LED underglow lighting [tastefully] done

[metallicat]

I am slowly taking things off Boneman's old site one by one... so credit to him for this (and other ideas). I always found it cheasy, but when done w/o crazy colors and w/o extreme overkill I think the LED lighting not only looks great, but also makes you much more visible at night.

I connected everything battery->relay/distro block(for any other electrical stuff)->LED rocker switch->distribution block for 8 LEDs (from superbrightleds.com). Straightforward, just took patience and time. The red dot on the tail is the switch, only applicable when key is in the ignition.

The bike is dark blue, you just can't tell here .

First person I was eager to show this to was my wife, after great feedback from her I'd love to share w/ the fz6 gang!

Its tough to get a good shot, you don't see the bright individual LEDs like here, its just overexposure from the camera...

 

[jtarkany]

I know LED's get a bad wrap, but I'm with you, I think it can be done tastefully. The bike looks great :thumbup:

 

[abraxas]

Looks really good. I prefer to LED to those neon tubes.

 

[Erci]

Very well done!

 

[DavidG-757]

yea man that looks good. im debating doing similar with green on my 09 black fz. in virginia though it is illegal unless they came on the bike stock apparently. im with you though, its a visibility issue as long as you dont throw on strobes and everything.

 

[Boneman]

Looks great! Might be doing this to my VFR as well. I liked white with silver and on dark winter mornings, it was nice to have that added visibility without looking too 'bling'.

 

[skooter65]

Looks great..very subtle.

and...

... but also makes you much more visible at night.

... it was nice to have that added visibility without looking too 'bling'.

This type of lighting is legal in your states?????

 

[Boneman]

This type of lighting is legal in your states?????

..never said that... I looked at it this way (and as others have stated):

1. It was subtle and not overly "hey look at my crazy bright lights over here"
2. It was white. I think most LEO's would have less of an issue than if you chose say red or blue. Most laws are VERY clear about the use of those colours.
3. I could adjust it's brightness and never had it on strobe or flashing modes.
4. Didn't have it on all the time

 

[chomorro]

Looks great!!! Illegal in CA though . Fast and the furious killed it for everyone

 

[crazy dave]

nice spot for the switch. i have mine under the clutch side fairing under the seat going right into the under seat compartment. blue as well. nice choice:thumbup: