I want a brighter brake light: Difference between revisions

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[[Category:Electrical & Lighting]]

The first thing you can do is go to the [[I want tail lights with more brightness/contrast.|Bulb Comparison Chart]] and find which one will work best for you.

The first thing you can do is go to the [[I want tail lights with more brightness & contrast|Bulb Comparison Chart]] and find which one will work best for you.

Elsewhere in the FAQ you will find a writeup on [[I want to wire extra brake lights into those empty rear sockets.|adding bulbs into the empty pods]] next to your brake light. This adds significantly to your safety out on the road.

Elsewhere in the FAQ you will find a writeup on [[I want to wire extra brake lights into those empty rear sockets|adding bulbs into the empty pods]] next to your brake light. This adds significantly to your safety out on the road.

One product you can buy is from Aerostich, the [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Stopper-LED-Brake-Light-p-16981.html Stopper LED Brake Light]. This is a row of LED lights that attaches to the top or bottom of your license plate. It acts like the middle brake light on a cage and will give you more visibility.

[[Image:LED_Stopper.jpg|200px]]

You can put Hyper-Lites (LED modules with flasher) in the extra pods. You can see the installation and a demonstration [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/motorcycle/ninja/hyperlites/ here]. They're very effective, plus they give you extra running and brake lights if your incandescent center bulb goes bye-bye. $80 or so shipped. Get the generic dual-function model (for running and brake lights) [http://www.hyperlites.com/stdsf.html from this page]. They may not be as easy to install as the Kisan, but they're cheaper and provide a number of additional benefits.

For installation in the two spare pods, it's recommended to undo the two bolts holding the rear taillight on the bike, and install the Hyper-Lites with the light assembly off the bike. It's a very clean installation; you can hardly tell it's there until the extra lights come on.

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 [[Category:Electrical & Lighting]]
-The first thing you can do is go to the [[I want tail lights with more brightness/contrast.|Bulb Comparison Chart]] and find which one will work best for you.
+The first thing you can do is go to the [[I want tail lights with more brightness & contrast|Bulb Comparison Chart]] and find which one will work best for you.
-Elsewhere in the FAQ you will find a writeup on [[I want to wire extra brake lights into those empty rear sockets.|adding bulbs into the empty pods]] next to your brake light. This adds significantly to your safety out on the road.
+Elsewhere in the FAQ you will find a writeup on [[I want to wire extra brake lights into those empty rear sockets|adding bulbs into the empty pods]] next to your brake light. This adds significantly to your safety out on the road.
 One product you can buy is from Aerostich, the [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Stopper-LED-Brake-Light-p-16981.html Stopper LED Brake Light]. This is a row of LED lights that attaches to the top or bottom of your license plate. It acts like the middle brake light on a cage and will give you more visibility.
 [[Image:LED_Stopper.jpg|200px]]
+You can put Hyper-Lites (LED modules with flasher) in the extra pods. You can see the installation and a demonstration [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/motorcycle/ninja/hyperlites/ here]. They're very effective, plus they give you extra running and brake lights if your incandescent center bulb goes bye-bye. $80 or so shipped. Get the generic dual-function model (for running and brake lights) [http://www.hyperlites.com/stdsf.html from this page]. They may not be as easy to install as the Kisan, but they're cheaper and provide a number of additional benefits.
+For installation in the two spare pods, it's recommended to undo the two bolts holding the rear taillight on the bike, and install the Hyper-Lites with the light assembly off the bike. It's a very clean installation; you can hardly tell it's there until the extra lights come on.