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I've been looking at LED lights for the bike to try and make myself less invisible and came across these
Clearwater Krista Lights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl6F7H27JEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKzjrW_UllA
Great review on them here
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/clearwater-lights-assists-with-motor-officer-safety-265630.php
http://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/clearwater-krista-led-lights/
They seemed just the ticket and I was going to get some :)
Until I saw the price
Suggested Retail Price: $649.00 per set.
:-/
Anyone know of a cheaper option??? :)
Geordie Stu
14-05-12, 06:00 PM
I took out the Pilot lights & replaced the bulbs with Green LED's to make myself more visible.
I will have to change them back for the MOT next month.
Denali LED Lighting seem good and a lot cheaper but still $265.00
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5224/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa2XIc3WB5U
Thanks Monster
Pilot lights?? Is that the parking light bulb?
Geordie Stu
14-05-12, 06:13 PM
They are similar to side lights on a car
BikeVis Bullets look good. On this vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ7SdWeyUHc
Nelly has them on his bike
And much more suited to my price range 8-)
Ah BikeViz also do Cree LED Running Lights v2
http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-cree-led-running-lights.html
£64.74
Just don't drive too close behind me if you fit any of that lot as I won't be a happy car driver! :P
BB
I'll melt your eyeballs out :D
HID's are a pet hate of mine.
Having been blinded by idiots with them all winter I am convinced they should be banned. If you can't see properly slow the funk down!
>:(
HID's are a pet hate of mine.
Having been blinded by idiots with them all winter I am convinced they should be banned. If you can't see properly slow the funk down!
>:(
Agreed!
BB
HID's are a pet hate of mine.
Having been blinded by idiots with them all winter I am convinced they should be banned. If you can't see properly slow the funk down!
>:(
Agreed!
BB
My dip beam, aux lights and spots are all fitted with HID's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
MOT man was happy with the beam height, spread and pattern so therefore I am as well ;)
wiltsdan
15-05-12, 09:29 PM
must be good watching people drive into ditches etc. on dark nights after passing you.
must be good watching people drive into ditches etc. on dark nights after passing you.
The trick is not to have them on when there's someone coming the other way ;D I find that helps. The dip beam is properly adjusted, I never get flashed and no ones ended up in the ditch for the three years I have had it fitted ;) I do agree though that badly adjusted HID's are a real pain for all concerned.
It's not about being a pain in the arse to others, it's about being seen and not ending up dead or worst because some numpty didn't see you :-/
But I'd rather annoy someone than not be seen by them :)
This bloke explains it well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTv12axcBIk
It's not about being a pain in the arse to others, it's about being seen and not ending up dead or worst because some numpty didn't see you :-/
But I'd rather annoy someone than not be seen by them :)
The problem is that it isn't just an annoyance, It's plain lethal if you cop an eye full of HiD. The dazzle blinds you and I mean BLINDS.... you may well have been seen, but the other guy is now in the opposite ditch....
Geordie Stu
16-05-12, 08:23 AM
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/speedtriple_01/IMG00082.jpg
Replaced the standard bulbs with Green LED's
Just dont do it aftermarket ones look naff on cars and bikes my neighbours just fitted some on his old VW Sharon (should have fixed his smokey engine what a prat)
If you want to be seem more buy a brighter jacket. As BB & Jon all they do is annoy other road users >:(
I'm not talking about HiD lights I'm looking at LEDs.
Kevin that's a matter of personal opinion, personally I think the bikes in the videos look better with the extra lights.
I like to personalize cars/bikes etc. I think everything can be improved on compared to standard, but some people do go over the top.
As for wearing a hi viz ;D no thanks I'll stick to lights
Stu I think they look great :)
Geordie Stu
16-05-12, 08:52 AM
Be seen be Safe. When riding not bothered if I annoy them least they've seen me. Mine aren't that bright when the dipped headlight comes ::)
Be seen be Safe. When riding not bothered if I annoy them least they've seen me.
My thoughts exactly,
I don't want to dazzle them off the road but I want the feckers to put down their mobile phones and know that I'm on the road with them
Last Train
16-05-12, 09:25 AM
Snowy's HID's are ace.
When dark, the only way I can see where I'm going is when I'm being tailed by him.
;D
Geordie Stu
16-05-12, 09:27 AM
Snowy's HID's are ace.
When dark, the only way I can see where I'm going is when I'm being tailed by him.
;D
;D ;D
Snowy's HID's are ace.
When dark, the only way I can see where I'm going is when I'm being tailed by him.
;D
Glad to be of service ;D ;D ;D
It's not about being a pain in the arse to others, it's about being seen and not ending up dead or worst because some numpty didn't see you :-/
But I'd rather annoy someone than not be seen by them :)
The problem is that it isn't just an annoyance, It's plain lethal if you cop an eye full of HiD. The dazzle blinds you and I mean BLINDS.... you may well have been seen, but the other guy is now in the opposite ditch....
One technique I use when riding or driving at night is when approached by an oncoming car, I don't look directly at their lights, I switch between the nearside curb and the white lines in the centre of the road to gauge both my position and view of the road ahead. All lights, irrespective of HID or not, will dazzle if they're badly adjusted and in addition, HID's should use the appropriate type of "projector" reflector which is something missed by some users. They are worse when fitted to cars as the position height is lower than on a bike and therefore a badly adjusted beam will dazzle a lot more.
