Running lights

Skeeter05 · 04-11-2022, 05:46 PM

Anyone convert their rear turn signals to running lights like the fronts? I was thinking about trying it.

tcat · 04-11-2022, 07:08 PM

Here's a link to Gadget's fixit page that shows how to do it
- 2nd link is to the Gadget home page

https://vulcangadgets.com/files/modrearturnsignals.html

https://vulcangadgets.com/

mick56 · 04-12-2022, 03:43 AM

How are cars behind you, going to know that you are taking a turn at night ? Sounds bloody dangerous to me.

Pir2 · 04-12-2022, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mick56

How are cars behind you, going to know that you are taking a turn at night ? Sounds bloody dangerous to me.

A change of light bulbs I would hope, to get a running light as well as the brighter filament for the turn signal.

recumbentbob · 04-12-2022, 08:15 AM

Where I live the law is all rear running lights have to be red in color.

The Black Knight · 04-12-2022, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

How are cars behind you, going to know that you are taking a turn at night ? Sounds bloody dangerous to me.

Hi Mick! I totally agree with you.

Pir2 · 04-13-2022, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

Where I live the law is all rear running lights have to be red in color.

That's the same in most places I think.

**Sabre-t** · 04-13-2022, 08:31 PM

Rear turn signals can be amber or red (Federal rules), so making them red running/turn signals would be legal. Leaving them yellow as running lights would be illegal in states with rules requiring red rear running lights. There are no Federal rules for rear running lights on motorcycles.

If you run dual running/turn signal lights, to make them safer, use LEDs. The instant on/off of an LED will be more noticeable than the fade on/off of incandescent bulbs.

sam · 04-16-2022, 08:01 AM

I no longer have the bike but i had a kit that put led lights inside the lens for red running lights and signal stayed the same cant remember the name

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sam Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 223	I no longer have the bike but i had a kit that put led lights inside the lens for red running lights and signal stayed the same cant remember the name __________________ Sam 05 1600 nomad
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Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	Rear turn signals can be amber or red (Federal rules), so making them red running/turn signals would be legal. Leaving them yellow as running lights would be illegal in states with rules requiring red rear running lights. There are no Federal rules for rear running lights on motorcycles. If you run dual running/turn signal lights, to make them safer, use LEDs. The instant on/off of an LED will be more noticeable than the fade on/off of incandescent bulbs.
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