Rear turn signals into running lights?? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

dankrencisz · 07-10-2008, 01:55 PM

Anyone re-configure their rear turn signal bulbs into a "light bar" and have them on like the front (red lense of course) and then blink like the front ones do??

I was interested in making myself a bit more visible at night (new shift at work, riding home after midnight) I don't wanna get one of those cheezy wal-mart liscense plate frames with the lights around it, but I'd like a bit more red light on the tail of my bike.

Any thoughts??

Trigger1985 · 07-10-2008, 05:29 PM

I don't know if you helmet or now, but I have retro-reflective tape on mine. They even make black now that you can't see during the day unless the sun hits, though the white is much brighter, black kinda glows, white lights up like a X-mas tree to quote my room mate.. I got mine from this guy he even tossed in a spare piece of green to keep the rubber band from denting it. Just watch out when you stick it on, doesn't come off. I'm trying to find some lights I can add to mine too...

old codger · 07-10-2008, 07:37 PM

If you want to use a reflective material Walmart sells a package of DOT reflective tape, same tape the 18 wheelers, use for about $8. I use some on my helmet, small patches, it doesn't readily comform to compound curves of the helmet and also a strip on the back of my bar bag. It may not look the best but it sure lights up when headlights strike it.

old codger

Trigger1985 · 07-11-2008, 09:38 PM

The black tape perfectly followed the curves, the white, not so much. Not sure on your local laws, but maybe a couple of red leds aimed at the tire/ tire, or get some flush mount clearance light, I'm trying to find some that can function like turn signals. That signalminder box is supposed to have a running light function.

dankrencisz · 07-11-2008, 10:01 PM

Thanks for all the input. I got some white reflective tape and used my pin stripe knowledge and matched into the white "tribal" design on my helmet. If I didn't tell ya, you'd never know the reflective tape is there. But BooYAA, you can see it when the headlights hit it.

Thanks!

alexg57 · 07-12-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dankrencisz

Thanks for all the input. I got some white reflective tape and used my pin stripe knowledge and matched into the white "tribal" design on my helmet. If I didn't tell ya, you'd never know the reflective tape is there. But BooYAA, you can see it when the headlights hit it.

Thanks!

Great idea, let's see some pics

Toolboy · 07-12-2008, 02:37 AM

Gday Dank,

Is this what you are after?????????
I removed my rear indicators for a light bar..

Sullyboo · 07-12-2008, 07:34 AM

SM-3SV
Go to this web site, this might be what you are looking for. It is illegal in some states to have yellow light on the back all the time so you may want to turn them red.

07-10-2008, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
dankrencisz Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Brunswick Ohio Posts: 82	Rear turn signals into running lights?? Anyone re-configure their rear turn signal bulbs into a "light bar" and have them on like the front (red lense of course) and then blink like the front ones do?? I was interested in making myself a bit more visible at night (new shift at work, riding home after midnight) I don't wanna get one of those cheezy wal-mart liscense plate frames with the lights around it, but I'd like a bit more red light on the tail of my bike. Any thoughts?? __________________ I just got lost in thought... It was unfamiliar territory Help me make a dollar, please click this link. http://tinyurl.com/6gaua9 It's Free and won't cost you anything! Current: Garmin Quest GPS, Saddlemen Explorer seat, Sissy Bar, Luggage rack, Tank cover, Sik-lite blue LED's, Skull license plate bolts, SpitFire windshield, Tourmaster Sissybar bag, Gremlin Bell, Chrome Tank Trim, Pro Burner Halogen driving lights. Upcoming: Grips, throttle lock, Floorboards, Highway pegs. more??

07-10-2008, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	I don't know if you helmet or now, but I have retro-reflective tape on mine. They even make black now that you can't see during the day unless the sun hits, though the white is much brighter, black kinda glows, white lights up like a X-mas tree to quote my room mate.. I got mine from this guy he even tossed in a spare piece of green to keep the rubber band from denting it. Just watch out when you stick it on, doesn't come off. I'm trying to find some lights I can add to mine too... __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled...

07-10-2008, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
old codger Clunked into first gear Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 S50 Location: Arkansas Posts: 212	If you want to use a reflective material Walmart sells a package of DOT reflective tape, same tape the 18 wheelers, use for about $8. I use some on my helmet, small patches, it doesn't readily comform to compound curves of the helmet and also a strip on the back of my bar bag. It may not look the best but it sure lights up when headlights strike it. old codger __________________ I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy

07-11-2008, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	The black tape perfectly followed the curves, the white, not so much. Not sure on your local laws, but maybe a couple of red leds aimed at the tire/ tire, or get some flush mount clearance light, I'm trying to find some that can function like turn signals. That signalminder box is supposed to have a running light function. __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled...

07-11-2008, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
dankrencisz Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Brunswick Ohio Posts: 82	Thanks for all the input. I got some white reflective tape and used my pin stripe knowledge and matched into the white "tribal" design on my helmet. If I didn't tell ya, you'd never know the reflective tape is there. But BooYAA, you can see it when the headlights hit it. Thanks! __________________ I just got lost in thought... It was unfamiliar territory Help me make a dollar, please click this link. http://tinyurl.com/6gaua9 It's Free and won't cost you anything! Current: Garmin Quest GPS, Saddlemen Explorer seat, Sissy Bar, Luggage rack, Tank cover, Sik-lite blue LED's, Skull license plate bolts, SpitFire windshield, Tourmaster Sissybar bag, Gremlin Bell, Chrome Tank Trim, Pro Burner Halogen driving lights. Upcoming: Grips, throttle lock, Floorboards, Highway pegs. more??

07-12-2008, 02:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Toolboy Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: Black 06 M50, RM250 07, RM125 05, RM400 79 Location: Alice Springs, Australia Posts: 182	Gday Dank, Is this what you are after????????? I removed my rear indicators for a light bar..

07-12-2008, 07:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sullyboo Clunked into first gear Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: M50 Location: NJ Posts: 223	SM-3SV Go to this web site, this might be what you are looking for. It is illegal in some states to have yellow light on the back all the time so you may want to turn them red.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New LED Rear Turn Signals	hobbz	Marauder M50 Secret Hideaway	3	06-03-2008 05:22 AM
Rear turn signals into run/brake/turn signals	Sgt Mike	Cruisers	3	09-11-2007 05:56 AM
rear signals as running lights also??	PNW rider	Mechanics Corner	8	06-13-2007 08:16 AM
WTB full set of turn signals with running lights	mr_resistible	Gear, Parts and Accessories Buy / Sell / Trade	2	05-27-2007 06:17 PM
Turn Signal Running Lights	Jonathan	Mechanics Corner	6	01-26-2004 10:15 PM