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I have purchased a mono seat and intend to make it slightly different to original by putting LED's in instead of lamp unit. Keeping faithful to the original 2 squares of course. Does anyone know how or where to get advice to makesome. I have seen ebay ones but not that impressive imho. Thought about putting orange on side for indicators but not sure about that. I know maplins sell them. I have a good solder kit but is it that simple.
Nattyboy
23-Oct-2006, 17:21
Albie - its all getting a bit 'max power' isnt it mate - lol !
Got a contact for you - e mail Paul Welsby - paulwelsby@tiscali.co.uk ...make sure you tell him nat sent you and he'll look after you. His ducati LED units are superb quality. The leds are also red so you have the option of using a transparent light lens..
Cheers
Nat
they will need to be 12V to be compatible with you battery, but apart from that it would be good to get close to the same kind of luminance (brightness) as the stock part. Too bright can be distracting for drivers behind, hence you are not supposed to drive with a rear fog light on in normal conditions. Also if not bright enough then more difficult to see.
As Nat says, use a red led, but I would not personally use a clear lens unless it did a good job of "diffusing" the light source
Albie - its all getting a bit 'max power' isnt it mate - lol !
Got a contact for you - e mail Paul Welsby - paulwelsby@tiscali.co.uk ...make sure you tell him nat sent you and he'll look after you. His ducati LED units are superb quality. The leds are also red so you have the option of using a transparent light lens..
Cheers
Nat
Oooh I hope not.No strip lights underneath. Its just that I have got the mono seat and want to get a more modern look without extremism. I am trying to source the hinge and seat lock and seat pad so I can switch easy if necessary. Rode it in the rain yesterday and feels much more comfy than s4. Smoother.
If any one has seat hinge and latch please get back to me.
they will need to be 12V to be compatible with you battery, but apart from that it would be good to get close to the same kind of luminance (brightness) as the stock part. Too bright can be distracting for drivers behind, hence you are not supposed to drive with a rear fog light on in normal conditions. Also if not bright enough then more difficult to see.
As Nat says, use a red led, but I would not personally use a clear lens unless it did a good job of "diffusing" the light source
No they dont need to be 12v ! you just need the correct current limiting resistor fitted in the right place.
No they dont need to be 12v ! you just need the correct current limiting resistor fitted in the right place.
well I guess thats true, but I was referring to battery compatibility, saves adding the extra bits
Im gonna go for the £30 ones on ebay unless I find a better source. I hope to mount the indicators in the top breather vents behind silver mesh.
I have the 30 quid ebay ones and they are good, i can vouch for them...nice pattern when lit up.
lets have the link to ones you've seen to see if they are the same then !
Melnie Mouse
25-Oct-2006, 17:02
I have the 30 quid ebay ones and they are good, i can vouch for them...nice pattern when lit up.
lets have the link to ones you've seen to see if they are the same then !
what you nicked them off albie? ah poor albie, you didn't give him a chance!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-748-916-996-998-LED-Brake-Tail-Light-L-K_W0QQitemZ290042273800QQihZ019QQcategoryZ10448QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
No mel the leds ok
I got bumped in the trashed 748 seat. Hey mel can you checkout if cmws have any bits.
This is the light unit details.
Re Nats comments those are my leds on ebay, it is me note the ebay sellers name and the DSC name !!
If anybody wants a deal on these just ask !!
Cheers
paul
I have one on the monster and the 916, great bits of kit IMO saves having to worry about blown bulbs :D
Iconic944ss
25-Oct-2006, 21:00
As a side issue - would it be possible to replace the puny bulbs on an SS warning display with LEDS anyone?
Coloured LEDS would be even better I imagine?
Cheers - Frank
As a side issue - would it be possible to replace the puny bulbs on an SS warning display with LEDS anyone?
Coloured LEDS would be even better I imagine?
Cheers - Frank
Frank
Yes you can, so long as you use a current limiting resistor on the +ve (anode) of the LED.
You would need to calculate the value of this resistor from the LED data (current drawn etc), however a good guide for a 12v installation is 1k ohms
hope it helps
LEDS- depends what you install, as there are different types, like Gallium, ultra brites, stand etc...the choice is huge.
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