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02-13-2008, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: 09-07-2002 Location: Where are you from?
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Reputation Power: 8 | Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light Clear Alternatives
Pretty simple to install really, I did need to add a few washers to the rear facing mounting screws to make it fit flush against the tail like the stocker. The tail light was plug and play with the stock wires, and I only had to jump in two more wires to the existing turn signal hot leads.
I was hoping that the blue was a little darker as it appeared on their site, but I think it looks pretty cool. Kinda matches the blue screen I've got up front. Even though the lens is blue, the tail definitely lights up red, and of course amber when the turn signals are initiated.
I ordered one of these to slow down the flash interval to stock the flash rate.
They replace the stock signal relay so it should be pretty simple to install. VFX Kits seems to be a pretty cool place. I was looking at their "Flash Equalizer PRO" which was over twice the cost, they recommended the new, much cheaper flasher relay. How many companies out there would talk you down from the higher price item, to a more inexpensive product?
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02-13-2008, 8:16 PM
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Join Date: 10-30-2007 Location: Southwest USA
Posts: 351
Reputation Power: 3 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
I used the same VFX relay when I installed the Clear Alternatives tail light on my 07 1000RR. Best spent $20 ever. On the 07, it is located behind the left mid fairing. Simple install.
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02-13-2008, 8:31 PM
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Join Date: 09-07-2002 Location: Where are you from?
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Reputation Power: 8 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Wasn't so simple for my '05, it's located between the headlights. |
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02-13-2008, 9:27 PM
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Join Date: 06-08-2006 Location: Central FL Age: 28
Posts: 341
Reputation Power: 5 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Looks good from here. I'm thinking about getting the smoke version
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02-13-2008, 9:38 PM
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Join Date: 10-30-2007 Location: Southwest USA
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Reputation Power: 3 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
9two9rider... You are in luck as well. For the 06, the flasher relay is also behind the left mid fairing. I would recommend you go this route rather than install the resistors that come with the tail light. They get very hot and can damage the tail section if installed in the wrong place. I am not sure there is a correct place.
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02-13-2008, 9:45 PM
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Join Date: 06-08-2006 Location: Central FL Age: 28
Posts: 341
Reputation Power: 5 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
When I bought my '06, it already had the clear alternatives tail light installed. I'm thinking, all I'd have to do is exchange the two.
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02-14-2008, 8:42 AM
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Join Date: 02-06-2008 Location: NJ
Posts: 25
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
I just received the clear alternatives taillight from kneedraggers.com for my 07 1KRR thanks to segiano's information. Product arrived surprizingly fast. That was very impressive. If I am reading correctly it is better to install vfx relays that are located behind the left mid fairing rather than the resistors. Are these relays an item I can purchase from an auto parts store or is there a website for them?
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02-14-2008, 8:51 AM
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Join Date: 02-06-2008 Location: NJ
Posts: 25
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Never mind all, I googled it and found them. Do I need just one?
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02-14-2008, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: 09-07-2002 Location: Where are you from?
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Reputation Power: 8 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Originally Posted by orock33 Never mind all, I googled it and found them. Do I need just one? |
Just one. The VFX plug is made for your bike. Plug and play.
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02-14-2008, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: 02-06-2008 Location: NJ
Posts: 25
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Thank you, Wow, $10 shipping on a $14 dollar item. it is amazing how much this site and you all have helped me. Thanks to all.
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02-14-2008, 12:08 PM
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#11 | | Team Visa Racing
Join Date: 05-29-2001 Location: Campbell, CA Age: 47
Posts: 4,003
Reputation Power: 18 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
I don't get it. Do they turn red when they light up? Or does the car with the lights on top, light up when you hit the brakes? |
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02-14-2008, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: 09-02-2002 Location: South Beloit, Illinois Age: 38
Posts: 684
Reputation Power: 9 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
I put the clear tail light on mine and the red one on my wifes. Simple install. Now I need to look into getting that relay thing.
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02-14-2008, 1:07 PM
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#13 | | Team Visa Racing
Join Date: 05-29-2001 Location: Campbell, CA Age: 47
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Reputation Power: 18 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
That was a serious question. Are you guiys actually putting blue tail/brake lights on the back of your street rides? Or does it glow red?
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02-14-2008, 1:11 PM
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Join Date: 02-06-2008 Location: NJ
Posts: 25
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
They glow red when the brake is applied. They also have integrated signal lights that glow amber when the signal is applied. Google integrated taillights for motorcycles and one of the sites have a visual od the light actually working.
