| Author | Message | ||
     Nvbuell |
I have heard that these are available, but have not found them anywhere? Anyone got a lead on this? Supposed to be much brighter and have an integrated blinker within. I bought the upgraded headlights and am planning on doing that install asap. | ||
| Shawns |
Got mine off of ebay. I believe it was around $80 | ||
| Shawns |
I got mine off of E-bay..it was around $80 | ||
| Ratbuell |
Xblights.com | ||
| Nvbuell |
Thanks Shawns, Ratbuell. Appreciate it. Will look up both. | ||
| Froggy |
Go with the XBlights. Expensive but they are seriously the best you can get, might even be the difference between being seen or rear ended one day. | ||
| Nvbuell |
Froggy, your right. They are a little pricey, but given the near misses I have had from complete idiots at the wheel, it could only help in being seen. Especially when carrying precious cargo! | ||
| Shawns |
This is the one i purchased. Its bright and looks great http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buell-Firebolt-XB9-and-XB1 2-integrated-tail-light-kit-/330929675898?pt=Motor cycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0cf21e7a&vxp=m tr | ||
| Nvbuell |
Thanks Shawns. My pocket book wouldnt see that damage as much. Noticed it has 88LED's so thats good. Got some pictures of that mounted on your R to show it in the day and dark? | ||
| Shawns |
When ever the powder coater decides to finish my wheels I'll try and get a pick. Its at my buddies shop in pieces cause I sent out the swing are and a few other pieces too. | ||
| Noobuel |
To see how much better the XBLights version is than the Clear Alternatives (eBay unit) take a look at this thread: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/620270.html | ||
| Nvbuell |
Thanks Noobuel! That's the stuff!  | ||
| Terrys1980 |
Or you can build your own for around $20 http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?32777/377815 | ||
| Nvbuell |
Thanks Terry. Rob at XBlights makes a great product and from what I know of him, is a great guy. He has already responded to my inquiries and been very helpful along with suggestions. Thanks Fellas! | ||
| Noobuel |
And it'll be even dimmer than the Clear Alternatives version.} | ||
| Jaredc01 |
Varies greatly depending on the LEDs you buy. If you were to use, say... Philips SuperFlux LEDs, you'd get spectacular performance. You would need to do it properly though with a driver / regulator. | ||
| Noobuel |
Agreed, those are the LED's that Rob uses. The thread that was linked to will result in a vastly inferior light output compared to an XBLights unit. | ||
| Ratbuell |
My only concern with any of the "integratd" lights is, lack of separation between the tail/brake light and the turn signals. While I understand the appeal of a "clean" look without turn signal stalks...I personally like having my signals on their on stalks, in their own location, separate from the brakelight so it doesn't wash them out. XBlights makes an amazing product and uses top notch components. But for my personal bike (09 CR), I have the stock LED signals and a factory 2010 LED tail/brake light. Personal preference is all - I like bright, AND I like separation (and I don't mind stalks). | ||
| Nvbuell |
I like both looks. Turns with tidy tail and no turns. Like you say, its all in personal preference. XBlights makes a great product and as with most things, you get what you pay for. As with most things, if you have the ingenuity to build it, you can. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I have the first integrated stop/run/turn light for an 1125 from XBLights. I was trained in Electronics in the Navy and Robert makes the best taillight you can buy, IMO. His parts selection and assembly is without peer. The module is totally sealed and uses the highest light output LEDs on the market. STOP is blindingly RED. Once again, you get what you pay for. Zack | ||
| Ratbuell |
Again...Robert makes an amazing product. Total quality. I just like having my signals spaced away from my brakelight for visibility. Preference only, not a comment on his quality. He makes an outstanding product. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Joe - from your standpoint, get the integrated light and keep the stalked signals. With my integrated signals in back and the marker lights being my front turn signals, I seem to be well seen. I've had no scary left-turners trying to kill me or texters running over me. Knock on wood. Z | ||
| Shawns |
I find that it doesn't matter. People just don't pay attention. I have kicked a door or to to gain a persons attention. The last A%S was wearing headphones listening to his ipod while driving. Don't cars come with radios these days. | ||
| Terrys1980 |
Here is a link to my video. You be the judge. | ||
| Shawns |
I LIKE IT !!!!! | ||
| Deanh8 |
you ever see what those clear alternative tailights look like after a year or two... i had one.. then got an xblight, wish I didnt waste my money... although they were more then 80 bucks then | ||
| Ratbuell |
You're right...people don't pay attention. which is why I prefer not to make them have to try and think any more than necessary. We "understand" an integrated light, but think about the first time you saw one and how you processed it. Now think about a cager seeing one for the first time. Imagine THAT thought process....and imagine they're doing it while staring at your ass end on the road, while hopefully not hitting you. Again, a nice product and very well made. I just prefer not to change that particular part of my motorcycles. | ||
| Terrys1980 |
I still have led indicators in the back. I have them covered in the video. |
