I'm thinking about using the flexible LED's from custom dynamics for turn signals. I was going to bount them by wrapping the fork tube. Question is, how would I get them to stick/stay? I'm doubting that just the adhesive that is on the back of the strips will stay stuck to the metal forks for long.....
I'm sure somone might have done this, any help is appreciated!
Quote from: TAftonomos on June 18, 2008, 08:43:32 PM
I'm thinking about using the flexible LED's from custom dynamics for turn signals. I was going to bount them by wrapping the fork tube. Question is, how would I get them to stick/stay? I'm doubting that just the adhesive that is on the back of the strips will stay stuck to the metal forks for long.....
I'm sure somone might have done this, any help is appreciated!
How do you think reflectors stay on some ducatis for over 10 years? shouldnt be a problem. however i would check your state law since it is illegal in some states. Most laws have a min distance between lights.
I must be misunderstanding something. We all know that motorcycles are "invisible" to the average cage driver. We ride that way because we have to.
But we take off turn signals that are visible to other drivers on the road because we don't like the aesthetics. Then, we put on smaller ones that are so close to the centerline that you often can't tell if the signal is right or left. Up front, the signals are so close to the headlight that they are invisible due to the "corona" of the headlight.
Then we wonder why people don't see turn signals on bikes? [bang]
Well you know, it's got to be different.
I was actually looking at putting them on the rad tanks. Would be easier to hide/mount them, and I wouldn't have to worry about making adjustments to the suspension (raising/lowering forks) interfering with the signals. Everyone buys the rizoma or other signals and mounts them in the stock location. I'm not everyone :)
I have to agree with both sides. On one hand why would you want to make yourself more invisible than you already are, especially in higher metro traffic areas (not as much of a problem around here). On the other hand, even the aftermarket Rizoma goobers look rediculous. I put them aesthetically right up there with the bug antennae elbow watchers and the beer shelf on the back. There's no question in my mind as to whether or not the stock blinkers have to go, it's just a case of where to put them. I did think about rigging something on the fork tubes, but upon further inspection think that somewhere on the side of the frame would be preferable just to keep the distance between lights. Not to mention there would be no way to mistake which way the bike is turning when you can only see one blinker at a time. Go to Lowes or Home depot and grab yourself a chunk of dense insulation foam (sometimes they even have a scrap bin where you can find a good sized piece) and make a mock up of whatever you're thinking about doing first. You'd be amazed at the difference between how something looks in your head and how something looks on your bike.
I just put my front fairing back on and you cant see the blinkers for jack shit. But its not lilke it matters because you still wont be able to see them becasue of the BLINDING DUAL BI-XENON HIDS!!!!!! with high beam aimed at SUV eye level, so if you get this mod done, post up a pic cause i'm initrested too! [bacon]
Speed Triples have the signals on the radiator. I'd go for that...if I had a radiator.
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/2007_Triumph-Speed-Triple.jpg)
has anyone tried to mount the mirrors with the signals on them from the HM?
Quote from: Raux on September 27, 2008, 09:17:37 AM
has anyone tried to mount the mirrors with the signals on them from the HM?
Problem with the HM mirrors is cost -- see the HM forums to learn more. I think they are @$300+/side with bracketry.
As for the flex-LEDs, be aware that the LEDs used are very directional (ie:15 or 20 deg spread). There are other LEDs that are better to use for applications like this. Definitely do your homework first. There is a reason most of the quality replacement light manufacturers have moved away from the cheap 5mm LEDs.
Mirror mounted LEDs are cool provided the design is right. I just finished a set for myself with some unique LED driver circuits. Just playing with the amperage fed to the LEDs for running / signal usage and will roadtest for awhile. (Higher the amperage you feed into a LED, the more heat that needs radiated for LED longevity if you use good quality light dispersing LEDs)
I have these Oberons
http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/motorcycle-indicators.html (http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/motorcycle-indicators.html)
I have the oberon's as well.
Still in the tube :(
If I get the Oberon signal lights, do I need to add the resistor as well?
Quote from: dutchy73 on October 01, 2008, 07:00:11 PM
If I get the Oberon signal lights, do I need to add the resistor as well?
Pretty sure any led additions are gonna need them, though I think you could just as easily get some from Radio Shack for half that that would do the same.
In the pics of the bar end blinkers they have the bike mounted up with a bar end mirror as well. Anyone running both? It really doesn't look like the barend lights have accomodations for a mirror and none of the mirrors they sell look like they would be compatible either. If I could get both I'd buy in a heart beat.