May 15th, 2009, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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Lighting for Fender Chop.
I'm looking at doing a fender chop, but I don't know how to wire a light for the license plate.
Has anyone done this with a light or is everyone riding arround illegal? Thanks?
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May 15th, 2009, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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the lights are very eays. should just be 2 wires (a hot and a nuteral) any light you add when you do the chop will wire the same.
If you go with LED lights there might be a little more work if the light does not come with a resistor already installed. |
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May 15th, 2009, 11:30 AM | #3 | |
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I agree otherwise. There is a two wire harness that plugs into the stock light. Just cut it off and find the hot and ground wires then just connect whichever light you choose.
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May 15th, 2009, 12:03 PM | #4 |
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What lights would you recomend I get and where can I get them. Peferabbly from a chain store so I can get them this weekend instead of waiting on delivery.
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May 15th, 2009, 12:32 PM | #5 |
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According the Ninja 250R 2009 parts catalog, the standard bulb for the license frame is part 92069A. Don's Bulbs lists this as 92069-1007, 3.4W 14V incandescent type 158 bulb. So go look for a 158 equivalent at your local parts store, or order online. If you want to go LED, my favorite site is Super Bright LEDs, who have a drop-in 158 replacement (WLED Miniature Wedge Base Bulb) in many colors. They have built-in diodes and current-limiting resistors (LEDs need a resistor not only to provide a load to flasher relays, but to keep from frying the LED).
Hope this helps! EDIT: This assumes you're re-using parts of the fender or whatever. You could always go with a completely new frame with built-in LEDs or whatever and just mount it and hook up the two wires.
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May 15th, 2009, 12:58 PM | #6 |
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If I do just order LED Bulbs, how to I secure them. I know how to run electical. I built my own home and have worked on countless cars. I just need to know how others have done this so I am not making it up as I go along.
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May 15th, 2009, 03:52 PM | #7 |
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I did LED lighting in a round-about way. These are those crappy $15 windshield fluid lights from Pep Boys.
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May 15th, 2009, 04:14 PM | #8 |
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Now that's what I'm talking about. Are those the lights that suposidly replace the wash fluid jets on the hood? Did you just drill a hole and then Epoxy them?
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Matt... I like that!!
simple and cheap... just like me. |
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May 15th, 2009, 05:09 PM | #10 |
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Yeah, it turned out way better than I expected. My sister's boyfriend liked it so much, I ended up doing his 250 also.
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May 15th, 2009, 07:12 PM | #11 |
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nice set up Mo! nice and clean.... i just used one led to light up my plate... its pretty weak.... spotlighted pretty much hahah.... but it works.... seems as tho the brake light illuminates the plate pretty well ..... there was a cop behind me while cruising the twn... and he didnt stop me even tho cops here are known to be pricks=)
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May 16th, 2009, 02:33 AM | #13 |
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May 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM | #15 |
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I like Matt's idea a lot! (Post #7)
But in searching ' LED license plate lights,' the second hit on google was this http://www.1tail.com/sa/c/LED_Licens...ail_Lights.htm There are also license plate covers that have LEDs in them as well. Such as: http://www.amazon.com/Illuminator-LE.../dp/B001187HQU Finally, if you follow the link to 'other products by Radiantz Hardcore lighting' you'll find plenty of overpriced crap that I like a little too much. Good company btw; got my rear signals from them.
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May 16th, 2009, 10:44 AM | #16 | |
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"harassment" as you put it; nothing more than a police officer doing his job. It is what it is now in this country. Change is coming alright. Posted via Mobile Device |
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May 16th, 2009, 12:23 PM | #17 | |
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having being pulled over for a tiny necklace with a cross pendant hanging on the rearview mirror not too long ago... then insulted for still being in school at the age of 29.... yes i guess that would be considered in his job description also hahaha living in a small town where i am clearly a minority... things happen not all cops are saints thats for sure.... been here 9 years and not a single violation.... and intend to keep it that way... ok back to topic.... lighting is pretty easy... there is a harness for the plate light... you can find pre made led lighting for autos(which most normally run on 12v) and use them to illuminate your plate..... cut off the harness from the original plate light and crimp or solder it to the new led wires and tada.... new plate light |
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May 16th, 2009, 12:25 PM | #18 |
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The washer nozzle method looks very clean!!!
