How much lighting is too much?

[vtrider]

Now that I have the new 2013 RT LTD, I've started adding some farkles to it. The thing that I'm focused on right now is some of the extra LED lights. I installed the fender LED reflector replacement lights, the side amber and rear red marker. I also installed the side case bright sides and the high mount brake/running light to the rear trunk. At Spyderquest I won, or I should say My daughter won some day runner led lights for the front of the RT. I installed them as well. The next Item I have in mind from Value Accessories, is the front spoiler lower trim chrome piece with led lighting along the front edge. Before I do that is all that lighting legal in most states? What I have now, especially with the day runners on the A-Arms, it really brightens up the front at night. They sit low enough and shouldn't be much of a problem to oncoming traffic. Although, I did have a couple of people shine there high beams at me and my high beams were off at the time. I know I can add more leds for show, but I'm just not sure if all those leds is a good idea from a legal standpoint. My other concern, is how much drain do all these extra led lights have on the charging system? I have to consider in the future I will also add powerlet outlets for heated gear or other accessories as well. Should I be concerned or not? I have to admit, I like the new led lighting that I've added so far.

 

[DrewNJ]

How much lighting is to much??

When your spyder is mistaken for some punk kids lowered honda civic at night.....:yikes:

 

[warp10]

1 have bought 15 ft reels of led lights and they say the leds will only use about 1amp per reel. So light her up. :yes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THE LED'S YOU WON AT SPYDERQUEST

Now that I have the new 2013 RT LTD, I've started adding some farkles to it. The thing that I'm focused on right now is some of the extra LED lights. I installed the fender LED reflector replacement lights, the side amber and rear red marker. I also installed the side case bright sides and the high mount brake/running light to the rear trunk. At Spyderquest I won, or I should say My daughter won some day runner led lights for the front of the RT. I installed them as well. The next Item I have in mind from Value Accessories, is the front spoiler lower trim chrome piece with led lighting along the front edge. Before I do that is all that lighting legal in most states? What I have now, especially with the day runners on the A-Arms, it really brightens up the front at night. They sit low enough and shouldn't be much of a problem to oncoming traffic. Although, I did have a couple of people shine there high beams at me and my high beams were off at the time. I know I can add more leds for show, but I'm just not sure if all those leds is a good idea from a legal standpoint. My other concern, is how much drain do all these extra led lights have on the charging system? I have to consider in the future I will also add powerlet outlets for heated gear or other accessories as well. Should I be concerned or not? I have to admit, I like the new led lighting that I've added so far.

Yo Adrien, I donated the LED day runners......I am pretty sure they draw 4 watts each.......Most LED's draw next to nothing compared to regular bulbs..Mike :thumbup:

 

[KEBIE]

Let's see some pix of the rolling Christmas tree. . Lol. Jk.i want to light mine up also. We would love to see it.

 

[Chupaca]

How much..??

when the glow precedes you by 500'....and the crowd throw on the shades...!! :roflblack:

 

[coastrider]

Stop before you hear the calliope music!

 

[BajaRon]

Well now... That's a good question!

 

[Rick11Flor]

what

my daughter asked the other day, i thought you liked the bike as is.. will if i can afford it and it looks good i will continue.... i like it.:yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Well now... That's a good question!

:shocked:That's not too many lights; my retinas haven't been completely burned away! :roflblack:

 

[Flanker]

How much lighting is to much??

When your spyder is mistaken for some punk kids lowered honda civic at night.....:yikes:

Good one! I was thinking when people driving by you at 60 mph; faces look like they fell asleep in the tanning bed.

 

[MouthPiece]

When the blue flashing lights and siren comes on.

Chris

 

[Bob Denman]

When the Government starts playing music in an attempt to make contact... :shocked:

 

[retread]

When the engine stalls from the load when you turn ALL the lights on:yikes:.
Or, when your stator smokes.

john

 

[GloryRyders]

........or when you can be tracked from outer space! :doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

When the engine stalls from the load when you turn ALL the lights on:yikes:.
Or, when your stator smokes.

john

I had a GoldWing that I couldn't run in 5th gear; it couldn't make enough juice to keep the battery happy... :shocked:

 

[Barlock]

“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer, but wish we didn't.” ~ Erica Jong

 

[Bob Ledford]

Some people or riders are never satisfied with their bikes. I always said, the difference between looking good or junky was one light, piece of Crome or gadget.

The correct answer is what do you feel like?

 

[Bob Denman]

...and the NEXT piece that I add will make it perfect! :shocked:

 

[Kratos]

What kind of question is that? :lecturef_smilie:

The answer is.....NEVER ENOUGH!!!


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