indicator inspiration.

[simonm]

[quote author=simonm link=topic=8729.msg86621#msg86621 date=1373357968]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=8729.msg86578#msg86578 date=1373312089]
Look up "Indicator mod by Darrsi" on YouTube.

Also got the clear lens tail light with built in indicators on as well.

I've left the original indicators on as well, i wanna be seen as there's too many arseholes about and i'm not giving them any excuses not to see me!

A couple of quick questions if you have the time please ?


What are the spec of the LEDs ? (are they waterproof, SMD, light output ?, ebay link if you have one :-))
Is it attached with self adhesive tape or something stronger ?
I assume you just spliced them in to the existing wires with waterproof connectors ?


TIA Darrsi.
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They're waterproof, very bright, and they have a strong adhesive tape on the back so just make sure the fairing surface is free fom dirt or grease.
I also made a point of keeping them as flat as possible on the fairing, rather than sticking them on any curves, as i didn't want them peeling off in hot weather. They're still on there now so that all seems to stick very well.

I unscrewed the indicators so i could feed the wire through the hole then just put them back in place, the wire just about fits snugly.
And i simply unclipped the original indicators bullet connector, fed the bare wire through the middle of it, bent a bit of wire back then pushed the bullet connector back into place.
There were no problems with timing either, they work perfectly in sync with the original lights.
Sorted 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amber-LED-Stic...118wt_1170
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Thanks Darrsi, more money to spend :-)


I'm gonna give these a go:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...0114941109

[darrsi]

[quote author=darrsi link=topic=8729.msg86643#msg86643 date=1373368682]
[quote author=simonm link=topic=8729.msg86621#msg86621 date=1373357968]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=8729.msg86578#msg86578 date=1373312089]
Look up "Indicator mod by Darrsi" on YouTube.

Also got the clear lens tail light with built in indicators on as well.

I've left the original indicators on as well, i wanna be seen as there's too many arseholes about and i'm not giving them any excuses not to see me!

A couple of quick questions if you have the time please ?


What are the spec of the LEDs ? (are they waterproof, SMD, light output ?, ebay link if you have one :-))
Is it attached with self adhesive tape or something stronger ?
I assume you just spliced them in to the existing wires with waterproof connectors ?


TIA Darrsi.
[/quote]

They're waterproof, very bright, and they have a strong adhesive tape on the back so just make sure the fairing surface is free fom dirt or grease.
I also made a point of keeping them as flat as possible on the fairing, rather than sticking them on any curves, as i didn't want them peeling off in hot weather. They're still on there now so that all seems to stick very well.

I unscrewed the indicators so i could feed the wire through the hole then just put them back in place, the wire just about fits snugly.
And i simply unclipped the original indicators bullet connector, fed the bare wire through the middle of it, bent a bit of wire back then pushed the bullet connector back into place.
There were no problems with timing either, they work perfectly in sync with the original lights.
Sorted 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amber-LED-Stic...118wt_1170
[/quote]


Thanks Darrsi, more money to spend :-)


I'm gonna give these a go:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...0114941109
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They're 2.5 times longer than mine......you'll have planes trying to land on you in the dark!  :lol

[simonm]

I'm hoping they're cut to fit and I can make 2 or more from each  :b

[darrsi]

I'm hoping they're cut to fit and I can make 2 or more from each  :b

They're all wired up internally in a rubber mould, i don't think you can cut anything?

[simonm]

Most smd's are cuttable after 3 leds and then there are solder pads.

The one I've ordered seems to have a cutting gap every 3 if you look at the pic.

Time will tell.  It's worth a role of the dice for the difference in price imo.

Thanks for your help and on my own head be it :-)

[Superfour Tom]

I personally love the Standard indicators. Maybe you would like them with clear lenses and amber bulbs?  :evil

[simonm]

They've arrived.  Hopefully you can see the cut marks every 3 leds.  It's not as pretty as the solid black resin but it'll do the job beautifully hopefully.

[darrsi]

Are they waterproof?

[simonm]

Are they waterproof?

Yup.  They're covered in resin and have shrink wrap over the wire.

[Doddsie]

Dont indicators have to be a certain distance apart??

[simonm]

Dont indicators have to be a certain distance apart??

These are in addition, not as replacement, to the originals 

[Doddsie]

[quote author=Doddsie link=topic=8729.msg88038#msg88038 date=1373979988]
Dont indicators have to be a certain distance apart??

These are in addition, not as replacement, to the originals 
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I was refering to stevierst`s pic near the beginning of the thread!! 

[simonm]

[quote author=simonm link=topic=8729.msg88044#msg88044 date=1373981319]
[quote author=Doddsie link=topic=8729.msg88038#msg88038 date=1373979988]
Dont indicators have to be a certain distance apart??

These are in addition, not as replacement, to the originals 
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I was refering to stevierst`s pic near the beginning of the thread!! 
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Oh.  Soz.

[simonm]

I wonder if this is relevant ?  24cm's apart at the front and 18cm at the rear by the looks of it 




page 57 : [size=78%]http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/MS...010%20.pdf[/size]

[stevierst]

Well mine just passed it's first MOT with them on :
My MOT bloke is old school thankfully. He said "if its yellow and it flashes, then its an indicator"
I had them on my old R1 streetfighter built into the number plate. He mot'd it for the 7 years I had it like that. Passed every time.

[Doddsie]

. He said "if its yellow and it flashes, then its an indicator"

Lol, sound like a top bloke!!  :lol   


Yellow and flashes........ could be a Chinese pervert though!!!!

[stevierst]

Yellow and flashes........ could be a Chinese pervert though!!!!

Dodsie, your a wrong 'un lol