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Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: d3vi@nt on February 22, 2014, 12:09:21 PM

Title: License plate LED's
Post by: d3vi@nt on February 22, 2014, 12:09:21 PM
Anyone tried anything like these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-License-Plate-Bolt-Lights-For-Ducati-Sport-Classic-GT-1000-ST2-ST3-ST4-/151172959445?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3ADucati&hash=item23329c4cd5&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-License-Plate-Bolt-Lights-For-Ducati-Sport-Classic-GT-1000-ST2-ST3-ST4-/151172959445?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3ADucati&hash=item23329c4cd5&vxp=mtr)

Wondering if they provide any additional visibility or are too small and/or unidirectional to be of benefit?
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: Two dogs on February 22, 2014, 12:38:03 PM
I put a set on the Misus 696 it had had a tail chop by the original owner
leaving no plate light.
As the  [leo] local Gestapo her in Oz will pull you over for anything I thought it wise.
They light the plate really well and act as plate holder as well , also an easy splice in to the
loom as the power to the light was easy to access.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: stopintime on February 22, 2014, 01:15:07 PM
They are just right for the plate, but mine were a little blue'ish - might make sure they are white.

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15393.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=15393.0)
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: Rudemouthsky on February 22, 2014, 02:23:06 PM
I always felt they looked kinda "cheapish". A tail light with integrated plate light and turn signals looks much tougher on our bikes IMHO.
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: d3vi@nt on February 22, 2014, 03:41:45 PM
Thanks for all the replies. I should've been more clear, though; I was referring to the rear-facing LEDs, not so much the plate light. I'm still looking for more subtle ways to illuminate the rear.
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: stopintime on February 22, 2014, 03:52:45 PM
Illuminate your bike or extra rear facing running lights?

If running lights, then something like this  http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html (http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html)
Add their shivering modulator for a little extra attention.

Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: d3vi@nt on February 22, 2014, 04:40:12 PM
Quote from: stopintime on February 22, 2014, 03:52:45 PM
Illuminate your bike or extra rear facing running lights?

If running lights, then something like this  http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html (http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html)
Add their shivering modulator for a little extra attention.
I'm looking for rear-facing running lights. Those could definitely work (bith front and rear). Thanks for the link!
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: DucDucGoos on February 24, 2014, 11:30:20 AM
http://www.monsterparts.com/p/25-9160/LED+License+Plate+Bolt.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/p/25-9160/LED+License+Plate+Bolt.html)

These ones are pretty bright! Jeff has them on his bike
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: Privateer on February 24, 2014, 07:39:53 PM
Quote from: stopintime on February 22, 2014, 03:52:45 PM
Illuminate your bike or extra rear facing running lights?

If running lights, then something like this  http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html (http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html)
Add their shivering modulator for a little extra attention.



I've been kicking around getting those for a while but I can't figure out how to mount them.
Title: Re: License plate LED's
Post by: d3vi@nt on February 25, 2014, 08:34:44 PM
Quote from: Privateer on February 24, 2014, 07:39:53 PM
I've been kicking around getting those for a while but I can't figure out how to mount them.
That's my only reservation. The way the wires come out, the main option is to drill a hole, which I'm not excited about. Wondering if it's possible to carve enough of a channel so the wires can run to the rear?