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centrel Minnesota | Ok I was at AVR this last weekend And seen the clear taillights and they looked sweet, But saterday morning I wached 2 black visions roll throught the park with clear front turn signels on, anyone know were I can get some or was it emploees and we cant get them. |
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Albuquerque, NM | Saw this posted in the buy/sell forum a while back:
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | I have a set of clear tail lights that I got from Arizona Victory on my Black 09 Vision . . . I was at AVR. Would love a set of clear front turns. Anyone has any info, pls post!
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Palm Coast Fl. | I think Pete at Volusia Motorsports has them in stock. I've seem them mounted on a couple of Visions and they look sweet.
www.volusia-motorsports.com
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centrel Minnesota | what do you guys think just got them today,
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Well, I'm happy for you, I guess..... |
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centrel Minnesota | I have to wait till this winter then I am going to do the led's and the load eq. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Sweet! I'd like to get some and put in these LED's http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Parking-Light-LED/Amber-LED/V-LE... They will burn amber when lit up and "disappear" when not lit. I've used these in rear turns under clear lenses and are quite happy! Thx for pix! |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Stevestreet,
Can you post a pic of this lit up in the dark? Interested how the amber spreads across the whole lamp. I'm away from home and away from my bike . . . can't remember, does that turn signal lamp have two parabolas on each side? If so, are both turn lamps or one turn and one running lamp? |
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centrel Minnesota | the inside two are running light I have left them clear the out side two are amber |
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centrel Minnesota | the inside two are running light I have left them clear the out side two are amber
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Sturbridge, Ma | stevestreet - 2010-09-09 8:40 PM
the inside two are running light I have left them clear the out side two are amber
I tried to take a pic. in the dark this is the best i got.
Funny...just got mines in today and the rears but I only want the front ones! How hard where they to put on? any tips you can suggest? I was hoping to be the first to post? lol  |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Really like the clears with the silver/grey bikes. Bet it would look cool with a white bike as well. Mine is black and there is quite a bit of contrast, but I like the looks and we all know that BLACK IS THE FASTEST COLOR  ! Thanks for the posts. Calling Volusia today |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Ordered mine today. Guys at Volusia are great. Kinda weird that I live where all Victories are born and I have to get these from Florida! Also ordered my Amber 92's. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | When I had clear on my last bike. U were only able to see they were clear when the bike WASNT Turned on.. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Arkainzeye - 2010-09-10 2:49 PMWhen I had clear on my last bike. U were only able to see they were clear when the bike WASNT Turned on..We know. Wouldn't work too well at signalling if they were "cleart" when lit up. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | My point was. People would only know u have clear lens when your motorcycle is turned OFF... So whats the advantage? |
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centrel Minnesota | They may light up amber but there is a very differnt look to them even when they are on. any vic dealer can order them as far as i know look up '10, or newer vision and order the intl. part number. |
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Tri Cities, WA | So where did you order the clear lenses from for the front Stevestreet??? I will assume you have to buy the whole unit and not just the lens itself. I have right front cracked turn lens and the dealer says you have to by the whole unit (lens and bulb unit) for like 74.00. How much was yours if you dont mind me asking and where did you buy it?
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the inside two are running light I have left them clear the out side two are amber
I tried to take a pic. in the dark this is the best i got. |
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Rapid City, SD | Arizona Victory's site is offering the clear rear lens fitted with LEDs. That is interesting. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | if you get the LEDs do you need a load eq? And is there any chance the leds will mess up the electrical system? i ask cause every once in a while you read about someones cruise control NOT working and alot of the time theyve dont something to the electrical system (aftermarket) |
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Troy, NY | I have the Blue Ice Vision....I love the red tail lights as is. The clear lights on the gray (a slower Vision than the Blue - lol), looks very nice! |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | donetracey - 2010-09-09 4:30 PM Well, I'm happy for you, I guess..... Sorry - when I first saw this thread there were no pictures.... now I SEE ! I have done the 'clear lens' thing on other bikes - but on my Cherry Red - NAH - I like the stock lenses. Looks great on the photo bike though! |
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centrel Minnesota | I orderd Mine from the Pet at volusia , He was great at helping me and that is about what i paid . They come with the plugs BUT they are differnt bulb so you still need to get amber or red bulbs and re use your sockets. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Arkainzeye - 2010-09-10 7:43 PM if you get the LEDs do you need a load eq? And is there any chance the leds will mess up the electrical system? i ask cause every once in a while you read about someones cruise control NOT working and alot of the time theyve dont something to the electrical system (aftermarket) I put all LED's in my rear tail lamps and yes you need a load equalizer. Due to low draw, the electrical system thinks that your tail lights are not working and will disengage the cruise. Tap in the equalizers and it fixes the problem. Just make sure you tap into "stop" wires and not the wires for the running lamps. Putting a load equalizer on the turn signal is not necessary, but you will get the "fast blink" without the LE . . . your choice. When properly done, there should be no issues with the electrical system.
