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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Vivo on May 30, 2012, 03:59:47 AM
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Got these new flat LEDs (t10) for my Super 8..
Very damn bright!!! However, I'm considering looking for a small projector housing for this and add as auxiliary lights...
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/castandiello77/2012-05-27114840.jpg?t=1338208857)
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Vivo those are amazing lights, can I ask you something? how you make those lights work? I ask because in my super 8 they do not turn on, so I am guessing they not connected.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/fog-light-lamp-x-1piece-for-Kawasaki-VN900-VN2000-Versys-ER-6N-KLR-KLV-KLX-KH?item=251073106206&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8773314571856154778 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/fog-light-lamp-x-1piece-for-Kawasaki-VN900-VN2000-Versys-ER-6N-KLR-KLV-KLX-KH?item=251073106206&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8773314571856154778)
These with replacement led's are the works.
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Vivo those are amazing lights, can I ask you something? how you make those lights work? I ask because in my super 8 they do not turn on, so I am guessing they not connected.
It's factory. They just turn on when you turn on the park light switch and automatically turn off when you switch to headlight. Maybe you have another country's version.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/fog-light-lamp-x-1piece-for-Kawasaki-VN900-VN2000-Versys-ER-6N-KLR-KLV-KLX-KH?item=251073106206&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8773314571856154778 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/fog-light-lamp-x-1piece-for-Kawasaki-VN900-VN2000-Versys-ER-6N-KLR-KLV-KLX-KH?item=251073106206&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8773314571856154778)
These with replacement led's are the works.
Thanks Bro, quite expensive tho.
Flat LEDs on the left Ordinary 32 LEDs on the right for comparison...
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/castandiello77/2012-04-25070922.jpg?t=1337947127)
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Funny that they are cheap components but high bucks assembled. I found links to just the housing at much less here http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/507651931/Angel_Eye_Projector_Headlights.html (http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/507651931/Angel_Eye_Projector_Headlights.html) and these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-H3-Car-SMD-26-LED-White-Headlight-Bulb-Head-Light-12V-3W-US-fast-ship-/150685295863?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23158b24f7&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-H3-Car-SMD-26-LED-White-Headlight-Bulb-Head-Light-12V-3W-US-fast-ship-/150685295863?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23158b24f7&vxp=mtr)
They Rock.
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Yes, alibaba, that's where I source our products for sale here.
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Dude! Finally... A customs route! Put er there Partner* 8)
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It's factory. They just turn on when you turn on the park light switch and automatically turn off when you switch to headlight. Maybe you have another country's version.
Can u post a picture of the park light switch? First time I hear about it.
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Can u post a picture of the park light switch? First time I hear about it.
Yes, ill take a picture later. But headlight and parklight switch are in one switch (2-way). The one you operate with your right thumb just below the right mirror. You push the switch halfway to the left, the park light turns on, push further extreme left, the park light turns off and headlight turns on.
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here are the pics
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/castandiello77/labelbox_20120530192654.jpg?t=1338377095)
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Sentinex: Kymco scooters sold in some countries such as here in the USA do not have a headlight switch - the headlight is on whenever the key is turned to the on position.
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Sentinex: Kymco scooters sold in some countries such as here in the USA do not have a headlight switch - the headlight is on whenever the key is turned to the on position.
Could be right. My Agility has exactly the same switch as Vivos scoot for my sidelights/dusk lights/parking lights (whatever you want to call them) but i remember an American saying before that over where he was they had no bulbs in the sidelight space and they were not wired up either? In Europe, and i guess Asia too, we have 4 settings for our lights, small sidelights, dipped headlight, full beam and also a passing light (to flash it at others on the road as a warning or to say "look out im here!". Maybe you wont have that over there?
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here are the pics
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/castandiello77/labelbox_20120530192654.jpg?t=1338377095)
Nope we don't have that switch in the USA version of the super 8, I am going to call the central offices and complain, and you probably right streido those light are not probably wired in ours.
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So you guys cant control your front light settings at all? The main light just comes on when you start up automatically? Weird ???
Whats in place of the light sw? Is it just blanked off then?
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Nope we don't have that switch in the USA version of the super 8, Im going to call the central offices and complain, and you probably right streido those light are not probably wired in ours.
