Led Turnsignals

Hamburgler · 11-01-2004, 3:38 PM

I am looking for a set of LED turnsignals, short or long stalk. I dont like flushmounts very much. Anyone know of a decent brand and where to buy it?

showmethebombs · 11-01-2004, 3:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamburgler

I am looking for a set of LED turnsignals, short or long stalk. I dont like flushmounts very much. Anyone know of a decent brand and where to buy it?

I have seen some on eBay. Also these guys make all sorts of custom ones.

www.libertek.com

929_Nupe · 11-01-2004, 3:52 PM

I wish i could help but I'm a flush mount kinda guy.... if you change you mind give me a shout

Hamburgler · 11-01-2004, 4:23 PM

Well my deal with flushmounts is visibility. I lead a lot of rides and am tired of having to do hand signals so people know where to turn.

If the flushmount can be easily seen up to 15 meters behind me, then it is ok

Hamburgler · 11-01-2004, 4:34 PM

Well I bid on a set of LP short stalks on ebay. If it goes over $20 I lose

SMTB: That Libtek stuff is way out of my price range.

New954RRider · 11-01-2004, 4:47 PM

i have these on rear but i know someone else here on the .org has them in the front on their 636...

Lp short stalk

these look just as bright too

Haywood · 11-01-2004, 9:20 PM

They are'nt LED, but they are halogen. I have a pair on my SuperHawk and really like them. They're much better than the cheezy LP ones (three years and still on the o.g. bulbs) and they only cost about $2 more than the LP's.

Oh yeah, they're also DOT legal.

K & S Tech

66droptop · 11-01-2004, 11:09 PM

Anyone have the DOT rules for what constitutes a legal/illegal set of indicators? I'd prefer the exact text, but a synopsis would be better than nothing.

MrX954 · 11-02-2004, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 66droptop

Anyone have the DOT rules for what constitutes a legal/illegal set of indicators? I'd prefer the exact text, but a synopsis would be better than nothing.

Use arm signals cagers dont know what the hell your doing but it gets their attention

I have an extra set of the LP Short LED's kickin around, not very bright so I decided to stick with my gold tinted ones

CBRBob · 11-02-2004, 5:13 PM

I bought a set of DOT legal short stalks from Dennis Kirk. They have the necessary lettering on the lens and have a real reflector in them. Then I purchased a set of 30LED superwhite bulbs and removed the LED board from the base and mounted them in the short stalks after removing the reflector. I used a large dollop of clear silicone to mount it. I replaced the stock flasher relay with a non-load dependent relay so it will blink at a steady rate, not like a strobelight

See them here

DOT legal short stalks

GonZilla · 11-02-2004, 6:05 PM

www.greggscustoms.com

http://www.greggscustoms.com/929_954.htm

CBRBob · 11-02-2004, 9:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GonZilla

www.greggscustoms.com
http://www.greggscustoms.com/929_954.htm

I believe he wanted short stalks so people can see the signals, not useless flushmounts.

ConqSoft · 11-02-2004, 9:28 PM

CBRBob · 11-02-2004, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 66droptop

Anyone have the DOT rules for what constitutes a legal/illegal set of indicators? I'd prefer the exact text, but a synopsis would be better than nothing.

If you look on the lens of a U.S. market signal it has S.A.E. printed on it. Pretty much NO custom aftermarket signal you can buy has that rating. Most have an 'E' rating on them, that's a European standard whaich carries no weight here.

wonder_boy · 11-03-2004, 11:20 PM

Haywood, what brand do you have? Where did you get them??

Haywood · 11-04-2004, 10:31 AM

They're K & S Technologies brand, see my previous post for a link. I had a local shop order them for me, you should be able to do the same, if not purchase direct from them.

CBR929RE · 11-04-2004, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by New954RRider

i have these on rear but i know someone else here on the .org has them in the front on their 636...

Lp short stalk

these look just as bright too

In your second link there is a CBR1000RR painted like a Respol, sucks that he went through all that trouble when there's gonna be one next year. but he does has rc211v decals and 69 on there too

MrX954 · 11-04-2004, 11:06 AM

I started putting together a second set of plastics for my '54 to do that paint scheme, glad I never put the money into having it painted I would have been pissed....I'd love to do my other paint scheme that I wanted to do now though.

CBRBob · 11-04-2004, 2:30 PM

The DOT legals are K&S like Haywood said. If your local dealer cant get them try Dennis Kirk.

DOT signals from Dennis Kirk

Vegas · 11-05-2004, 4:12 AM

If you are still looking for anything LED for your bike go here clearalternatives.com this is my brother-n-laws company here in Vegas tell him Heath sent you maybe throw you a discount.

TraumaOne · 11-05-2004, 7:23 AM

Here are the LP ones .... they are ok, not the brightest in the world, but seem to be visible.

wonder_boy · 11-05-2004, 10:44 PM

Thanks HAYWOOD for the reply. I have the LP led....THEY SUCK... so soooo DIM cant see them to save your life. I have the bulb style of those and they are WAY brighter. Thought you guys might wanna know.
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Haywood · 11-06-2004, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wonder_boy

Thanks HAYWOOD for the reply. I have the LP led....THEY SUCK... so soooo DIM cant see them to save your life. I have the bulb style of those and they are WAY brighter. Thought you guys might wanna know.
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No problemo.

I had the bulb LP shorties a few years ago until a friend mentioned that he could barely see them from 20' away while following. I've seen similar halogens, but not DOT legal. The rear signals on my RC are halogens (the o.g. owner put em on) but I don't think they're legal. The first cop who hassles me about the signals is gonna hassle me about a lot more than that if he's gonna get technical...

At some point I'll order another set of K&S for the RC...

CBRBob · 11-06-2004, 8:53 AM

That's what gets me. So many people want a custom look but don't give a damn about the functionality. If you can have both, then go for it! I haven't seen one to just buy so that's why I made them!

wonder_boy · 11-06-2004, 11:55 PM

Haywood, can you do me a favor and measure those signals? I want to know the dimentions, to see how big they are. Thanks.

Haywood · 11-07-2004, 12:57 AM

They're the same size as the LP shorties, literally no difference. I can measure them tomorrow if you still want.

wonder_boy · 11-07-2004, 3:13 AM

OK thanks that gives me a good referance to their size. I think on that note I will order a set to replace my bulb stye small ovel LP's. Buddy says they are way hard to see. Thanks agin for the info.

wonder_boy · 11-10-2004, 11:39 PM

Got them today and.....DAMN those things are brighter then the sun.
Thanks for the info Haywood.