New LED Set-up
Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-12 3:34 PM (#126609)
Subject: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Nothing revolutionary, but I had an idea to use some LED light strips around the tail light assembly to enhance the performance of the rear lighting set-up. Also, the rear bulbs are now LED's as well. I like the way it turned out....thought I would share.....
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victoryvisiontour
Posted 2012-11-12 4:15 PM (#126611 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Iron Butt

Posts: 763
Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis)
I would really like to see your setup. Do you have pics you can share? Thanks
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-12 4:22 PM (#126612 - in reply to #126611)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
I took a video, but to big to upload to the forum. If you send me you email....I could send the video directly? I am working on a smaller file of the video too.

Used all Radiantz lights. More expensive than some, but the quality is well worth it in my opinion. They also have an online coupon code you can use to save a few dollars!
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diamonbird
Posted 2012-11-13 10:04 AM (#126660 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: RE: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 251
Mechanicsville, VA United States
Take a picture and show us, that shouldn't be to big.
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baadawg
Posted 2012-11-13 11:08 AM (#126663 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Tourer

Posts: 499
Chattanooga, TN
Can you post a video on youtube with a link in here maybe?
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-13 11:18 AM (#126665 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
RadioTeacher is going to post the video to UTube for me and then share the link for everyone.
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-13 11:20 AM (#126666 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: RE: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Here are pictures of the lights I used. All from Radiantz.com. Never the cheapest....but I have always been pleased with there quality!



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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-13 11:23 AM (#126667 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
The bulb is called the Z Tower bulb. The picture is deceiving because the Vision requires the 3157 connection end. The strips are called the Z Flex. I used the foot long clear with red LED's. Amazing difference as I hope you will all see soon in the video!
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radioteacher
Posted 2012-11-13 3:38 PM (#126680 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX
Tennessee Vision,

Here is the video!!

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baadawg
Posted 2012-11-13 5:21 PM (#126693 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Tourer

Posts: 499
Chattanooga, TN
Looks pretty bright! Somebody might see you!
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johnnyvision
Posted 2012-11-13 6:16 PM (#126699 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 4278
How did you get middle loght to blink.
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-13 8:46 PM (#126715 - in reply to #126699)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
johnnyvision - 2012-11-13 6:16 PM

How did you get middle loght to blink.



The middle bulb is not blinking. I used LED strips and mounted them right beside the taillight housing. Tapped into the blinker bulb so it would only blink...not run constant. I figured I would have enough brightness with the replacement bulbs. I wanted to make sure I got your attention when I was turning and braking!
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Dwight
Posted 2012-11-16 8:47 AM (#126912 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 116
Do you happen to have a picture of the lights without them on so we can see how they look and where they are installed?
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-16 9:29 AM (#126916 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: RE: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Here is a picture of the LED Strips mounted around the rear housing. I simply sneaked the wiring in behind the housing as I was reinstalling. Mounted the light strips onto the "M" rear piece, but so close to the taillight housing you can hardly tell.
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Dwight
Posted 2012-11-16 9:43 AM (#126919 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 116
Tenn. Vision, I am not seeing a picture? Did you attach it?
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-16 9:46 AM (#126920 - in reply to #126919)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Working on it now. The still pics I took were also to large to post on forum. Now trying to get them posted through UTube.
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-16 9:47 AM (#126921 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: RE: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Maybe this will work?
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-16 9:48 AM (#126922 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: RE: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Maybe this will work?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQGve6tMDBo&sns=em

Let me know if you can view this video?
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-16 12:32 PM (#126935 - in reply to #126912)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Dwight - 2012-11-16 8:47 AM

Do you happen to have a picture of the lights without them on so we can see how they look and where they are installed?



I do not have a pic Pre-Install. I'm very sorry! I really didn't think this would be of to much interest to anyone. I was proud of it, so I shared, but most of you are way smarter about this stuff than I am! LOL. You guys teach me so much by ready your post!

You can see the lights from the Radiantz website if that will help at all?
www.radiantz.com
They are the Z Flex strips.
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Turk
Posted 2012-11-16 12:41 PM (#126936 - in reply to #126667)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Iron Butt

Posts: 612
Tennessee Vision - 2012-11-13 11:23 AM

The bulb is called the Z Tower bulb. The picture is deceiving because the Vision requires the 3157 connection end. The strips are called the Z Flex. I used the foot long clear with red LED's. Amazing difference as I hope you will all see soon in the video!


Those bulbs are pricey! Are they not bright enough on their own that you needed to add the extra led strips?
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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-16 12:55 PM (#126937 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
They are more expensive than most. No argument here! And they are some really bright light too! I was willing to spend the money for my Vision.

The brightness level is personal preference? I guess when people stop saying "I didn't see the motorcycle"......I'll also stop trying to make my Vision visible from space?
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Dwight
Posted 2012-11-16 1:10 PM (#126938 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 116
Thanks Tenn. Vision, I was just curious what the lamps look like when the leds are not on. I have been thinking about adding to mine but trying to find a way to hide the lights so ya cant see them until I apply the lights....You did a nice job and thanks for posting. Dwight
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adolfoch
Posted 2012-11-20 3:53 PM (#127221 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 179
CARTAGENA Spain
Hi all, I need a LED bulb that lights up when I press the flashing amber and red when I hit the brake. This lamp is there?. I want to put in the back of my vision because in Spain the middle lamp is not lit
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donetracey
Posted 2012-11-20 4:28 PM (#127224 - in reply to #126936)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada

Turk - 2012-11-16 10:41 AM Tennessee Vision - 2012-11-13 11:23 AM The bulb is called the Z Tower bulb. The picture is deceiving because the Vision requires the 3157 connection end. The strips are called the Z Flex. I used the foot long clear with red LED's. Amazing difference as I hope you will all see soon in the video! Those bulbs are pricey! Are they not bright enough on their own that you needed to add the extra led strips?