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Tri Cities, WA | I just spoke with the owner Andy at www.volusia-motorsports.com what a nice guy and a pleasure to talk with. He took time out of his day to call me and explain what they have and what they could do for me. I was very impressed with this nice customer support. I plan to order the clear front lens from him when he gets them back in stock. He does have the rear clear lenses in stock now but I need to see that for myself before commiting to those. But the fronts I will have. I Just need to find the clear bulbs that turn amber when you turn the bike on to be legal. plus that way they dont have the ugly orange bulb sticking out inside the lens itself when the bike is off. Clear bulb will solve all that. thanks for the info guys/gals... |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Sorry VisionNWRider, I think I bought the last set he had in stock. Should be delivered tomorrow along with Amber LED's. I'll post pics when I get a chance. |
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Tri Cities, WA | Man314 it's all good bud. I'll just wait till the next stock comes in. please post pics when you get them installed.. I'm not worried about doing the leds portion of it now. I just will use the clear bulbs that light up amber for now. Looks way better than the amber ones when the bike is off. They said they will e-mail me some info and pics of what there shop has done. Cant wait. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | stevestreet,
I commend you on your install. Mine is not going so well. Thought it would be pretty straight forward.
Here's my issues: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7075&pos...
You could help me out by telling me bulb number they sent you (was it 3757KA) and socket number (printed on back with white paint . . . was it C1 - 10014?). I have a variety of sockets left from other projects. Some still fit, but are different numbers. May be my issue. Thx! |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Got it all going. See details here: http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7075&posts=11&start=1Here are some pics:
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Update: I got all this working with incandescent amber bulbs up front. When I tried my Amber LED 92's, the blinkers didn't work at all. I'm trying to get rid of the amber color when the bulb is off. Pete @ Volusia Motorsports suggested using a 2010 CC flasher as it was designed for LED's and would fit the 09 Vision. Got it in the mail this week and I put it on yesterday. It did not work, so I'm back to conventional amber bulbs and a fast flash. I may try giving Pete a call Monday . . . this should have been a plug and play fix.
Anyone ever try these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=23052... |
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| Try some resisters in there to increase the load. Thats what I did with my turns and flasher brakes on the rear. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Yeah, I did load equalizers on my rear end. Pete @ Volusia said that this new flasher would eliminate need to use them. Might try this next. |
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| How much are those clear lenses for the front? Didn't see a price on his site.
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centrel Minnesota | One is around 80 and the other is around 75 plus shipping |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Here is what she looks like with Sylvania Silverstar bulbs. Slight blue tint (just a trace of amber) when off. Eliminates that orange glow you get with normal incandescent bulbs (see photos above in post). When lit, they are a much deeper and brighter amber . . . makes the normal ambers apear to be washed out or yellow. Still trying to get LED's working, bu this just may do the trick.
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San Antonio, TX | That looks great with the clear lens on the front. Makes the color of the Vision stand out! |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Thx radioteacher! |
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San Antonio, TX | Can I get these from the dealer? If not, who is selling them? |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Talk to Pete @ Volusia Motorsports . . . he can hook you up! (386) 428-2212 |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Do the clear lenses have the reflex reflectors in them? Are they DOT certified? |
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Pittsburgh, PA | i was just going to ask the SAMETHING.. if they are DOT cert.. becuase in PA they are cracking down on the amount of "illegal" motorcycles on the road. people do what ever they want to them meanwhile its either not safe or not legal.. not safe being the little turn signals that have a lens the size of a nickle.. one shop told me if he would pass a bike that was illegal and somehow the law found out, he could loose his inspection license.. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | I have no idea if they are DOT legal. I can tell you that with the set up I have it is much brighter than stock and a much better differentiation between turn and stops since my turns are now amber. I feel it offers more safety and to me that is worth getting a ticket. I have ridden in this configuration for over 8 months in 8 different states and never been pulled over. I have had cops follow me. |
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New Bohemia, Va | I think the concern would be when it was deemed illegal and the individual failed to make corrections then that would give them reason to impound it. Won't be the first time, and I'm not trying to pee in anyone's cornflakes either. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I like the look too and your lights prob. Do look brighter when on, the main concern is how other cars lights reflect back. Most states require reflectors on all sides of a vehicle, white on front, red on back and amber and red on sides. The front and back are often incorporated into the lenses. Clear lens mods on cars are illegal for the same reason. Some cars come from the factory with clear lenses, but have seperate reflectors mounted as well, making them legal.
