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Old 09-16-2005, 06:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have been looking at ways to bring more attention to the brake light. I have tried an led- not bright enough, does not throw light in all directions so the lens does not light up the plate or in other directions. I bought a bright 1157, but it was not as bright as stock. I have a 2357 I have yet to try, could not get a long life one and no info on wattage.
I was looking at a lic, plate frame with led lights that are both low and high
wattage to act as run/brake light. The price was a little steep.
I have seen frames with both red and amber leds that are low/high.
But the price is US and then there is broker plus freight plus exchange plus taxes. I even looked at buying the LED units and attaching to my backrest
but the prices are high here. $70. plus taxes of 14.5% for a 6" chrome led,or the same for 2 3".
What is every one else doing?.

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Old 09-28-2005, 12:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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How much of a Do-it-yourselfer are you? You can buy the superbright LEDs from fairchild electric very cheap ($0.70 USD) and resistors and mounts from Radio Shack, again, very cheap. I am working on a project for my Chevy Avalanche, to make it look like this:



(note the lighted bolts along the sides of the truck)

An easier method might be to buy lighted license plate bolts, and use those in strategic locations.
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Old 09-29-2005, 12:40 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks for the info.
I have been looking at whats available here, things are a little pricey.
I have seen some Lic. Plate Frames with dual intentesy LEDS to run as running lights, brake lights and also seqs. turn signals. Still pricey but covers all bases.
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Old 10-07-2005, 06:18 PM   #4 (permalink)
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hmmm...look around herehere. This is where most of the ppl on my avalanche forum buy them...Kinda pricey, so I took the poor man method to build them myself. let me know if you wanna try to make some, I'll send you some info ive got saved....somewhere.
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Here is what I did: Real light mods
Since I wrote that article I added clear lenses and red bulbs to the back. Cost another $12.
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Old 10-11-2005, 05:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Thank you for the info, my bike is going into storage at the end of Oct. as I live in a Condo with no storage space for a motorcycle.
It will come out end of Feb.
I am going to run into Washington State and see what I can find there.
There is no selection here.
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Old 10-14-2005, 01:19 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Would it be possible to adapt an OEM light bar for use on the rear of a C50? Yeah, you'd need red lenses...shouldn't be too difficult. Yeah, it would be BRIGHT...but isn't that the point? Granted, I haven't laid hands on a light bar kit yet so I'm not sure how it installs but they appear to replace the turn signals...the front & rear signals look identical to me. Just a thought!!
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