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Flying Duck

I have the brand name Hyperlites in my LT. They cost $56 new. I don't think they're that great so I've decided to make some better ones for less.

For the flashing, one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290209110659&rd=1

For the LEDs, four of these - two per side. These can be trimmed down to fit and fill the sides of the tail lens.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-LED-boat-motorcycle-truck-trailer-RV-lights-6RC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50466QQihZ023QQitemZ360027477813QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

These do a MUCH better job of eminating light than the wimpy little ones in the brand name Hyperlites.

I'm actually using those for blinkers on my project bike but as you can see at the link below, two of those per side really light up the sides of the tail light lens:

http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j246/smithduck/?action=view&current=MVI_4902.flv

I think this will be a huge improvement.

I'll report back with a video in a week or two after I've done this.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Jim · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: Hyperlites

Drake - when I got the Hyperlites - I got the ones with 16 LEDs per side - they also make smaller ones with 8 per side - obviously, those aren't nearly as bright. I think it was worth it to spend a few more $ for the brighter ones.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Hyperlites

Off the grid · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:28 am Post subject:

OK, they're finished. Here's a video of the bench test. (I won't be putting the lens back on the bike until the weekend.) My digital camera sucks - they look orange in the video but are red in real life. The flasher module can be set to flash for 3 seconds or 6 seconds - I chose 3 seconds for now.

World premier! Quackerlites! Very Happy

Here's the video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiyiJ4mtEIw
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

John Clauss · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Sweet! Nce work, I wish I wasn't so hopeless when it comes to electronics. Crying or Very sad

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1997 K1100LT
1975 R75/6

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Off the grid · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject:

Jim · Last edited by Jim on Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:52 am; edited 1 time in total

so? Drake? Do we have to get on our knees and beg? Come on - spill it...
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

owrstrich · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:20 am Post subject:

nice... but i have seen nicer...

Laughing

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LordGondor · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mr. Duck,
I bought the LEDs and installed them today. I'll put the rear alert blinker in when I receive it. I can't wait until dark to see how much brighter they are.
I thought about using a couple for running lights and the remaining two for brake lights. Do you think it's best to use them all for the brakes?
Beau
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93 K1100RS
60K miles now. 30K by me.

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: