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Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« on: July 29, 2018, 06:19:39 PM »
I tried cheap LEDs a few yrs ago - but they fell apart and started blinking off and on -NOT a good thing for front running lights. People think you're turning!

So, today ordered 3 LEDs >  better quality amber front wedge lights for the running lights - and a dual purpose red rear bulb for the brake light.

The LIKE already has a massive tail light ( a + selling point to me) and very good front running lights - but figured it was time to try the improved LEDs.
Will post when I DIY.
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Re: Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2018, 07:17:20 PM »
I tried cheap LEDs a few yrs ago - but they fell apart and started blinking off and on -NOT a good thing for front running lights. People think you're turning!

So, today ordered 3 LEDs >  better quality amber front wedge lights for the running lights - and a dual purpose red rear bulb for the brake light.

The LIKE already has a massive tail light ( a + selling point to me) and very good front running lights - but figured it was time to try the improved LEDs.
Will post when I DIY.
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Nice!  Let me know what you used.  Bought an led/euro turn signal kit from Scooterwest for my girlfriends Vespa sprint and its over paid garbage.  Her tail light is so dim it’s dangerous.  I love my led lights on my Like 150i so bright.  Except the headlight is a little dicey at night, I will load up a review of that soon.
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Re: Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2018, 08:28:02 PM »
I tried cheap LEDs a few yrs ago - but they fell apart and started blinking off and on -NOT a good thing for front running lights. People think you're turning!

So, today ordered 3 LEDs >  better quality amber front wedge lights for the running lights - and a dual purpose red rear bulb for the brake light.

The LIKE already has a massive tail light ( a + selling point to me) and very good front running lights - but figured it was time to try the improved LEDs.
Will post when I DIY.
Stig

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Nice!  Let me know what you used.  Bought an led/euro turn signal kit from Scooterwest for my girlfriends Vespa sprint and its over paid garbage.  Her tail light is so dim it’s dangerous.  I love my led lights on my Like 150i so bright.  Except the headlight is a little dicey at night, I will load up a review of that soon.

Headlight is dicey?!!
Figured that LED light would be like a bleedin' train!


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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2018, 09:28:26 PM »
Headlight is dicey?!!
Figured that LED light would be like a bleedin' train!


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The headlight is a bleeding train with the brights on.  With just the regular the beam is concentrated on an area like 50-75 feet ahead, but right in front it’s just kind of not.  Nothing crazy bad but almost have to ride with high beams on when it gets dark to see both ahead and right in front.
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Re: Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2018, 12:24:45 AM »
My Burgman 400 had the same problem when delivered. I finally adjusted the beams down...made a big difference. Was then a great pair of lights for my daily dark rides.
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2018, 01:38:21 AM »
My Burgman 400 had the same problem when delivered. I finally adjusted the beams down...made a big difference. Was then a great pair of lights for my daily dark rides.
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Yeah was wondering if I just needed to aim it.  Gonna have to figure that one out.  Nothing in the owners manual about how to aim headlight
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Re: Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2018, 02:04:38 AM »
I would really love to add LED headlights to Diana, but I just can't find any that I have any confidence installing. I've read so many contradictory, confusing, and complicated things about LED headlights that I just have no confidence whatsoever. The main thing is, I can't get past the "oh the fans break down and the lights fail" or "they only look bright when you're looking at them, but don't put any light on the road" comments that I see on various forums, comment sections and reviews.

So I use the brightest Halogens I can get (The Sylvania Silver Series) and add LED running lights to make me more visible.
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Re: Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2018, 11:06:46 AM »
Yeah was wondering if I just needed to aim it.  Gonna have to figure that one out.  Nothing in the owners manual about how to aim headlight
Under the headlight cowling should be a screw head - with screw body aligned fore and aft. Since screw is below the light, screwing IN pulls the light beam down. Screwing out raises it.  No adjustment for left/right aiming.
Bigger scoots often have a different arrangement.(reaching from under then up into the cowling with a tool)....but all have a way to change the aim of beam I think.
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2018, 09:34:21 PM »
Under the headlight cowling should be a screw head - with screw body aligned fore and aft. Since screw is below the light, screwing IN pulls the light beam down. Screwing out raises it.  No adjustment for left/right aiming.
Bigger scoots often have a different arrangement.(reaching from under then up into the cowling with a tool)....but all have a way to change the aim of beam I think.
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This is what my adjustment looks like.  Still working on images but maybe this link will work. Almost
Looks like I loosen the screw and assume I pull forward to raise and push back to lower then tighten screw.  I will find out tonight
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Re: Joining the 21st century w/ LEDs
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2018, 09:51:24 PM »
https://ibb.co/haDgyo

This is what my adjustment looks like.  Still working on images but maybe this link will work. Almost
Looks like I loosen the screw and assume I pull forward to raise and push back to lower then tighten screw.  I will find out tonight




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