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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 09:01 AM
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I'm running a BD rear fender. Also using CD plasma rods, but I also added ciro3d bag blades. These have the sequential amber turn signals, work great and look good combined together. Plenty bright,

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 09:14 AM
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That looks great, but your bike is black...I am starting to think the color is part of the problem. How are they with the sun hitting them like my pic?

I have ordered the Custom Dynamics module where you can adjust the brightness. I will report back.
 

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by barrygreen
That looks great, but your bike is black...I am starting to think the color is part of the problem. How are they with the sun hitting them like my pic?

I have ordered the Custom Dynamics module where you can adjust the brightness. I will report back.
I'd have to agree that the color of your bike is definitly part of the issue. That sucker is bright when the sun hits it. I've never had anyone complain that my lights weren't enough, I originally was only going to go with the Plasma rods, but at the last minute after getting bike back together decided it needed more lights on the back. Too many dumbasses in cages these days.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 12:02 PM
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24 led's each light, will be adding a third with the new light bar.
 

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 12:19 PM
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After you get your light situation worked out, consider this addition. I have stock lights and my wife said the strobe effect dramatically increased my visibility.

[not sure what the problem is, but can't attach video] So, never mind
 

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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Hi barrygreen,

Ciro3d's BAG BLADESŽ LED lights are one of the cleanest ways to add light to the back of your bike. The low profile light housing sits right below the lid of your bag to blend seamlessly into the back of the bike. The BAG BLADESŽ LED lights feature super bright run, brake, and sequential amber turn signals to be sure you are seen day or night. The BAG BLADESŽ are available with an amber sequential turn signal or in all red. Please note, all of our LEDs are backed by a lifetime warranty so you can be confident when purchasing with us.

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 03:48 PM
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Bag Blades are the way to go for a clean look
 
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 04:08 PM
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Not crazy about them, the exposed wires on the edge of the bag is what I do not like. How wide are they? Would they fit between the fender edge and bag like the plasma rods???? understood a mount or bracket would be needed.
 

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Also for the price with the controller I would have to see them first in the direct sun light
 
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by barrygreen
Not crazy about them, the exposes wires on the edge of the bag is what I do not like. How wide are they? Would they fit between the fender edge and bag like the plasma rods???? understood a mount or bracket would be needed.
Theres no more exposed wire then what the plasma rods have. Lights are plug and play, unlike custom dynamics stuff, which I wouldn't buy again unless they change that, don't need a controler.
 
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