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LED Tail Light Color

Started by racerrad8, March 02, 2011, 07:52:07 PM

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Clear or Smoke on the LED tail light?

Clear
15 (32.6%)
Smoke
31 (67.4%)

Total Members Voted: 43

Voting closed: March 12, 2011, 08:44:28 PM

pdxfj

The smoke blends in much better, although the clear may grab people's attention since it stands out more.


Marsh White

I also voted for the smoke.  It will transmit most of the light no problem I think and it looks much better IMHO.

Here is an animation of the led clear tail light with the integrated turnsignals.


Travis398

I agree the clear stands out more, But the smoke would make it easier to get away from police cars.
Something I obviously know nothing about.


When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

weymouth399

Shut off switch didn't we oh never mind :biggrin:

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racerrad8

I asked the question to the manufacturer about the light output difference between smoke or clear.

He said the difference in not noted on his "lumen" output meter.

I can tell you from personal experience installing the one on my wifes bike, it is significantly brighter and like all led lights, crisp.

Randy -RPM
Randy - RPM

markmartin

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 10, 2011, 10:43:07 AM
I asked the question to the manufacturer about the light output difference between smoke or clear.

He said the difference in not noted on his "lumen" output meter.

I can tell you from personal experience installing the one on my wifes bike, it is significantly brighter and like all led lights, crisp.

Randy -RPM

<< it is significantly brighter >>  

Randy, do you mean that it is significantly brighter than the stock tail light and bulb set up?  Sorry if I'm being dense, I just want to be sure that I understand correctly.

Thanks,

Mark

88 gtu

I like the stock red taillight but if i were to buy one of the 2 it would be the smoke.

racerrad8

Quote from: markmartin on March 10, 2011, 03:01:29 PM
<< it is significantly brighter >>  

Randy, do you mean that it is significantly brighter than the stock tail light and bulb set up?  Sorry if I'm being dense, I just want to be sure that I understand correctly.

Thanks,

Mark

It is brighter and more crisp; it does not have glow like the O.E. light. When you look at the brake light in my shop it is discomforting to look directly at it.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

1tinindian

Randy,
How goes the second shippment of tail lights?
Any word on when you can expect them?

I'm looking for a smoked/integrated one.

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

racerrad8

They are in transit and I am impatiently waiting :dash2:

...this international shipping has been a challenge to date...

I know there are a few email requests from the RPM website which will be sent as soon as they are added to inventory when I get them. If you haven't already put in you email notification request via the website, I would do it now as that will be the first notice that i have received them.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

1tinindian

Quote from: racerrad8 on April 22, 2011, 01:02:29 PM
They are in transit and I am impatiently waiting :dash2:

...this international shipping has been a challenge to date...

I know there are a few email requests from the RPM website which will be sent as soon as they are added to inventory when I get them. If you haven't already put in you email notification request via the website, I would do it now as that will be the first notice that i have received them.

Randy - RPM

OK!
Thanks Randy, I'll do that!
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

gripit_N_ripit

I WILL WILL GET A SMOKE/INTEGRATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. :biggrin:
Curtis

ccsct203

Waiting as well for the smoke with turn signals .

Ordering other items as well when the TL comes in...
If it's not broken, fix it anyways

nvmike24

I received my Smoked Integrated light last week and installed on Saturday. I like the look. It flashes very quickly I believe due to the lower amp load on the flasher unit. Has anyone experienced similar results? I am thinking of adding a bulb inline to see if that cures my engineering issue. I like the look of loosing the Clubs/Turn Signals on the back of the 90. Most likely there will be one on the 84 in short order.
Mike Sweeney
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movenon

Smoked :). TNX for the fast shipping on the carb kits.
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