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Title: bulb replacement to LEDs
Post by: efushi on March 25, 2009, 08:17:32 PM
Hey guys

I think I've been having too much fun modding my bike while  I cant ride it, (just about to be warm enough for me this weekend)
I upgraded my turn signals to buell lookalikes I got off of ebay, they look fine but have somewhat dim bulbs, less  than stock, and I'm not too happy with them.

I was wondering if i can just swap in some LED 1157 bulbs  and itll  work (of course with an electronic relay) ?

           Looking at these specifically http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/115x-xLX3.htm (http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/115x-xLX3.htm)  -would this work since the signals have reflective housings,

           or

          Do I need to buy the right angle bulbs http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/1156-x30.htm (http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/1156-x30.htm)


http://www.superbrightleds.com/flashers.htm (http://www.superbrightleds.com/flashers.htm) -under motorcycle flashers would it be the pin or flat?


And also has anyone found nonpolarised #74 LEDs  for the idiot lights yet? It doesnt seem like anyone makes them.

thanks in advance as always
Title: Re: bulb replacement to LEDs
Post by: allaussiegrown on March 26, 2009, 04:56:49 AM
QuoteWould this work since the signals have reflective housings
It could, i haven't tried it myself. Watch out for overloading the LED. Most led indicators have multiple LED inside.

QuoteDo I need to buy the right angle bulbs
It depends on your indicators - If the housing/clip for the bulb is mounted on the side you will need right angle.

Quoteunder motorcycle flashers would it be the pin or flat?
do you need it? i though the flasher already on the bike is sufficient. It just needs you to raise the resistance.

Hopefully that helped :)
Title: Re: bulb replacement to LEDs
Post by: tripleb on March 26, 2009, 05:55:05 AM
They are flat with 2 prongs at right angles.  I think it's either the 1st or 3rd one.