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Andymnelson
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Well I got me one finally : ) I ran my XB with the Clear Alternatives light that came on the bike. It was ok, but only ok. The CA light was about the same brightness as the stock light, but only if directly behind it. Even slightly off-axis and it just didn't grab your attention. Now that my girlfriend rides the XB, It concerns me that she wouldn't have the best and safest light out there.

I wanted to show the difference in a different way. Because the XBLight is SO bright, it is difficult to do comparison shots with different pics, so I rigged up a little harness to run them both at the same time. I got the CA light on axis to show it at it's best.

Here they are, both in running light mode:



And in brake light mode:




All I can say is THANK YOU to Robert at XBLights! Top quality work, top notch guy. This light is worth it's weight in gold- if you are even remotely thinking about purchasing one...get off the fence and get one!
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Andymnelson
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
A couple of other notes:

It would appear the the XBLight is brighter in running light mode than the CA light is in brake light mode! So there's some perspective for you.

Also, keep in mind that in these pics, the CA light has a clear lens in it for maximum brightness and the XBLight has a red lens on it, but can be purchased with a clear lens for an EVEN BRIGHTER light!
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Odie
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
+1
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks for the comp.
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California69gs
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
This WILL be my next mod, lol!
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Metalstorm
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 07:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Wow
What a very noticeable difference.

My XBlights tail light is still my favorite mod.

Robert is a wizard with the LEDs.
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Rah7777777
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 11:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks guys!

I really appreciate all the positive feedback!

Good comparison too!

Yea, Im not sure how people think those Clear Alternative lights are worth two poops!?!?

But this day and age I understand with the costs....

Thanks again!!!! Im very glad you like it!

-Robert
www.xblights.com
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Andymnelson
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I agree, I'm glad to have rid the bike of the CA light!

Did I mention it's bright? Cuz it is. Very bright.
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Wavex
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 06:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Awesome, thanks for posting this.
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Firebolt32
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 07:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yea, Im not sure how people think those Clear Alternative lights are worth two poops!?!?

They are! One poop on it and the other in their pants when they realize how much better your light is compared to theirs....
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Froggy
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
And another poop when you get rear ended from the mindless cager that wasn't paying attention : )
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Firebolt32
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
So we have a total of 3 poops...
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Metalstorm
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
There's currently a special on the Clear Alternative lights.

Buy one light and receive a fee pair of clean underwear! joker
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Rah7777777
Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 07:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
3 poops!! HAHA

You guys are funny!!

Thanks for the thumbs up!
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Toast
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Wow man, that looks awesome! I was looking at the site earlier today deciding if I wanted to buy a kit or not... You just sold me!

Honestly, was it difficult to set up? I'm a total novice to bikes... I just got my XB9R a few months ago.
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Phazernut
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 07:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I see one in my winter mod plans.
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Delta_one
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
my XB light took only 5 minutes to install from the time I pulled it out of the mailbox... my flasher was already pre-installed on the light too. excellent execution by Rob. Ill try and get some pictures together tomorrow for a step by step XB light install.

(Message edited by delta_one on September 27, 2009)
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Andymnelson
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Super easy install. If you get just the taillight, it's 2 screws and 3 connectors...like a 45 second job! If you get an integrated one it would take a few minutes longer. Robert is a great guy, and I am sure he would help you and ensure a smooooth install.
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Rah7777777
Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 11:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thank you all for the kind words!!!
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Gunut75
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 05:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
One of them ones with the turn signals built in is lookin really good right now!
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Rah7777777
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 08:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I say do it.....

HAHA!
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Miami78
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 09:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
That's what I have, option 6...love it! Get it!

I'm adding these so I'll have 3 brake lights across the back and 2 lights blinking for turns.
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Mriulvr
Posted on Friday, July 28, 2017 - 07:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Just installed my XBLight taillight. Working with Robert was great, good guy. Exactly as advertised.

Here are stock vs XBLight running light.
-Clear lens
-Amber integrated signals
-Full Board running lights
-With license plate LEDs

Stock Taillight

XBLight
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Mr_keys
Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I already had a CA lights and I did not like it. It was weak, almost equal to the stock. Now I use one of the 2010 XB models (LED) and it is, in my opinion, the best!

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