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Title: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 13, 2014, 12:50:14 PM
Thinking of adding underflow lights to my scoot, something like this.

http://www.ledunderbody.com/4pc-classic-single-color-motorcycle-lighting-kit-1.aspx (http://www.ledunderbody.com/4pc-classic-single-color-motorcycle-lighting-kit-1.aspx)

anyone have experience with this? I'm going to be having my scoot mechanic install them. I was wondering if it will be any kind of strain on the electrical system.

Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 13, 2014, 01:14:16 PM
heh, I need to find out if they are even legal in NY,  anyone know?
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 13, 2014, 05:44:29 PM
I figure white shouldn't be that bad so i ordered these

http://www.joeflorida.com/54-led-single-color-super-bright-motorcycle-road-coverage-accent-light-kit/ (http://www.joeflorida.com/54-led-single-color-super-bright-motorcycle-road-coverage-accent-light-kit/)

with a switch, if I see cops ill just switch them off.

Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: BettinANDlosing on July 13, 2014, 06:06:16 PM
If I'm not mistaken any added lights like that are illegal in every state. That being said I have them on my zuma and have never been messed with. I only turn then on once and a while.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 13, 2014, 06:28:01 PM
which ones do you have and what colour?  got any pics?
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: BettinANDlosing on July 13, 2014, 06:36:17 PM
It's just a 15" strip I got in superbrightleds.com on sale for like $9. No pics tho, It's red and looks alright
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: Chris0381 on July 13, 2014, 08:04:50 PM
Walmat is $18 a pair. White in front, red in back, no blue and I'm not sure about under the bike.

http://traffic.findlaw.com/traffic-tickets/neon-underglow-lighting-laws.html (http://traffic.findlaw.com/traffic-tickets/neon-underglow-lighting-laws.html)

Your safest bet is yellow or amber color. Green or blue cant be used here in Connecticut. If light can be seen from front it has to be whit, yellow, or amber. From rear it has to be red, yellow , or amber. The under light will be seen from rear and front so go with yellow or amber maybe.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: AVGuy on July 14, 2014, 02:50:21 AM
I called the state police post closest to me and asked. They were very helpful. In Indiana, you can only use white or amber and the strips have to be mounted where they aren't directly visible.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: zombie on July 14, 2014, 04:56:45 AM
They are on their way over to verify yours right now. I never knew anyone that voluntarily called the cops. Life is full of firsts...
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: joebro on July 14, 2014, 01:39:54 PM
I would check into it. I know around here its a ticket if we get caught with them under our bike, scoots, or cars.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 15, 2014, 12:17:32 AM
do you guys think it would be much of a strain on the scoot's electrical system?
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: AMAC1680 on July 15, 2014, 12:36:05 AM
They are on their way over to verify yours right now. I never knew anyone that voluntarily called the cops. Life is full of firsts...

Got that right bubba !

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: blue on July 15, 2014, 01:39:17 AM
do you guys think it would be much of a strain on the scoot's electrical system?
you should be ok if you have a on and off switch and a inline fuse.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: blue on July 15, 2014, 01:46:53 AM
In michigan we can only use white .colors distract drives.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: zombie on July 15, 2014, 01:52:35 AM
What I would do is replace all the running lights w/ LED's. Same for the blinkers but you will also need an electronic flasher module. Everything is plug, and play, and well under 20 bucks.
Reason is the OEM stator puts out 35 watts of power continuous, and 60 peak. Your headlight alone draws 35 watts.
Lots of fellas have installed them (light strips) w/ no issue but I don't like the idea of stressing electrical parts.

All the direct replacement bulbs are on Ebay, along w/ the flasher. It would take you less than 2 hours to install everything for a first time doing it.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 15, 2014, 02:00:21 AM
thats a lot of money since the service guy charges 150$ an hour.

with the 70cc kit and variator, that would come out to at least 3 hours :\
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: zombie on July 15, 2014, 02:11:19 AM
Man! You can put in a bunch of bulbs... My sister can!

If your mechanic did it it would take 15-20 minutes. I put 2 hours for a first timer. Opposite of sex.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: kimura on July 15, 2014, 06:08:51 PM
I'm cursed bro, anything I touch breaks, anything I take apart .....I ALWAYS mess up.
Title: Re: Underglow lights
Post by: zombie on July 15, 2014, 06:13:07 PM
Got it! I have a Black Cloud friend here too. You're right it is a curse.

My bud MUST have been Hitler in his past life.