L.e.d. Taillights

[alexGS550]

Just wondering if an LED taillight can be wired up with no issues. I know LED turn signals would be an issue.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Yes, an LED replacement for the 1157 style tail light bulb will work, no problems. I'm using a bulb similar to the Eagle Eye 5 from this vendor:

http://superlumination.com/1156_1157.htm

It's a very bright light. Get the red one for your tail light. The reason being that the red tail light lens will block all but the red light anyway. If you buy a white bulb, most of the light will be blocked because only the red spectrum is escaping the lens.

If there is room in your tail light housing, you may even want to use the 7 watt Eagle SMT tower.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[alexGS550]

Would a whole assembly like this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false work?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Would a whole assembly like this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false work?

I can't say definitely without looking at the specs and documentation, but probably.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Guest]

Okay, just read your comment, so you said use a red led light with a red lens? The stock light is white with a red lens, so I was assuming one would want a white LED as well? I would like to get the brightest tail/stop light I can and I have tons of room in my lens. A good 4 inches at the least.

Hi,

Yes, an LED replacement for the 1157 style tail light bulb will work, no problems. I'm using a bulb similar to the Eagle Eye 5 from this vendor:

http://superlumination.com/1156_1157.htm

It's a very bright light. Get the red one for your tail light. The reason being that the red tail light lens will block all but the red light anyway. If you buy a white bulb, most of the light will be blocked because only the red spectrum is escaping the lens.

If there is room in your tail light housing, you may even want to use the 7 watt Eagle SMT tower.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Toasty]

You will get the brightest light by using red LEDs.

[jimfj]

I use a bulb from DDM tuning with red leds. Works great and very bright. About $3.75 each.

[Riding Again]

Would a whole assembly like this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false work?

It would if it's based from a 12V, negative ground system with bolt holes that line up.

[Steve]

Would a whole assembly like this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false work?

Yes, it will probably work, as long as it has provisions for tail and brake lights, but be aware that if your state has vehicle inspections, they probably won't pass, as they don't appear to be of a type that has a DOT approval.

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[ChicagoBob]

May not illuminate the license plate. LEDs are directional, and the stock tail light housing is designed for an incandescent bulb, which emits light evenly in all directions, including down to the plate.

I no longer have my stock tail light housing, but I've got an LED tail light unit (one of those small eBay ones) wired to my 550, and it works fine.