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View Poll Results: Which position (color) should the LEDs go?
Red 5 19.23%
Yellow 6 23.08%
Orange 5 19.23%
Blue 10 38.46%
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Old August 3rd, 2011, 06:20 PM   #1
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help on LED strip location

So I am planning on getting some white LEDs that will turn amber when the turn signals are activated. While white they will act as DRLs. My original plan was to have them on the mirrors (since that is the most visible place) but I would like the wires as hidden as possible thus I came up with some other places to mount the LEDs. Could you help me decide which option (colors on the pic) I should I use from the given pic, much appreciated!
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Old August 3rd, 2011, 08:47 PM   #2
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I like the placement of the ones on Modmy250
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Old August 4th, 2011, 12:30 AM   #3
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Old August 4th, 2011, 09:02 AM   #4
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You mean green LEDs? The colors just respond to the placement not the LED color.
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Old August 4th, 2011, 09:30 AM   #5
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I would do the red and orange area; you just gave me a great idea . That would look great to have the blinkers in the headlights if they are bright enough. I already have blue LED strips on that line and they look cool but they are illegal to have while riding the bike. The only thing I'd be worried about is visibility if you put the strips in the headlight; even with my blue LED's the headlights drown out the color a lot.
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Old August 4th, 2011, 09:45 AM   #6
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I would do the red and orange area; you just gave me a great idea . That would look great to have the blinkers in the headlights if they are bright enough. I already have blue LED strips on that line and they look cool but they are illegal to have while riding the bike. The only thing I'd be worried about is visibility if you put the strips in the headlight; even with my blue LED's the headlights drown out the color a lot.
Yeah that was another concern I had about putting them in the headlight area. Well VLEDs makes pretty good stuff so hopefully where ever they end up they show. General consensus so far is the orange or red area thanks for the votes so far!

Caps I thought of doing that spot to but then I felt like I was doing to many things that CThunder has done since I already hae his flushmount signals. Don't want to be stepping on his toes to much haha
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ow damn, stupid me sorry, voting now
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If you're concerned about staying legal, check into Colorado laws. I would doubt it is legal to have red (or blue) lights on the front of a vehicle, but there are variations by state.
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Old August 4th, 2011, 12:16 PM   #11
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Yeah that was another concern I had about putting them in the headlight area. Well VLEDs makes pretty good stuff so hopefully where ever they end up they show. General consensus so far is the orange or red area thanks for the votes so far!

Caps I thought of doing that spot to but then I felt like I was doing to many things that CThunder has done since I already hae his flushmount signals. Don't want to be stepping on his toes to much haha
I've seen green LED's around the head lamp area and they look pretty cool. I don't think the lights would drown out the color at all, especially amber ones.

No worries on doing what I've done. Imitation is the best form of flattery after all . I stuck them there because I didn't want them on my head lamps. They're out of the way and are only visible when I turn my blinkers on. If you're doing it for looks & functionality, you may prefer a more visible location.
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If you're concerned about staying legal, check into Colorado laws. I would doubt it is legal to have red (or blue) lights on the front of a vehicle, but there are variations by state.
Lol no the LED's aren't red, the color refers to the position/location I should put them on my bike. The LEDs are amber with white daytime running lights. Definitely don't want red LEDs on my green bike. I guess I wasn't that clear and confusing everyone haha, could you add "Which position (color) should the LEDs go" to the poll maybe that will clear some of this up
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That makes more sense. Poll updated.
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I'm a fan of the yellow myself - my wiki entry gives ideas to hide the wires
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I'm a fan of the yellow myself - my wiki entry gives ideas to hide the wires
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Nice, I think I'll look into mounting it on the mirrors, maybe see if there is a way to make some sort of hidden channel to route wires through the mirrors.
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Alright I think I am going to mount them to the mirrors just because that is probably the most useful place for them to be. Got the LEDs today and will get started wiring them up soon. They shouldn't look to bad on the mirrors.
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I did have it on my mirrors, but shortly became annoyed with how I just could not stand the wires and look of it. Bought kind of thick ish wires so that was a mistake. I then decided to do it under my wind screen (which would be a good visual reminder your signals are on) at which time I noticed I needed separate grounds for the lights and for the turn signals. I still may do it under the windscreen depending on if I want to buy a clear double bubble (which I do, but don't have the money to spare). So...long way to say that I had something but have decided to put it off.
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