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Nico
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« on: August 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM »

Well, Two weekends ago I finally got around to all the wiring work I needed to do. Fixed the spotlights (had cut out), installed a new fuse block and wired all my electrical accessories through it. Cleaned up all the solder connections and got rid of the electrical tape (covered all connections in heat shrink sleeves). But the most interesting was the addition of the front fender light and the installation of the LED ground effects package. I ran the fender light to the same circuit as the headlight, so it comes on when I turn the key. The LEDs are on their own separate circuit and can be run by remote. I have on/off, 3 blink patterns and 3 "breathing" fade in/out patterns. Below are the crappy "darkened garage" pics I've taken so far. I will post more from outside at night soon.




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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 08:52:20 PM »

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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2011, 02:45:30 AM »

+ cooldude
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2011, 05:24:39 AM »

Looking good.  Red LEDS are on my list too.

Do you intend to have them on while you ride?  Not sure if that's legal here.
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2011, 05:40:14 AM »

I have green ones on mine, I have a thing for green  uglystupid2
Be careful running those lights while driving, depending on state it is illegal, as it is in VA, bg time no no here, it falls under the OEM code and extra lights, especially colored are not OEM equipment and carry a good fine. Dont ask how I know...... police
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2011, 06:17:40 AM »

Looks great  cooldude

I've got six 3 LED blocks, in Ice Blue on mine (showin' off the big 6)...  Have seen some guys riding with them on, but was not sure if it was legal or not...  Was getting gas one evening, when a local cop pulled in...  Once he got out of his car, I asked him if he had a few moments...  Walked over to the Valk, flipped on the LED's, and asked if they were legal while driving...  His eyes got wide, a big grin on his face, and he said "Don't know if they're legal, but they sure are cool!"

Still don't know  uglystupid2 , but I only run 'em when parked...

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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2011, 06:25:23 AM »

I don't believe running them when riding is legal in Illinois, especially when they are red. Will probably just run them when parked. May need to see if they boost my chances in any of the local bike shows.
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2011, 08:40:50 AM »

Looks great. Love the red in the engine.

In Texas the rules while in motion are no blue anywhere, no red visible from the front.
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2011, 09:57:33 AM »

Thats BITCHEN!!!!!!!
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2011, 06:59:19 PM »

No red visible from the front, all 50 states. Was riding with a friend in a night rider look alike when we were advised of this law by a motor-carrier officer.  Shocked
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Chiefy
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2011, 08:16:38 PM »

No red visible from the front, all 50 states. Was riding with a friend in a night rider look alike when we were advised of this law by a motor-carrier officer.  Shocked

So I assume that includes red light on the engine, where the glow is visible from the front?
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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2011, 09:10:13 AM »

I put red leds on my IS about 6 years ago.  I always forget about them.  Good to know that they are illegal to have them on while riding in the US.  I imagine that it is the same up here in Canada as well.
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