LED lights

[PhoenixRizing]

Ok so what are your thoughts on LED lighting? If I go to say Walmart and buy this led tailight s and turn signal lights that are basically plug n play, do I still have to do the re wire for running led lights or can I just leave my wiring alone? If so, which kits are the best and the cheapest? Also do I spend the money and convert over to an HID head lamp?

[Patrick]

If you change to LEDs then you may have to install this flasher.
https://www.customled.com/products/elfr-1-electronic-led-flasher-relay




Its been awhile, but, I think I got the stuff from Radiantz [ tail light, pucks and modulator]. The flasher from the link above. I didn't worry about the front, only my tail. And its now bright.

[..]

Ok so what are your thoughts on LED lighting? If I go to say Walmart and buy this led tailight s and turn signal lights that are basically plug n play, do I still have to do the re wire for running led lights or can I just leave my wiring alone? If so, which kits are the best and the cheapest? Also do I spend the money and convert over to an HID head lamp?

If you mean buy a headlamp bucket with HID lighting installed. Then maybe.

If you mean put HID into the Valkyrie bucket. Then no.

I have HID and whilst it's bright to look at the focus of the light is not very good. At night it's awful.

[Robert]

On my Valk all  I have is led except for the headlight but I dont think Walmart is a good starting point. Companies like Radiantz and others have a great selection and you can change all bulbs to led. The benefit is in the rear stop light its much brighter and if you put stop lights in the turn signals then you can have much more rear visibility. Never a bad thing. I use my rear turn lights for running, stop and of course turn. On the headlight I have a 55/100 bulb you can find them and they are quite a bit brighter than stock. Downside is you have to remember the 100 could maybe melt the housing. I have not had it happen but I dont leave my high beams on for a long time either. Most led setups do not require rewiring either it all depends on how they are made.

http://www.radiantz.com/Motorcycle-LED-Lights-s/114.htm

http://www.customdynamics.com/

https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/motorcycle/

This is the Radiantz rear tail light very bright easily seen and very noticeable with a plug and play connection
https://www.amazon.com/Radiantz-Tail-Light-Honda-Shadow-Valkyrie-VTX/dp/B000TK8LY8

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lighting-Lighting-Accessories/Hella-H4-100-55w-Standard-Halogen-Bulb-Clear-H83140141.aspx?t_c=14&t_s=67&t_pt=6065&t_pn=HLAH83140141#ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_pDetail_productSpecs

Signal minder from Kisan
https://kisantech.com/mag/signalminder.html

I posted some links and looking for the led rear tail light when I find it I will post it also but this will give a start. Leds are easy to use on this bike since there really is no additional hook up or special adapters needed in most cases.


This is my new bike with a top light from Radiantz

[firemedic309]

So to the original question... what is the easiest way to be seen?  Can somebody post direct links to products that will  make a seamless  job of converting. Thanks

[Rams]

So to the original question... what is the easiest way to be seen? 

Looking forward to responses to this.
It seems like I'm always seen when I'd prefer to not be seen......   

Bump for what I know will be very informative responses.   

[BobB]

This topic should probably be on the tech board, and there is quite a bit of information already there. 

Practically all the lighting on my '98 Tourer is now LEDs, but changing to LEDs is not plug and play.  The turn signal flasher has to be replaced.  You will also get cross talk between the right and left turn signals which can be fixed with a diode-Y but I just retained the inconsistent bulbs in the rear.  Most of my lamps were from SuperBrightLEDs.com...

[Robert]

Signal minder takes care of all that and gives you automatic cancel with Leds. That is how its plug and play even for turns. The rear tail light nothing needed except hook up. Thats what I like about the Signal Minder you have choices like, 4 way flash, parade flash run lights and even keeping the turn signals on with the brakes applied. You can use resistors but the automatic cancel is great.

I do agree for the technical issues of actually how to do hook things up you should go to the tech board but its not hard at all.

[PhoenixRizing]

Lots of great info.  :cooldude:thanks guys. I will be looking into this and as soon as I figure out what I want to do I will post pics of old and new and keep you guys posted.

[PhoenixRizing]

Right at the bottom of the signal minder website link it says do not use with led lights. ?????

[Robert]

Right at the bottom of the signal minder website link it says do not use with led lights. ?????

Dont know where you are seeing that and Signalminder at the bottom of the page offers complete led setups. The link below is the SM3 unit that I believe is the correct unit for the 1500 Valkyrie. You can call them they are helpful and Im sure would be able to answer any question you have. The only thing I can think of is the 1800 has factory leds and you cannot easily use any other leds on the bike for turn signals and definitely not use another light control module, but that is the 1800 not the 1500. Especially since I have all leds on my 1500 with no adapters with just the signal minder.


https://kisantech.com/mag/signalminder/sm-3.html

[PhoenixRizing]

Thank you for all the helpful advice.  I have what I need now just start saving money and purchasing lights. Awesome!