[GoldWinger12]

Where can I find smoked LED blinkers to replace the amber ones in the mirrors?
Also if I switch to the LED blinkers will I need an equilizer for the blinkers to work right, and if so how much trouble is it to install?

 

[garyculb]

Smoke LED Turn Signal

I have the LED Turn signals on the front. Unfortunately, we have been through 3 pairs in 3 years. The dealer has quite carrying the vendor but, the smoked model is listed below. Install on my done was done at purchase/ accessory install. I am not great at electrical installs. Best,


Load Suppressor: http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=7804&str=4

Smoke LED Front Turn Signal: http://store.58cycle.com/product_p/front sigs gl1800 01 led smk.htm

DOC:shrug:

 

[GoldWinger12]

Does anyone know of a different brand? I would hope there would be one where you would not have to replce them every year.
Also how much trouble is it to install the equalizer?

 

[GoldWinger12]

Noone? :shrug:

 

[Barnstormer37]

Seems to me that smoke lenses darkens and restricts the amount of light being transmitted. They may look good for appearance but I personally would not use them because of the reduced safety factor. Same thing for smoked headlight, taillight, etc.

My $.02

 

[Rocky]

Noone? :shrug:

I just bought a set of smoke lens from here.They come with Amber bulbs,(I called them to ask).
So I ordered their Chrome/Amber bulbs too.

Clear/Smoke Lens- http://stores.motolume.com/-strse-244/01-dsh-12-GL1800-Goldwing/Detail.bok?c

Bulbs- http://stores.motolume.com/-strse-3...h-Wedge/Detail.bok?category=Replacement+Bulbs


I went this route because of reported issues with LED versions.

 

[gray red rider]

Or you can buy it in a can...
http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP999-Nite-Shades-Cover-Translucent/dp/B000CPCRS6

 

[GoldWinger12]

I kind of agree with the comment about smoked lenses restricting the light output, but I had heard that was not an issue with the smoked LED lights.
However there sounds like there may be an issue with how long these lights last.
The only reason I wanted the smoked lenses over the clear was I thought they would go better with the black headlights on the 12 GW.
Rocky; have you been able to tell if your light output is reduced by the smoked lenses?

 

[aphillipsiii]

Does anyone know of a different brand? I would hope there would be one where you would not have to replce them every year.
Also how much trouble is it to install the equalizer?

Refer to this post regarding load equalizers. I used this equalizer because it didn't overheat when using the emergency flashers.

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242159&highlight=equalizer

 

[Rocky]

I kind of agree with the comment about smoked lenses restricting the light output, but I had heard that was not an issue with the smoked LED lights.
However there sounds like there may be an issue with how long these lights last.
The only reason I wanted the smoked lenses over the clear was I thought they would go better with the black headlights on the 12 GW.
Rocky; have you been able to tell if your light output is reduced by the smoked lenses?

1) I just ordered the smoke lens three days ago and they haven't arrived yet to compare them to my spare Amber lens.

2 ) The 18 is still in prision.

Honestly I have seen the Smoke lens in acton in the past w/chrome/amber bulbs.They were bright too.
That is why I ordered a set now because my bike is now white.
I wasn't interesed in them when the bike was Red.

 

[English-Greg]

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=290542

Bought mine from Motolume and they arrived in days. They are growing on me! Not the LED ones though