Author Topic: LED tail light new Update: 4-22-09 Vids & PICS (Read 19397 times)

andy8190 · « **Reply #100 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:11:49 PM »

sure thing. Might be a few days because i am waiting on parts to come in tomorrow and then i have to put on the new handlebars and cut holes for the controls, and finally finish painting my controls. Just posted a thread on that

but will post pics as soon as i can.

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #101 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:29:30 AM »

i think before the rain comes in i'm going to take a short ride to town

BTW i ordered a brake light flasher from 3rdbrakeflasher.com it says it has 36 different flashing modes to choose from for flashing and it was only $20 it looks pretty k00l i will post videos of the led turn signals and the brake flasher on youtube and post the link here when i can!

A Grove · « **Reply #102 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:40:14 AM »

I am incredibly dumb with electronics. I have a set of small red LED lights that are used as "markers" on semi's, etc. I want to run them on the rear as turn signals but my dad is telling me they will not work as turn signals, only on/off lights. basically saying they can't "flash" ...anyone?

BobbyR · « **Reply #103 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:54:35 AM »

With all due respect to you Dad. A turn signal is an on and off light.

masonryman · « **Reply #104 on:** April 07, 2009, 08:10:54 AM »

A grove

They will work but you will need a differant flasher, at least a 3 prong one the LEDs don't produce enough resistance to trip the 2 prong turn signal flashers

I am going to use a Led Marker light as well and I am in the middle of building the harness I'll let you know when it's working.

Mark

BobbyR · « **Reply #105 on:** April 07, 2009, 09:29:08 AM »

Quote from: masonryman on April 07, 2009, 08:10:54 AM

A grove

They will work but you will need a differant flasher, at least a 3 prong one the LEDs don't produce enough resistance to trip the 2 prong turn signal flashers

I am going to use a Led Marker light as well and I am in the middle of building the harness I'll let you know when it's working.

Mark

Mark is correct. however if you mix LED and filament bulbs, they will flash.

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #106 on:** April 07, 2009, 05:24:02 PM »

mine works fine... but i'm using a "electronic flasher" so its not a standard flasher....

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #107 on:** April 08, 2009, 10:22:17 PM »

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Turn-Signal-LED/Amber-LED/SUPER-AMBER-36-LED-CIRCUIT-p4481160.html

those are the 1156 amber

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Turn-Signal-LED/Amber-LED/SUPER-AMBER-36-LED-CIRCUIT-p4481161.html

those are the 1157 amber

these are good prices $9.99 a piece best price i've seen sooo far!!!

on the 1157 that would be perfect for the front turn signals!!! on that site... they have HID lights for $99 they have a "slim" blast and the light bulb is 35W which is about 2.7 amps VS the stock bulb which is about 4.4amps! thats awesome compare that with the LED lights and you would be in fat city! there would be almost NO drain on the battery and charging system!!! that would be awesome!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #108 on:** April 08, 2009, 11:50:32 PM »

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ev0lution7 · « **Reply #109 on:** April 09, 2009, 09:41:55 AM »

Right on ya i'm just trying to find ways to save Amps on the charging system i figured that if i got it low enough i might be able to run some accessories it already seems MUCH better! just with the tail light! when i hit the brake my lights no longer dim when at idle so i know that there is very little drain!

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #110 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:59:19 PM »

there is the video of the LED brake light and the flasher!!!

the flasher has 36 different modes you can select from to change up your brake light flash pattern! and you can use this on a regular 1157 (stock) bulb!

the picture is of the flasher unit i followed the instructions that came with it and then used double sidded tape to stick it to the plastic inner fender! the 2 hanging white wires are how you short the unit to change the modes!!!

http://www.3rdbrakeflasher.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65

that is the link for the flasher it was only $19.95

its makes a HUGE difference on the visibility of the brake i went out and looked at it and it just blowes you away the flash mode its really attention getting!

