Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights

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/...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

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...

**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

Brake lights

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)

Brakes with signal on

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/produ...oducts_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) ;)

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

Quote:

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?

Todd · 09-04-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

[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?

[/quote:hpcen9wi]

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

I'm tappin' out!!

09-01-2007, 01:18 PM	#1
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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/...star&sport.htm Anyone else done anything regarding rear lights???? __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-01-2007, 04:18 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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
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09-01-2007, 07:18 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights If you all guys wouldnt be hitting the brakes all the time you wouldnt need that crap. Just throttle up and ride it. Doc
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09-01-2007, 07:22 PM	#4
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09-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#5
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights I know you're from Texas Doc...but our roads in NC don't go for 50 miles without a freekin' intersection... __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-02-2007, 02:19 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-02-2007, 09:05 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights Hey Ringadingh - Everytime I look at your bike I salivate! Nice set up man!
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09-03-2007, 08:02 PM	#8
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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 Brake lights 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) Brakes with signal on Hope this helps anyone trying to decide. Definitely makes you more visible from behind. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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09-04-2007, 08:27 AM	#9
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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/produ...oducts_id=5125
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09-04-2007, 09:13 AM	#10
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-04-2007, 09:44 AM	#11
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights as they say......when all else fails....follow directions!
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09-04-2007, 10:18 AM	#12
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights I may just give it a shot!!! (not the messing up the bike part but the genius electronic part) ;) __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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09-04-2007, 10:29 AM	#13
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Turn Signal Conversion/Running Lights 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!!! __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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