LED's installed on sides

[danlnc]

Added some led's to sides of the Spyder. Cost $20 bucks

https://www.facebook.com/dan.lambing/photos?collection_token=1556736495%3A2305272732%3A 38#

These are the lights I used

http://www.amazon.com/Hitlights-Flexible-Ribbon-Lighting-Strip/dp/B005MSAKZK/ref=pd_luc_sbs_02_01_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[danlnc]

Terrible pictures Dan.

Yeh I know I will have to do better, But they look great in person.

I bet they do.

[Chupaca]

Must look great but the photos don't do the lights justice..maybe more distance.. Congrats..!! :thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

Great addition; and the photography will catch up; in time! :thumbup:

[my3gs]

Wish I could do Red an Blue but the state law says NO Blue or Red if it is moving could turn them on if its sitting still only:mad: They look great !!

[danlnc]

Yes I will try again on the photos.

[NoJive]

I used those same lights on mine as brake light strips. Very cheap, and easy to wire up. Also used some of the white in the front.

[danlnc]

I used those same lights on mine as brake light strips. Very cheap, and easy to wire up. Also used some of the white in the front.


Great job and your photos are good. I was thinking of the white in front. Did you use cool or warm.

[NoJive]

I used cool, because I like the slightly blue tint. BUT, the warm glow of the fender lights really clashes with it. May replace those bulbs with LEDs so it matches better.




Great job and your photos are good. I was thinking of the white in front. Did you use cool or warm.

[bigsims330]

:D:D

[bigsims330]

how did you wire them up

[Johnny_Swindle]

How did you wire them up? Easy is not easy if you don't have a clue where to begin.


I used those same lights on mine as brake light strips. Very cheap, and easy to wire up. Also used some of the white in the front.

[Johnny_Swindle]

I found the company that makes the LEDs......funny the company is only 50 miles away in Baton Rouge! I noticed that the manufacture stated indoor use only. Any issues with water or getting them wet?

[NoJive]

I found the company that makes the LEDs......funny the company is only 50 miles away in Baton Rouge! I noticed that the manufacture stated indoor use only. Any issues with water or getting them wet?

They make two different types, one for indoor, and another for outdoor. The outdoor ones are covered in an epoxy rubber layer. One thing you have to do is scrape/remove this rubber from where ever you are going to solder. After soldering, I usually cover the soldered area with hot glue or silicone, and then heat shrink it. Here is a pic of the waterproof strip:

http://ledlights-reviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/5060-led-strip-light.jpg

[NoJive]

How did you wire them up? Easy is not easy if you don't have a clue where to begin.

I'll be glad to help you in any way. Where are you wanting them?

[Johnny_Swindle]

I only see the indoor version on Amazon.....do you still have a source where you purchased yours?

How about you post how you wired the fenders so all of use can benefit from your experience.


I'll be glad to help you in any way. Where are you wanting them?

[NoJive]

Here is the link to the red strip:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IWQMHO/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I'll post the how to in a bit.


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[SPYD1]

They all look great.

[NoJive]

So as not to hijack this thread, I posted a short how to here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?51975-LED-brake-light-strip-LED-fender-strips-wiring-info&p=614971#post614971

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks for the information


So as not to hijack this thread, I posted a short how to here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?51975-LED-brake-light-strip-LED-fender-strips-wiring-info&p=614971#post614971

[danlnc]

So as not to hijack this thread, I posted a short how to here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?51975-LED-brake-light-strip-LED-fender-strips-wiring-info&p=614971#post614971

I noticed that you used solder. I just used these connectors they sell for the led strips.

http://www.hitlights.com/3528conntw.html

[NoJive]

I thought about using those, but decided on solder as I thought it would be more permanent. I'm working on a project to install the multicolor LED strips on a friends bike. Those use 4 wires to connect them, and it may be beneficial to use the connectors. BTW, those multicolor strips are amazing!

http://www.amazon.com/Lemonbest%C2%AE-SMD-Waterproof-Strip-Controller/dp/B00AJJDLHQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1367506683&sr=8-4&keywords=multicolor+led+strips



I noticed that you used solder. I just used these connectors they sell for the led strips.

http://www.hitlights.com/3528conntw.html

[danlnc]

I thought about using those, but decided on solder as I thought it would be more permanent. I'm working on a project to install the multicolor LED strips on a friends bike. Those use 4 wires to connect them, and it may be beneficial to use the connectors. BTW, those multicolor strips are amazing!

http://www.amazon.com/Lemonbest%C2%AE-SMD-Waterproof-Strip-Controller/dp/B00AJJDLHQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1367506683&sr=8-4&keywords=multicolor+led+strips

If I knew how to solder I might also have chosen that route , but my skills are lacking. I like the multicolor strips I wish I could see a video of them. I am thinking of putting some along both sides of the frunk up to seat like your. How do you think the multi-color ones would look there.

[NoJive]

I installed a strip underneath a pinball machine project I have been working on. This will give you an idea of the colors, as I have it set to slowly cycle through them:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IXFdV5pDP0

They make a very small controller box for those, which I have installed in the pinball machine. Normally they come with a larger box, and a remote. The smaller controller allows you to adjust the LED settings without the big remote. I think they would look great going up the sides of the frunk. I didn't use them on my Spyder, as I am afraid of using too many lights and getting pulled over.

[Bob Denman]

That was fun! :2thumbs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFrDpx7zLtA