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stryker
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PostPosted: 17:38 - 05 Nov 2004    Post subject: LED Brake and tail light recommendations Reply with quote

Hi peeps,

I found this site for LED brake/side lights (bayonet style).

https://www.aftermarketsounds.com/index.php/cPath/81?osCsid=e8e4b0dd850dd67e447434ce77a49286

Its £9.99 per pair inc P&P.

Before I part with my hard earned cash, I don't suppose anyone knows of anywhere where they are cheaper?
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 19:12 - 05 Nov 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

Watch out as they are almost certainly not technically legal. With the FZR I think the tail light also illuminates the numberplate so this might be quite obvious (the LEDs are quite directional).

All the best

Keith
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 22:50 - 05 Nov 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could be wrong, but I think LED tail lights are illegal in any form. I believe there is a C&R regulation which states that the front and rear position lamps must use filament bulbs. Apparently dating back to before the war when they were trying to stop people using acetylene lamps.
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stryker
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PostPosted: 16:55 - 06 Nov 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting, although there are several cars and 4x4s that have LED clusters in the rear lights.

In another thread on here I've just pointed out the field type alternator on my FZR does not produce any real umph (21amps) till the revs hit 5000rpm. So I'm pretty keen on lowering the electrical draw as I mostly use my bike for pleasure (mostly short runs).
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 06 Nov 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

stryker wrote:
Interesting, although there are several cars and 4x4s that have LED clusters in the rear lights.


So do quite a few bikes, but they do not use the light from these to illuminate the number plate.

All the best

Keith
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G
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PostPosted: 01:34 - 07 Nov 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have (had) an e-marked LED tail light, though it has to be used in conjunction with a seperate plate ilmuniator.
The number plate illuminator can't be red, so those wouldn't classify for that purpose anyway.

I was going to just wire in another white LED or two for that purpose.
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Milo
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PostPosted: 14:04 - 07 Nov 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't the SV1000 bikes use LED tail lights??
Maybe if you're feeling brave you could try bending one down a bit to light the plate...
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