1st of two parts:
Hey everybody. I thought I'd share with you how I converted my rear signals to tail/brake/signal lights. I really like making the bike more visible to the rear while maintaining a stock look. The install was fairly straightforward, but not without some challenges. First off, a list of supplies.
1. Two (2) 1157 sockets to replace the stock 1156y sockets. You have to modify the tabs on the 1157s, and it isn't exactly easy to wedge them into the stock base, but once you do, they are in there securely.
http://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/directional-indicator-bulb-socket/dorman-conduct-tite-3-wire-socket-cornering-light/6431_0_0?cmpid=PS:3:3:1&s_kwcid=AL!5142!3!193258441834!!!!296834854789!&ef_id=WHUIUwAAAUFDbGAs:20170921165717:s
Here's the reference video I watched to make the mod:
https://youtu.be/6pel1LOMZJwNote: 'Ol Mr. Carper makes it sound likes it's easy peasy, but he doesn't show what a pain it is to actually get them in there.
2. LED brake/taillight bulbs 1157. I bought some JDMAstar bulbs off of eBay, but I would recommend
www.jdmastar.com for a better selection/quality. As Maxtog has documented, JDM stands behind their products and they are of excellent quality.
www.jdmastar.com/product/81/PX-SMD-1157-7528-LED-Bulbs-Set-of-2.html3. LED taillight converter. I used the Hopkins 48895 converter. DO NOT make the mistake of getting the converter designed for incandescents, it will not work. (I learned that the hard way)
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/hopkins-towing-solutions-3935/accessories-16449/truck---towing-16781/trailer---towing-16648/trailer-electrical-16828/trailer-wiring---universal-16683/tail-light-converters---universal-18816/wire-converter/48895/4379714?q=Taillight+converter4. If you do not already have one, you will need an electronic flasher to replace the stock one so as not to get the hyperflash from using LEDs.
http://www.motosport.com/dmp-led-flasher-unit