LED strips - Page 3 - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

MikeDaDrummer · 02-21-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LkwdC50B

My gut feeling is that it is frowned upon here by the po-po... Closest information that I could find is:

V C Section 27606 Illegal Use of Light Bars

Illegal Use of Light Bars

27606. (a) No person shall own or operate a motor vehicle which is equipped with a light bar, or facsimile thereof, to resemble a motor vehicle used by a peace officer or traffic officer while on duty within that jurisdiction for the primary purpose of enforcing Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000) or Division 11 (commencing with Section 21000) pursuant to Section 40800.
(b) For purposes of this section the following definitions apply:
(1) A "light bar" means any light or device affixed to or mounted upon the roof of a vehicle and extending the width of the roof, or a substantial portion thereof, which emits amber, red, or blue, or any combination of those lights.
(2) A "facsimile of a light bar" is any device designed or contrived to resemble a light bar regardless of the degree of light emission or lack thereof.

Matt

A friend of mine is a retired SJPD Motorcycle Officer. He told me awhile back that you can have them on your bike. BUT, you should not have them on while in motion. Most likely should only be used as show when parked. On the other hand, I forgot

to turn mine off one night and rode around for abit one night. No LEOs bothered me

LkwdC50B · 02-22-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaDrummer

A friend of mine is a retired SJPD Motorcycle Officer. He told me awhile back that you can have them on your bike. BUT, you should not have them on while in motion.

That's been my general understanding as well. Even with the lights underneath the bike, I would imagine that you could still be mistaken for a motor officer or some other kind of distraction. It's a shame that the public can't ride with them, I can easily see the blue lights from the rear of their bikes a 1/2 mile or better at dawn or dusk heading to or coming from work.

Matt

mfile2000 · 02-22-2012, 08:36 AM

I think the lights make the bike more visible at night, therefore safer.

jrygrn · 02-22-2012, 10:06 AM

Here in Texas , if blue lights are on a becon they can not flash and they can only cast light so far.

Texas Transportation Code - Section 547.305. Restrictions On Use Of Lights - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws

NDMBA2010 · 02-22-2012, 12:07 PM

So I got a question because I'm thinking of ordering a joe florida set off of ebay thats a good deal... While some of these sets use zip ties, some use 3M tape as well. Did anyone use the 3M tape to attach the LED's? If so, can the 3m tape be removed easilly from the bike without ripping in half and leaving some tape stuck to the frame??

Also, it looks like mostly blues and reds have been used by people in this thread... any thoughts from you guys on LED colors like amber/yellow/orange? I have the black and yellow 08 M50 and would like to try to keep with the color scheme, but havent really ever seen these colors on a bike.

jrygrn · 02-22-2012, 01:04 PM

I just painted from that blue purple 2007 color to orange and im fixin to change my blue lights to green to better match the orange. I think amber would look good on a black yellow bike.

NDMBA2010 · 02-22-2012, 01:25 PM

jrygrn,

Since your riding a M50 also... where did you mount the LED's on your bike?

jrygrn · 02-22-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NDMBA2010

jrygrn,

Since your riding a M50 also... where did you mount the LED's on your bike?

I used something very simmalar to theese, BLUE 9 LED FLEXIBLE STRIP MOTORCYCLE/CAR/BOAT LIGHT 12V | eBay
I had a strip of 24 on each of the rails of the rear fender mounting bracket just above the wheel. I also had a strip of 48 along each of the lower frame rails and a strip of 24 under each side of the tank it looked like this theese arent the greatest pictures.

NDMBA2010 · 02-22-2012, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the ideas on the location... just bought a 120 yellow Joe Florida LED set

jrygrn · 02-22-2012, 02:25 PM

Make sure you show us pics when your done.

02-22-2012, 10:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
jrygrn Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: The Big Bend of Texas Posts: 768 Thanks: 53 Thanked 62 Times in 56 Posts	Here in Texas , if blue lights are on a becon they can not flash and they can only cast light so far. Texas Transportation Code - Section 547.305. Restrictions On Use Of Lights - Texas Attorney Resources - Texas Laws __________________ 2007 M-Bobb; Iso grips and kury pegs,PC III USB, V & H Straight Shots, Naked Jugs, Like 250 Blue LEDS, Front LED Turn signal Mod And Relocation, Side Mount Plate, Flame Grill with Spikes, Switchblade Windshield with Spikes, Brake Light Modulator, 12v Power Outlet, Quiet Kore Baffles, Air horn, Dual head lights, Johns forward controls, Webslinger speedo.

02-22-2012, 01:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
jrygrn Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: The Big Bend of Texas Posts: 768 Thanks: 53 Thanked 62 Times in 56 Posts	I just painted from that blue purple 2007 color to orange and im fixin to change my blue lights to green to better match the orange. I think amber would look good on a black yellow bike. __________________ 2007 M-Bobb; Iso grips and kury pegs,PC III USB, V & H Straight Shots, Naked Jugs, Like 250 Blue LEDS, Front LED Turn signal Mod And Relocation, Side Mount Plate, Flame Grill with Spikes, Switchblade Windshield with Spikes, Brake Light Modulator, 12v Power Outlet, Quiet Kore Baffles, Air horn, Dual head lights, Johns forward controls, Webslinger speedo.

02-22-2012, 02:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
jrygrn Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: The Big Bend of Texas Posts: 768 Thanks: 53 Thanked 62 Times in 56 Posts	Make sure you show us pics when your done. __________________ 2007 M-Bobb; Iso grips and kury pegs,PC III USB, V & H Straight Shots, Naked Jugs, Like 250 Blue LEDS, Front LED Turn signal Mod And Relocation, Side Mount Plate, Flame Grill with Spikes, Switchblade Windshield with Spikes, Brake Light Modulator, 12v Power Outlet, Quiet Kore Baffles, Air horn, Dual head lights, Johns forward controls, Webslinger speedo.

02-22-2012, 08:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 288 Thanked 149 Times in 124 Posts	I think the lights make the bike more visible at night, therefore safer.

02-22-2012, 12:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
NDMBA2010 VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dearborn Michigan Posts: 109 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	So I got a question because I'm thinking of ordering a joe florida set off of ebay thats a good deal... While some of these sets use zip ties, some use 3M tape as well. Did anyone use the 3M tape to attach the LED's? If so, can the 3m tape be removed easilly from the bike without ripping in half and leaving some tape stuck to the frame?? Also, it looks like mostly blues and reds have been used by people in this thread... any thoughts from you guys on LED colors like amber/yellow/orange? I have the black and yellow 08 M50 and would like to try to keep with the color scheme, but havent really ever seen these colors on a bike.

02-22-2012, 01:25 PM	#27 (permalink)
NDMBA2010 VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dearborn Michigan Posts: 109 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	jrygrn, Since your riding a M50 also... where did you mount the LED's on your bike?

02-22-2012, 02:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
NDMBA2010 VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dearborn Michigan Posts: 109 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for the ideas on the location... just bought a 120 yellow Joe Florida LED set

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