Thoughts on under underglow hater/loves what do u think ?

Liv2ride2liv · March 26th, 2012, 07:03 AM

Personally I like

saxnbass · March 26th, 2012, 07:13 AM

Like, usually. I have seen some that looked bad, but that was only a handful.

cbdallas · March 26th, 2012, 07:50 AM

I'm not a big fan of LEDs shining down on the pavement. Reminds me of ricer cars and all the crap those guys do to their cages. I have seen some bikes, cruisers & sportbikes alike with a tasteful number of red leds that make the engine compartment seem to glow red. But too many LEDs and it quickly starts looking overdone.

Cazper · March 26th, 2012, 08:04 AM

As long as the person doing it takes the time and effort to hide them well enough that you don't see the actual LED/neon and just see the light it gives off, then I think it looks good. I've debated doing it to my own bike... but I never really used it that much when I had it on my ricer cars so I haven't justified it to myself yet

ryanG19 · March 26th, 2012, 08:16 AM

I think that as long as it isn't flashing/strobing/as bright as the sun then it looks good. I did mine simply to add visibility from both sides so hopefully someone taking a left turn when I'm waiting will be able to see me easier.

On the lights shining at the ground, I'm not a big fan. I like it when the LEDs are hidden and you see the light on the internals of the bike. The only time I've seen where the lights shown look good are adding red strips to accent your brake lights (light up when you brake) under the tail.

Kevin2109 · March 26th, 2012, 08:40 AM

Do we all have a problem searching? I have a few threads started already about this and a DIY

Can we search please?

/close thread

blink · March 26th, 2012, 10:23 AM

depends if its over done or not

Liv2ride2liv · March 26th, 2012, 11:08 AM

I would search but my iPhone won't let me but I guess we can only talk about one topic only once ?

kamikaze · March 26th, 2012, 11:09 AM

i had one of the brightest eurolite neon kits on my car back in the day, thing looked like a UFO going down the highway. personally, I like it, maybe it's my techie/sci fi side, but I think done tastefully it looks really cool.

Kevin2109 · March 26th, 2012, 11:10 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=75446

Problem solved

There is no need to have 50 threads on the same thing

alex.s · March 26th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Do we all have a problem searching? I have a few threads started already about this and a DIY

Can we search please?

/close thread

sandy vagina.

Kevin2109 · March 26th, 2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

sandy vagina.

Still a little bitter about my ride last night -_-

adouglas · March 26th, 2012, 12:54 PM

Well, since that other thread is a "hey, look at this, ain't it cool" discussion and this is a "what do you think of LEDs" discussion, it's two different topics as far as I'm concerned.

So at the risk of getting you all PO'ed, here's my $0.02 on the latter (not the former) topic.

To me, these things are like getting a tattoo of your favorite band.

When you're young and rebellious, and the band is the flavor of the month, it's cool.

But when you're 50 and oldies stations are playing their songs, that Metallica logo on your sagging ass is going to look pretty damn silly.

I'm all for doing whatever you like to your ride. Put streamers on the grips and a basket with pink daisies on the front fender if you like. If it floats your boat, that's cool.

Some people might think you look like an idiot, though.

Personal opinion: These things are in the same league as helmet mohawks/pony tails, stick-on ricer cage farkles (like you're ever going to get anyone to believe your Jetta has portholes on the fender), tribal/flame decals (not paint), kits that make it LOOK like your hoses are steel-braided when they're not, fuzzy dice and ostentatious car air fresheners.

All harmless. All dorky. All the time. A sign of focus on form of debatable taste over substance and enduring, timeless class.

But that's just me. Somebody likes 'em. And pride in your ride trumps what the other guy thinks every time.

I have a simple test when it comes to personal expression. Will it really look good decades from now?

I grew up in the 60s and 70s. Remember the Avengers? John Steed looked good then. He still looks good today. And did every day in between. James Bond, too. Have a look and you tell me which are the timeless choices and which are flash-in-the-pan silliniess (yes, people really DID dress this way):

massacremasses · March 26th, 2012, 01:45 PM

id rock that jump suit...

CynicalC · March 26th, 2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liv2ride2liv

I would search but my iPhone won't let me but I guess we can only talk about one topic only once ?

Don't mind Kevin. He's just being cranky.

