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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Where to connect LED string? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1336786580 Message started by Dave Sisk on 05/11/12 at 18:36:20 |
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Title: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/11/12 at 18:36:20 OK, I snagged 4 - 12" blue LED strings off Ebay (cheap, like in $6 shipped...they shipped from Asia, but I got them pretty quickly). I saw some pics of bikes with LED strings lighting up the engine and chrome...looks pretty cool IMO, so I decided to give it a try and trick it out just a little. ;D I'm thinking of attaching one LED string to the bottom edge of the gas tank on either side, and probably one LED string to the underside of the rear side frame (the parts the sissy bar is attached to at the back) on each side. Somewhere around those areas look like it would get the best reflection off the chrome parts. Some good double-side tape will *probably* hold it well enough. (Yes?) QUESTION: Where's the best place to wire them in? I *think* I probably want them to come on anytime the ignition is on (and the rest of the lights are on) versus having a seperate switch. Where's the best spot to tap into the wiring? Near the ignition switch? Near the tail-light or headlight? What do you guys suggest? I'd guess they draw a reasonably small amount of current (probably equivalent to adding two more tail-light bulbs or so) Cheers, Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Serowbot on 05/11/12 at 18:43:40 Near the ignition switch... if you connect to the on position, it will work like you say... if you connect to the park side, it will work in the on or park position... Check local laws... blue running lights are illegal here, if you can see them from front or rear... You may want to insert a switch between the connection and the lights, so that you can turn them off,.. particularly if a cop tells you to... |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/11/12 at 18:56:46 Thanks. So, tap into the ignition wire for positive. What about ground? I don't think blue LED's are illegal here in NC...I'm pretty sure I've seen some tricked-out cars with blue LED's on them. Cheers, Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Serowbot on 05/11/12 at 19:02:17 Ground to metal... anywhere that's connected to the frame... or look around under the seat.. mine has a couple of ground wires that connect to nothing under there... (check them with a meter to be sure)... |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/11/12 at 19:08:07 Cool. Thanks man! Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/12/12 at 09:18:51 I took the seat off last night and poked around a bit. Lo and behold, there was already an unused connector wired in with switched (+) and ground just lying there under the seat. (The previous owner had a hands-free communication system hooked up to the bike...I assume that was probably the connector for that gizmo). I smashed two spade crimp connectors that would slide securely down the sides of this jack, and voila...easy switched power. I mounted an LED string to the frame between the tank and seat on both sides (black cable ties worked well for this), and under the chrome side frames on each side of the back (cable ties right now, but nothing good to connect them too, so I need to get some good double-sided tape or something). The blue LED's illuminate the engine and exhaust/chain guard and reflect nicely off the chrome, plus they illuminate some of the ground underneath the bike. I dunno, maybe this is a little juvenile for a 45 year old :D but I think it looks pretty darned cool. ;D Rational justification: Anything that makes you easier to see has got to be a good thing...right? ("Whatever Dave.") ;) I'll try to post some pics later today. Cheers! Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/12/12 at 20:39:02 Here's a pic (let me know if you can't see it for some reason): http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=3757375930158&set=a.1168103639969.27117.1149293846&type=1&theater Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/12/12 at 20:41:43 Another pic: http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=3757379170239&set=a.1168103639969.27117.1149293846&type=1&theater Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/12/12 at 22:07:53 Thats cool Dave,, age doesnt matter.. well,, not enough to make it something you should remove,, not this year, anyway.. |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Fish on 05/13/12 at 05:53:20 Looks cool. I want to do up red LEDs for my Sammy. Can you link to where you bought those on ebay? |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/13/12 at 09:25:49 Here'a a link...the seller has red as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-24CM-LED-Strip-Car-Auto-Motorcycle-Flexible-Grill-Light-Lamp-Bulb-12V-New-/130616318693?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6956dae5&vxp=mtr Cheers, Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/13/12 at 09:26:34 26393F3825221323132B39357E4C0 wrote:
I'm enjoying my 2nd childhood. LOL Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Fish on 05/13/12 at 10:56:01 Thanks :) Looking though the seller's items: I don't play paintball but this mask looks cool http://ebaypa.com/albums/20120002/poa017271_5.jpg http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skull-Skeleton-Army-Airsoft-Paintball-BB-Gun-Full-Face-Game-Protect-Safe-Mask-/150792284010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231beba76a |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Serowbot on 05/13/12 at 12:28:40 Great,.... I just ordered $20.00 worth of silly crap from that site... >:(... ... can't wait for it to get here... ;D... |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/13/12 at 15:16:09 5640574A52474A51250 wrote:
I've only been here a few days, and I'm already a bad influence. 8-) Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Greg on 05/13/12 at 15:25:18 The lights look great! |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Trippah on 05/13/12 at 19:49:17 and your response to DDH was excellent. :D |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/14/12 at 07:25:40 74524950504148200 wrote:
DDH? Dirty Dirty Hipster? ;D |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/14/12 at 13:29:04 I'd upload these pics to the photo gallery...but I don't see a link to do that? :-? Cheers, Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by SimonTuffGuy on 05/14/12 at 16:05:34 Wow, those prices are GREAT! I think I'll have to pick up a few. :) Here in PA, they allow BIKES to run with LED's turned on. They say it helps to be seen better, so that's a plus. :) |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by babyhog on 05/15/12 at 08:50:35 I can't see your FB pics (I'm not a member). Some of the links are broken on our instructions for posting pics, but maybe you can make heads or tails of this anyway. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1240899665 |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/15/12 at 09:07:43 Here ya go...how's that? http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/581719_3757379170239_1149293846_3576382_1478718893_n.jpg You have to click on the Facebook pic, then right click and select "Copy Image Location"...you then paste that URL between img and /img tags you get from the "Insert Image" button above. If you guys can't see it, lemme know. Dave |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by Dave Sisk on 05/15/12 at 09:08:41 http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/562369_3757375930158_1149293846_3576379_1720125306_n.jpg |
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Title: Re: Where to connect LED string? Post by babyhog on 05/15/12 at 09:14:16 Oh yea! Looks sweet! Thanks. My step-son is wanting to do something like that on his '87. I'll show these to him. |
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