mm482 Posted March 25, 2012 Share #26 Posted March 25, 2012 Good to hear this. I hope to get mine on soon. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 6, 2012 Share #27 Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Ok, the LEDs from Northern tool came in this afternoon. As was mentioned the "bulbs" can be popped right right out of the stiff rubber housing. I had to cut the wires, but no big deal there. They fit right in the the passing light buckets. Took it for a quick spin and WOW they are bright!!! :cool10: The down side now is the Silverstar Ultra is now what looks like an amber fog light:crying: Guess I gotta punch up Canadian Cruiser Customs to see what they are gonna do about my (in warranty) failed HID. :stirthepot: The next to last picture shows the difference between the new LED on the right of the picture to the stock incandescent on the left. Edited June 26, 2014 by wes0778 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obber Posted April 6, 2012 Share #28 Posted April 6, 2012 Tractor Supply. About $15.00 http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailers-towing/trailer-parts/trailer-lighting/trailer-light-bulbs/wagner-incandescent-sealed-beam-4411-bulb-0169498 That's where I got mine. Told the cashier "Bet you didn't know you sold motorcycle parts" She gave me a funny look as I walked out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 6, 2012 Share #29 Posted April 6, 2012 SO Wes0778 can you do a check on the radio and comms to let us know if your getting the interfearence that has been reported ocasionaly? The specs for the lights off Northerns site says the lights are something like 3.79 inch or something. They fit right in the RSV light bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 6, 2012 Share #30 Posted April 6, 2012 SO Wes0778 can you do a check on the radio and comms to let us know if your getting the interfearence that has been reported ocasionaly? The specs for the lights off Northerns site says the lights are something like 3.79 inch or something. They fit right in the RSV light bar? Haven't used the CB to check it, but the FM radio played just fine on my commute to work this morning. Don't know what they are measuring, but when you remove the "bulb" from the housing, it is the exact same diameter as the sealed beam bulbs, and fit's perfectly in the RSV buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted April 6, 2012 Share #31 Posted April 6, 2012 Wes....I just ordered those lights from Northern Tool. One step closer now to having passing lights on my Venture! Boomer....who sez even de pygmies are excited about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 9, 2012 Share #32 Posted April 9, 2012 If you haven't yet, set up a relay and draw Headlamp power direct from the battery, it will brighten the HL and make it look more like the LED passing lamps. Passing light power from the battery will brighten them also. I have Wagner 4449 sealed beams in both RSV's, one setup with the relay (01), one not (08), the one drawing from the battery looks bright white while the other looks yellow. Both are running Silverstar Ultras and the 01 PL's look to be the same color. Ok, the LEDs from Northern tool came in this afternoon. As was mentioned the "bulbs" can be popped right right out of the stiff rubber housing. I had to cut the wires, but no big deal there. They fit right in the the passing light buckets. Took it for a quick spin and WOW they are bright!!! :cool10: The down side now is the Silverstar Ultra is now what looks like an amber fog light:crying: Guess I gotta punch up Canadian Cruiser Customs to see what they are gonna do about my (in warranty) failed HID. :stirthepot: The next to last picture shows the difference between the new LED on the left of the picture to the stock incandescent on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted April 9, 2012 Share #33 Posted April 9, 2012 If you haven't yet, set up a relay and draw Headlamp power direct from the battery, it will brighten the HL and make it look more like the LED passing lamps. Passing light power from the battery will brighten them also. I have Wagner 4449 sealed beams in both RSV's, one setup with the relay (01), one not (08), the one drawing from the battery looks bright white while the other looks yellow. Both are running Silverstar Ultras and the 01 PL's look to be the same color. Thanks!!! But I've had a relay on the headlight almost from the time I got the RSV. The Silverstar Ultra did look "bright white" next to the stock passing light(also on their own relay) bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 9, 2012 Share #34 Posted April 9, 2012 on order-- thanks guys.. lot less money to spend this way.. should be what I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 10, 2012 Share #35 Posted April 10, 2012 Now what to do with all these left over rubber LED light holders might be a good coffee cup.. plug the hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 10, 2012 Share #36 Posted April 10, 2012 Now what to do with all these left over rubber LED light holders might be a good coffee cup.. plug the hole You could put your headset speakers in them, a little duct tape to hold them on your ears A quiet ride and great acoustics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 11, 2012 Share #37 Posted April 11, 2012 Hey Gang.... these lights just went on SALE today for $34.95 each... I called them and they refunded me 10 bucks .. they have a 30 day thing on that in case you have ordered them in the last month or so.. Mine should be here Friday . Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calperin Posted April 11, 2012 Share #38 Posted April 11, 2012 I have a pair that I replace for HID. They are in good shape. 50$ + Shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 11, 2012 Share #39 Posted April 11, 2012 Now you tell me LOL:confused24: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted April 12, 2012 Share #40 Posted April 12, 2012 Calprin: what housings are you using. I am looking to change mine out from sealed beam to a seperate bulb type. I think the star part number I have found that might be correct for the housing is STR-4wm35-50-ea. I have been trying to source some from a Harley also on e-bay. But so far the take offs I have found they guy wants me to make this months payments for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 13, 2012 Share #41 Posted April 13, 2012 These are a perfect fit and seem much brighter. The LED is already in the OEM Ring for the light bar. The Middle is the OEM Light. Thanks for the tip. [ATTACH]65904[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]65905[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]65906[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 14, 2012 Share #42 Posted April 14, 2012 Fairing off new LED's installed. [ATTACH]65946[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]65947[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted April 14, 2012 Share #43 Posted April 14, 2012 Cougar, Do they fit into the stock yamaha 4 3/4 housings??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 14, 2012 Share #44 Posted April 14, 2012 Yes-PERFECT even with my little chrome visor on them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spke Posted April 14, 2012 Share #45 Posted April 14, 2012 These are on sale in the stores @ 34.95 until 4/28. There are coupons that just came out in a direct mailer that will get you $5 off $15. IE: 29.95ea + Tax. For those that live near a store that is.... (Not saying where I work -lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 14, 2012 Share #46 Posted April 14, 2012 Great price the best I could do was $34.95 each:rolleyes: but ya know it is way better then $99 each at the bike shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 14, 2012 Share #47 Posted April 14, 2012 I have never seen a Northern Tool Retail Store in my life any place. must be a top secrect thing I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted April 15, 2012 Share #48 Posted April 15, 2012 I have never seen a Northern Tool Retail Store in my life any place. must be a top secrect thing I guess There are 75 Northern Tool Stores. Go to NorthernTool.com for store locations. Boomer....who sez they do not admit pygmies into their stores.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 15, 2012 Share #49 Posted April 15, 2012 They all seem to be on the eastern side of the US,,, So sad. I think there is one about 300 miles from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted May 29, 2012 Share #50 Posted May 29, 2012 Got mine installed in about 45 mins yesterday. WOW, what a difference. NOW gotta give the headlight bulb the boot in favor of something close to the new DL's. Is the HID the way to go or Ultrastar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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