What I have noticed is that you can't tell a difference when the lights are on, but there's a big difference when lights are shining on it. If your bike lights are off, the bike is almost invisible without reflectors. |
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Tri Cities, WA | Finally got my front clear lenses order from Volusia in FL and they should be here at the end of the week. Cant wait to get them in and installed on my black Vision. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | VisionNWRider - 2011-01-09 8:17 PM Finally got my front clear lenses order from Volusia in FL and they should be here at the end of the week. Cant wait to get them in and installed on my black Vision. Have fun and post pics! |
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Lynnwood, WA | Just curious VisionNWRider, did you try to source them locally?
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Tri Cities, WA | Terry I did try and source them from local dealer here in the tri Cities. They didnt have a clue about where to get them. I talked to the folks where i bought them from and they did tell me how to help my local vic dealer on where and how to order them. The debate is do I want to tell them so they can tell others around here about those clear lenses or do I keep it to myself so i'm the only one locally to have them. Selfish i know, but we will see.
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Don't tell 'em . . . seems more custom that way! Also don't tell them about TravlinMan's custom jet engine turbine exhaust tips! |
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Lynnwood, WA | I agree, I would keep it to myself!
I am going to wander in to my local dealer and see if they can order for me. If not, I will follow suit with everyone else.
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Lynnwood, WA | Man314, Love that look! What bulbs are you using? Was it a pretty straight forward install? Everything included with the lenses that is needed, minus the bulbs you sourced? Where did you get the bulbs? I know... too many freekin questions.
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | This isn't where I bought them, but these are what they look like. When unlit, the have sort of a blue/ silver look that blends in to the aluminized reflector of the turn signal light. When lit, they are amber. Eliminated the big ugly amber bulb. I kept my running lights clear, but you could go with amber here as well. Got my lamp assemblies from Pete at Volusia Motorsports. My Victory dealer had no clue they even existed. I suggested to him that he spend some time on this board to stay current on what's happening with Victory |
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Tri Cities, WA | I was hoping some of you folks could help. I got my clear lenses in and I got three bolts out of one lens and I see there is another bolt at the very bottom of the lens. I cant figure out how to gain access to the bolt on the very bottom toward the head light. How did you folks gain access to this bottom bolt on both lenses? My local dealer wants to charge me like 2 to 3 hours to do this swap out and I would rather try and save a few bucks this time. Please any help would be awesome folks..I have never owned a bike that requires so much work to do such a simple things on it. I love my bike but sometimes it frustrates the hell out of me LOLOLOL. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | You have to remove the grey "bumper" . . . I think three screws on each side. I believe this will reveal the lamp screws. May want to search this site for a 2008 shop manual . . . there are places you can download a pdf copy and it is an invaluable source to show step by step how to tear this bike down. |
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Tri Cities, WA | Thanks man314. I have downloaded the service manual but it doesnt give much info on how to gain accesss to that one bolt? When you say grey bumber do you me the the "V" panel under the windshield ? because i have done that but cant get that one bolt out I refered too above? ERRRHHGGGGG. :-) |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | My bad . . . I thought you were talking about rear lamps. Front turn lamps were a B@#CH! I had to remove center console, "tank" body work, fairing, leg fairing, and headlamp. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | On the good side, you really get to "know" your bike . . . took me about 4 hours and I'm a total rookie. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | You can do both sides in two hours. To get to that bolt you must remove your speakers and the box that contains them. If you dowload the manual, its all there and very clear. Don't skip a step or it will bite you. No need to remove any fairing. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Double post
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Tri Cities, WA | Thanks guys i think this one is for the dealer... |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Is there a reason everyone is replacing the front outer bulbs with the silver ones that turn amber when on? From everything I can find, running white lights on the front is perfectly legal. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | The silver/amber bulbs are for the front turn signals. The standard amber bulb looks strange through the clear lens. Almost disappears with the silver/blue coating |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Why not just use the stock clear ones? VEHICLE CODE state all front facing lights must be white, amber or any shade in between. Why bother with amber at all?
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | I'm no expert on vehicle lighting laws, but I don't think front turn signals can be clear. I thought either red or amber. I do have clear running lights up front closest to headlamp |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | I'm no expert on vehicle lighting laws, but I don't think front turn signals can be clear. I thought either red or amber. I do have clear running lights up front closest to headlamp |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I have found nothing that says FRONT turn signals cannot be white. Backs must be red or amber. Fronts can be white or amber.
