Tail Light

[snuffcityrider]

I've had these Pilot brand Xenon XL-1157 WK bulbs lying around. I originally purchased them, for the Rocket, with hope that they'd beam more rear end attention getting brightness, over stock. I now remember why they've been lying on the shelf. They're CRAP! The brake light side is barely adequate but the tail light section reminds me of our dim lit town mayor! She's under the impression the current economic crisis is simply a blip in the economy. I have that in writing.

Once again, you get what you pay for. And Wally World is famous for throw away garbage. Made wiith inferior materials and slave labor

Is that the size for the brake light, "1157"? I was thinking of trying the PIAA's out. I've always thought that the tail light is not bright enough.

 

[ROCKETHEAD]

It is a big picture but who can spot the LED's, they are brighter than ****...



I used two sets of these between the bags and the fender...



and a set of these on the trunk, they are red brake, red running and amber turn signals...
Hyperlights

all can be had at CycleGadgets.com

HEAD

 

[captaingadget]

The lights are dim...

One of the first replacements done on my R3T was to a PIAA H4 XTreme White headlamp. Much better. I also installed a Kisan trailBlazer headlamp modulator which is also another way to add to your conspicuity.

Regarding the rear running/brake lamp, replaced with Lazer LED dual function lamp. I also install two Chris Products red LED auxilliary lamps. To add to the rear conspicuity on my R3T, I added a Kisan pathBlazer and hooked up my red LED auxilliary to the brake/running lamp circuit.

My buddies now tell me they have no problem seeing the rear of my R3T nor my intentions to stop with the Kisan tailblazer running the three lamps.

It looks awesome and works great!

Happy riding.

 

[captaingadget]

Led tail lamp on t-bird looks like it might fit?

Anyone check yet to see if the LED bulb set-up from the T-Bird might drop into the tail lamp on the R3T?

 

[BigWillie]

Make sure you make an announcement here. I might just go for one of those.

Not bad mouthing your R3T but I consider the R3 with twin headlights it's trademark. Even the twin beams can stand a bit of upgraded light from Sylvania Silverstars. I can't imagine one pitiful headlight. I'll have to remove a bilb from one of my two and see the effect......

You might consider changing the front to a HID unit. If the bucket is big enough, you can put all the guts inside.

On the taillight scenario, I'm in the process of designing and producing a multiple LED flat cluster that will fit under the lens and be much brighter than the stock weenie light.

When I have a workable model, it will be om my website.....

 

[Stick]

I stuck a 100/110w blue bulb in and an LED bulb in the tailend. No problem seeing, brighter than most bikes. Maybe you better stick to day time ridin.

 

[busajack]

Comon go first class and get one of these, you can make them fit the rocket.
http://customdynamics.com/Images/hr_101.JPG

 

[captaingadget]

Aux Rear LED lamps and Kisan tailBlazer

I purchased an additional set of red aux lamps from Chris Products for the L.E.D. rear of my R3T. I also added a bright LED brake lamp. I then tied them together by using a tailBlazer (from Kisan) in the rear. The affect is much more light from the rear... and the quickness of the LED lamps with the Kisan is quite dramatic.

 

[xhdskip]

Here's what I'm going with .
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I think it'll look good with the bobbed fender and brighter than all get out with all them LED's.

 

[captaingadget]

I agree. The OEM tail and brake lamp are pitiful. Same issue for the front headlamp.

On the front, I've added (like most) the PIAA Xtreme Blue (H4) lamp. Much better. Also added this same type lamp to the driving lamps (H3).

On the rear, I added some chrome bracketry and Chris Products LED dual function lamps. Lamp shape is very close to OEM. I then installed a Kisan TailBlazer to these LED lamps and ran the stop and brake lamps off the Kisan. Great looks and the LED lamps are so quick to react and can be seen day or night. The TailBlazer quickly flashes the OEM brake light and the two LED lamps.

Conspicuity is what it is all about baby.

If you need a picture, let me know.