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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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is it worth changing rear turn signals to the red lens?
what is the good and bad about it??
thanks for the advise
 
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Check them out in my gallery. I changed mine when I bought the module to convert my rear turn signals into running and brake lights. The red lenses came with the module. It was a good call, as far as I'm concerned.
 
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Originally Posted by ngoti8tor
Check them out in my gallery. I changed mine when I bought the module to convert my rear turn signals into running and brake lights. The red lenses came with the module. It was a good call, as far as I'm concerned.
how much is the module.
 
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by budnlucy
how much is the module.
It's $54.95
part number 69461-06A
I guarantee you WILL be SEEN frm behind with this kit installed.
It is 100% plug and play, takes about 5 minutes to install (depending on how fast you can remove the rider seat)
so easy, a caveman could do it!
I have it on my roadking classic and love it.
 
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by budnlucy
how much is the module.
I think mine was about $53. That about a year and a half ago. Simple 'plug and play' installation. That was the first thing I did to my scooter. I have since read that Kuryakin makes a system that causes the brake lights to 'pulse' in addition to making the turn signals brake lights.
 

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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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Some say they like the module that makes the turns run as brake lights and turn signals, but not necessarily as running lights (all the time). Some believe that using them as turns and brake lights offers more of a difference when braking and turning, since that's the only time they're activated, drawing more attention to you while slowing down. Whereas if they ran all the time, it may not be as noticeable, especially daylight, when you hit the brakes.

At the same time, I've also heard that some that did the LED conversion, made everything brighter overall, and they were more comfortable w/ using them as running lights and brake lights.

YMMV.
 
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It was a good call, as far as I'm concerned.
Once again, just in case you don't get an answer to your question.
 
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by lxasher
is it worth changing rear turn signals to the red lens?
what is the good and bad about it??
thanks for the advise
One of the best 60 bucks I've spent. The more they can see me the better.
 
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Well worth it. I've noticed people seem to stay back a little further when I'm braking now.
 
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I have the Kuryakyn Panacea LED tail light & turn signals and really like their setup. LEDs are lots brighter than stock lights. The turn signals remain red until the signal switch is used, then the signal light flashes amber. The whole setup is around $200 but well worth it IMO
 



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