I think it looks good without amber. OFF or ON.
Can anyone with Highway Patrol experience chime in here? and from what state?
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | You may be right, but I've never see one with clear turn signals. I have seen where most states don't require turn signals on motorcycles. Each state seems to be different and it's hard to determine where Federal laws take precedence over State. |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Several people asking for where they can get the clear amber bulbs. http://www.midwayautosupply.com/showproduct.aspx?productid=30073&af... |
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Tri Cities, WA | So these are a direct replacement for what we have on our visions? Because every time I try and get them locally they are all the round end type not the slot type bulb required to replace whats in the clear lens? So if i order these through that site link above they will work on my vision for sure 100%?
Man314 - 2011-02-24 6:54 PM
Several people asking for where they can get the clear amber bulbs. http://www.midwayautosupply.com/showproduct.aspx?productid=30073&af...
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Tri Cities, WA | Everyone says the 2057A are not the right one for our bikes since they have the tube shape bottom like for our cars so I think the link to that product is wrong. The bulbs are slotted type so I think they would be 3157 or ???? doing research again arhggggg been looking for over month now for the right silver bulb for our vision clear lens turn signals |
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | You need to buy the correct bulbs with the right ends . . . I know I bought this brand / style. I can't remember the exact number on the bulbs. Pls call refer to your manual and talk to your local auto parts store to make sure |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | has anyone seen these?
They are a white light that turns amber only when the turn signal is activated.
They also have Brake lights that flash before going constant as well, without having to add a module. http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
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Monrovia, Ca | Did anybody ever figure out which part number Sylvania bulb is the one that is clear but burns amber?
Please post. Thanks.
Just read all 4 pages of this thread and didn't see a correct part number
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Pittsburgh, PA | i used them on my kawasaki.. they were ok.. not better than stock but not worse. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | What I have found out.....
Stock incandescents give off 450/150 (high/low) lumens of white light which then gets filtered thru your colored lens so that only the red or amber wavelengths come through. A red LED with 120 SMT LEDs produce 500/200 lumens of red light that does not get filtered out when going thru a red lens. Autoluminations also makes a 10watt (5x2watt HP SMT LEDs) 3157 bulb that produce 600/200 lumens of red light. They also have a new 12 watt (4x3watt), but I do not have the lumens for that one. The highest RED blinking ones I have seen are a 60 SMT bulb that would provide 250/100 lumens of red light ( about the same as 450/150 of white light thru a colored lens).
The Amber/White switchbacks are nice, again 60 SMT LEDs thru a clear lens is about the same as an incandescent bulb thru a colored lens. Some switchback bulbs use 60 white and 60 amber bulbs (120 total), others use a LED that changes from white to amber, thus all 60 LEDs are always on. I have noticed that the bulbs that use the same LED for both colors, cause some interference with the radio while blinking (something in the electronics that control it).
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| I ride with a group of eight to fifteen riders all the time. The guy in front of us one time had those blinking break lights and every time he put hit foot on the brake most of us though we were going to make a turn. There a nice safety feature but a pain in the ass for group riding. |
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Monrovia, Ca | Well I got my clear lens's installed. Having step by step instructions helped make the job easier. The hardest part was removal and re-installation of the speaker boxes. They were a PITA.
The previous owner installed speakers with larger magnets and hit the back of the box. The well nuts were blown out and had to fab some thing to get them back together.
For now, I am using the amber bulbs that came with the lens.
Definitely like the look on the black bike.
OBTW, thanks to Nozzeldog for calling me about the lights.
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Pictures? Also, running the clear bulbs out of the old lenses looks pretty good as well. California Vehicle Code 24953 states (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.
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Delray Beach, FL United States | <p>I just did mine this weekend will post pics soon it looks great with the clear lenses. In my quest for non orange lights a guy said today at auto zone <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469)">that sylvania used to make a silver ish frosted bulb that lit up orange when on. And when the bike is parked, it looks like it blends in with the reflective innards. I will keep looking down here and let you know if I find anything else. Personally I just might switch out the 2bulbs once in a while when going to bike nite or something. FL has the same statute about the white or orange turn signals. Will do more research with the DOT, might help a little</span></p><p> </p><p> </p> |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Man314 - 2011-02-19 6:06 PM
I'm no expert on vehicle lighting laws, but I don't think front turn signals can be clear. I thought either red or amber. I do have clear running lights up front closest to headlamp
Only emergency vehicles can display forward facing red lights. Front turn signals or markers can only be white (clear) or amber. |
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Tucson , AZ | Nozzledog - 2011-03-04 3:24 PM
has anyone seen these?
