Just a question as to how many of you are running under carriage LEDs? You know the kind that light up the chrome on your scoot?
I know it is illegal in some states. Legal here I'm told, so long as they aren't emergency colors (red and blue) and not too bright.
I just put two on to try it out and feel I need just a bit more on top.
Gonna do the back wheel well too.
Found a kit of 20 LED's and all needed wiring stuff on ebay for 40 bucks.
if you like the lights, go for it. i think they are ok if not over done:)
hottrocker
05-16-2008, 02:32 PM
I think they add just that one other layer of saftey by being a visual element. I think they look good too.
But, yeah, I definitely don't want to overdo it. I have seen many with way too much light goin on. Looks tacky.
thats really cool! makes the Legenedary Rumbling V-twin come to life like a beating heart powering the worlds best motorcycles. haha
LED lighting can get crazy if overdone.
my next sporty project is going to have red LED engine lighting, but it will be switched controlled, becuase i dont want it always on, just once in awhile to show friends.
JosephGarcia
05-16-2008, 02:40 PM
by the way did you guys see in the J&P Catalog, the spark plug wires that light up everytime the sparkplug fires?
they make little caps that splice into the plugs, and entire wires, and glowing spark plug boots.
i think those, in the same color as the LEDS on an engine, would be really cool!
hottrocker
05-16-2008, 02:41 PM
Yeah, mine has a switch. The kit I mentioned comes with a switch.
SpursDarkrider
05-16-2008, 02:45 PM
lol joe if you get those in red, your gonna get pulled over by the "man" sure as :D****
fire228
05-16-2008, 02:55 PM
I have blue one on mine but I sometimes forget I have them on there, lol
I dont use them unless I am at a show or something where the bike is just sitting, never when I am riding.
I like them though, looks awesome at night!
gjb1952
05-16-2008, 03:00 PM
ORIGINAL: JosephGarcia
by the way did you guys see in the J&P Catalog, the spark plug wires that light up everytime the sparkplug fires?
they make little caps that splice into the plugs, and entire wires, and glowing spark plug boots.
i think those, in the same color as the LEDS on an engine, would be really cool!
So, is it just a matter of swapping out the spark plug wires and you are good to go?
I have red leds on mine. aslong as they are not in the blinking mode they are fine to ride with.
JosephGarcia
05-16-2008, 04:06 PM
ORIGINAL: SpursDarkrider
lol joe if you get those in red, your gonna get pulled over by the "man" sure as :D****
yea but i think you forgot to read the part where i said i would only turn them on occasionally in front of friends.
i dont want that stuff on while riding, only to show off, becuase my next bike is going to be worth showing off :D
Peedib89
05-16-2008, 05:21 PM
theres a company out of NY called No Magic Neon that makes everything you guys are talking about. Im having my bike done by them the 2nnd of this month when they get back from the Myrtle Beach show. Great guys to deal with
Tdog1
05-16-2008, 06:17 PM
Sweet. Go for it.
On a car I think rice looking. On a hog, it fits.
georgiabiker
05-16-2008, 07:55 PM
I picked up a cheap 2 red pod $20 set from the indy. They look okay, nothing to brag on but they do light up the middle of the jug fins and lower case.
Azwethinkweiz
05-16-2008, 08:03 PM
I don't like the look. Too Honda Civic Fast and Furious for me... Might as well put two autozone fart can mufflers on it and LED windshield washer nozzles on the front fender.
SpursDarkrider
05-16-2008, 08:20 PM
Theres a guy down the street who is a dealer for boogie lights. I saw his gold wing dressed up with the lights, it does light the bike up:)
Demonsmasher
05-17-2008, 12:42 AM
I mainly use mine earily in the mournings so people can see me. I keep them on a nonblink mode. Riding with them blinking iwill get you pulled over. But in Ga you can use them and ride when they are not blinking.
Golfgurl
05-17-2008, 05:49 AM
I like them.. after my bike is painted.. I'm putting some on mine too! WHY NOT??
Lisa
Sorry, but these are for crotch rockets, metric cruisers, OCC style choppers, and rice burners IMO.
Nothin against you guys...just can't say they're my thing, lol.
lowlife87
05-18-2008, 04:07 AM
http://plasmaled.com/
great stuff!!! i have them on my bike and putting them on the wifes bike!!!
WVHogRider
05-19-2008, 11:55 AM
ORIGINAL: gjb1952
ORIGINAL: JosephGarcia
by the way did you guys see in the J&P Catalog, the spark plug wires that light up everytime the sparkplug fires?
they make little caps that splice into the plugs, and entire wires, and glowing spark plug boots.
i think those, in the same color as the LEDS on an engine, would be really cool!
So, is it just a matter of swapping out the spark plug wires and you are good to go?
Yes, there'sa company or two that make direct replacement plug wires and suchwith neon lights.....the spark going to the spark plug ignites/lights the gas in the wire tube...Here's what came up on an internet search...http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=neon+spark+plug+wires&fr=yfp-t-501&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8
;)
kawsakimx6
05-19-2008, 03:59 PM
i have a set, have had them sitting on the shelf for about 6 months now. I guess i should install them. I sometimes wish i was not so lazy
hottrocker
05-20-2008, 01:38 PM
Like anything else it is a matter of taste I guess. And like everything else I do, I do it cause I like it. The kit I bought comes in a pack of twenty LED's, the harness, the switch, Fuse, Shrinkwrap for under 50 bucks. The picture shown is with just twoLED's mounted. I'm not putting on too many more. Just going to do the back tire and a couple more at the top end of the engine.
kardoc
05-20-2008, 05:23 PM
www.ledlightsgalore.com
irishviking
05-21-2008, 11:51 AM
I did the kit from ebay its good. Took about 4 hours.