BrightAss Lights Question
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BrightAss Lights Question
I am looking at purchasing a new rear taillight. I have seen quite a bit of talk about these guys. From what I can tell, the BAL-1/2/3 all fit.
If I am wanting to keep the stock look, should I go with the BAL-1?
It says that it is plug-n-play. Does it mess with the security system at all? (I thought I have seen talk somewhere about changing to LEDs could screw with it.)
Is everyone happy with this upgrade? (Money not an object when trying to make bike safer.)
Any other pros/cons would be awesome.
Thanks.
If I am wanting to keep the stock look, should I go with the BAL-1?
It says that it is plug-n-play. Does it mess with the security system at all? (I thought I have seen talk somewhere about changing to LEDs could screw with it.)
Is everyone happy with this upgrade? (Money not an object when trying to make bike safer.)
Any other pros/cons would be awesome.
Thanks.
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I've only seen it on display at shops, on a couple of bikes.
1. Make sure the Italians are ok with it, shouldn't be an issue, but good to know if they freak out. Esp if you run up to the Germanic Nations...if which case I might carry the stock set up in my saddlebag just in case.
2. Is you bike US spec or Int'l ? may make a difference in the alarm question you asked
3. LEDS are great in that they last near forever and draw very little current ( the circuit and controls may fail, but LEDS do last)
4. LEDS have quite a narrow angle of vision- it is possible that an LED array, while bright as heck to traffic directly behind, may be less visible to traffic off to the side. Many LEDS are rated at 8ş dispertion, some are splayed out on the circuit boards, some not
5. this is for the 2010 Ultra? the HD or Custom Dynamic fender tip LED with brake light is pretty good-
I added my own LEDS to my fender tip ( 12 red, 6 blue) for brake function.
After looking at the options, I have stayed with the stock tail/brake light.
I do have side marker lights on my tour pak and the tour pak rack with added LEDS for run and brake ( when the tour pak is on)
Mike
1. Make sure the Italians are ok with it, shouldn't be an issue, but good to know if they freak out. Esp if you run up to the Germanic Nations...if which case I might carry the stock set up in my saddlebag just in case.
2. Is you bike US spec or Int'l ? may make a difference in the alarm question you asked
3. LEDS are great in that they last near forever and draw very little current ( the circuit and controls may fail, but LEDS do last)
4. LEDS have quite a narrow angle of vision- it is possible that an LED array, while bright as heck to traffic directly behind, may be less visible to traffic off to the side. Many LEDS are rated at 8ş dispertion, some are splayed out on the circuit boards, some not
5. this is for the 2010 Ultra? the HD or Custom Dynamic fender tip LED with brake light is pretty good-
I added my own LEDS to my fender tip ( 12 red, 6 blue) for brake function.
After looking at the options, I have stayed with the stock tail/brake light.
I do have side marker lights on my tour pak and the tour pak rack with added LEDS for run and brake ( when the tour pak is on)
Mike
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no it does not screw up the security with your bike at all. i'm using the bal-1 on my 08 streetglide and it fit great, and you cannot tell that it's anything other than a stock taillight,, that is, till you turn it on. it's a very easy install, and you can get one with, or without the licence plate illumination window. for my streetglide, the whole thing is that great ruby red like stock.
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I forgot to mention...it will not interfere with your electrical system. Everything is built into the light...very simple to install and as lagrimas mentioned in his post it is plug-n-play. You won't be dissappointed in this product.
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5. this is for the 2010 Ultra? the HD or Custom Dynamic fender tip LED with brake light is pretty good-
I added my own LEDS to my fender tip ( 12 red, 6 blue) for brake function.
After looking at the options, I have stayed with the stock tail/brake light.
I do have side marker lights on my tour pak and the tour pak rack with added LEDS for run and brake ( when the tour pak is on)
I added my own LEDS to my fender tip ( 12 red, 6 blue) for brake function.
After looking at the options, I have stayed with the stock tail/brake light.
I do have side marker lights on my tour pak and the tour pak rack with added LEDS for run and brake ( when the tour pak is on)
Thanks
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no it does not screw up the security with your bike at all. i'm using the bal-1 on my 08 streetglide and it fit great, and you cannot tell that it's anything other than a stock taillight,, that is, till you turn it on. it's a very easy install, and you can get one with, or without the licence plate illumination window. for my streetglide, the whole thing is that great ruby red like stock.
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The BAL-2 is alledgedly for police use only because it is significantly brighter than the BAL-1.
I checked out the difference between the two at my dealer and went with the BAL-1 because at the time I was riding with a group and was concerned for the bikers behind me. That's how bright this thing is!
I also received many comments about my tail/brake light being the brightest they had ever seen. Little do they know. You would be happy with the BAL-1 if you wanted to save some money.
I checked out the difference between the two at my dealer and went with the BAL-1 because at the time I was riding with a group and was concerned for the bikers behind me. That's how bright this thing is!
I also received many comments about my tail/brake light being the brightest they had ever seen. Little do they know. You would be happy with the BAL-1 if you wanted to save some money.