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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1221242137 Message started by twkenny on 09/12/08 at 10:55:37 |
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Title: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by twkenny on 09/12/08 at 10:55:37 Only having that little bulb in the taillight makes me nervous...what are you guys using to attract more attention when you hit the brakes? I like the license plate frames that are surrounded by high intensity LED's. Any experience with them? Any other suggestions? Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Paladin. on 09/12/08 at 11:26:28 My amber turn signals are also red run/brake lights: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1135649911 REALLY appreciated it when the filament failed in my stock brake light. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by T Mack 1 on 09/12/08 at 11:29:48 added a aux brake light (LED) to my sissy bar (like a car's third brake light). It was $9.99 at AutoZone. I tied it into the brake light wiring under the seat. Then I realized my backpack covered it up, so I added a connector (AutoZone also) and put another aux lite on the backpack. I could get more lights & connectors and add them to whatever I want to carry. Aux Brake light (http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/100_2024.JPG) Rear view (http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/100_2017.JPG) Backpack w/light (http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/100_2021.JPG) Backpack connector (http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/100_2018.JPG) EDIT: the light is brighter than it appears in the photo's. My camera auto-adjusts gain so it dimed it. It is that annoying LED brightness..... Also, since it is off when no brakes, then on when you apply brakes, it gives a high contrast. Same idea behing car third brake lights. Humans see contrasts, the more contrast the better, off then on. I followed a Harley with the turn-sig's / brake light conversion and after a little bit noticed that I could barely see the turn-signals as turn-signals (the blinking), which could be dangerous. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by twkenny on 09/12/08 at 11:39:07 57666B66636E69070 wrote:
I saw those, but there is a note saying it will not work on 04 and up Suzuki models. Bummer! |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by twkenny on 09/12/08 at 11:40:31 532A4A66646C36070 wrote:
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by thumperclone on 09/12/08 at 13:56:16 i have the "Lega-Lite"($45 ?) frame on mine..run and brake functions..there was no plate lumination tho the insid of the frame is plastic chrome i added 2 white leds for the plate cause the frame blocks out the bikes plate light..when im preping to stop i use the front brake lever to flash the lights,can hear the switch clicking if music isnt up too loud.. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by BurnPgh on 09/12/08 at 14:47:16 I got the same deal as paladin. They have a different kit now that will work with MOST '04+ suzuki's. Im VERY pleased with mine. Hard to beat for $50. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Rustbucket on 09/12/08 at 17:54:06 If you want a brighter brake light go to auto zone and get the #2397 stop/tail bulb. The tail light is about the same brightness as stock but the brake light filament is much brighter.. Quite noticeably brighter than the stock bulb! |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Jay on 09/13/08 at 01:20:07 456264637562747C7263170 wrote:
I tried that and went through two bulbs in two months. Brake light didn't fail, it was the tail light, of all things. It was brighter though, while it lasted. I went back to stock til I find the next thing I want to try. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Savage_Rob on 09/13/08 at 13:00:38 5C6D606D6865620C0 wrote:
Absolutely. I have been very pleased with mine. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by flcruzr on 09/13/08 at 18:22:57 This is what I installed on my license plate frame. Visible and Coool looking. I also used the led license bolt fastners on all corners for added visibility. http://www.customdynamics.com/videos/knight_riderz_video.htm |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by twkenny on 09/13/08 at 20:14:35 505A5544434C44360 wrote:
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 09/14/08 at 07:17:27 I find that the cloud of tire smoke I create when I hit the brakes, accompanied by the squall of skidding tires, gets everyone's attention pretty well. No need for brighter lights. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by wrenchbender on 09/14/08 at 11:02:01 686E6F6D70766D6C020 wrote:
Now that's funny man, I don't care what anybody else thinks. Got a buddy down the road and everytime I pass, I try to squeal the rear tire just to see how many heads I can turn. I installed a Sylvania direct replacement LED from Autozone for the tail lamp assembly. While it's not as bright as some of the OEM LED's out there, it is brighter than stock and in my mind more reliable. Still looking for the license plate frame with the scrolling message board set-up. |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Rock_Steady on 09/14/08 at 15:07:07 How about this one? http://www.qvsgadgetworld.com/motorcycle-license-plate-led-frame.html |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by Jay on 09/14/08 at 18:11:12 1D2326264A0 wrote:
Oh, me like! Me like! Good price too. "Back OFF!", "Hang up and drive!", "If U can read this, UR TOO CLOSE!!", "Student Driver", "Not for use as a hood ornament" ;D |
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Title: Re: Brake light bulbs/options for more visibility Post by YonuhAdisi on 09/14/08 at 18:13:46 6F515454380 wrote:
I might look into getting one of those. "Back off BoneHead" sounds like a good message for it don't cha' think? |
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