j.c. whitney trunk

[bpwilldo]

I searched the archive. No mention of this method that I found. Anyone have feedback on this idea? Replace the four 1156s in the turn signals with some of those 19 led bulbs to lower the current draw. May have to ditch the little reflector in the turn signals. Add two spdt relays that have one contact normally closed and one more electronic flasher (assuming the stock flasher is electronic, I haven't checked it yet). Anyway, rewire the whole thing so there is a flasher for each side. Normally the closed side of the relay would power the lights. When the turn signal switch is moved to one side or the other, it would cause the cooresponding relay to break that connection and make the connection with the flasher in line. Thereby turning the 2 lights off then on, rather than on then off. Make sense? Purpose-improve dusk time visibility. Should be brighter/more visible than the socket switch to 1157s. Me thinks. Thanks for any feedback, positive or negative. BP

[Chris]

I would only change them to LEDs on all four corners for the purpose of dropping the current draw. The back would be useful as running lights for visibility, but up front your headlight is a lot more effective. If someone doesn't notice a headlight...I'm not sure two small amber bulbs would make any difference.

On Wed, Nov 05, 2003 at 01:30:03AM -0000, bpwilldo wrote: > I searched the archive. No mention of this method that I found. > Anyone have feedback on this idea? > > Purpose-improve dusk time visibility. Should be brighter/more > visible than the socket switch to 1157s. Me thinks. > > Thanks for any feedback, positive or negative. > > BP -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/

[bpwilldo]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Chris wrote:

> I would only change them to LEDs on all four corners for the

purpose

> of dropping the current draw. The back would be useful as running > lights for visibility, but up front your headlight is a lot more > effective. If someone doesn't notice a headlight...I'm not sure

two

> small amber bulbs would make any difference.

8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/

> http://www.panix.com/~cesser/mybike/

Probably right but it can't hurt and makes the circuitry simpler. I can see the front turn signals flashing at night so I know the lights will be visible. Looks like 30 LED clusters will fit in the turn signal housing. Phase two will be to mount two 35w halogen mini driving lights under the aluminum hand guards. These I will be able to toggle on and off. Phase three will be to replace the little reflector on the JCW top case with some sort of pulsating brake light. Shouldn't be too hard to find the right connectors to allow quick release. Just trying to make my commute as safe as possible, eh? BP

[ddrowne8]

Has anyone tried to see if the J.C. Whitney trunk will fit on a Givi base. I already have a Givi plate on my bike but would like a smaller trunk sometimes. Thanks Dan