My 20$ LED set up

[latony007]

So i felt like putting some underglow on the bike. I dont like seeing the strips but think the light is cool for the 20% of the time i ride at night. I didnt want to spend a lot of money on any of the set ups i have seen though. Basically i am a cheap bastard lol.
Here is what i did. I bought some LED strips off ebay for about 3$ and stuck them under the frunk. I bought a 12 adapter for about another 4$, basically something that plugs into the 12v adapter like a car charger that has 2 wires comign off of it and even an on off button. I ran the two wires thought the battery door in the frunk and then underneath and attached the led strips. That way they turn off with the key. Then i bought 2 battery operated led strips for 4$ a piece and stuck them under the saddlebags where the black plastic is and then used a couple of command picture hangers. Basically like velcro but better and stuck the battery box for the led strips right on the end so you cant really see any of it but you can reach underneath and turn the switch on the box easy to turn them on and can remove the box easy to change batteries. The batteries, 3 aaa, are supposed to last like 60-100 hours or something which is a long time imo. Anyway they also change color and will flash or strobe or whatever else you want them to do. Whole deal cost about 20 and required no drilling, removing panels etc. Here are some pictures. the front strips are blue so i keep the rear on blue too but changed the color for the pictures just so you could see how they change.
first one is stips taped up under the frunk, last one is the rear strip taped (they all have sticky tape on them) and the battery box

[latony007]

screwed up putting in the images! here is the battery box pic

[CarolinaSpyderRyder]

Are those blue? I really like the look, but it seems like blue would attract negative attention from Law Enforcement.

[latony007]

Are those blue? I really like the look, but it seems like blue would attract negative attention from Law Enforcement.

Yes they are blue (favorite color). not sure why they would attract law enforcement more than any other color especially shinning down onto the ground. I am actually thinking of going to a warm white or red though. The rear ones can change to any color you want. Second picture i changed the rear to red. The ones in front i would need to splice in a couple new strips but that would only cost me another $4

[CarolinaSpyderRyder]

Maybe it's just a Carolina thing... Use of red or blue lights on vehicles prohibited; exceptions.(a) It is unlawful for any person to install or activate or operate a red light in or on anyvehicle in this State. As used in this subsection, unless the context requires otherwise, "redlight" means an operable red light not sealed in the manufacturer's original package which: (i)is designed for use by an emergency vehicle or is similar in appearance to a red light designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and (ii) can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery,vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery. As used in this subsection, the term "red light"shall also mean any forward facing red light installed on a vehicle after initial manufacture of the vehicle.

[Bfromla]

Maybe it's just a Carolinoa thing... Use of red or blue lights on vehicles prohibited; exceptions.(a) It is unlawful for any person to install or activate or operate a red light in or on anyvehicle in this State. As used in this subsection, unless the context requires otherwise, "redlight" means an operable red light not sealed in the manufacturer's original package which: (i)is designed for use by an emergency vehicle or is similar in appearance to a red light designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and (ii) can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery,vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery. As used in this subsection, the term "red light"shall also mean any forward facing red light installed on a vehicle after initial manufacture of the vehicle.

Your not alone & it must be a L.A. Thing wanting the glow look while you drive¿ I want to be seen for SAFETY not to be cool. That is good for shows when there is no oncoming possibly drunk traffic saying "ooh pretty" . To each their own. Agree it does look nice, just not for driving. (Off soapbox)

[Devious56]

The first thing I thought when I saw the pictures, was here in Florida, the police would be on you in a minute, NO blue lights on your vehicle, and you have to be careful with the red. No white lights out the back. It does look good though.

David

[redneck diva]

as the self proclaimed queen of LED's (over 152ft of LED's on my Spydy) those look really good, subtle & gives a nice soft glow................. as far as the law goes,,,,,,,,,,, you can have the blue as long as you don't have them flashing.


at least here in GA you can.

[Bob Denman]

Legal or not: They look GREAT!

[pitzerwm]

You can have any color as long as they are not on (red/blue) while on the "road". In a parking lot/parade is ok. At Spyder Riders in the Redwoods someone was telling that they got stopped for the blue in the American Flag on the back. Just jerked him around but didn't write a ticket.

I'd take my chances with the flag since I too have one. I doubt if any judge would consider that an actual "blue light". Of course, I could be wrong, but I'll go to court to test it.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You can have any color as long as they are not on (red/blue) while on the "road". In a parking lot/parade is ok. At Spyder Riders in the Redwoods someone was telling that they got stopped for the blue in the American Flag on the back. Just jerked him around but didn't write a ticket.

I'd take my chances with the flag since I too have one. I doubt if any judge would consider that an actual "blue light". Of course, I could be wrong, but I'll go to court to test it.

.....I agree the BLUE is a ticket waiting to be issued, but the RED , it depends on where it is......I have added RED LED's to the back and rear sides and these are Legal............in the front - NOT........and if that FLAG was on the rear I think the cop was just yanking Their chain..........Mike

[cptjam]

If I ever got a ticket for a lighted American flag, I would demand a trial; and my friends, no jury in the world would deny this disabled veteran the honor of displaying my flag! I pity the fool who would write me that ticket!!!

[PW2013STL]

latony007,

Ignore the naysayers.

Drive with your blue lights if you want.
If the police have an issue with it they will write you a note telling you

[Ron2andia]

My brother has lights that change on his Ninja but almost always ride with blue to match the bike and has never had an issue. Ride on! Yes he is in North Carolina. Charolette.

[Commander]

If I ever got a ticket for a lighted American flag, I would demand a trial; and my friends, no jury in the world would deny this disabled veteran the honor of displaying my flag! I pity the fool who would write me that ticket!!!

I agree, I was just thinking about putting the American Flag lights on my 2015 RTL. I Pitty the Fool that tells me I can't.

[latony007]

latony007,

Ignore the naysayers.

Drive with your blue lights if you want.
If the police have an issue with it they will write you a note telling you

Around here it would be a "fix it ticket" and all i would have to do is press the button to change to whatever color the officer said was ok it has like 15 colors available on the rears. On the fronts i would just hit the switch in the frunk to turn them off. But i dont think i would ever get pulled over for these, They shine down onto the ground and are not lights that would be visible or be mistaken for cop lights or something but who knows.

.....I agree the BLUE is a ticket waiting to be issued, but the RED , it depends on where it is......I have added RED LED's to the back and rear sides and these are Legal............in the front - NOT........and if that FLAG was on the rear I think the cop was just yanking Their chain..........Mike

I have red LED on the front and rear of my yamaha and never had a problem with those in 3 years.