Author Topic: New farkle arrived and installed - tail light (Read 51029 times)

SVonhof · « **Reply #40 on:** June 22, 2011, 06:10:38 AM »

FYI, I have one of the clear versions on the way to me. I will take pics when I get it and do my best to compare it to the stock unit and see if I can get them both running for comparison as well.

mikeboileau · « **Reply #41 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:14:32 AM »

Quote from: ZG on June 18, 2011, 10:10:58 AM

Is a $10 difference really that big of deal that it would keep you from buying it or not if you wanted one?

Just got it for $18.00!

mikeboileau · « **Reply #42 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:17:19 AM »

Here is a hint. He sent me a second chance offer through Ebay for the 18.00 price after the first one outbid me. So if you are patient, you can save a bit.

SVonhof · « **Reply #43 on:** June 22, 2011, 09:04:23 AM »

Quote from: mikeboileau on June 22, 2011, 08:17:19 AM

Here is a hint. He sent me a second chance offer through Ebay for the 18.00 price after the first one outbid me. So if you are patient, you can save a bit.

Good tip there. I forgot all about the fact a seller can do that. Since you were outbid, he knows you made a bid in the first place and since he has lots just sitting and ready to go, he can offer them up for the bid you put in.

BTW, I am going to try using a light meter on my phone that I downloaded to see how the brightness of the two compare when I get it. I don't know how accurate the light meter is, but it will give an approximate percentage to compare with.

ZG · « **Reply #44 on:** June 22, 2011, 10:11:52 AM »

Quote from: mikeboileau on June 22, 2011, 08:14:32 AM

Just got it for $18.00!

Beers are on you then bro!

mikeboileau · « **Reply #45 on:** June 22, 2011, 12:34:27 PM »

Quote from: ZG on June 22, 2011, 10:11:52 AM

Beers are on you then bro!

I can afford it now!

maxtog · « **Reply #46 on:** June 22, 2011, 09:13:46 PM »

Quote from: SVonhof on June 22, 2011, 09:04:23 AM

BTW, I am going to try using a light meter on my phone that I downloaded to see how the brightness of the two compare when I get it. I don't know how accurate the light meter is, but it will give an approximate percentage to compare with.

Probably better than nothing... but as I pointed out before, it depends on the ANGLE of the light distribution. If the replacement LED's have a very narrow focus, they might indeed be much brighter, but only in a tiny "sweet spot". Something to keep in mind.

If you do try to use a meter, then you would want to compare each at night, to keep the background noise (light) constant. And you should test from exactly the same distance AND angles. Plus it would be good to test both from more than one angle.

SVonhof · « **Reply #47 on:** June 22, 2011, 10:22:40 PM »

Quote from: maxtog on June 22, 2011, 09:13:46 PM

Probably better than nothing... but as I pointed out before, it depends on the ANGLE of the light distribution. If the replacement LED's have a very narrow focus, they might indeed be much brighter, but only in a tiny "sweet spot". Something to keep in mind.

If you do try to use a meter, then you would want to compare each at night, to keep the background noise (light) constant. And you should test from exactly the same distance AND angles. Plus it would be good to test both from more than one angle.

Already thought of all that and hope to cover it all!

Boonedawg · « **Reply #48 on:** June 25, 2011, 06:03:12 AM »

Quote from: Boonedawg on June 15, 2011, 08:29:32 AM

ordered...$40 I'll risk that

Got it yesterday in the mail. Quick ship in my opinion, hell it came from China! Awesome packaging too. Gonna put it on today.

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #49 on:** June 25, 2011, 06:53:26 AM »

I sent an email to the ebay seller and asked him if he would be setting up any conventional auctions instead of all "Buy it Now".
He replied back and said that he would set up some regular auctions with the $18 starting bid, next month. If I can save 10 bucks then I will.

Reddogger · « **Reply #50 on:** June 25, 2011, 01:56:30 PM »

Good move Jeremy. I'll wait a month for the ten bucks (equals 2 1/2 beers).

Scaffolder · « **Reply #51 on:** June 25, 2011, 03:42:12 PM »

I would love to get one in the blue tint. I am not an Ebay guy. Is there no other way to buy these? Do you have to remove the rear rack to install these?

marku8a · « **Reply #52 on:** June 25, 2011, 07:07:54 PM »

Mine arrived today. It's impressive looking. After taking a quick look around the bike, it's not obvious to me how to remove and replace it. Any help is appreciated!

ZG · « **Reply #53 on:** June 25, 2011, 08:46:11 PM »

Quote from: Boonedawg on June 25, 2011, 06:03:12 AM

Got it yesterday in the mail. Quick ship in my opinion, hell it came from China! Awesome packaging too. Gonna put it on today.

Come on already with the pics Dawg...

marku8a · « **Reply #54 on:** June 25, 2011, 10:05:24 PM »

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Come on already with the pics Dawg...

ZG - Not sure this comment was directed to my post and request for help. Also not sure what drawing you are referring to. I did get the install done. There is more involved than I expected. Needed to remove the ECU and rack.

Now that it's in I can say that it is really bright. I didn't notice with the stock light but this light is always on. Brighter with the break applied.

ZG · « **Reply #55 on:** June 25, 2011, 10:15:00 PM »

Quote from: marku8a on June 25, 2011, 10:05:24 PM

ZG - Not sure this comment was directed to my post and request for help. Also not sure what drawing you are referring to. I did get the install done. There is more involved than I expected. Needed to remove the ECU and rack.

Now that it's in I can say that it is really bright. I didn't notice with the stock light but this light is always on. Brighter with the break applied.

My post was actually for Boonedawg, but since you just did yours... come on with the pics already!

mikeboileau · « **Reply #56 on:** June 25, 2011, 11:53:21 PM »

Mine will be here soon......

SVonhof · « **Reply #57 on:** June 28, 2011, 07:00:29 PM »

Just got my new tail light today. Since I have not taken anything off the bike except the seat and the left passenger peg bracket so far, any tips? I assume I have to take some of the rear bodywork off to get to the electrical connector?

I need to get the service manual at some point soon.

ZG · « **Reply #58 on:** June 28, 2011, 07:29:52 PM »

Quote from: SVonhof on June 28, 2011, 07:00:29 PM

Just got my new tail light today. Since I have not taken anything off the bike except the seat and the left passenger peg bracket so far, any tips? I assume I have to take some of the rear bodywork off to get to the electrical connector?

I need to get the service manual at some point soon.

I'll admit, I love to ride but always screw things up (especially electrical) when I try to do my own work...

I paid my local shop $50 to intall mine while I went next door and ate a samich... I'd rather just eat lunch then screw something up that ultimately results in me having to take it in anyways to fix what I jacked up, my time is precious...

SVonhof · « **Reply #59 on:** June 28, 2011, 07:31:18 PM »

Quote from: ZG on June 28, 2011, 07:29:52 PM

I'll admit, I love to ride but always screw things up (especially electrical) when I try to do my own work...

I paid my local shop $50 to intall mine while I went next door and ate a samich... I'd rather just eat lunch then screw something up that ultimately results in me having to take it in anyways to fix what I jacked up, my time is precious...

Cheater.

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