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May 16th, 2009, 12:37 PM | #19 | |
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If you aren't getting tickets in 9 years its because you aren't suspended, you don't have warrants and your vehicle is insured. I never claimed all cops were saints. They are like every other demographic... Good and bad are mixed in. That said, your generalization that the cops in your small town are all racial profiling, harassing pricks is what I take exception to. The first folks to cry racial profiling are. Doing so because they don't take the time to understand the system and enjoy the convenient scape goat. I've come to expect though, however sad it is. Stay safe Posted via Mobile Device |
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May 16th, 2009, 12:52 PM | #20 |
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how is someone who i do not even know is so sure of me and my actions? yes i like swerving along the roads to draw attention to myself and perhaps putting others in danger... thats me, you got me figured out.... this town when it comes to cops is a little BS.... perhaps having a gun drawn to my face in my own home because they thought there was an intruder got me a little sour.... but hey... at least he didnt shoot my brains out... i commend him for his super spider senses for saving me from my guest for which i was having a nice beer with lol
hey i dont mind them doing there jobs... its just when i run into insults, bad judgement, and making up lies...... it makes me love em that much more =) |
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You ever used a cell phone and drove at the same time? Ever? Texts or phone calls. Thank about it... be honest. Ever? If so, then you have weaved within your lane. Quote:
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OK. Stop it children
Back to topic BTW: No cyclist should get pulled over due to swerving in the same lane
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May 16th, 2009, 03:18 PM | #23 |
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this can go on forever.... however you speak of all this as if your on the front lines.... living in this town for 9 years i see and hear plenty that goes on here... i am not the only one who lives here with these thoughts.... i used my experiences as examples is all... over all i think majority of cops are a joke... i find it humorous lol.... and yes they did step into my place with guns drawn... you know the reason why?.... because my front door wasnt locked and thought there was an intruder hahaha... pretty comical.... law enforcers at their finest!
yes i have maybe swerved in my time... but they should actually stop me while im in the act.... considered writing a complaint, yes..... but in a town like this with nothing for them to do.... i think ill pass on being a target im very sorry i offended you and anyone else here with my stories....this is really gettin old... i never did say all cops around the world were pricks..... because that indeed would be ignorant of me.... what i originally posted was "and he didnt stop me even tho cops here are known to be pricks=)" if you have anything else to add, just send a private lol... this thread took a spin in the wrong direction=) |
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May 17th, 2009, 02:18 AM | #25 |
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looks as long as a DIY thread... impressive..but please dont expect me to read that.. as i said im over it... we all have our own opinions... lets leave it at that?
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May 18th, 2009, 02:15 PM | #28 | |
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Why... do you... keep... doing... this... with the... periods in... all of your posts... STOP IT!!! Try typing a complete sentence, this period crap makes your posts look... retarded. |
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May 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM | #29 |
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This is an option:
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May 18th, 2009, 08:09 PM | #31 |
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lol does it bug you that much?.... its just my thing.... grammar and spelling pftttt, its a forum... not an essay ....
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What? Is this frickin english class now. Some people need to learn to keep certain opinions to themself. This is supposed to be a friendly environment/forum. Its why I use this ninjette forum specifically. Sure we get into some heated discussions around here!! But personal, off topic attacks like that shouldnt be tolerated.....
I'm for the periods. While we do use smilies and acronyms up the arse on the net. Using periods like that is.....well..um.....hmmmm......understanding!. . because it can be another tool used to convey mood, tone or ones own manners while speaking. Smiles and acronyms are not in the english dictionary either. If Tony feels he has to use periods to express himself properly in a forum environment...... He should. Tony, I understand what you were sayin about the cops being pricks. A softer way to say that for the LEOs around here would be "Picky". On the other hand....It doesnt look like your plate would be legible from the distance required in my area which is 30ft. I have two plate lights on mine like NJD022588's pic, and they barely makes the cut.
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May 28th, 2009, 01:49 AM | #33 |
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I used two windshield washer sprayer LED lights that you see people putting on their tuner cars. this worked out great because of the location of my plate.
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May 28th, 2009, 10:26 PM | #34 |
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im thinking about getting something like this. |
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May 28th, 2009, 11:57 PM | #36 |
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guys, you might want to check this out
superbrightleds look for the LED Accent Light Modules ALM-x3 $6 a pop, they have in green, blue, white UV, etc. its completely weatherproof and suitable for automobile applications. im waiting for one on the mail. they also have 1157 dual power tail lights in there. get the 5 SMD LEDs one. |
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Awesome options guys. I like the washer nozzles. lol great ingenuity. I have a couple of green ones lying around havent figured out what to use them for with out looking too ricey/azn
That led site is pretty good. bookmarked
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So has anyone here done the ninjettes gauge lights yet?
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