depending on road condtions: one studded tires, one bike plain tread & eventually the solder connections broke...was much more careful with the replacement. Otherwise it's a powerful light, reliable as after 1/2 a winter it still works great.
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I have had no issues with the band on my bar, however, there is now a helmet strap option available as well for the magic shine.
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No problems so far, the band is quite tight and grippy, even on rough, drop off-y mountain trails it stays put well. Same thing mounted on a helmet or handlebar.
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I have ridden with many times and have never had a problem with the light rotating or slipping. I was a little surprised because it only has the single strap, but it works great! This light is da bomb!
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I own MagicShine for 6+ months and I had done 140 miles in one day with this light and it never rotated. The rubber band is important !!!
1811263
Interesting question. The head does not come off with normal effort. Seems Streamlight wants it returned 'if needed' to assure a correct repair.
2198714
Haven't had this issue. Make sure the slider switch is in tmer mode. When the pins on the wheel are up, the lights are off. When the pins are pushed in, the lights go on.
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I noticed another brand allowed the bulb to be "re-clocked". I think I see that on mine, but in town I never get to go on high beam. I'll have to re-check the 3 tabs to see if I can rotate them up.
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Yes, but this is why I am looking for a replacement. My bike must have been vibrating so much, the light fell off.
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For me I just set the rounded depression on the bottom of the light on the handle bar. I took the smaller rubber band and wrapped it over the front groove of the mount, then stretched it under the bar and over the groove on the back of the mount. The tension in the rubber band held it tightly in place. Please tell me what is happening for you and I will try to help.
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I would contact customer service. The one I bought was fine so I really have not had this particular issue. However many have told mr their customer service is outstading at Amazon. The chandelier is beautiful once you get yours up you will be happy, so don't give up on this one. Perhaps you can get a replacement even. Hope you get this resolved soon and enjoy your light.
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Jose, return it for a new one. That is exactly what happened to me. The second light works great! I have a chev silverado and I put the light under the license plate in front. Looks and works great!
1367808
No, I have not had this problem. I would imagine that there's nothing wrong, simply the light malfunctioning.
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I was going to put it in but held off when I made a trip to bowling Green. I've too have heard about cruise not working but will find out shortly when I put it in and experiment. It would be a lot cleaner on wire leading to turn signals not having resistors for my switchbacks. I have been selling led lights to several forums and locally to many people for about 3 years. I am one of maybe 2 in the US to carry the new Cree/driver headlights and can't keep them in stock they sell so fast. I am DFWWIZ on TBSSowners and GMTNation forums.
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Hi Eugene, have bought the same unit, no problem so far. The blue light glows whilst it is charging. I would suggest checking you do not have a faulty battery first, all the battery polarities are correct otherwise it sounds like a fault in the lamp controller. Good luck! Apart from being a little heavy and not particularly pretty this is a great bike lamp, actually lights up the road.
695690
I had the same problem with one of the exterior lights it was controling. Seems like a tiny amount of 'current' was still running through it, even when off.I changed the incandescent bulb to a compact florescent bulb. Now it seems better.
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I haven't had any probs with the light being reliably mounted in place. Having said that, I ride on road only so no bumps (weather here in CA is pretty good). My subjective opinion is that it shouldn't be a problem, but then again perhaps for mountain biking the mount won't hold up. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
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Ha, yeah, the bottom covers slide sideways to uncover the battery bays. They don't explain it very well. But the lights work well, as long as they aren't defective. My replacement light worked just fine. Hopefully that helps.
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Nathan I don't have a answer for that. I took out mine and tried duplicating what you described; and I stopped about half in, it started to take an increasing amount of pressure to get it to move. I can ho that might have happened to you, since you had no idea what it was supposed to feel like. If you got it all the way in, you may not be able to get it out. I know by now you've seen the instructions on the end of battery housing. You might try adjusting the light so that is almost all the way back toward the top head strap. This is so you can hit the body of the light against the palm of your other hand. Grasp it tightly in your dominate hand, make sure the battery cap is off and pointing down. I was able to hit with a fair amount of force against my other hand. This may help dislodge the battery housing or get out enough so you can grab it with something. If that doesn't work you may have to try something that may damage the light itself. I'm sorry you've had this problem with otherwise excellent light. Good Luck!
1738360
To adjust the light I loosen the wing-tour nut on the joint, move the light section up, then tighten the nut. No problem.
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I just clipped my light to one of the rear brake wires at the back of my seat & it has stayed on & not fallen off. Best of luck w/yours. The light is small but is quite visible b/c of the light output...it is very bright.