Jono · March 26th, 2012, 02:15 PM

I am not a fan of them. I wouldn't put them on my bike. But that is just me. If you think they look cool then by all means put them on your bike!

massacremasses · March 26th, 2012, 03:39 PM

Miles_Prower · April 23rd, 2012, 10:01 AM

saw some cruisers at the gas station with blue glow. it was just distracting to me, I didn't really think it was cool. It was like a giant smurf with wheels.

greg737 · April 23rd, 2012, 10:10 AM

Underglow lighting always makes me think that somebody didn't get enough attention as a child.

Goom · April 23rd, 2012, 10:48 AM

Honestly, I don't like it. Buuuuut that is only because I see it on bikes being piloted by the shorts and flip flops types. But really, if you aren't one of those guys and you like this, go for it. Do what you want. Don't be afraid to do something without everyone's approval.

bud_44 · April 23rd, 2012, 10:53 AM

I really don't care about looking cool. I left all that years ago. I do think the underglow lights make for a safer motorcycle. There is a good chance I'll be putting them on my bike when I get it. My wife and I wear funky vests a person would have to be blind not to see, but we wear them every time we ride, solo or double. Ride safe my friends.

massacremasses · April 23rd, 2012, 11:19 AM

lol

sharky nrk · April 23rd, 2012, 11:31 AM

I have some that I am taking off of the bike I just bought a week ago and throwing in the trash. That should answer as far as my stance goes.

Liquidtoon · April 23rd, 2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

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I have a simple test when it comes to personal expression. Will it really look good decades from now?
....

This is a great test for tattoos, not so much for anything else in my opinion. Since bikes,clothes,and so forth are easily changed. Its is highly unlikely we will still be riding these same bikes in 1 decade let alone several.

I tend not to be the trendy type but if you like them they are easy enough to remove when your opinion changes.

On a side note that I dont see being mentioned is legality. There is a lot of colors, types and locations where you legally can not put these on your vehicle. Motorcycles are cop magnets in the first place this might be just asking for a ticket.

TnNinjaGirl · April 23rd, 2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I have some that I am taking off of the bike I just bought a week ago and throwing in the trash. That should answer as far as my stance goes.

Ship them to me?

massacremasses · April 23rd, 2012, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Ship them to me?

seriously...id take em

TnNinjaGirl · April 23rd, 2012, 12:17 PM

Dibs!!!

Felipe the Ant · April 23rd, 2012, 03:27 PM

Mine:

Better color:

I originally put them on to increase visibility at night. They came out better than I expected. I only used 4 LED strips wired to the license plate light. They also double as an easy way to know when my license plate light burns out, plus when cops tell me to disable them I just say they're hard wired to the plate light. They're not illegal here but I still get harassed -_-

March 26th, 2012, 07:03 AM	#1
Liv2ride2liv ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Mechanicsburg pa Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r Posts: 35	Thoughts on under underglow hater/loves what do u think ? Personally I like __________________________________________________ When life throws you corners aim for the apex

March 26th, 2012, 07:13 AM	#2
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Like, usually. I have seen some that looked bad, but that was only a handful. __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 26th, 2012, 08:04 AM	#4
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	As long as the person doing it takes the time and effort to hide them well enough that you don't see the actual LED/neon and just see the light it gives off, then I think it looks good. I've debated doing it to my own bike... but I never really used it that much when I had it on my ricer cars so I haven't justified it to myself yet __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 26th, 2012, 08:40 AM	#6
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Do we all have a problem searching? I have a few threads started already about this and a DIY Can we search please? /close thread __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

March 26th, 2012, 10:23 AM	#7
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	depends if its over done or not __________________________________________________ blink-182

March 26th, 2012, 07:50 AM	#3
cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	I'm not a big fan of LEDs shining down on the pavement. Reminds me of ricer cars and all the crap those guys do to their cages. I have seen some bikes, cruisers & sportbikes alike with a tasteful number of red leds that make the engine compartment seem to glow red. But too many LEDs and it quickly starts looking overdone.

March 26th, 2012, 08:16 AM	#5
ryanG19 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Ohio Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Candy Apple Lime Posts: 68	I think that as long as it isn't flashing/strobing/as bright as the sun then it looks good. I did mine simply to add visibility from both sides so hopefully someone taking a left turn when I'm waiting will be able to see me easier. On the lights shining at the ground, I'm not a big fan. I like it when the LEDs are hidden and you see the light on the internals of the bike. The only time I've seen where the lights shown look good are adding red strips to accent your brake lights (light up when you brake) under the tail.