No need to call Kymco USA to complain as it is not their fault. All motorcycles sold in the US since 1978 must have their headlight on whenever the ignition is turned on. It's a federal regulation, not something Kymco can over-rule.
streido: Yes, the switch (Off/Park-City/On) on the right hand assembly is blanked off. The left hand assembly has the Low/High (dip/main) switch on the front (facing the rider) and the "Flash-to-Pass" pull trigger on the rear facing the brake lever.
Also in the US we have a minimum distance regulation between the headlight and turn signal (edge to edge distance). Because of this many models sold here have dummy bulbs inserted into the position of the original turn signal and the signal has been moved to the front of the mirror or attached to the handlebar.
Many of us modify our front lighting to enable a light or turn signal in the original position. For example if you scroll down this page you will see some changes done to my Downtown (Nikita/Grand Dink/Super Dink) 300i:
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=4244.30 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=4244.30)
Brent
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300i downtown we have a passing light and a high beam and a low beam , I hooked my eur. turn signal to running lights and the led. ring around the high beams to running lights , and I installed hid s in my low beams ,. I have hid s in the high beam too , but I find it is a lousy focus, so I dont use high beam, the next time I remove the front clip (front end ) I will go back to reg. H8 light bulbs,
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Thought i would prob be down to local laws. Its not really a bad thing, i always ride with my main light on anyway, night or day, its much safer. At least you guys wont ever forget to switch them on :)
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No need to call Kymco USA to complain as it is not their fault. All motorcycles sold in the US since 1978 must have their headlight on whenever the ignition is turned on. It's a federal regulation, not something Kymco can over-rule.
streido: Yes, the switch (Off/Park-City/On) on the right hand assembly is blanked off. The left hand assembly has the Low/High (dip/main) switch on the front (facing the rider) and the "Flash-to-Pass" pull trigger on the rear facing the brake lever.
Also in the US we have a minimum distance regulation between the headlight and turn signal (edge to edge distance). Because of this many models sold here have dummy bulbs inserted into the position of the original turn signal and the signal has been moved to the front of the mirror or attached to the handlebar.
Many of us modify our front lighting to enable a light or turn signal in the original position. For example if you scroll down this page you will see some changes done to my Downtown (Nikita/Grand Dink/Super Dink) 300i:
http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=4244.30 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=4244.30)
Brent
nice post I learned something new, I would add rep to you but we don't have that system implemented here, so good job!
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I have hid s in the high beam too , but I find it is a lousy focus, so I dont use high beam, the next time I remove the front clip (front end ) I will go back to reg. H8 light bulbs,
I put HIDs in the high beam just for spare parts - that way I don't have to carry spare bulbs or ballasts under the seat on longer trips (can't go into the local auto part store and get HID replacement parts). 99% of my riding is in town so I rarely need to use the high beams. The HID low beams have way too much glare so I will be installing projectors soon.
And to keep on the thread topic - the LEDs that I've had very good luck with are from V-LEDS.com although they are quite expensive so I'll be looking for another supplier. I may have to browse Alibaba also.
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The reason why I placed those bright LEDs is to use them as daytime driving lights. This help conserve electricity. I even use them as headlight when I go to places where there are good streetlights illuminating the streets.
Do you have audible turn signals also in the U.S.? This is a nice and safe feature because you'll never forget to turn off your turn signal after making a turn.
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...know nothing about LEDs....
;)
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Do you have audible turn signals also in the U.S.? This is a nice and safe feature because you'll never forget to turn off your turn signal after making a turn.
We have audible signal alarms on many models but every day you see a motorcycle/scooter driving for many kilometers with a turn signal flashing..
On my Downtown I hear mostly the relays going "click-clank click-clank click-clank" as my turn signals activate two extra relays per side. If you have seen my bad quality video from the other thread (I posted a link to it a few messages back) you can hear the relay noise starting at 00:10.
Wordslinger does not need to use his headlights at night - the glow from the LEDs looks to be enough.. <grin>
Brent
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...know nothing about LEDs....
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Nice lights!!
I'll bet this scoot has more lights word!!!!
(http://ingridbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Christmas-tree-on-scooter.jpg)
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My LED second brake light....
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/castandiello77/2012-05-30183139.jpg?t=1338377179)