However, as mentioned above, the original post concerns LED's and not HID's which are very different entities.
I'm not talking about HiD lights I'm looking at LEDs.
Kevin that's a matter of personal opinion, personally I think the bikes in the videos look better with the extra lights.
I like to personalize cars/bikes etc. I think everything can be improved on compared to standard, but some people do go over the top.
As for wearing a hi viz ;D no thanks I'll stick to lights
Stu I think they look great :)
Who said Hi Vis just a brighter jacket. How about an LED jacket? ;D
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://enlighted.com/media/strings/collars/collarcuffsx600.jpg&imgrefurl=http://enlighted.com/pages/ledsuits.shtml&h=600&w=510&sz=26&tbnid=tRmhkynSUlZ uDM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=77&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dled%2Bjacket%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&z oom=1&q=led+jacket&docid=_NxCC3YAA1vKjM&hl=en&sa=X &ei=RZ-zT6rGOYTs-gbB8uHWCA&sqi=2&ved=0CKoBEPUBMAA&dur=3555
It's not about being a pain in the arse to others, it's about being seen and not ending up dead or worst because some numpty didn't see you :-/
But I'd rather annoy someone than not be seen by them :)
The problem is that it isn't just an annoyance, It's plain lethal if you cop an eye full of HiD. The dazzle blinds you and I mean BLINDS.... you may well have been seen, but the other guy is now in the opposite ditch....
One technique I use when riding or driving at night is when approached by an oncoming car, I don't look directly at their lights, I switch between the nearside curb and the white lines in the centre of the road to gauge both my position and view of the road ahead. All lights, irrespective of HID or not, will dazzle if they're badly adjusted and in addition, HID's should use the appropriate type of "projector" reflector which is something missed by some users. They are worse when fitted to cars as the position height is lower than on a bike and therefore a badly adjusted beam will dazzle a lot more.
However, as mentioned above, the original post concerns LED's and not HID's which are very different entities.
I've tried that and it works fine with conventional halogen lights. The problem is that the HID is SO bright that one glance is enough to dazzle, and the beam patterns of lenses designed for halogens seems to go out of the window spraying light everywhere.
But try when the funker is following you and your mirrors are full of light..... my issue is not the type of lights used, but the excessive brighness. I was followed by a BM car during the winter. I had to pull over after 10 mins because my eyes were hurting due to the light from my mirrors. Hi lights were adjusted but the glare was still amazing! But if you think about it that is not a suprise. These lights are fitted because they are brighter..... this means that they are brighter for the poor sod that has to look at them.
I used to be a welder, if I had to look at somthing that bright, I'd have got a mask! These things are getting close to the point where arc eye is a very real possibility.
As I say, if a road is dark, slow down. Don't try and create a false daylight (either HID or LED).
As I say, if a road is dark, slow down. Don't try and create a false daylight (either HID or LED).
Ah but if you have good lights you can see as well as day light so no need to slow down :D
Kevin I quite fancy this one
http://enlighted.com/media/popsgoesvegas/vegas_anix600.gif
Do they do one with TrowVegas on it? ;D
Hmm.... this has given me an idea.
The filamnt lamp on the cub is..... well, useless and the alternator struggles to keep up. If I can rig up a bike light (most are 6V) I can get better lights and a happier alternator..... winner!!!!
And see where you're are going
Especially for BB and Jon W
100W HID The brightest road registered car in the world 82,000 Lumens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKy1KAz8OM
;D
Thats quite bright !!! :D
And see where you're are going
Or at least preserve the alternator. I tries a 2.5W led and that will be plenty bright enough. Just need to focus the light correctly.
And see where you're are going
Or at least preserve the alternator. I tried a 2.5W led and that will be plenty bright enough. Just need to focus the light correctly.
BikeVis Bullets look good. On this vid
Might be a bit late now but I have the Cree lights from Bikevis, they certainly help me stand out a little ::)
I have a couple of links for discounted lights from Bikevis but cant post them here as I havent made enough posts yet ;)
wiltshire builders
28-05-12, 10:57 PM
Kevin that's a matter of personal opinion, personally I think the bikes in the videos look better with the extra lights.
:)
Nah, they look tacky. One step away from anodized bolts and coloured screens!
Like I said it's a matter of personal opinion. Yours is obviously wrong ;)
fd2526 can you pm them to me please?? Not sure if it will let you do that though Ta :)
fd2526 can you pm them to me please?? )
PM sent, sorry missed your post :)
Thanks to fd2526 for the bikeviz discount code I now have a set of bullets to fit to the Honda 8-)
good stuff :) can you let me know how you get on fitting them? i fancy a pair rear facing mounted on my topbox but they seem a bit more involving on the fitting than my Cree's were...
Bullets are easy to fit...its just a positive and earth. The current draw is minimal so you can just tap into an appropriate wire. You just need to find a good place to mount them where there's a hole for the wires to go through as they exit the bullets in the base. You will be using the red ones pointing rearwards won't you?
Yea I'm having trouble finding a good spot to mount them :-/
I may give up and send them back
have you had a look on the bikevis forums? they may have suggestions or info on an existing mount someone has done
I think I'm going to go for the Cree's instead :)
make sure you get a switch fitted to dim them! they are ridiculous at night on full power ;D
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