OEM Yamaha Trunk spoiler - Lights to LEDs?

[N3FOL]

I am keeping an eye on this thread. Am also interested on what works aftertermarket wise for a LED strip that can be installed as a replacement to the OEM LED on the wing.

 

Has anyone checked with Custom Dynamics strips?

[YamaDuck]

See if something like this will fit. They are very bright and look great and come in 3 different lengths.

 

http://www.chromeglow.com/catalog.asp?prodid=563990&showprevnext=1

 

 

This works on a wing also.

[BigBear]

you are only gettinga 25% increrease in light output. I would probally be looking for a 300% increase in light output.

 

If you are replacing a 180 degree LED with a 20 degree LED they will look brighter from directly behind, but a lot dimmer or not at all, off axis.

 

What are teh LEDs currently on the board?

 

Update:

 

Josh @ Lunar Accents (mfg of the LED strip in the Yamaha spolier) gave me the complete specs:

 

Lunar Accents RED LED = 1000 mcd, 20mA, 30 degree beam

 

LEDs like this are VERY common. There are quite a few LED peddlers that have Red LEDs in the 5000-15000 mcd (brightness) range with 30-90 degree beam angle (viewing angle). Bright enough for ya, KiteSquid?

 

Looks like I will be in business soon!

 

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

[Cougar]

Yud Da Man Walt.. I am very excited on how this turns out!

Thanks for doing all the hard work for me

Jeff

[Hulk]

Nice job Walt, pls let us know how it turns out!

[edger]

I just got mine and will most likely install it on Monday. I am really not too concerned about how bright the lights are just that I get any more light back there. I am really anxious to see how this all turns out though. Will be watching!

[KiteSquid]

Update:

 

Josh @ Lunar Accents (mfg of the LED strip in the Yamaha spolier) gave me the complete specs:

 

Lunar Accents RED LED = 1000 mcd, 20mA, 30 degree beam

 

LEDs like this are VERY common. There are quite a few LED peddlers that have Red LEDs in the 5000-15000 mcd (brightness) range with 30-90 degree beam angle (viewing angle). Bright enough for ya, KiteSquid?

 

Looks like I will be in business soon!

 

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

 

OOOOHHHH YEH!!!!!!!!

 

Let us know how it goes, and post a step by step what you did!!!!

[southoboston]

I know you guys are talking about spoiler LEDs, Maybe these guy's can help. The link is good for a 7 more days

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture-LED-Brake-Running-Light-Bar_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a317Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4ce7f2fbaaQQitemZ330308975530QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

I bought one for my bike

[KiteSquid]

I already have one of those, but I also would like to have light, higher on the bike, like the spoiler, so the second car back has a chance to see my brake light.

 

I prefer the styling of the Yamaha spoiler, but the light is not bright enough for me.

 

I like the 15" light bars, but to mount one on the trunk lid, I would have to either first put on a trunk rack and secure the light to it (IMHO high on function but low on form points) or would have to custom injection mold or machine a mount to fit the curvature of the trunk.

 

 

I am REALLY excited about what WaltH is brewing up right now!!!!!! Of course it will be the highest priced option, but will look the best, IMHO.

[Flyinfool]

I've been looking at data sheets for LEDs.

All of the 4,500 - 17,000 LEDs are fairly big and REQUIRE a heatsink for cooling.

 

Walt

Since you have the unit apart can you measure the physical size of those LEDs so that I can look for a brighter replacement that will fit the same circuit board pads?

[BuddyRich]

Just replace the crappy rubber lense with red plexiglass. The LEds are plenty bright enough like that. I did and they they are fine. They are red in color anyway

[Cougar]

Buddy what type of plex did you use?

and were to find that piece?

Thanks,

Jeff

[tnt05venture]

I would also be interested in where to find a piece of red plexiglass. Where did you find it Buddy?

[BuddyRich]

I got it from CA when I was out there at TAP Plastics. I can make up some red lens to use as a replacement. I'd charge 22 for a lens. Anybody interested let me know or just send a paypal to buddyrich@ebmc.com. I'll see if I can get some pics of my current setup on here in the next day or two.

[Cougar]

I am interested please, would love to see a pic

[Hawque]

I see some spoilers have a red lens while others have a clear lens. Which is which?

I prefer the clear to match the rest of the lights on my trike and trailer.