LED Signals and Fender Chop

Rynownd · April 4th, 2009, 03:51 PM

So, I bit the bullet and took a Dremel to my fender. Before doing this I purchased some LED strips from http://www.radiantz.com/. I can't link directly to the product I purchased, but I can tell you they're called 'Flexible LED Array.' You can choose the size in multiples of 5 LEDs; I decided on 25. The whole assembly with the 'D' Tube and end caps is about 4 inches long. They come with adhesive backing, so you just peel and stick.

I wanted them to go on the plastic to the right and left of the seat, so I had to drill a tiny hole in the the fender to run the wires. I also had to use silicone in the end caps to seal the water out. I put some around the hole where the wires run as well. I forgot I was going to need some resistors to get them to blink, so right now they just come on and stay on... resistors should be in on Monday.

All in all it wasn't a bad project, but due to crap weather and a lack of tools, the whole thing took about a week. But, yesterday one of the grad students in my office let me barrow his Dremel so I could chop that fender. By going nice and slow with the cutting wheel, wire brush attachment, and sander, it came out quite clean IMO. Used a SS L-bracket to mount my LP to the under side of my taillight... no LP light yet.

Anyway, the whole point of all this is the pictures, so here they are!

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Ok, so I posted way too many pictures.

Oh well! Tell me what you guys think!

PS Proton flushmounts are on their way; I'll post another 100 pictures when I get those on.

CRXTrek · April 4th, 2009, 04:02 PM

I've been waiting for someone to post up the Protons installed on a 250

Rynownd · April 4th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

I've been waiting for someone to post up the Protons installed on a 250

Not sure when they'll be here... definitely this week sometime. If the weather doesn't suck, which it will, I'll have them installed and get some pictures next weekend.

Nemy · April 4th, 2009, 04:18 PM

clean! Good job/choice with those leds, 25 is nice and bright

Shift250R · April 4th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Nice. That looks real clean and barely noticable until they light up. good job.

Rynownd · April 4th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I'm gonna put her to bed and go get drunk with my friends haha

randomwalk101 · April 4th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Great job!!! Very clean fender job. I like the signal a lot too

SpyderGirl · April 6th, 2009, 10:03 AM

That looks great. Good work!

djindia23 · April 6th, 2009, 12:05 PM

ryno.... that is sick... i think im gonna look into those LEDs now... they look really nice good job!!!

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 04:29 PM

The lights are officially 'blinkers' just needed some more resistance. I used the following product to get them blinkin':

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=250400195010

Protons still aren't in, but New Enough says they're shipped. Can't wait...

LeftoveRRice · April 7th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rynownd

The lights are officially 'blinkers' just needed some more resistance. I used the following product to get them blinkin':

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=250400195010

Protons still aren't in, but New Enough says they're shipped. Can't wait...

Do you know how many ohms are on that resistor?

miks · April 7th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Wow, those LED strips do a bloody good job. Great cut mate.

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftoveRRice

Do you know how many ohms are on that resistor?

I don't know how many ohms the part I bought is. However, when I was testing a few things, I left one of the stock lights installed and wired some resistors I had laying around into the other LED signal. First thing I learned: Resistors don't work in series for this application. Second thing I learned: a 15 ohm resistor (wired in parallel) will get those lights blinking. I tried 1 ohm, 5 ohm, and 15 ohm.

15 ohms wired in parallel works.

I didn't just wire up the resistors I had because they were literally burning up as I tested them. The ones I was using were some lightweight junkers I had from class. This application requires something more robust. Also, the part I purchased off ebay came with some in-line splice connectors as well as a protective cover and mounting bracket for the resistors.

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Thanks again for the compliments!

blackRod · December 26th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Ok, so I posted way too many pictures.

Oh well! Tell me what you guys think!

Hi! Is that a 150/60/17 on the rear?

TIA

Regards

mike_sema · December 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM

looks nice and clean

Snake · December 26th, 2009, 08:52 AM

Nice clean look. I like the led turn signals.

April 4th, 2009, 03:51 PM	#1
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	LED Signals and Fender Chop So, I bit the bullet and took a Dremel to my fender. Before doing this I purchased some LED strips from http://www.radiantz.com/. I can't link directly to the product I purchased, but I can tell you they're called 'Flexible LED Array.' You can choose the size in multiples of 5 LEDs; I decided on 25. The whole assembly with the 'D' Tube and end caps is about 4 inches long. They come with adhesive backing, so you just peel and stick. I wanted them to go on the plastic to the right and left of the seat, so I had to drill a tiny hole in the the fender to run the wires. I also had to use silicone in the end caps to seal the water out. I put some around the hole where the wires run as well. I forgot I was going to need some resistors to get them to blink, so right now they just come on and stay on... resistors should be in on Monday. All in all it wasn't a bad project, but due to crap weather and a lack of tools, the whole thing took about a week. But, yesterday one of the grad students in my office let me barrow his Dremel so I could chop that fender. By going nice and slow with the cutting wheel, wire brush attachment, and sander, it came out quite clean IMO. Used a SS L-bracket to mount my LP to the under side of my taillight... no LP light yet. Anyway, the whole point of all this is the pictures, so here they are! 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ok, so I posted way too many pictures. Oh well! Tell me what you guys think! PS Proton flushmounts are on their way; I'll post another 100 pictures when I get those on. __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099 Last futzed with by Rynownd; April 5th, 2009 at 05:28 PM.

April 4th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#6
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Thanks for the compliments guys! I'm gonna put her to bed and go get drunk with my friends haha __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 6th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#8
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	That looks great. Good work! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 7th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#10
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	The lights are officially 'blinkers' just needed some more resistance. I used the following product to get them blinkin': http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=250400195010 Protons still aren't in, but New Enough says they're shipped. Can't wait... __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 7th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#12
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Wow, those LED strips do a bloody good job. Great cut mate. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 4th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	I've been waiting for someone to post up the Protons installed on a 250

April 4th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#4
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	clean! Good job/choice with those leds, 25 is nice and bright

April 4th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#5
Shift250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 112	Nice. That looks real clean and barely noticable until they light up. good job.

April 4th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#7
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Great job!!! Very clean fender job. I like the signal a lot too

April 6th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#9
djindia23 Ride or Die Ninja Name: Kichu Location: New Jersey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue Ninja 250R (the fastest color) Posts: 90	ryno.... that is sick... i think im gonna look into those LEDs now... they look really nice good job!!!

April 7th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#14
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Thanks again for the compliments! __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

December 26th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#15
blackRod ninjette.org member Name: Rod Location: PI Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Honda DIO2 trike; 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	Ok, so I posted way too many pictures. Oh well! Tell me what you guys think! Hi! Is that a 150/60/17 on the rear? TIA Regards

December 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#16
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	looks nice and clean __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

December 26th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Nice clean look. I like the led turn signals.

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