Anyone know who makes Signal lights?
04-08-04, 04:03 AM
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Received the indicator/brake/tail lights 2 days ago, they are not to shabby, no rear connector as they are hardwired, handle bar switch assy. is 2 slide switches one for tail light the other for the indicators, also 2 led's to show indicator direction, brake switch fits in the brake line very easily. Slide switches look cheap (but if they failed would be easily and cheaply replaced) and would be hard to switch through gloves without prehaps gluing on some non skid material(although quite ok without gloves) .
Tail light is only 1 led although of a night quite bright (have already fitted 2 more in 1 of the lights
) brake lights very bright, Indicators have a very short on time as they flash but incredibly bright for led's.
I was impressed enough to replace my road bikes rear blinky with one of them, they look very neat fitted.
They are XINGCHENG brand model XC-400A
At night they would definatly be superior to arm signals as the center tail light clearly shows seperation and the indicators are bl--dy bright.
Tail light is only 1 led although of a night quite bright (have already fitted 2 more in 1 of the lights
) brake lights very bright, Indicators have a very short on time as they flash but incredibly bright for led's.I was impressed enough to replace my road bikes rear blinky with one of them, they look very neat fitted.
They are XINGCHENG brand model XC-400A
At night they would definatly be superior to arm signals as the center tail light clearly shows seperation and the indicators are bl--dy bright.
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Originally Posted by geebee
Received the indicator/brake/tail lights 2 days ago, they are not to shabby, no rear connector as they are hardwired, handle bar switch assy. is 2 slide switches one for tail light the other for the indicators, also 2 led's to show indicator direction, brake switch fits in the brake line very easily. Slide switches look cheap (but if they failed would be easily and cheaply replaced) and would be hard to switch through gloves without prehaps gluing on some non skid material(although quite ok without gloves) .
Tail light is only 1 led although of a night quite bright (have already fitted 2 more in 1 of the lights ) brake lights very bright, Indicators have a very short on time as they flash but incredibly bright for led's.
I was impressed enough to replace my road bikes rear blinky with one of them, they look very neat fitted.
They are XINGCHENG brand model XC-400A
At night they would definatly be superior to arm signals as the center tail light clearly shows seperation and the indicators are bl--dy bright.
Tail light is only 1 led although of a night quite bright (have already fitted 2 more in 1 of the lights
) brake lights very bright, Indicators have a very short on time as they flash but incredibly bright for led's.I was impressed enough to replace my road bikes rear blinky with one of them, they look very neat fitted.
They are XINGCHENG brand model XC-400A
At night they would definatly be superior to arm signals as the center tail light clearly shows seperation and the indicators are bl--dy bright.
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I just put 2 more led's in the tail light (the one thats always on of a night) I had them laying around from another project.I'll try and get some pic's tonight.
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Originally Posted by geebee
I just put 2 more led's in the tail light (the one thats always on of a night) I had them laying around from another project.I'll try and get some pic's tonight.
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Originally Posted by geebee
Slide switches look cheap (but if they failed would be easily and cheaply replaced)
...what sort of connector should I replace it with?
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Originally Posted by geebee
I just put 2 more led's in the tail light (the one thats always on of a night) I had them laying around from another project.I'll try and get some pic's tonight.
The unit looks real nice if you can mount it directly under the seat almost looks moulded in.
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Originally Posted by geebee
Hopefully attached is the photo, the bottom right shot is the single led tail light, next to that is the modded triple led tail light with indicator on but it doesn't show true brightness of indicator, above that is the brake light, and above that is the brake switch (brake light works even if tail light is off and is bright enough for daytime use.
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Originally Posted by geebee
Hopefully attached is the photo, the bottom right shot is the single led tail light, next to that is the modded triple led tail light with indicator on but it doesn't show true brightness of indicator, above that is the brake light, and above that is the brake switch, brake light works even if tail light is off and is bright enough for daytime use.
The unit looks real nice if you can mount it directly under the seat almost looks moulded in.
The unit looks real nice if you can mount it directly under the seat almost looks moulded in.
04-09-04, 04:22 AM
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Vrkelly do you mean the wiring connection came off? If so the cheapest and easiest way is to hardwire the switches directly to the wiring loom.
L-Dawg don't know never had disc, could possibly rig the switch into the brake handle assy.?
L-Dawg don't know never had disc, could possibly rig the switch into the brake handle assy.?
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Originally Posted by ruirui
i probably wouldn't be planning on using any timer switch of that sort. i would just use some switches that i normally use for interior decor for the car. radio shack sells those button type switch that allows you to control the on/off feature with a push of a button. they are pretty small and thus easy to mount, but will have to fab up some mounts first.
i've been pretty swamped at work lately.. wish i had some Honey Do list.. lol. but i'll think of something.. and then perhaps write up a DIY for it.
i've been pretty swamped at work lately.. wish i had some Honey Do list.. lol. but i'll think of something.. and then perhaps write up a DIY for it.
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Originally Posted by ruirui
i was thinking... is there a manufacturer out there that makes the signal lights for the bike? U know like the signal lights on ur car?
you find these as givaways to carnivals. they are smaller than a dime, have a strong magnet, attach pretty much to anything, weigh nothing and are bright as hell.
PLace one on each cycling glove, then use hand signals as normal - the constant flashing my drive you crazy while riding, but just put them on the other side of your glove and signal with teh palm side of your hand.
https://www.bwild.com/3in1magledli.html
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Edk they may interfere with your riding a bit, as they are about 1 cm tall (to allow for the batteries) battery life (at full brightness) would be pretty short as they use mutiple watch style batteries.
But they are fun to play with
But they are fun to play with
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