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #111 on:** April 11, 2009, 08:56:10 AM »

did you guys like the video?

that flasher unit for the tail light ROCKS even if you have a REGULAR tail light i HIGHLY recomend that stup!

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #112 on:** April 11, 2009, 01:51:49 PM »

for a few years I have been using a "back off" flasher on my bikes and the 3rd brake light on my cars, and they really help get peoples attention. The ones I used are from Signal Dynamics and the standard one sells for 25-35 and the LED specific one is a few dollars more.

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #113 on:** April 11, 2009, 02:14:29 PM »

ya it was AWESOME i love that fact that you can change the flashing patten and intesity! and you can run this setup on both regular bulbs and LED's and the price was right. $19.95!!!!

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #114 on:** April 11, 2009, 06:40:10 PM »

well i should be getting my repaired parts back from oregon motorcycle parts and testing out my tail light with the flasher i will keep you updated on the reaction of drivers behind me

hopefully they will see me better i will be buying some new LEDS for the turn signals and post picturs of the brightness and after all the modifications are done i will take AMPs readings of the bike and will make a FAQ and Tips and Tricks for you guys and condense all this info i might even make a webpage on my site so you guys can get it all in one place!

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #115 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:44:01 PM »

OK! soo i thought that it was really hoookey to "short" 2 wires together to switch the "modes" on the flasher unit so i got a Momemtarry switch (Normally open) and i drilled a hole in the support near the unit! and soldered the wires onto the switch! so here is it! also instead of doing the lame connections that it came with (butt connectors are for ButT heads!!!) i soldered all the connections!!

andy750 · « **Reply #116 on:** April 13, 2009, 04:11:30 AM »

Evolution this is some great work and very inspiring! Thanks and keep it up! Get it in the Tips and Tricks or FAQ. This info is too valuable to lose.

cheers
Andy

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #117 on:** April 13, 2009, 07:41:14 AM »

Thanks Andy!! I have been trying to always make more modern improvemtns to this bike with out sacrificing the "look" of the bike i always have liked the vintage look of the cb750 i've gotten comments about the outdated pin striping and how it looks gawdy

but i tell them thats how it came in 77 its the 70's look ya they make retro bike all the time but they always add the current times styling that part i dont like (ie mustang... camero... vette)

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #118 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:13:44 PM »

here is the new video i promised of the tail light working

sorry about the licence plate its my OLD ONE dont worry its unlisted with DMV its a junk plate

andy8190 · « **Reply #119 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:38:33 PM »

hey evo, i got mine on and working but mine doesnt seem to be as bright as yours, is that because i havent relayed it out?

dont get me wrong its still bright just not super bright like in the new video

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #120 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:44:38 PM »

its just my camera it freaks out with those LEDS!!! the regular bulbs are fine

for some reason

anyways i recomend a flasher though i was ridding last night (@ 1am) from school and people DID NOT TAIL GATE ME AT ALL!!!! it was awesome people in town seemed to notice!!!

andy8190 · « **Reply #121 on:** April 22, 2009, 08:58:10 PM »

yeah i will plan on doing that flasher soon as i get the bike all put back together and actually get to ride a little

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #122 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:45:22 PM »

well that video turned out pretty good you can see the lights on the side and licence plate light... at night this thing rocks...

i feel sooo much better ridding in the big city's (sac, yuba city, ect...)

SUELZER · « **Reply #123 on:** September 04, 2009, 10:36:34 AM »

lots of great info in this thread.

kind of along the same lines,

i've decided to go with a dual intensity LED brake light, and 2 rear regular filament signals in the back.
the turn signals will not blink, they simply go on, then i have to click them back off.

i'm not sure if hooking a resistor up in front is the way to go (since i'm electrically inept)
trying to avoid signals in the front for a cleaner look. i know lot of guys have done it on there bikes.

andy8190 · « **Reply #124 on:** September 04, 2009, 10:52:41 AM »

if you have a thermal flasher try and electronic one that might fix it

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