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Started by Snikkeren , Sep 30 2012 12:14 pm

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#1 Snikkeren

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 12:14 pm

Hi.

Recently I've been thinking of visibility, and think some daytime running lights might be the way to go.

I want the lights to be small, but bright. I saw these on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.u...ht_11990wt_1024

Has anyone tried these? Are they any good?

I like the way they are mounted.

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 12:55 pm

I got recomended these as a light for those that want to 'be seen' rather than an auxiliary light to see where you are going (eg: unlit roads etc) http://www.bikevis.c...ing-lights.html and was further attracted to the 'podmod' http://www.bikevis.c...-of-podmod.html and here http://www.bikevis.c...modulators.html

I haven't ordered them though as i bought some 9 LED lights from a carp'er and have those on at the moment

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 01:29 pm

i'm toying with the idea myself...it'll be interesting to see if anybody has fitted these already? unsure.gif

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 01:54 pm

QUOTE(Snikkeren @ Sun 30th Sep 2012, 22:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi.

Recently I've been thinking of visibility, and think some daytime running lights might be the way to go.

I want the lights to be small, but bright. I saw these on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.u...ht_11990wt_1024

Has anyone tried these? Are they any good?

I like the way they are mounted.


I've got two pairs of these exact DRL's sitting on my desk, to be installed on our bikes soon. I got some 25mm and 30mm right angle brackets from a local hardware store to install them with. They'll be weird up via Eastern Beaver switched fuses which they'll share with Motrax heated grips.

These lights will need to be fitted at an angle of about 45 degree. I just went out at night to check the beam shape and it's quite wide. They're bright too, they'll make your first glow red if you choose your fingers over the lens. Angle them too high and Mr Plod might object.

The price on your Ebay link seems a bit high, I'm sure ours were much cheaper than that... You'll see them listed as DRL and reverse lights, they also have amber ones. search for 'projector LED'.

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 02:17 pm

QUOTE(AzzA @ Sun 30th Sep 2012, 14:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I haven't ordered them though as i bought some 9 LED lights from a carp'er and have those on at the moment


I fancy some of these:
http://www.bikevis.c...amp;topic=807.0

BTW, I read some research that found that we should build our lighting to form a triangle. Others can determine our approaching speed better with an on-coming triangle of lights which increases in size than a single light.
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Posted 30 September 2012 - 04:22 pm

QUOTE(Robodene @ Sun 30th Sep 2012, 15:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW, I read some research that found that we should build our lighting to form a triangle. Others can determine our approaching speed better with an on-coming triangle of lights which increases in size than a single light.


i think i'll fix mine in an acute angle rhombus then to keep them rozzers guessing yahoo.gif

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 04:46 pm

Well, I'm a huge believer in daytime running lights for visibility, but I'm not that convinced unmodulated low-power LEDs do much. My cousin has them on his strom, and sure they help, but in my rear view mirror, basically irrelevant. I think if they flicker (modulated), that makes a big difference. A good HID is better in any case, cause that just shows up even at a distance in daylight. Modulated LEDs (I bought some bug lights that just clip on) and a HID headlight is a solid solution I think.

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 05:02 pm

QUOTE(LDRider @ Sun 30th Sep 2012, 17:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I'm a huge believer in daytime running lights for visibility, but I'm not that convinced unmodulated low-power LEDs do much. My cousin has them on his strom, and sure they help, but in my rear view mirror, basically irrelevant. I think if they flicker (modulated), that makes a big difference. A good HID is better in any case, cause that just shows up even at a distance in daylight. Modulated LEDs (I bought some bug lights that just clip on) and a HID headlight is a solid solution I think.



Agreed. Saga has some led lights on his fairing, look nice but too polite in my opinion.

I fitted these to my Whitey, drivers would comment saying, bit bright mate. Yes, so that means you saw me

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 05:04 pm

Any views on these. they might be a little too large(?):
http://www.bikevis.c...php?topic=789.0
I would like a 'spot' version aimed at making those about to join the road in front of me have second thoughts.
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Posted 30 September 2012 - 05:19 pm

QUOTE(Robodene @ Sun 30th Sep 2012, 18:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any views on these. they might be a little too large(?):
http://www.bikevis.c...php?topic=789.0
I would like a 'spot' version aimed at making those about to join the road in front of me have second thoughts.

I have there old style cree led light on my TDM900.
Blind myopic car drivers style will pull out on you even with them.
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Posted 30 September 2012 - 06:05 pm

@scotsy: I've looked at those to. The question is, are they bright enough?

@AzzA: It would be great if you could post som pictures when you've fitted them. Preferably in dayligt with the head light on as well.

@Robodene: I bought the Acerbis Scooter Flash handguards hoping the LED lights would be bright enough, but no.





Can't even see them when the head light is on. But the Bikevis ones looks a bit brighter.

@LDRider and catsbum: I'm not a big fan of HID. The whole bike hides behind a halo of light, and makes it difficult for others to determine distance and speed. I want som lights that makes them see me, and don't hide me.


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Posted 30 September 2012 - 07:46 pm

We get discount on bikevis

http://www.carpe-tdm...showtopic=20353

was originally going to get a couple sets to fit, hence blagged the discount...

was the exponentially increasing postage cost that I thought a complete piss take, so didnt bother

£9.75 to send six led's mounted in a small housing in a jiffy bag... kcuF off!

Thats just totally taking the p*ss in my book.

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 07:59 pm

Got a pair of Bikeviz Bullets on my MK1

http://www.bikevis.c...ing-lights.html

http://www.carpe-tdm...o...&hl=bikeviz


Certainly bright.

Edited by hammerman, 30 September 2012 - 08:01 pm.

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Posted 30 September 2012 - 08:09 pm

QUOTE(catsbum @ Sun 30th Sep 2012, 18:02 PM)
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Posted 01 October 2012 - 06:28 pm

I took a chance and ordered the Bikevis Bullets V2.

I hope they are bright enough. If not, I'll order something like the ones i linked to in my first post.

I'll be back with some pictures when I've mounted them.

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Posted 01 October 2012 - 06:36 pm

Worry not, they are bright, i had them on previous bikes and i think they have been updated since then,, i had 1 of them on 2 bikes which went tits up,, however they were replaced promptly and free of charge no questions asked, which is great service,, they do look after their customers..

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Posted 02 October 2012 - 12:07 pm

Hi.

Recently I've been thinking of visibility, and think some daytime running lights might be the way to go.

I want the lights to be small, but bright. I saw these on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.u...ht_11990wt_1024

Has anyone tried these? Are they any good?

I like the way they are mounted.


I've got a pair of these mounted on my engine bars and I have to say that they are very good and many people are impressed and comment on them.
They are not the cheapest available, but they are good and have a wide angle on visibility.

I will post some piccies when I get home.

Edited by Capers1962, 02 October 2012 - 12:11 pm.

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Posted 02 October 2012 - 06:59 pm

I've got a pair of these mounted on my engine bars and I have to say that they are very good and many people are impressed and comment on them.
They are not the cheapest available, but they are good and have a wide angle on visibility.

I will post some piccies when I get home.


That would be great. Mabe I'll get some of these as well, if I like what I see. :)

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Posted 03 October 2012 - 03:58 pm

Picyures of Projector DRL's as mentioned.

The third picture shows the DRL's mounted on the engine bars.

Edited by Capers1962, 03 October 2012 - 04:19 pm.

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Posted 03 October 2012 - 04:12 pm

Thanx.
What have you done with the second picture? Have you edited the lights out?

They looked perfect for me. Now I just have to see if the Bikevis Bullets are good enough. If not, I'll order these. :)
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