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StGlide1958 · Jul 25th, 2009, 07:37 AM

Just a short poll...how many use LED lighting to sparkle up thier ride? I recently installed a nice set on my Street Glide. Besides the reflectors getting caught from the flash, I have 12 strips of various sizes. The zone remote is a neat add-on also.

kemo · Jul 25th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Another led available is a led headlight. I was following a thread about HID lighting and someone mentioned about the led headlights. I don't know how effectively they illuminate the roadway but could be an interesting product.

NEWHD74FAN · Jul 25th, 2009, 12:53 PM

JP Cycles has LED light strings to give your ride a warm glow at night, and switched off when not needed. They are very bright as trim goes and consume very little power compared to the incandescent types in the past.

LED headlights have a long way to go to equal Gliders' find...look in the self help section or search tab at the top for brighter headlight for around $12, takes less than 5 minutes to loosen the headlight trim at bottom and do the deed. May have to use a diagonal cutter to trim a small metal tab if it interferes with the installation.

wagonmaster · Jul 26th, 2009, 08:13 AM

HID headlights the way cool. They make the night roadway look like High definition TV, when compared to "old" normal TV... I also had LEDS for added visability at night.

Mz Bling · Jul 26th, 2009, 09:39 PM

I know! I know!! This isn't a touring bike but......! Thought you might be interested in my "Chandelier On Wheels". I have 37 LED Lights installed by a company here in Southern California. I was thrilled that the guys could get up and hide them under a smaller gas tank and frame and they're all hidden from view in daylight. It's really beautiful at night. I have the colors of a crystal reflection which is: green, blue, red, white. I've run them for up to 6 hours at a show and it fired up no problem for the ride home. They boast that you can go 8 hours.....? I love them and it's very entertaining for "all".

click on photos to enlarge:

glider · Jul 26th, 2009, 09:41 PM

Look at that bagger

Mz Bling · Jul 26th, 2009, 09:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by glider View Post

Look at that bagger

I'm blushing! I've arrived........ok yeah... reality check hahahaha! thanks!

glider · Jul 26th, 2009, 09:44 PM

It really looks good, just poking some fun at you.

USMCCWO5 · Jul 26th, 2009, 10:15 PM

That is a sharp looking bike!

NEWHD74FAN · Jul 26th, 2009, 10:19 PM

MzBling has the LED evening lighting down...and all those crystals glow in the daylight too...! LEDs started on the Street Cruising scene because they consumed less power and did not overtax their smaller scale alternator/charging systems on bikes used at street cruising speeds.

LED lighting on Touring Bikes is now coming into their own. Auxiliary lighting used to be for tourers only due to the use incandescent lighting, huge current draw and their charging systems being able to handle extra burden, along with all their accessories.

Jul 25th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#2
kemo R.I.P Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,900 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting Another led available is a led headlight. I was following a thread about HID lighting and someone mentioned about the led headlights. I don't know how effectively they illuminate the roadway but could be an interesting product.

Jul 25th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#3
NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting JP Cycles has LED light strings to give your ride a warm glow at night, and switched off when not needed. They are very bright as trim goes and consume very little power compared to the incandescent types in the past. LED headlights have a long way to go to equal Gliders' find...look in the self help section or search tab at the top for brighter headlight for around $12, takes less than 5 minutes to loosen the headlight trim at bottom and do the deed. May have to use a diagonal cutter to trim a small metal tab if it interferes with the installation. __________________ * Please click "Self Help Tips" tab for service tips, diagnostic codes & such * ;o) * Please click "Search" tab and keywords to find related threads *

Jul 26th, 2009, 08:13 AM	#4
wagonmaster Start The Engine Ride: 2007 FLHX Join Date: Jul 17th, 2009 Posts: 13	Re: LED lighting HID headlights the way cool. They make the night roadway look like High definition TV, when compared to "old" normal TV... I also had LEDS for added visability at night.

Jul 26th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#5
Mz Bling Warming The Wheels Ride: 06 Sportster Custom 1200 Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 50 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting I know! I know!! This isn't a touring bike but......! Thought you might be interested in my "Chandelier On Wheels". I have 37 LED Lights installed by a company here in Southern California. I was thrilled that the guys could get up and hide them under a smaller gas tank and frame and they're all hidden from view in daylight. It's really beautiful at night. I have the colors of a crystal reflection which is: green, blue, red, white. I've run them for up to 6 hours at a show and it fired up no problem for the ride home. They boast that you can go 8 hours.....? I love them and it's very entertaining for "all". click on photos to enlarge: Attached Thumbnails __________________ *"She's Gotta' Ride!"* Last edited by Mz Bling; Jul 26th, 2009 at 09:42 PM.

Jul 26th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#6
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting Look at that bagger

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Jul 26th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#7
Mz Bling Warming The Wheels Ride: 06 Sportster Custom 1200 Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 50 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting Quote: Originally Posted by glider View Post Look at that bagger I'm blushing! I've arrived........ok yeah... reality check hahahaha! thanks! __________________ *"She's Gotta' Ride!"*

Jul 26th, 2009, 09:44 PM	#8
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting It really looks good, just poking some fun at you.

Jul 26th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#9
USMCCWO5 Community Star Ride: 2011 Road Glide Ultra Join Date: Jun 5th, 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 424 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting That is a sharp looking bike! __________________ Semper Fidelis, James

Jul 26th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#10
NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: LED lighting MzBling has the LED evening lighting down...and all those crystals glow in the daylight too...! LEDs started on the Street Cruising scene because they consumed less power and did not overtax their smaller scale alternator/charging systems on bikes used at street cruising speeds. LED lighting on Touring Bikes is now coming into their own. Auxiliary lighting used to be for tourers only due to the use incandescent lighting, huge current draw and their charging systems being able to handle extra burden, along with all their accessories. __________________ * Please click "Self Help Tips" tab for service tips, diagnostic codes & such * ;o) * Please click "Search" tab and keywords to find related threads * Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Jul 26th, 2009 at 10:21 PM.

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