I did some searching for the bulbs - found some on-line for $20 each. When I look at the diagram, there are 6 bulbs to replace = $120 + shipping/tax/etc. PRICEY !

 





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johnnyvision
Posted 2012-11-20 6:12 PM (#127232 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 4278
Keep in mind LED lens's are made with a clear look where are lens are designed for old fashion builds
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Turk
Posted 2012-11-21 7:59 AM (#127257 - in reply to #126937)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Iron Butt

Posts: 612
Tennessee Vision - 2012-11-16 12:55 PM

They are more expensive than most. No argument here! And they are some really bright light too! I was willing to spend the money for my Vision.

The brightness level is personal preference? I guess when people stop saying "I didn't see the motorcycle"......I'll also stop trying to make my Vision visible from space?


Did you get the white or red LED bulbs?

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Tennessee Vision
Posted 2012-11-21 8:14 AM (#127261 - in reply to #127257)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Cruiser

Posts: 117
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Turk - 2012-11-21 7:59 AM

Tennessee Vision - 2012-11-16 12:55 PM

They are more expensive than most. No argument here! And they are some really bright light too! I was willing to spend the money for my Vision.

The brightness level is personal preference? I guess when people stop saying "I didn't see the motorcycle"......I'll also stop trying to make my Vision visible from space?


Did you get the white or red LED bulbs?




I used the red light bulbs.
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Nozzledog
Posted 2012-11-21 1:05 PM (#127271 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A red LED will put its rated lumens out in the 630-670nm (red) wavelength . The taillight lens does not filter out any of this wavelength, so you see the entire amount of light that the bulb has to offer.
A white LED spreads its rated lumens out from 420-800nm wavelength. The taillight lens then filters out all but the red (630-670nm) reducing the lumen output to just that bandwidth.
You should always buy an LED in the color you want to see instead of using a filter to make it that color. You are losing most of the light a white LED emits to the filter(lens).

Edited by Nozzledog 2012-11-21 1:07 PM
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Nozzledog
Posted 2012-11-21 1:14 PM (#127273 - in reply to #127221)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
adolfoch - 2012-11-20 1:53 PM

Hi all, I need a LED bulb that lights up when I press the flashing amber and red when I hit the brake. This lamp is there?. I want to put in the back of my vision because in Spain the middle lamp is not lit


I am not aware of any bulbs, LED or standard, that will provide 3 outputs. You are asking for one that will be..
1. Low intensity RED (running lights)
2. High intensity RED (brake lights)
3. High intensity AMBER (turning/hazards)

If you want to give up the running lights, there are LEDs that change from RED to AMBER, but you would also have to rewire the harness for this to work.
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donetracey
Posted 2012-11-21 2:14 PM (#127279 - in reply to #127273)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada

Nozzledog - 2012-11-21 11:14 AM adolfoch - 2012-11-20 1:53 PM Hi all, I need a LED bulb that lights up when I press the flashing amber and red when I hit the brake. This lamp is there?. I want to put in the back of my vision because in Spain the middle lamp is not lit I am not aware of any bulbs, LED or standard, that will provide 3 outputs. You are asking for one that will be.. 1. Low intensity RED (running lights) 2. High intensity RED (brake lights) 3. High intensity AMBER (turning/hazards) If you want to give up the running lights, there are LEDs that change from RED to AMBER, but you would also have to rewire the harness for this to work.

Look at my diagram. There are 4 lights for braking/running - you need 4 RED LED's. And 2 AMBER - so 2 AMBER LED's.  The lights are available in RED, AMBER and WHITE.

 

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donetracey
Posted 2012-11-21 3:02 PM (#127280 - in reply to #127279)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada
donetracey - 2012-11-21 12:14 PM

Look at my diagram. There are 4 lights for braking/running - you need 4 RED LED's. And 2 AMBER - so 2 AMBER LED's.  The lights are available in RED, AMBER and WHITE.

Check out this website to see the 3157 LED bulb:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/tail-brake-turn/filter/Cross_Reference_Number,3157,21,199:

 

 

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Nozzledog
Posted 2012-11-21 3:30 PM (#127281 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: Re: New LED Set-up


Visionary

Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
What it sounds like Adolfoch is asking for, is a bulb for the upper position that will flash amber when turning and red when braking. Any bulb that can do that would not be able to be a running light as well and would also need the harness to be rewired to add a braking circuit to the upper bulbs.

For anyone looking for the brightest LEDs on the market (pricey) Autolumination.com now has a 22w LED 3157 bulb.
http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
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sunpialia
Posted 2013-05-16 2:12 AM (#139039 - in reply to #126609)
Subject: RE: New LED Set-up


New user

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I'm also interested in the LED lights and have brought some for my car and house decoration in the site http://www.ledlightshub.com.
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