LED lights for light bar

[Guest Ken8143]

I put the light bar on the trunk of my 87 VR - got it from big bike barn, I think. The bulbs in it are a paltry 3 watt, and it just does not show up well in day light.,

 

I have it all apart now and want to install led lights, perhaps with a dual element circuit to have the combo of running/stop lights.

 

I want the stop lights to be BRIGHT. Any idea of where I can get them? Got some from Auto Zone. Not much better.

 

AND - if this has been talked about aready, forgive me and just point me to the right thread!

[Guest ReinyRooster]

Ken, I have the same bike with the same light bar with the same question. Was never impressed with those lights and wanna do the same thing, so I'll be watching here to get some advice.

[DANJ]

http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3598&page=4

 

I thought I remebered this very interesting thread.

Try this,

Dan

 

[Guest Ken8143]

Thanks Dan for the thread. And I am looking at some flexible lights from www.radianz.com, what they call hardcore lighting. They have a variety of strip, flexible led, a bit pricey but I may just go ahead and get it.

[mbrood]

You can double the number of wedge bulb holders like I did, and then change over to multiple LEDs from superbrightleds.com (use the cone type for illumination out the side...)

 

Or you can clip the existing ones out and mount some LED strings inside.

 

It's yours, get inventive and have fun...

 

Just remember that these are a real bear to get into (hot glue) so double check your wiring and make sure everything is locked down and solid.

[Guest Ken8143]

Well folks I put in two 25-led strips from radianz thinking this would make you sit up and take notice when you put the brakes on. You CAN see then when it is overcast - I am waiting for a sunny day. I think the lens cuts down on the light coming through. Right now I am done spending money on this project.

[Acadieman]

Red 15" Ultra Light Bar #03015 for $39.37 plus tax plus $8.00 shipping to New Brunswick from Ontario. You can check it out at www.saddlebags.ca

 

Good luck,

Acadieman