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Led lights

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Jun 28, 2011.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I am looking for some suggestions on how one would install LED's onto a fresh fender?

    Would you create and entire pocket for them or just stick them on?

    Thanks to all.
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    How & where do you want them on the frnder / front or rear ?
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I would want them on the rear fender and to use them obviously for brake and running lights. have been thinking of a design for some sort of bezel.

    By the Way, anyone know what the DOT uses as criteria for an approved brake light? Is it size or brightness?
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 28, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    when we did my son-in-laws victory we made a bracket up under the rear lip & use a string of leds , On the laws you'll have to check with your state laws to see
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  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I did a search but didn't find anything specific to criteria. Thought that was Federal standard though?
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I think each state sets there own laws on lights , the only thing I know of thats federal is 18 wheelers
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Great, get to talk to the cops I guess.. :gah:
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    There is a company that sells a replacement brake light for the standard Harley one, BrightAss Lights. They are made of LEDs and have at least 16 different programable settings. Brightness is adjustable and there are a couple of settings they say are NOT legal. These lights flash at different rates and times. They can be very bright. So, there is a law about brightness (and flashing). I have one and have it set to the highest. So far no "conversations" with the law.
    www.brightasslights.com
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Perfect FarBoy, I did also find some on J&P's web site as well.:D
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    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    "Farboy" LOL I guess I am, from all you guys! Anyway, you're up early! :eek:
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I guess I am looking for some thing that is a lot smaller than the ones that they have. I will take another look later today..
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Getting ready to go to work...:(
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    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    Me too! and with that... I'm outta here! (refrig, AC, electrician "day laborer" a coupke of days a week since losing my real job.) :cussing:
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    It's not that bad JB... as long as you get to walk away when you're finished talking;):D

    Check out the various categories on this site...lot's of different style LED's for all kinds of apps.
    Radiantz LED Lighting
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    Might also want to check Kuryakyn
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  18. bguillory66

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    Hey Fatboy, I'am a a/c refrig tech also, surprised u don't have more work than u can handle. In our part of the country there is no problem finding full time work if u want it :D

    sorry JB not trying to jack ur thread
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  19. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    johnny, dont know if this is what ya lookin for.....this is the style i do..........i am sure there are folks up your way that do the same.......

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  20. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    That's cool who does the art work
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  21. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    those are not pics of mine.....i got em off the net. was showing what can be done with tail lights. i do art and tail lights. fenders,bags,tourpacs,,,,,ect
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