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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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The light I had was a gray lens with just a 1157 replacement LED bulb, I was not comfortable with it's lack of "Catch Your Eye" ability. I was at the revived Hollister Ralley a couple weeks ago and saw LED vendor called Radianz. Went over and saw this very nice looking light with 136 led's for $99.

Well, being the procrastinator that I am I did not buy it at the show. After a week or so of kicking my own butt I went ahead and ordered it. This thing is plenty bright, might even **** some people off. But they will see me.



 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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Lookin' good.

I like it.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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I think it looks sharp!

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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Nice,sadly I wasn't as lucky.I got one off Ebay and I think it was made in Hong Kong..The LEDs started popping out after a few rides.That was on my Fatboy..got the new SG now
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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I've had a BAL brakelight for a couple years now. These LED's are a great safety item and give you piece of mind.

One suggestion: Get the HD kit that converts your rear turn signals to running/ brake lights. Then you've got 3 running lights and 3 brake lights instead of just 1 each. The kit's about $60. Got mine from Surdyke.com

The more lights the better!!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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they also make a LED brake , tail light for your fender tip light
 
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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The HD LED rear turn signals automatically turn the light into run/turn/brake.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 03:20 AM
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Very nice. I like having LEDs in the rear - especially when it's raining. Matches the bike very well!!!
 
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Originally Posted by MikeBel
I've had a BAL brakelight for a couple years now. These LED's are a great safety item and give you piece of mind.

One suggestion: Get the HD kit that converts your rear turn signals to running/ brake lights. Then you've got 3 running lights and 3 brake lights instead of just 1 each. The kit's about $60. Got mine from Surdyke.com

The more lights the better!!
+10. I have a BAL waiting on me when I get back from sucking sand. 37 DAYS LEFT WOOOHOOOO!!!!! I want to melt the retnas of the cager drivers behind me, hehehe.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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+10. I have a BAL waiting on me when I get back from sucking sand. 37 DAYS LEFT WOOOHOOOO!!!!! I want to melt the retnas of the cager drivers behind me, hehehe.
Thanks for your service. Congratulations on your retirement, I bet that can't get here soon enough. Have fun installing that stock pile of parts you have waiting at home.
 
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