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White ‘89 with clear turn lenses and LED bulbs

Started by Pat Conlon, February 01, 2024, 07:03:35 PM

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Pat Conlon

Several years ago I remember Aviation Fred did this mod.. (to Casper?) it looked bitchen, and I have always wanted to do the same.
FYI, for the lucky '91-95 FJ owners, clear lenses are readily available on the German eBay...but not so for the '89/90 nor are they available for the '86/87  ('86/87 are different from the '89/90)...and then along comes George.

George ( gdfj12) made some lenses for his '89 and he happened to have an extra set I snagged.

Following what Fred did...Here's link to the combo LED bulbs I used: https://www.superbrightleds.com/1157-switchback-led-bulb-dual-function-60-smd-led-tower-a-type-bay15d-bulb

I think they look great on the white '89s


Use the combo LED white running light with amber turn (yep, gotta add resistors)


The amber turn lights with the LED bulbs are especially bright about twice the brightness over the stock bulb.


Sorry, no outdoor picts...it's raining cats and dogs today.

Thanks George...I hope you make more, folks will be interested... I think they look bitchen.

Cheers.  Pat




1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

red

They make LED bulbs that switch from white to orange, when used as turn signal bulbs.
The bulbs are always on; they just change color whenever the turn signal is used
These are called "switchback" LED bulbs.
I was wondering if this type is what you have used there, and if so, do you have the Part Numbers?
Yours seem to be brighter than what I have found on the market.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

Pat Conlon

Hey Red, I posted a link to the LED bulbs I used.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

aviationfred

That is Awesome Pat.

I have also contacted George about a set of Clear lenses for Casper.

I have used the Switchback bulbs on the 95 FJ1200 for years.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

Fred, Yep, I forgot about your '95...that's the bike you did the mod on...thanks for planting the seed!
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

manden

Looks good. What jead light bulb are u using?
Possible fj1200 buyer: How do you adjust sag?

Fj1200 salesman: Sack?

Pat Conlon

1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3