Silver Bullet Lighting

jack030 · 04-09-2009

Does anyone have any experience with silver bullet turn signals manufactured by Kuryakyn or any brand for that matter? I'm looking to suppliment my existing Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight with more visible turn signals. I'd like to mount them to the fender struts and am curious if the LED versions would supply enough visible light. I would like to stick with the LED theme if it's practical (meaning safe). Anyone have input?

hgarza809 · 10-11-2009

Hey! sorry I just came across this posting, but have you gotten an answer to your question. I installed Kuryakyn bullet halogen lights that were just the perfect fit.

jack030 · 10-12-2009

Yeah, it seems more people go with the haolgen option. I haven't came across too many that have used the LED bullets.

ATXVulcan · 10-12-2009

I actually just installed the LED bullets. Easy install, very visible - more so than the stock signals.
Right now they are amber and used only as turn signals, but I may get red bulbs in the future and make them brake/turn or running/turn.

Trashman900C · 10-12-2009

i used these.........the black ones of course......

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jack030 · 10-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATXVulcan

I actually just installed the LED bullets. Easy install, very visible - more so than the stock signals.
Right now they are amber and used only as turn signals, but I may get red bulbs in the future and make them brake/turn or running/turn.

I appreciate your feedback on the LED version. I'll keep them on my "To Do" list.

V2K_CCTX · 10-13-2009

I have the halogen silver bullets on my wifes bike as the fog lamps

ATXVulcan · 10-13-2009

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Originally Posted by jack030

I appreciate your feedback on the LED version. I'll keep them on my "To Do" list.

An important detail on the LEDs: Make sure you get a load equalizer. I got my dual-filament silver bullets from Scootworks and the equalizer was included. This was very simple to wire in but a necessity to make them flash at the correct rate.
You MAY also need a diode kit if you have a single indicator light on your dash. It prevents cross-talk between each side. I didn't need one for whatever reason, but I've read other posts where people did.

V2K_CCTX · 10-13-2009

Trashman900C · 10-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATXVulcan

An important detail on the LEDs: Make sure you get a load equalizer. I got my dual-filament silver bullets from Scootworks and the equalizer was included. This was very simple to wire in but a necessity to make them flash at the correct rate.
You MAY also need a diode kit if you have a single indicator light on your dash. It prevents cross-talk between each side. I didn't need one for whatever reason, but I've read other posts where people did.

i needed both...........

jack030 · 10-13-2009

hmm... interesting.

first time I've heard about the diode. makes sense. I already updated my flasher on account of having the integrated tailight.

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jack030 Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shippensburg, PA Posts: 477	Silver Bullet Lighting Does anyone have any experience with silver bullet turn signals manufactured by Kuryakyn or any brand for that matter? I'm looking to suppliment my existing Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight with more visible turn signals. I'd like to mount them to the fender struts and am curious if the LED versions would supply enough visible light. I would like to stick with the LED theme if it's practical (meaning safe). Anyone have input? __________________ 2008 900 Custom Candy Lime Green

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jack030 Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shippensburg, PA Posts: 477	Yeah, it seems more people go with the haolgen option. I haven't came across too many that have used the LED bullets. __________________ 2008 900 Custom Candy Lime Green

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ATXVulcan Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 26	I actually just installed the LED bullets. Easy install, very visible - more so than the stock signals. Right now they are amber and used only as turn signals, but I may get red bulbs in the future and make them brake/turn or running/turn. __________________ 2005 Vulcan 800 Classic

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Trashman900C Stealth Custom Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,591	i used these.........the black ones of course...... Harrison Specialties LLC LED lights, Motorcycle backrests, DIY plans and other accessories: Mini Bullet Style Housings __________________ MeanCyclesGallery

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 7,413	I have the halogen silver bullets on my wifes bike as the fog lamps __________________ 07 ZX14 Kawi Lime Green (32/50) 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV650 03 BMW 745Li 00 VW 1.8T Beetle

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hgarza809 Vulcan 9C Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Texas Posts: 19	Hey! sorry I just came across this posting, but have you gotten an answer to your question. I installed Kuryakyn bullet halogen lights that were just the perfect fit.

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 7,413	+1 __________________ 07 ZX14 Kawi Lime Green (32/50) 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV650 03 BMW 745Li 00 VW 1.8T Beetle

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jack030 Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shippensburg, PA Posts: 477	hmm... interesting. first time I've heard about the diode. makes sense. I already updated my flasher on account of having the integrated tailight. __________________ 2008 900 Custom Candy Lime Green

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