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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I picked up a taillight off another forum member here and got it installed. I really like the way it looks and it's very bright, even in the day. I have seen the Kury ones which are hard to see in teh daylight and this one kicks azz on that.

I couldn't get a pic of it illuminated as no one was around to step on the pedal or pull the lever for me. I really like the white lights in the top of it too. they make my spade look great, especially at night.



 
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I just put the same on my bike and was surprised how bright it is. My old light kept getting water in it and the bulb would burn out. I think this one will last a lot longer and should be easier to see.
 
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Originally Posted by kkinderen
I just put the same on my bike and was surprised how bright it is. My old light kept getting water in it and the bulb would burn out. I think this one will last a lot longer and should be easier to see.
Agreed. Time will tell.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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I have the same LED Tail light on my Standard. I was going to go with the Tri-Bar LED for the bobtail fender but, I saw this one and went with the more traditional shaped tail light. I love how bright it is. With my turn signal lights also being running and brake lights, coupled with the "Back-Off" brake module, (Makes the 3 rear lights blink 5 times fast then burn steady when brakes applied) my rear end is covered..
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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i made my own tail lamp
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by anubisss
I picked up a taillight off another forum member here and got it installed. I really like the way it looks and it's very bright, even in the day. I have seen the Kury ones which are hard to see in teh daylight and this one kicks azz on that.

I couldn't get a pic of it illuminated as no one was around to step on the pedal or pull the lever for me. I really like the white lights in the top of it too. they make my spade look great, especially at night.
I see the HD logo on it, but is it a standard buy-it-at-the-dealer LED kit? If not, what brand is it and where can I get one?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by anubisss
I couldn't get a pic of it illuminated as no one was around to step on the pedal or pull the lever for me.
Next time you get a chance to take a pic like that, just put a rubber band on the front brake lever. It'll hold the lever in far enough to trip the brake light for you.
That's how I did it when I put up pics of my Tri-Bar when I first installed it.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Citoriplus
Next time you get a chance to take a pic like that, just put a rubber band on the front brake lever. It'll hold the lever in far enough to trip the brake light for you.
That's how I did it when I put up pics of my Tri-Bar when I first installed it.
Front brake light switch needs to be replaced. I thought about that already. Thanks anyway.
 
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Originally Posted by anubisss
Front brake light switch needs to be replaced. I thought about that already. Thanks anyway.
Oh well, you can't win them all.
The rear brake switch still works, I hope, so you should stilll be able to hang a brick, gas can, lift jack, or anthing heavy enough to trigger it from th pedal to trigger it. Right?
 
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Looks kewl...
 
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