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Manimal
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So i am thinking of getting these. Anybody using these right now?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-2008-BUELL-FIREB OLT-XB9R-XB12R-LED-TURNSIGNALS-05-06_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ33715Q QihZ017QQitemZ270198184865QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
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Gjm
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a problem with anything named "bling"
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Xl1200r
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 10:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The only issue I'd have is they may not be all that visible from the front.
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4cammer
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buell's are not (well, should not be....) squid bikes.




Bling lights, pig spotters and neon have no business on a Buell. Yep, just my opinion.
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U4euh
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I agree with X1200r- couldn't see them from the front, unless you mounted them some funky way.
Check out CycleGear.com I was just in there store today and they have some LED that if mounted in the stock location would shine toward oncoming traffic, better visibility, same price also.
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Firebolt32
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I didn't buy those exact lights...but something similar from that company for my bro's bike and they are very bright. Oh and 4cam...I have LEDs installed on my red 9r and it looks sharp. Just my opinion.
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Ironhead1977
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buell's are not (well, should not be....) squid bikes.

+1 for 4cammer
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Glitch
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Chicks don't dig squids...


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Arctic9r
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 - 09:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that's cool if ur bike looks like a spaceship....
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Barker
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 10:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

singalz iz fo suckas
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Mikef5000
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

But this guy likes his Bling Lights!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

but He's obviously a pirate (judging by his head gear)and pirates are all about bling!
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Speedfreaks101
Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Xl1200r is right

LED's are harder to see in the daytime so you want to make sure that they are mounted in a good location. There are too many options that look good and are safe to be taking chances with the cagers not seeing you.

If you want something that looks good and is functional you might consider bar end signals. They are pretty trick and look great (IMO).
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Ccryder
Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the Arrow turn signals that American Sport Bike has and they are VERY bright, even in direct sun. There is no question when they are flashing. Not all LEDs are this way so be careful. You also need to have them shining to the front, not just to the sides.

Neil S.
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Ustorque
Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



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Blake
Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 04:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"LED's are harder to see in the daytime "

Which is why the new much brighter traffic lights are all LED. :/
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Sgthigg
Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 05:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Put them on if you like them. Who cares what other people think.

Imagine if Mr. Buell said. "exhausts are supposed to mount on the side of a motorcycle, they have no place underneath a Buell". Or "The Fuell in the frame has no place on a Buell."

hahaha!

Just do a good install so it doesnt look like crap or tacky. Anything to get attention from other motorists I think makes you a little safer.

So is it led turn signals, or fame mounted led lights that make your bike a squid bike? Or is does it have to be the combination of both??????????

(Message edited by sgthigg on March 02, 2008)
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