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Offline F-106

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My new marker lights part 2
« on: October 30, 2011, 09:16:42 PM »
Got the lights installed today. Took most of the day but they look good and vary bright. I switched them so during the summer I can run with them off. All totaled 30 bucks for lights and all the items needed.


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Offline Outback_Jon

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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2011, 07:19:10 AM »
Quote from: F-106 on October 30, 2011, 09:16:42 PM
I switched them so during the summer I can run with them off.

Why do you think you need to be less visible in the summer?

They look good, by the way.
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2011, 08:33:45 AM »
Quote from: F-106 on October 30, 2011, 09:16:42 PM
Got the lights installed today. Took most of the day but they look good and vary bright. I switched them so during the summer I can run with them off. All totaled 30 bucks for lights and all the items needed.





Very nice Bill ;) :chugbeer: ;D
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 06:08:46 AM »
WOW, Super job my friend. Well done

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Offline F-106

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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2011, 09:51:30 PM »
THANKS GUYS, It was a fun project. Rode to work this morning o dark 30 and I was impressed how much light they provided on the side of the bike.
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2011, 06:51:29 AM »
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 10:36:09 PM »
Due to the fact we get 15 hours of daylight here I do not think they would make much differance. Thats just me. In the summer I think my white helmet and yellow vest would make me be seen before the lights would. Granted I would run them after the sun goes down if I am riding after dark.
Quote from: Outback_Jon on October 31, 2011, 07:19:10 AM
Why do you think you need to be less visible in the summer?

They look good, by the way.
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Offline vinny

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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 03:37:33 AM »
That does look good and would aid visibility at night.
During the day - it feels like no matter what you do same pratt will not see you!
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2011, 07:07:36 AM »
Looks great! It's also a bit unnerving how spotless that garage is, or is that just a photo backdrop?
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2011, 05:42:54 PM »
THAT HAS BEEN A 16 YEAR ON-GOING PROJECT. SO SAYS MY WIFE.
Quote from: bbroj on November 07, 2011, 07:07:36 AM
Looks great! It's also a bit unnerving how spotless that garage is, or is that just a photo backdrop?
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2011, 10:23:47 AM »
Man your bike looks good!

I have a similar set up on my bike.  (My lights are oval instead of square)
Did buddies bike as well.

What we discovered is that they make the bike stand out when viewed from the front a LOT!

Do your have 2 filaments in your lights?
Mine do and the second is hooked to my blinkers.

Ride safe, Ted
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2011, 10:50:16 AM »
No Ted they are just running lights. Did not give it to much thought at the time. However that it not a bad idea. My biggest concern was getting the bike noticed from the side at night. The lights are so bright I got stopped my a CHP motor officer. He asked me were i got them. He told me he was looking to add marker lights to his CHP BMW. THANKS FOR THE COMMENT ON MY BIKE.
Quote from: connie_rider on November 24, 2011, 10:23:47 AM
Man your bike looks good!

I have a similar set up on my bike.  (My lights are oval instead of square)
Did buddies bike as well.

What we discovered is that they make the bike stand out when viewed from the front a LOT!

Do your have 2 filaments in your lights?
Mine do and the second is hooked to my blinkers.

Ride safe, Ted
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Offline Gitbox

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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2011, 05:29:38 PM »
Looks great!
What kind of lights are they and where did you get them?
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2011, 08:00:55 PM »
Don't stop there, the rear is also a great place for additional lighting. I had the brake light upgrade from Electronic connection, the circulkar ring that fits ove the blinker bulbs. They run red as improved running, and then blast bright red on braking. They turn signal cancels out the brake light on the side it is activated. I also added a strobe light that flashes during braking in the middle of my Givi trunk. I get lots of compliments on the rear visibility from the lights, and also the reflective tape on the backs of the saddlebags.
Bike looks good, keep it up.
Ride safe all, and please ATGATT.
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Offline F-106

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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2011, 08:09:19 PM »
You can find them at walmart in the trailer towing section.
Quote from: Gitbox on November 30, 2011, 05:29:38 PM
Looks great!
What kind of lights are they and where did you get them?
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Re: My new marker lights part 2
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2011, 08:26:18 PM »
Here is a pic of the brake lights on the blinkers and trunk.  For some reason the red reflectors are showing up yellow, but this is how they all look together. I did darken the pic due to it being pretty bright.
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