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Started by Higgins13, October 01, 2012, 06:28:02 PM

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What color parking light?

OEM Yellow
0 (0%)
LED Blue
5 (45.5%)
Try to find something more white to match headlight
6 (54.5%)

Total Members Voted: 11

Higgins13

So I installed a new headlight and was left with the yellow tones parking light. I ordered a blue les Parking light to replace it and installed it today. I'm not certain what I think about the looks. Tell me what you guys prefer!

OEM parking light


Blue LED


On a completely random note I also "installed" this custom decal on my frame
2005 GS500F
Jardine RT-One Exhaust
K&N RU-2970 "Lunchbox" Air Filter
46T Rear Sprocket
Dynojet Kit - Stage One
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Flush Mount Turn Signals
Fender Eliminator
Underglow Kit
Blue LED Gauge
Blue LED Parking Light
Blue HID Kit
Carbon Fiber Tank Protector
1/4" White Rim Stripes

007brendan

Blue looks pretty sweet.  What state are you in?  Some states are pretty strict on blue lights being reserved for police.
"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."

adidasguy

A good T-10 LED will work.
I have used white and amber in my bikes.

Blue can get in trouble: police color. Check local laws. Most laws say white, yellow or amber for front running lights. Rear can be amber, yellow or red.

RossLH

The blue looks pretty silly. I'd say go with OEM matching color or something whiter.

Higgins13

Quote from: 007brendan on October 01, 2012, 09:37:49 PM
Blue looks pretty sweet.  What state are you in?  Some states are pretty strict on blue lights being reserved for police.

No State. Province. Ontario.
2005 GS500F
Jardine RT-One Exhaust
K&N RU-2970 "Lunchbox" Air Filter
46T Rear Sprocket
Dynojet Kit - Stage One
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Flush Mount Turn Signals
Fender Eliminator
Underglow Kit
Blue LED Gauge
Blue LED Parking Light
Blue HID Kit
Carbon Fiber Tank Protector
1/4" White Rim Stripes

Higgins13

70+ Views and only 6 votes :(. Please Vote Now!
2005 GS500F
Jardine RT-One Exhaust
K&N RU-2970 "Lunchbox" Air Filter
46T Rear Sprocket
Dynojet Kit - Stage One
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Flush Mount Turn Signals
Fender Eliminator
Underglow Kit
Blue LED Gauge
Blue LED Parking Light
Blue HID Kit
Carbon Fiber Tank Protector
1/4" White Rim Stripes

mitch79

I've found the "warm white" LED's to be the best match match to the headlight.
I have a Phillips +100 bulb and a warm white led park bulb. The warm white appears just slightly yellow compared to the uprated headlight. Still much whiter than the stock park bulb. The "cool white" LED's look somewhat blue in comparison.
2006 GS500F



Paulcet

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 02, 2012, 06:28:12 AM
Quote from: 007brendan on October 01, 2012, 09:37:49 PM
Blue looks pretty sweet.  What state are you in?  Some states are pretty strict on blue lights being reserved for police.

No State. Province. Ontario.
OPP uses red lights if I remember correctly? (Geez, it's been over 20 years!) Still, check the rule book.

'97 GS500E Custom by dgyver: GSXR rear shock | SV gauges | Yoshi exh. | K & N Lunchbox | Kat forks | Custom rearsets | And More!

cbrfxr67

I went with white.  No blue here except for emergency vehicles.  No thanks on jacka** cops pulling me over for wrong colored light.  But maybe where you are it isn't a big deal.  I still vote white.  :icon_mrgreen:
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Funderb

get yourself one of those "white" super bright LEDs
they still have a cool tone to them, and are very bright.
and awesome
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Higgins13

Quote from: Funderb on October 03, 2012, 01:53:58 PM
get yourself one of those "white" super bright LEDs
they still have a cool tone to them, and are very bright.
and awesome

I found one for 99 cents so i ordered it. I can install both and see which i prefer.
2005 GS500F
Jardine RT-One Exhaust
K&N RU-2970 "Lunchbox" Air Filter
46T Rear Sprocket
Dynojet Kit - Stage One
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Flush Mount Turn Signals
Fender Eliminator
Underglow Kit
Blue LED Gauge
Blue LED Parking Light
Blue HID Kit
Carbon Fiber Tank Protector
1/4" White Rim Stripes

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