March 26th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#8
Liv2ride2liv ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Mechanicsburg pa Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r Posts: 35	I would search but my iPhone won't let me but I guess we can only talk about one topic only once ? __________________________________________________ When life throws you corners aim for the apex

March 26th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#9
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	i had one of the brightest eurolite neon kits on my car back in the day, thing looked like a UFO going down the highway. personally, I like it, maybe it's my techie/sci fi side, but I think done tastefully it looks really cool.

March 26th, 2012, 11:10 AM	#10
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=75446 Problem solved There is no need to have 50 threads on the same thing __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

March 26th, 2012, 12:54 PM	#13
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Well, since that other thread is a "hey, look at this, ain't it cool" discussion and this is a "what do you think of LEDs" discussion, it's two different topics as far as I'm concerned. So at the risk of getting you all PO'ed, here's my $0.02 on the latter (not the former) topic. To me, these things are like getting a tattoo of your favorite band. When you're young and rebellious, and the band is the flavor of the month, it's cool. But when you're 50 and oldies stations are playing their songs, that Metallica logo on your sagging ass is going to look pretty damn silly. I'm all for doing whatever you like to your ride. Put streamers on the grips and a basket with pink daisies on the front fender if you like. If it floats your boat, that's cool. Some people might think you look like an idiot, though. Personal opinion: These things are in the same league as helmet mohawks/pony tails, stick-on ricer cage farkles (like you're ever going to get anyone to believe your Jetta has portholes on the fender), tribal/flame decals (not paint), kits that make it LOOK like your hoses are steel-braided when they're not, fuzzy dice and ostentatious car air fresheners. All harmless. All dorky. All the time. A sign of focus on form of debatable taste over substance and enduring, timeless class. But that's just me. Somebody likes 'em. And pride in your ride trumps what the other guy thinks every time. I have a simple test when it comes to personal expression. Will it really look good decades from now? I grew up in the 60s and 70s. Remember the Avengers? John Steed looked good then. He still looks good today. And did every day in between. James Bond, too. Have a look and you tell me which are the timeless choices and which are flash-in-the-pan silliniess (yes, people really DID dress this way):

March 26th, 2012, 01:45 PM	#14
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	id rock that jump suit... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

March 26th, 2012, 02:15 PM	#16
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I am not a fan of them. I wouldn't put them on my bike. But that is just me. If you think they look cool then by all means put them on your bike!

March 26th, 2012, 03:39 PM	#17
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 23rd, 2012, 10:01 AM	#18
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	saw some cruisers at the gas station with blue glow. it was just distracting to me, I didn't really think it was cool. It was like a giant smurf with wheels.

April 23rd, 2012, 10:10 AM	#19
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Underglow lighting always makes me think that somebody didn't get enough attention as a child.

April 23rd, 2012, 10:48 AM	#20
Goom ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1976 CB550 Cafe, 2011 Ninja 250, 1999 Honda CR125 Posts: 264	Honestly, I don't like it. Buuuuut that is only because I see it on bikes being piloted by the shorts and flip flops types. But really, if you aren't one of those guys and you like this, go for it. Do what you want. Don't be afraid to do something without everyone's approval.

April 23rd, 2012, 10:53 AM	#21
bud_44 ninjette.org member Name: bud Location: Michigan Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Clastic and 2003 Kawasaki Concours Posts: 36	Under underglow ? I really don't care about looking cool. I left all that years ago. I do think the underglow lights make for a safer motorcycle. There is a good chance I'll be putting them on my bike when I get it. My wife and I wear funky vests a person would have to be blind not to see, but we wear them every time we ride, solo or double. Ride safe my friends.

April 23rd, 2012, 11:19 AM	#22
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 23rd, 2012, 11:31 AM	#23
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I have some that I am taking off of the bike I just bought a week ago and throwing in the trash. That should answer as far as my stance goes.

April 23rd, 2012, 12:17 PM	#27
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Dibs!!!

April 23rd, 2012, 03:27 PM	#28
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	Mine: Better color: I originally put them on to increase visibility at night. They came out better than I expected. I only used 4 LED strips wired to the license plate light. They also double as an easy way to know when my license plate light burns out, plus when cops tell me to disable them I just say they're hard wired to the plate light. They're not illegal here but I still get harassed -_- __________________________________________________ Trust me, I'm a banana!

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