Adding custom lights?

dirtymoosetaint
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Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:14:07 GMT -5

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Post by dirtymoosetaint on Apr 9, 2012 13:14:07 GMT -5

How hard woudl it be to add custom lights, like underneath the body or in the fenders?

Here is an ebay link to what i'm thinking about getting

www.ebay.com/itm/Flexible-Car-Truck-Motorbike-Motor-Strip-Light-Blue-Waterproof-48-LED-Lamp-48CM-/270932435733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f14d4e315

I kinda want to hook them up to a small solar panel if i can find one that can do 12v. I dunno yet tho. I've never tried somethign like this, but it shoudl be fun lol

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,620 Location: Preston, MD	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:19:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Apr 9, 2012 13:19:03 GMT -5 I'd just hook them into the battery. Wiring is simple, just postive and negative. Inline fuse, inline switch. The hardest part would be mounting them to get whatever effect you want out of them.
	Brent Life is better at high RPM.

dirtymoosetaint Scoot Enthusiast Posts: 230	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:21:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dirtymoosetaint on Apr 9, 2012 13:21:59 GMT -5 cool wel these particluar strip lights come with adhesive 3m tape on them i just wasnt sure it the power they would draw woudl eat my battery or not...

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Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:29:50 GMT -5

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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 9, 2012 13:29:50 GMT -5

As long as you have them switched off when the scooter isn't running (or when you aren't showing them off), the battery should be fine. LEDs draw a very small amount of power.

Also, be careful and check your local laws. The laws in a lot of areas prohibit certain types of lighting to be used on public roads or while in motion.

Brent
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:29:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2012 13:29:57 GMT -5 why?

dirtymoosetaint Scoot Enthusiast Posts: 230	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:37:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dirtymoosetaint on Apr 9, 2012 13:37:47 GMT -5 i think its a distraction issue anyhow i just ordered 2 - 24cm strips in blue..so we will see when they get here...lol
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Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:44:28 GMT -5

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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 9, 2012 13:44:28 GMT -5

Distracting to other drivers is what I was told. I've been pulled over for it in my own car and a friend's years ago and that's what both cops said. Also, do not make them flash, especially blue or red. Then they like to tell you they could get you for impersonating an officer or emergency vehicle. My friend was told his undercar neons were OK when he was parked, but not on the road or stopped at a red light. These were in MD and DE years ago.

Last Edit: Apr 9, 2012 13:46:11 GMT -5 by 90GTVert

Brent
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dirtymoosetaint Scoot Enthusiast Posts: 230	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:54:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dirtymoosetaint on Apr 9, 2012 13:54:55 GMT -5 well i just got off the phone with Toledo Police and they said as long as they are not a combination of red/blue or flashing lights they are legal....so im all good.

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,620 Location: Preston, MD	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:56:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Apr 9, 2012 13:56:25 GMT -5 Nice. Glad you checked. Most of us do it, then get in trouble, then check the laws. lol
	Brent Life is better at high RPM.

dirtymoosetaint Scoot Enthusiast Posts: 230	Adding custom lights? Apr 9, 2012 13:57:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dirtymoosetaint on Apr 9, 2012 13:57:40 GMT -5 lol im poor so i cant afford a ticket..lol