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Todd
09-01-2007, 01:18 PM
Thought I would share this too.....I am big on lights for folks to see me....thought about, and still thinking about two more taillamp assemblies for the saddlebags...but in the mean time put this conversion kit on about 6 months ago.....gives you a little more visibility from behind.

http://www.electricalconnection.com/other-lighting/tsk-star&sport.htm

Anyone else done anything regarding rear lights????
09-01-2007, 04:18 PM
I'm sure you've alreay checked out Gadget's stuff........ http://www.gadgetjq.com/modrearturnsignals.htm

I've just added a bright running light under the rear turn signal bar.... real bright.... we'll see if I get stopped for it... kinda doubt it...

El Nico the Cripple
dogdoc
09-01-2007, 07:18 PM
If you all guys wouldnt be hitting the brakes all the time you wouldnt need that crap. Just throttle up and ride it.

Doc
09-01-2007, 07:22 PM
<marquee>LOL</marquee>
Todd
09-01-2007, 10:42 PM
I know you're from Texas Doc...but our roads in NC don't go for 50 miles without a freekin' intersection... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
ringadingh
09-02-2007, 02:19 PM
My bike has a little black box called a "priority signal" installed, it converts the rear turn signals into tailights and brakelights. The lenses were changed from amber to red as well. Works great.
09-02-2007, 09:05 PM
Hey Ringadingh - Everytime I look at your bike I salivate! Nice set up man!
Todd
09-03-2007, 08:02 PM
This is the electrical connection kit reference above....you see the ring of LEDs a little more in the photos than in real life...but you get the idea......I soldered all of my connections vs. using the crimp sleeves provided in the kit.

Just running lights
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_3688.jpg

Brake lights
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_3689.jpg

Running lights with signal on (actual didnt catch it right..the signal is just as bright yellow as the next one showing the brake on too)
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_3690.jpg

Brakes with signal on
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_3691.jpg

Hope this helps anyone trying to decide. Definitely makes you more visible from behind.
flightdoc
09-04-2007, 08:27 AM
Hey Todd,

I did the same conversion ( electrical connection) on the Nomad and my last bike. Does a nice job. I'm also adding a a "Tail Blazer". I'm going to mount upside down so it is tucked under the luggage rack. I've seen them work before and do a good job of bringing attention to you.

vin


http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5125
socwkbiker
09-04-2007, 09:13 AM
What? Did you all take the same genius electronics/not afraid to screw up your bike class and I missed it? Man I wish I could install stuff like that. I would be afraid they would see the ball of fire for miles.
flightdoc
09-04-2007, 09:44 AM
as they say......when all else fails....follow directions!
scion0
09-04-2007, 10:18 AM
I may just give it a shot!!! (not the messing up the bike part but the genius electronic part) ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Todd
09-04-2007, 10:29 AM
Just years of messing with vehicles........I messed up all my stuff many many years ago when Dad had to pay for it when I messed up!!!
scion0
09-04-2007, 10:40 AM
Just year of messing with vehicles........I messed up all my stuff many many years ago when Dad had to pay for it when I messed up!!!

You wanna be my Dad? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Todd
09-04-2007, 02:23 PM
[quote:hpcen9wi]Just year of messing with vehicles........I messed up all my stuff many many years ago when Dad had to pay for it when I messed up!!!

You wanna be my Dad? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:hpcen9wi]

NO NO....I have a daughter, a son, and a vasectomy!!!!

I'm tappin' out!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
scion0
09-04-2007, 02:28 PM
[quote:1lpoz4ft]

You wanna be my Dad? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

NO NO....I have a daughter, a son, and a vasectomy!!!!

I'm tappin' out!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:1lpoz4ft]

So what you're saying is ... is I screw it up... I'm the one to pay....
Todd
09-04-2007, 02:37 PM
You got it
bluetongue
09-04-2007, 04:53 PM
I use a kuryakan run/turn/brake controller and red tail lenes. I think they started selling it as a kit now for about $99.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3831
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3185
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=2967
scion0
09-09-2007, 06:39 PM
I use a kuryakan run/turn/brake controller and red tail lenes. I think they started selling it as a kit now for about $99.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3831
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=3185
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=metric&ci=2967

Thanks, I'll take a look.