What do you think of these lights for my bike?

Should I purchase the LED brake light with integrated turn signals?

Yes
8
57%
No
4
29%
Leave well enough alone.
2
14%
 
Total votes: 14

Message
Author
User avatar
R3sp4wN
Veteran
Veteran
Posts: 95
Joined: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:28 am
Sex: Male
Location: Perry, Georgia

What do you think of these lights for my bike?

#1 Unread post by R3sp4wN »

Image
http://www.streetracerparts.com/Honda_S ... -it-s4.htm

If I were to get these, I would remove the rear turn signals and purchase clear lenses for my front signals. The same clear lenses are pictured on the rear turn signals in the pic.

The main reason I want to get rid of the rear signal is because they impede use of my saddlebags. I have to wedge the top flap of my bags to have clearance of the lights... it is a really tight fit but do-able.
_________________
recession in the us
Last edited by R3sp4wN on Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
jonnythan
Legendary 2000
Legendary 2000
Posts: 2470
Joined: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:08 am
Sex: Male
My Motorcycle: Year/Make/Model

#2 Unread post by jonnythan »

Ew. I don't like em.
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnythan/sets/]Flickr.[/url]

User avatar
Johnj
Site Supporter - Platinum
Site Supporter - Platinum
Posts: 3806
Joined: Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:34 am
Real Name: Johnny Strabler
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 34
My Motorcycle: A Bolt of Lightning
Location: Kansas City KS

#3 Unread post by Johnj »

For that price you'd think the resistors would be integrated into the circuit board.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
Image
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

User avatar
Brackstone
Legendary 1500
Legendary 1500
Posts: 1567
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:17 am
Real Name: David
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 3
My Motorcycle: 2010/Ducati/Monster 1100
Location: New Jersey

#4 Unread post by Brackstone »

*edit*

Just noticed they are red.

The brighter the better for taillights as far as I'm concerned!
Ducati Monster 1100 (Vrooom!!)
Aprilia Shiver 750 (sold)
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250cc (sold)

Wrider
Site Supporter - Gold
Site Supporter - Gold
Posts: 5285
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:46 pm
Real Name: Ryan
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 4
My Motorcycle: 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
Location: Colorado Springs, CO

#5 Unread post by Wrider »

I've seen em on a few bikes at school and they seem pretty nice, I like em! So I'll vote yes.
Wrider
Have owned - 2001 Suzuki Volusia
Current bike - 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
MMI Graduation date January 9th, 2009. Factory Certifications in Suzuki and Yamaha

User avatar
JC Viper
Legendary 2000
Legendary 2000
Posts: 2198
Joined: Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:12 pm
Real Name: JC
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 7
My Motorcycle: 1984 Kawasaki GPz900R
Location: New York, NY

#6 Unread post by JC Viper »

I have those for my bike. the taillight lense could be better. The fitting seems to require me to squeeze mine on. I then went for the LED board but that too was a bit of a pain to get in but are pretty bright.

I'm guessing they use stuff from Clear Alternatives since I've seen those at their site. Why don't you try bing.com to see if they have better brands or deals for those lenses and boards.

Head to customdynamics.com for some really nice LEDs for turn signals and brake lights. They usually have better integrated stuff. I know I'm satisfied with what I got from them especially the turn signal lenses along with the LED turn signal circular board for the front.
One thing you can count on: You push a man too far, and sooner or later he'll start pushing back.

Image

User avatar
RhadamYgg
Legendary 2000
Legendary 2000
Posts: 2172
Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:06 pm
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 7
My Motorcycle: 2006/Yamaha/FZ6
Location: Linden, NJ

#7 Unread post by RhadamYgg »

I like them - they look nice and bright and that's the most important thing to me, but I haven't installed them or anything like that - so I'd defer to the posters who have for judgment of the install process.

The stock lights, while a pain in the butt for your saddlebags - at least do make you look wider while they are on.

The resisters might be required only if the drain on the electrical system is too much, so that might be why they aren't part of the integrated circuit board...

Of course, why they couldn't use a potentiometer to control the drain, I don't know.

RhadamYgg
RhadamYgg / Skydiver / Motorbike Rider / Mountain Climber
FZ6/11302 mi|Suzuki B-King/5178 mi|Ninja 250cc/5300 mi| (rented)ST1300 850 mi
Hoping my kids don't hate me too much in the future.
Random 2003/Corwin 2006/Cordelia and Morrigan 2009

User avatar
jonnythan
Legendary 2000
Legendary 2000
Posts: 2470
Joined: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:08 am
Sex: Male
My Motorcycle: Year/Make/Model

#8 Unread post by jonnythan »

RhadamYgg wrote:I like them - they look nice and bright and that's the most important thing to me, but I haven't installed them or anything like that - so I'd defer to the posters who have for judgment of the install process.

The stock lights, while a pain in the butt for your saddlebags - at least do make you look wider while they are on.

The resisters might be required only if the drain on the electrical system is too much, so that might be why they aren't part of the integrated circuit board...

Of course, why they couldn't use a potentiometer to control the drain, I don't know.

RhadamYgg
The resistors are required because the drain on the electrical system is too LOW. The flasher relays require a high current in order to work properly.
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnythan/sets/]Flickr.[/url]

User avatar
ElChado87
Elite
Elite
Posts: 140
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:53 pm
Sex: Male
Location: Edmonton-Alberta

#9 Unread post by ElChado87 »

jonnythan wrote:
RhadamYgg wrote:I like them - they look nice and bright and that's the most important thing to me, but I haven't installed them or anything like that - so I'd defer to the posters who have for judgment of the install process.

The stock lights, while a pain in the butt for your saddlebags - at least do make you look wider while they are on.

The resisters might be required only if the drain on the electrical system is too much, so that might be why they aren't part of the integrated circuit board...

Of course, why they couldn't use a potentiometer to control the drain, I don't know.

RhadamYgg
The resistors are required because the drain on the electrical system is too LOW. The flasher relays require a high current in order to work properly.
Without the resistors they will flash really quickly, as I have learned from my readings...

Maybe that would be better, I think it would draw more attention flashing quicker and brighter...
In a World without Walls and Fences, who needs Windows and Gates?

User avatar
oxbow1
Elite
Elite
Posts: 188
Joined: Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:55 am
Sex: Male
Location: north jersey

#10 Unread post by oxbow1 »

If it ain't broke don't fix it......whoops it broke!
I Only Kill Deer Because The Live One's Are Hard To Eat.


93 Nighthawk 750

Post Reply