I was thinking of getting some LED's to supplement my Brake/Running lights (like Electropods or Hyperlites), and I ran across these:
(http://www.microlazers.com/catalog/OPTIC%20MOUNTS%20small%20dime%20thumb%201.jpg)
They are Brake/Running LEDs mounted in a sealed case with a reflector and magnifying lens. They are slightly smaller than a dime, but are rated to a brightness equivallent to 120,000 MCD. I thought these might be good replacements for my License Plate Bolts -what do you think? :dunno_white:
Has anyone tried these LEDs? If so, how hard was the wiring? Are they bright?
http://www.microlazers.com (http://www.microlazers.com)
BTW- These also look pretty good, as they could probably be used as side maeker lights by replacing one of the fairing bolts on the 500F bikes.
(http://www.microlazers.com/catalog/MICROS%20WIRED%201%20holeDIME_thumb.jpg)
I ended up getting 2 red bolt LED's (like the 2nd, smaller photo) to put in my number plate, and wired to come on when the brake is applied.
I have LED tail lights and I don't think the dual intensity of the lights is as bright as I would like during the day when the sun lights shining from behind the bike.
Adding these have made a good improvement. I had my parents follow my bike today and they said it was much more noticeable.
So yep, I can recommend them.
how about a short video clip or pictures of them in action in full daylight/night please ?
i've seen so many led taillights / signals that were useless, it's a shame such good tech loses to a price war. saw a 'bar' of light for a taillight yesterday on a customized shadow that was 5-6 inches wide, and only the thickness of one led tall. it was the brightest and most noticable led setup i've ever seen. sadly, he was gone before i could ask for a name of the device.
Mate LED's don't photograph well except at night where even crap ones look good.
I am using these to supplement my rear LED tail/brake lights braking illumination.
These photos don't do the LED's full justice, but it shows that they are definitely an improvement making brakeing more distinguished from the running light.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/galahs/gs500f/np_led_off.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/galahs/gs500f/np_led_on.jpg)
The led is less effective from angles.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/galahs/gs500f/np_led_side_off.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/galahs/gs500f/np_led_side_on.jpg)