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Offline Whaleman

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My tail-stop light mod
« on: October 10, 2015, 03:40:59 PM »
I tried to post a couple times and I think I was trying too many MB's at a time so I will post a bunch to show what I want. In the mid 70's I rode my 750 K2 a lot at night. I wanted more tail light. I added a 1157 bulb in the housing. On the stop light part of the new bulb I installed a flasher. It all fit in the tail light housing. The video's are poor quality and do not really show how dramatic this is. Thanks, Dan
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2015, 03:47:02 PM »
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2015, 03:58:06 PM »
picture. I can't seem to upload my MP4 videos, but the effect of this is dramatic. Dan
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2015, 04:01:33 PM »
That's pretty sneaky! It should help you avoid getting rear-ended.
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2015, 04:02:52 PM »
I wonder if your charging system is up to it. my cb350 is terrible with the small lighting load and I think the cb550 was worse, from what ive been told the 550s problem was compounded by the fact that the rear brake light switch was bad and would stick and drain the battery even more. whats the charging system like on your bike?
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2015, 04:28:11 PM »
Quote from: Whaleman on October 10, 2015, 03:58:06 PM
picture. I can't seem to upload my MP4 videos, but the effect of this is dramatic. Dan

You can upload to YouTube and then post a link here using the YouTube button.
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2015, 07:26:05 PM »
 I think the turn signals need to be red when turned into running lights, I like it though.
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2015, 10:05:14 PM »
They do in my state
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2015, 04:25:28 AM »
Thanks for that info. I will change them. This is a simple mod and really makes a difference. People behind me at night tell me it is very different than normal. Dan
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2015, 04:32:01 AM »
I know in years past I have seen stock profile lenses in red but can't seem to locate them. Anyone know where to get them? Dan
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2015, 04:36:42 AM »
not legal in Europa....but can see the idea..it vakes peapel up...
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Re: My tail-stop light mod
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2015, 03:47:49 PM »
I was able to find the red turn signal lenses on ebay. Thanks for this info. I appreciate it. Dan
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