I've got beetle bags, which I love, but I hated the turn signals. They are tough to see and the amber lenses are just ugly. Solution, find the clear lens replacement light assembly and convert it to LEDs. I spent the better part of today starting the process, after learning and practicing with LEDs. My thought is to have both a red running light and the amber turn signals.
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After receiving the replacement light assemblies ($25 ebay) I spent nearly two hours separating the lens from the assembly. My advice if you attempt this is go very slow and be patient. It took nearly an hour for me to get the first 45 minutes for the second.
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I ordered all the LEDs (both red and orange/amber) and the resistors ($25 ebay again).
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I had decided to use plexiglass as the led mount. After an hour of marking and drilling I ended up with the clear mounts.
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I inserted the Red LEDs in the pattern I had laid out.
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And soldered as I went Another 2 hours slips by but I finished the pattern. There are 24 Red LEDs for this configuration
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Next will be the amber/orange turn signals. which will be around 50 per side.
I got a start on them but realized I was supposed to have the old counter tops removed and the dry wall fixed before they deliver the new one tomorrow. The wife will not be pleased :nono: I guess it will be a late night...
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After receiving the replacement light assemblies ($25 ebay) I spent nearly two hours separating the lens from the assembly. My advice if you attempt this is go very slow and be patient. It took nearly an hour for me to get the first 45 minutes for the second.
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I ordered all the LEDs (both red and orange/amber) and the resistors ($25 ebay again).
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I had decided to use plexiglass as the led mount. After an hour of marking and drilling I ended up with the clear mounts.
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I inserted the Red LEDs in the pattern I had laid out.
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And soldered as I went Another 2 hours slips by but I finished the pattern. There are 24 Red LEDs for this configuration
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Next will be the amber/orange turn signals. which will be around 50 per side.
I got a start on them but realized I was supposed to have the old counter tops removed and the dry wall fixed before they deliver the new one tomorrow. The wife will not be pleased :nono: I guess it will be a late night...