First Night Ride

[goneoutflying]

It is kind of funny that you mentioned the Headlight going out. When I first got the bike only the high beams worked. I changed the bulb and that fixed the problem, then about a week ago I was using my high beams when coming home from work and it started to flicker for a few seconds and went out and I switched to my low beams which worked.

I have been thinking of adding some extra driving light, I have been looking into the duel headlights. However I know that the electrical system is not that great, I thinking that by changing the tail light and turn signals to LEDs this will use less power and compensate for an extra light.

or I can find a way to generate more power. :twisted:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by goneoutflying

I thinking that by changing the tail light and turn signals to LEDs this will use less power and compensate for an extra light.

or I can find a way to generate more power. :twisted:

My opinion is: Not practical on either count. Turn signals are not used often enough to make a real difference and the tail & running lights don't approach the draw of an extra headlight.

Beefing up the alternator is very likely not practical......even if you have a machine shop at your disposal. Now.....if/when somebody comes up with an LED plug-n-play replacement for the 1157 style dual-element bulb, then maybe.

[Sarris]

Here's an 1157 LED plug in bulb.

http://www.radiantz.com/cart/index1.html?c14.html&1

It's the last one on the page.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Sarris

Here's an 1157 LED plug in bulb.

WOW...........at $30 apiece, I think I'll pass.

And you would still need load resistors........or an electronic flasher.

[music man]

You Always have to be prepared for it to be expensive when Sarris Suggests it, He is Mr. moneybags after all. :neener:

We Are Talking about a man with a 400 dollar stereo system on his GZ. :tongue:

Just Pokin fun at ya Sarris.

[Water Warrior 2]

Had a couple LED 1157 bulbs in the VStrom tail/brake light. Not near as bright as a regular 1157 bulb. Maybe not the best on the market but still disappointing. There seems to be a wide variety of brightness and quality in LEDs. Went back to regular bulbs.

[IRingTwyce]

Originally Posted by music man

You Always have to be prepared for it to be expensive when Sarris Suggests it, He is Mr. moneybags after all. :neener:

What's the point of having it if you don't spend it? :??:

We Are Talking about a man with a 400 dollar stereo system on his GZ. :tongue:

Friggin' sweet. :smoke:

[music man]

Well my point was is that sometimes he suggests expensive stuff that some of us poor folks don't
"have it to spend".

[Sarris]

OK buttholes, here is a $10 LED taillight bulb. Now quit yer bitchin'

LED Tailight

:redflip:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Sarris

OK buttholes, here is a $10 LED taillight bulb. Now quit yer bitchin'

Right back at 'ya, DUDE! :skull:

Two things:
Probably only practical for stop/tail light; flashing-rotating is probably not good for turn signals or running lights.
If the LEDs are red and you keep the red tail light lens, it's doubtful that they will be brighter than stock.

Strike ONE!