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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Default led accent lights yes or no

I was thinking of putting accent lights on my bike .Who likes them and who dislikes them and why?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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I hate them but that being said... I just ordered a set of WHITE LED"S for my ride. I was at a bike show where a guy had the white and it really worked with the chrome. I never liked the LED lights before but after seeing the white I am sold. To each there own.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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I've seen it done a few ways, either to compliment a color scheme, or just provide a light source to show off your chrome. I also saw a bike with a crapload of LED accents that were actually turn signals. It was like the entire side of the bike started flashing bright yellow when he wanted to turn.

Just to show off the chrome, I'd say subtlety wins. A few strategically placed LEDs could look real nice.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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I have blue on my Deuce. I bought some cheap waterproof strips, wired them all together to a fuse and a toggle switch. They look good, but they're illegal to ride with here in VA so they don't get used that often.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Negative....

Why?..cause it's not a ricer..

My personal opinion tis all...

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Another negative here. Thought about getting some for my Buell Uly if I can find a blue see-through air box cover...but not on my other rides...

It doesn't bother me that other have it; I'm just pretty much a low key, simplistic kind of person and my machines reflect that...or so I think.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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I put led pods on my ultra,,orange on the engine and purple under the tank,,,I think it looks cool,,,and looks as good as those $300 jobs,,,I got the pods on e-bay,,wired everything myself,,,word of caution,,some states only allow certin colors,,so check into your local laws,,,,
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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White looks pimp. It's a great way to show off the bike at shows and rallies! I'm thinking bout it myself. Just got back from a big rally here in Tejas and saw them all over the place.

I say go for it!
 
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White might be cool.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by coronerrpm
I hate them but that being said... I just ordered a set
I think that says it all...lol
 
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