Led tail light bulb
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Led tail light bulb
Is it ok to just swap out the 1157 tail/brake light bulb with a led equivalent with no issues ?
I plan on switching the whole bike to led eventually. Baby steps.
2004 ultra classic.
I plan on switching the whole bike to led eventually. Baby steps.
2004 ultra classic.
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leds
I have an 05 CVO FLHTCEE and am running Custom Dynamics rear Led inserts and Plasma rods. I plan on adding Leds to Fr turn sigs and will then have to Add a load Equalizer.Works perfect for rear only with no equalizer. I would highly recommend Cust dynamics very brite/lifetime warranty overall nice product.
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you can swap- alot of the leds are not great quality.
If I were you, I'd use a light bulb and watch the classifieds for a bright *** light ( that's a brand name) they are well worth it.
if changing the turn signals you need a load equalizer
mike
If I were you, I'd use a light bulb and watch the classifieds for a bright *** light ( that's a brand name) they are well worth it.
if changing the turn signals you need a load equalizer
mike
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The ones if seen that just replace the bulb were just a small bright spot and didn't reflect light as a standard 1156 or 57 did. I wouldn't waste my money on them. I have two Custom Dynamics and have been excellent in quality and brightness.
I have the $200 one (BAL-1) and I love it. Have transferred it from my Heritage to Road Glide Ultra and now my current '14 Limited. Everyone knows when I am braking!!! I plan to upgrade to the $400 one some day.http://www.brightasslights.com/site/quick-products
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Super bright LEDs
I don't know how this could not be a great tail light bulb 360 degree beam, 550 lumens. 25 bucks. Thoughts ?
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$2, free ship
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-...rchweb201560_9
They have tons of them
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...hText=1157+led
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-...rchweb201560_9
They have tons of them
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...hText=1157+led
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Using ones like those made by jamstright will work just fine. They will never be a good as the real deal like A BAL tail light but better than what you have.
IMO save you money and down the road do it right.
IMO save you money and down the road do it right.
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I went for the BAL-2S. It was the pricier one. It is pretty awesome. It melts retenas. Prior I had the HD LED smoked unit. It was pretty good but the BAL is pretty fantastic.
You won't be happy with the mediocre lighting a LED bulb gives. I've seen a few. I found an insert for my wife's Deluxe Tombstone tail light. It is pretty bright as well.
You can't put a price on safety - or awesome.
You won't be happy with the mediocre lighting a LED bulb gives. I've seen a few. I found an insert for my wife's Deluxe Tombstone tail light. It is pretty bright as well.
You can't put a price on safety - or awesome.