They are a white light that turns amber only when the turn signal is activated.
They also?have Brake lights that flash before going constant as well, without having to add a module. http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
Sounds cool, but I'm not set up for LEDs yet.
I was told by 3 companies that the led replacement bulbs will not fit threw the hole and the plastic housing... so do they fit?
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | They fit fine in the outer holes. The inner holes require you to either remove the speaker volume boxes to install them, or buy LED bulbs that are shorter. I used the 44 SMT LED bulbs that were 42mm tall. Any taller and I would have had to remove the speakers to install them. Using a 44 LED bulb for the inner bulbs is plenty bright if you get them as 3156 bulbs, because the inner bulbs are only running light and 3156 bulbs are always at full brightness whereas the outer ones are running lights when in dim mode. 
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Monrovia, Ca | I got my LED's and load equalizers today. Installed per instructions and they still blink fast. The load equalizers are getting very hot, so I assume they are working. Any ideas or suggestions? |
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Desert Hot Springs (Palm Springs area), CA | Nozzledog - 2011-02-19 5:18 PM I have found nothing that says FRONT turn signals cannot be white. Backs must be red or amber. Fronts can be white or amber. I think it looks good without amber. OFF or ON. Can anyone with Highway Patrol experience chime in here? and from what state? I just finished installing clear lenses on my Nessy and in my research I discovered that California DMV codes actually state that: "24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear." http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24953.htm So, I'm just running clear bulbs and I LOVE the look. Here are some pics of my bike. This one shows the right side with the original amber and the left side the new clear (still with the amber bulb in the signal position). 
Here is the finished project - very clean on my black Nessy. 
I got my lenses from Volusia Motorsports, FL. They knew exactly what I was looking for, with shipping: $199.75. Phone: 386-428-2212. |
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Monrovia, Ca | Looks great Jeff. Are you going to our Laughlin meet?
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Monrovia, Ca | Got my lights working. For what ever reason, the. Olof code was wrong. Got out my test light and got it working. |
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Desert Hot Springs (Palm Springs area), CA | LA Victory Rider - 2012-01-25 8:50 PM Looks great Jeff. Are you going to our Laughlin meet? I'd love to but that weekend is a big weekend at my spa business. I am going to the Sweetheart Ride this Saturday (1/28) in Lake Havasu. |
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Simi Valley, CA | Just ordered these for the Enterprise.... got the laser beam option too... |
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Danville, CA | Look great. what is the laser beam option? I assume you have yellow bulbs.. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I am in the process of wiring both lights up front to blink when activated. What I have found out so far is that the 60-60 Switchback LEDs will also fit in the inner location if you unplug them from the harness to install them, then plug the harness back in once the bulb and cradle are seated. It's not the easiest, but it is possible. Now I just need to find the right wire connector to splice in the 3rd wire. |
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Simi Valley, CA | Added the Clear Lenses today to the Enterprise. I love how it makes the artwork pop!
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Iron Butt
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| Man314 - 2010-10-04 10:57 AM
Here is what she looks like with Sylvania Silverstar bulbs.? Slight blue tint (just a trace of amber) when off.? Eliminates that orange glow you get with normal incandescent bulbs (see photos above in post).? When lit, they are a much deeper and brighter amber . . . makes the normal ambers apear to be washed out or yellow.? Still trying to get LED's working, bu this just may do the trick.
Those Silverstars are PRICEY! $30 per pair! Not sure I want to spend $60 just to not see the amber bulbs when the lights are off.
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Pittsburgh, PA | Is there any laws about the lens have to be flective in a certian color when Not running? |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Vehicles are required to have red reflectors on the back and amber on the sides, they can either be incorporated into the brake and turn lenses, or completely seperate. Otherwise, there is nothing about it. |
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Las Vegas | Just installed my clear front lenses. I have an 8 Ball so I have no speakers. The only panel I had to remove was the V panel. Total install time 1 hour. This is the best/cheapest mod for the money IMO. I wish I had better pictures but I was to lazy to move the car to get the bike out.
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| There is xome clear Rear's on ebay |
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| There is some clear Rear's on ebay |
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New user
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| How hard are the rear clear rear lens to install? Polaris original red lights have 3 bulbs and the clear ones have only two, what do you do with the other bulb? also the bulb connectors have different part numbers, any ideas? any help would be appreciated before I go ahead and order them.
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Puddle Jumper
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Longmont, CO | Any of you guys with the clear REARs still have your red lenses? I broke one installing the MBW LED boards. Specifically, I need a left one. |
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