Guest lillriko Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thinking of doing this to my bike. Has anyone here done accent lighting on their bikes? I think this would be a great way to be seen at night! http://www.ebay.com/itm/iOS-Remote-WiFi-Control-Motorcycle-180-LED-Light-Harley-Honda-Suzuki-ATV-Boat-/261157848425?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cce388569 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeman Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have put accent led lights on my 99 and it only cost me about 60.00 and an evening installing them. I have red under glow in the front fender for the wheel, under the rear end to light up the rear wheel, inside the upper cowl to give a nice glow down the front of the bike and lastly inside the side fairing giving off a nice glow out the vent openings. I ran everything into a switch just under the rear subframe so that it is easy to reach under and turn them on or off. Sorry no pics at this time. Snakeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted February 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2013 Illegal in Az to have them on unless the bike is parked. At least that's what I have heard...from a cruiser guy at a bike night. I was temped when I was riding my cruiser all the time to do that. May wanna check Co's laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Gotta stay away from the red and blue! But other than that never heard of anyone having any trouble. Most police officers understand how important being seen on a moto at night is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 to each his own... I have not done this to my bike because i think they look uber poser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 to each his own... I have not done this to my bike because i think they look uber poser. Thanks for the useful input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Anyone know the laws for these lights in Ontario Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Welcome DanTo! You're gonna love it here ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted February 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think they outlawed the under body lights on cars in Ohio. I think that carried over to motorcycles too. If night visibility is the goal, I would first look into a Hi-Viz helmet, and then doing the GSXR mirror conversions (running lights in the mirrors). The accent lights won't be bright enough to be very noticeable over the headlight, and they will only help when you are next to someone, not behind or in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Welcome DanTo! You're gonna love it here ;) Thanks lillriko. This looks like its going to be a helpful forum for my newbieness lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've wanted to this to my bike. It is asphalt black. I wanted to use red lights. But I thought it would be cool to find a way to link it to the tach or throttle so that the light increased as the RPM increased. Almost as if the glow was being produced by the powerplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've wanted to this to my bike. It is asphalt black. I wanted to use red lights. But I thought it would be cool to find a way to link it to the tach or throttle so that the light increased as the RPM increased. Almost as if the glow was being produced by the powerplant. You would need to find a way to attach the power to a potentiometer... Would be cool to see, but probably a pain to actually hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SinNH Posted February 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thinking of doing this to my bike. Has anyone here done accent lighting on their bikes? I think this would be a great way to be seen at night! http://www.ebay.com/itm/iOS-Remote-WiFi-Control-Motorcycle-180-LED-Light-Harley-Honda-Suzuki-ATV-Boat-/261157848425?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cce388569 Roll another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swelcher Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have them on my bike and use them often when I ride to work in the super early morning or very late at nite. What I have noticed is you are able to be seen from the sides. I opted for them one day I was driving at nite a bike went by I didn't see him from the side at all, his headlights had already past. No problems with police. Mine are red sorta just make my red bike glow totally hidden. I just feel safer.. still do reflective jacket helmet etc...Just my 2cents story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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