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02-14-2008, 1:21 PM
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#15 | | Team Visa Racing
Join Date: 05-29-2001 Location: Campbell, CA Age: 47
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Reputation Power: 18 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Now that sounds cool. |
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02-14-2008, 4:28 PM
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Join Date: 09-07-2002 Location: Where are you from?
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Reputation Power: 8 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Yeah, the lights are bright and definitely red when lit. The integrated signals are definitely amber as well. No question about it. |
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02-14-2008, 4:57 PM
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#17 | | Team Visa Racing
Join Date: 05-29-2001 Location: Campbell, CA Age: 47
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Reputation Power: 18 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
My very first thought, after you guys explained it was, "Awsome, do they come in red..."
You know, to match my Red/White 929... |
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02-15-2008, 6:22 AM
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Join Date: 02-06-2008 Location: NJ
Posts: 25
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Go to this site, clearalternatives.com They have the taillight for all the bikes. I ordered mine from kneedraggers.com. Their delivery time was impressive. It looks very simple to install. I will be doing it this afternoon and will be taking pictures.
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02-15-2008, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: 09-02-2002 Location: South Beloit, Illinois Age: 38
Posts: 684
Reputation Power: 9 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
I just ordered the relay kit from VFX yesterday. I hope it's plug and play.  Not that it matters. Just want something to go easy for a change.
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02-16-2008, 8:25 PM
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Join Date: 09-07-2002 Location: Where are you from?
Posts: 461
Reputation Power: 8 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Here's how they look on a sunny day, in the shade.
They are actually much brighter than they look in the video but you can get an idea. YouTube - Repsol TripageLED Rear Pegs
I also have a set of black powder coated LED pegs from TripageLED.com. As usual, Tristan doesn't disappoint. The finish is flawless and the lights are very bright even in the daylight!!!!!
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02-17-2008, 1:04 PM
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Join Date: 02-15-2008 Location: sunshine state Age: 26
Posts: 55
Reputation Power: 3 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
thtas one of the sweetest mods ive seen. how many led's do you have in each peg?
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02-17-2008, 2:11 PM
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Join Date: 09-02-2002 Location: South Beloit, Illinois Age: 38
Posts: 684
Reputation Power: 9 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Very cool having the signals in the rear pegs.
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02-17-2008, 2:18 PM
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Join Date: 10-30-2007 Location: Southwest USA
Posts: 351
Reputation Power: 3 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Originally Posted by Bigtoe I just ordered the relay kit from VFX yesterday. I hope it's plug and play.  Not that it matters. Just want something to go easy for a change. |
Here is a pic of where the relay is on the 07 1000RR
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02-17-2008, 5:29 PM
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Join Date: 06-08-2006 Location: Central FL Age: 28
Posts: 341
Reputation Power: 5 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
You guys make me want to spend all my hard earned money. Looks real good though.. How much?
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02-17-2008, 5:34 PM
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Join Date: 10-30-2007 Location: Southwest USA
Posts: 351
Reputation Power: 3 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
The tail light is $90 and the relay is $15. Cheap for the great look.
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02-17-2008, 5:46 PM
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Join Date: 02-06-2008 Location: NJ
Posts: 25
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
I completed installing the integrated taillight yesterday. Once again I have to thank Segiano for pointing me in the right direction. Mad Mardigans directions were key in the success of this install. It was very easy. My vfx relay should come in tomorrow. You all are killing me with the mods, I love them all. Those led rear pegs are amazing looking. Gotta get em! |
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02-17-2008, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: 09-07-2002 Location: Where are you from?
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Reputation Power: 8 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Originally Posted by adriano1k thtas one of the sweetest mods ive seen. how many led's do you have in each peg? |
I have 10 LEDs per side. My 900 has 10 stacked side by side on each side. His prices vary depending on how many LEDs you want to install. He has different ways to install the LEDs as well, including on the side of the pegs as well as the back. Also, some can be configured as running lights if you desire.
More info on his site:
TripageLED.com
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04-06-2008, 8:41 AM
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Join Date: 03-11-2008 Location: European in Dubai, UAE Age: 32
Posts: 368
Reputation Power: 4 | Re: Clear Alternatives - Integrated Blue Tail Light
Originally Posted by orock33 They glow red when the brake is applied. They also have integrated signal lights that glow amber when the signal is applied. Google integrated taillights for motorcycles and one of the sites have a visual od the light actually working. |
Integrated Tail Lights?
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Hope this helps.
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