Lighting & Lamps
About Lighting & Lamps
Lighting on a UTV or ATV has two jobs: it lets you see the trail after dark, and it makes you visible to other riders and vehicles. Owners shop for it to add light bars or pods for night riding, to replace a broken headlight or taillight, or to add turn signals.
The category divides by function. Headlight Assemblies, Fog Light Assemblies and Daytime Running Lights cover the front, and Tail & Brake Light Assemblies and Turn Signal Light Assemblies cover the rear and signaling. Lenses, Hardware, Mounts & Brackets and Sockets, Connectors & Wiring finish the job, and Other Lighting & Lamps is worth browsing too. Light bars, pods and rock lights are listed in this section.
For light bars and pods, the beam pattern matters most. A spot beam is narrow and reaches far ahead, a flood beam spreads wide and lights the area close to the machine, and a combo or driving beam blends the two. Bar length has to fit the mounting space, such as the roof or bumper, and the lights need a harness with a relay and switch. Model-specific kits need the right year and model, so pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
Brands include Heretic, Pathfinder, SDI, Ciro and Custom Dynamics.
FAQs on UTV and ATV lighting
What is the difference between spot, flood and combo beams?
A spot beam is narrow and throws light a long way ahead. A flood beam is wide and lights the ground and sides close to the machine. A combo or driving beam mixes the two. Many riders pair a combo bar with flood pods.
How do I wire an LED light bar safely?
Use a harness with a relay and fuse. The relay takes its power from the battery through the fuse, and your switch only triggers the relay. Follow the maker's wiring instructions and avoid splicing into thin factory wires.
Will extra lights drain my battery?
LEDs draw less current than halogens of similar output, but they still add load. Wire them through a relay and keep the total within what your charging system can supply, ideally with the engine running during long sessions.
Are auxiliary lights allowed on public roads?
Rules for auxiliary and colored lights vary by location, and some lights are sold for off-road use only. Check your local rules and the product notes before using them on public roads or on trails that have lighting rules.
How do I choose a light bar length?
Measure the space where the bar will mount, such as the roof edge or bumper, then check the mounting hardware. Longer bars put out more light but need more room and more power. Note the beam pattern too.
