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Title: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Dads_FJ on March 04, 2013, 11:58:41 AM

yadda yadda yadda...

Before:

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps87d7c8e3.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zpsa0c64f5a.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps2b936d1e.jpg)

After:

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/BUL78C3MB_1000_zps094565bd.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps470d33c1.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zpsdc86def8.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps06e05730.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps36b93d51.jpg)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps57b413b8.jpg)

I don't know that it's any brighter, but at least I won't have to change bulbs for a long time and they draw less power. And the modification isn't as much that I can't return it to stock. $10.79 shipped to my door.

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Grey runner on March 06, 2013, 02:37:31 AM

:good2: :good2: A nice bit of farkilng you done there. :good2: :good2:

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: 1tinindian on March 06, 2013, 06:55:56 AM

Well done, and cheap too!

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Dads_FJ on March 06, 2013, 08:14:26 AM

Thanks guys! I love hardware stores, for a buck I scored these caps and grommet to keep the muck out. I'll take a final pic when it's back on the bike. If anyone buys this LED lamp be aware that the white wire is common, not black.

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/image-2_zps81246571.jpg)

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Zwartie on March 06, 2013, 10:07:10 AM

John,

That modification looks great and I especially appreciate the price! Where did you purchase the LED assembly, and do you have a link you can provide?

Thanks,

Zwartie

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Dads_FJ on March 06, 2013, 10:36:25 AM

Quote from: Zwartie on March 06, 2013, 10:07:10 AM
John,

That modification looks great and I especially appreciate the price! Where did you purchase the LED assembly, and do you have a link you can provide?

Thanks,

Zwartie

I purchased it from ebay from this seller: http://stores.ebay.com/R-and-P-Carriages-Trailer-Sales?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 (http://stores.ebay.com/R-and-P-Carriages-Trailer-Sales?_trksid=p2047675.l2563)

Here's the one I bought:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-ONE-6-Oval-Flange-Surface-Mount-10-LED-Clear-Lens-Red-Truck-Trailer-Light-/290634822876?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ab2f74dc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-ONE-6-Oval-Flange-Surface-Mount-10-LED-Clear-Lens-Red-Truck-Trailer-Light-/290634822876?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ab2f74dc)

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: racerrad8 on March 06, 2013, 11:01:10 AM

You might check with our own Bob Weymouth (weymouth399) as he owns and operates a trailer supply/repair business.

He might have them in stock and if we can support one of our own, that is better then an unknown vendor.

Randy - RPM

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Pat Conlon on March 06, 2013, 11:39:50 AM

Very cool John. Do you get enough light on your license plate?

Title: Re: Poor man's LED tail light
Post by: Dads_FJ on March 06, 2013, 12:07:44 PM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 06, 2013, 11:39:50 AM
Very cool John. Do you get enough light on your license plate?

Well Pat, that was a concern I thought of - AFTER I sealed it up :dash2: I noticed some light reflecting down, it might be enough, if not I'll either add some LED's pointing down or add the trick license plate holder like yours. :good2:

FJowners.com

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