40.00 rear end lighting mod
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40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 20:17 - 27 Aug 2011 21:21
Draws about 10 volts, not sure of the amps, will check later
wally world 2" LED marker lights, 4 about 24 bucks, 1 6" brake light about 15.00
remove old bank of flickering dim 1157's and bang! Running lights (previously none) and seriously bright bank of brake lights. Replaced two brake light bulbs with 3496 bulbs, much brighter, only a hair more power required.
As it was- the only rear lights were the running lamps of the factory brake light housing- with the old 1157's (original stanleys) pitifully dull, coupled with the flat black back end....oy vay
Running lights, idling
idling with brake lights on
cheap mod, wally world to the rescue, quite a bit cheaper than other options.
Second pair of photos, standing back about 25 feet
wally world 2" LED marker lights, 4 about 24 bucks, 1 6" brake light about 15.00
remove old bank of flickering dim 1157's and bang! Running lights (previously none) and seriously bright bank of brake lights. Replaced two brake light bulbs with 3496 bulbs, much brighter, only a hair more power required.
As it was- the only rear lights were the running lamps of the factory brake light housing- with the old 1157's (original stanleys) pitifully dull, coupled with the flat black back end....oy vay
Running lights, idling
idling with brake lights on
cheap mod, wally world to the rescue, quite a bit cheaper than other options.
Second pair of photos, standing back about 25 feet
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Last edit: 27 Aug 2011 21:21 by Medina. Reason: typo on bulbs, sylvania 3496
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 21:05
nice mod!
I am looking for your reference of 3694s... with no luck. I did a search for 1157 replacement and found many of the LED options. Is that what the 3694s are? LEDs?
I am looking for your reference of 3694s... with no luck. I did a search for 1157 replacement and found many of the LED options. Is that what the 3694s are? LEDs?
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 21:20
..oops... 3496, sorry
these
www.bulbs.com/espec.aspx?ID=13515
They are OUTSTANDING replacements, used them on my honda, the yammerhaw, my KLR650. Never had a woe, they are more expensive, I think 5ish for 2 pack
these
www.bulbs.com/espec.aspx?ID=13515
They are OUTSTANDING replacements, used them on my honda, the yammerhaw, my KLR650. Never had a woe, they are more expensive, I think 5ish for 2 pack
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 21:45
nice mod looks good.
my brother put a flashing brake light on his harley and its nice to know when he braking
my brother put a flashing brake light on his harley and its nice to know when he braking
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 21:47
i have one ? who is holding brake on.............lol
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 22:50
My invisible friend, lol.
a one gallon container of antifreeze. Handle on the foot pedal, you can see it
a one gallon container of antifreeze. Handle on the foot pedal, you can see it
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 23:34
Thanks for the update. I thought you put LED in all.
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- 1978 KZ1000 LTD - should be a quick project
- 2001 KZ1000 Police - 30K miles - chromed Sgt Bike GREAT SHAPE
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport... eahhh not so good
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- 1988 KZ1000 Police - 50K miles
- 1978 KZ1000 LTD - should be a quick project
- 2001 KZ1000 Police - 30K miles - chromed Sgt Bike GREAT SHAPE
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Re: 40.00 rear end lighting mod
27 Aug 2011 23:45
Nope, not yet.
I'm eyeballing the headlight kits now to see whats cheap, what works.
turn signals are very bright with the 3496's.
The headlight still dims when you hit the brake, but not as much, more light, less watt draw, win win
I'm eyeballing the headlight kits now to see whats cheap, what works.
turn signals are very bright with the 3496's.
The headlight still dims when you hit the brake, but not as much, more light, less watt draw, win win
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