Motorrad Elektrik 39 bulb LED tail lights - Page 2

83014 · 11-02-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lkchris

As originally designed the light from the filament bulb is to be reflected off the nice chrome-plated reflector. Many LED replacements appear unidirectional, that direction being directly to the rear when installed, thus not getting much light to the reflector. Combining new technology with an older design doesn't always work, and you'll never find one of the new vehicles ex factory with LEDs doing this.

Looking at the LED panels, it doesn't appear that the existing light's reflector is used. The illumination is brighter because of the number and brightness of the LEDs. If it's brighter than the dual bulb set-up w/reflector that's in my RS/RT, then it appears to be a combination that is an improvement.

scjack · 11-02-2009, 04:05 PM

With the old system, you needed the reflector to produce a bright light. With the 39 LED system, it's much brighter than the original and doesn't need the reflector. The LED system in an airhead tail light is far superior in brightness to the original.

3moskvichi · 11-02-2009, 05:53 PM

The Beacon 2 replaces the original reflector and has a lot of individual LEDs that are much brighter than the original. Bright red running lights, bright red brake lights, and bright white LEDs that shine down on the license plate. I can look in my mirror at night and see the road lit up behind me. Just put one on, from Motorrad Electrik along with the electro pods for even more light when braking. Good stuff.

sbosbach141157 · 11-02-2009, 07:09 PM

I have replaced all the lights accept the headlight with LEDs. The turn signals take a replacement flasher and adding a couple of high watt resistors to the circuit on each side purchased from Radio Shack. I managed to shoe horn in a set of Hyperlights and a pair of ballast resistors into the rear turn signal housing by carving down the material on the inside of the housing with a dremel tool (careful, it's fiberglass, wear a mask and use a coarse file tool). I used the combination running light, brake light, turn signal module from Hyperlight, so now I have additional running lights, pulsing brake lights to either side of the center light and normal amber turn signals. AND, low power drain, so I'm still charging while chugging along at night in traffic. Front turn signals and separate tail and brake lights were ordered from LEDLIght.com. For the rear tail and brake lights I used 24 led modules with all the LEDs facing rearward. (the guy you want to impress is the one following you!) LEDlights.com has a nice FAQ page and talk about automotive requirements. I used red lights in the back and amber in the front, except for the Hyperlights that were half and half. All are plenty bright to see in daylight.

amiles · 11-03-2009, 08:54 PM

Here is a photo of my bike from the rear with brake applied. My tail light led insert is one I bought several years ago from Rick. I don't recall how many led's it has, but it sure looks brighter and "fills" the lens better than the apparently single light bulb bike next to me. This unit is a circuit board shaped to fit the housing with two or three white LED's for an attempt at license plate lighting with the remainder of the LED's being red. I don't remember it being called beacon at the time.

ant0n10 · 11-04-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by insertdisk

http://www.roadrocketeer.com/brakebmw.html

i get everyone riders and 4 wheelers saying it very bright and they notice the brake lights. Program blinking when stopping, really gets attention.

+1

selyab · 11-10-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by insertdisk

http://www.roadrocketeer.com/BrakeBMW.html

I get everyone riders and 4 wheelers saying it very bright and they notice the brake lights. program blinking when stopping, really gets attention.

Call them first. I think they are out of business at this time.

jad01 · 11-11-2009, 03:46 PM

I also installed a Motorrad Elektrik Beacon 1 tail light assembly, and I would second the comment that is the best $60 I've spent as well. I'd bet the multi LED lamp would also be a significant improvement over stock, but could be hampered by the reflector if not in good condition.

11-02-2009, 05:53 PM	#18
3moskvichi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 74	The Beacon 2 replaces the original reflector and has a lot of individual LEDs that are much brighter than the original. Bright red running lights, bright red brake lights, and bright white LEDs that shine down on the license plate. I can look in my mirror at night and see the road lit up behind me. Just put one on, from Motorrad Electrik along with the electro pods for even more light when braking. Good stuff. __________________ Chuck 88 R100RT 94 VFR 750

11-02-2009, 07:09 PM	#19
sbosbach141157 Hill Country BMW MOA Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 32	LEDs on a R80RT I have replaced all the lights accept the headlight with LEDs. The turn signals take a replacement flasher and adding a couple of high watt resistors to the circuit on each side purchased from Radio Shack. I managed to shoe horn in a set of Hyperlights and a pair of ballast resistors into the rear turn signal housing by carving down the material on the inside of the housing with a dremel tool (careful, it's fiberglass, wear a mask and use a coarse file tool). I used the combination running light, brake light, turn signal module from Hyperlight, so now I have additional running lights, pulsing brake lights to either side of the center light and normal amber turn signals. AND, low power drain, so I'm still charging while chugging along at night in traffic. Front turn signals and separate tail and brake lights were ordered from LEDLIght.com. For the rear tail and brake lights I used 24 led modules with all the LEDs facing rearward. (the guy you want to impress is the one following you!) LEDlights.com has a nice FAQ page and talk about automotive requirements. I used red lights in the back and amber in the front, except for the Hyperlights that were half and half. All are plenty bright to see in daylight.

11-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#17
scjack Life Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 114	With the old system, you needed the reflector to produce a bright light. With the 39 LED system, it's much brighter than the original and doesn't need the reflector. The LED system in an airhead tail light is far superior in brightness to the original.

11-11-2009, 03:46 PM	#23
jad01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	I also installed a Motorrad Elektrik Beacon 1 tail light assembly, and I would second the comment that is the best $60 I've spent as well. I'd bet the multi LED lamp would also be a significant improvement over stock, but could be hampered by the reflector if not in good condition.