gudgravy

I just bought one of these and it is in the mail. here's the link:
eBay Motors: HONDA CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD REAR LIGHT LED CLEAR LENS (item 200067992583 end time Jan-18-07 20:15:54 PST)

ConqSoft

Way too hard for the people behind you to see your signals with these type of integrated units.

I even went back to stock lenses from my clear lenses so the brake light and signals would be more visible.

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gudgravy

I ALWAYS use hand and arm signals in conjunction with any signaling and turning. More show than go I guess.

TangorXX

A question on a somewhat related note:

I'm looking at changing out the tail light assembly since the one on mine had been painted with a light coat of black (looks kinda neat, but visibility of the light is poor). Does the assembly come out with just removing the 2 mounting bolts and disconnecting the two connectors to the light sockets, or does the seat cowl need to be removed as well?

Thanks,

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OZDave

I can't remember remember if you need to remove the cowling or not, but when you have brake light unit out, put a couple of pieces of shrink wrap around the locating pin at the bottom before you reasemble it. The rubber grommet it locates into spreads over time and allows the tail light to rattle around. It always anoyed the hell out me. Fixed mine like a charm.

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gudgravy

In my eXXperience Tangor, you must always remove the seat and rear cowl. Otherwise you'd risk pushing against plastic parts and something may give.

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Involute

I had something similar on my FZ-1 (came with it). None of my riding buddies had any idea what I was doing when I was leading. If I had to make an abrupt stop I felt the need to do it with my clutch hand off the bars to give the "Slow Down" signal to my buddies behind me. If it wasn't a buddy behind me I was worried about getting a car rammed up my ass. I ALWAYS had to use hand signals for turning also.

I think they are cool and all.....................just not safe.

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DosXX

When my bird was in the planning stages I bought one of those tail lights from Clear Alterantives withthe thought that it would look cool and I could do away with the rear turn signals.

But after painting the XX red I kinda liked the stock red lens. So now I am just going to bring the turn signals in closer as described on this forum by Conq.

TangorXX

Just planning on replacing the tail light portion and shorten the stock signals.

I'm a bit surprised that during development and testing that the limited directional issue didn't come up. Seems they could come up with a way of redirecting that light more effectively using light diffusing reflector or mount the 3 banks of LEDs (left, middle, right) that would improve the viewing angle.

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gudgravy

In addition to the integrated kit, I also have replaced my stock turn signals with LED signals that mount on the tail.

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SGTSkiXX

I don't think I could do the hand and arm signals not a big fan of letting the bike choose it's own path.

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sv61

Howdy Gudgravy,

I am interested in this light. I looked on their website, and found it. First off, how bright is it, compared to stock? Does it flash normally, or too fast? Does it use the stock wiring, and if not, does it include any of supplies required? Finally, how long did shipping take?

Thanks, and sorry for so many questions.

flitemdic

Mine's pretty bright, but it's not one of the ones off ebay. At least not now- it was back when I bought it. In bright sunlight, it is somewhat less effective, but I'm talking bright like direct surface of the sun bright. In normal light, it's actually pretty good. Mine's flat all the way across, though, no directional issues at all.

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sv61

Is this the same light that GugGravy bought? Jeez, are all the Hill Country area bikes gonna have it?

Silverbird

Let us know how it works when you get it. I like the look. I am running the clear alternatives one with the led's now. I like it, but a little hard to see in the day time. Maybe I can see it in person at ROT if you are going.

John01XX

I think you will see that all the above taillights are actually from Clear Alternatives.

If you want the Clear Alternatives ones then I can save you a couple bucks over egay prices

I will sell the same LED taillight for $85.00 delivered

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sv61

I found it on a sight called Fly n Cycle.

Fly N Cycle, Inc. CBR1100 XX BLACKBIRD TAIL LIGHTS

Can anybody shed light on if the flashing cadence is correct with this light? Or, are the stock bulb sockets used, or are these cut out?

sv61

Here is the Clear Alternatives model.

Clear Alternatives: Clear.cbr1100xx

Might be the same but looks a little different.

r2t2

John... Ever feel like you're talking to the walls????

Once I figure out how badly I got screwed with my bonus, I'll be ordering one of the LED kits from ya...

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John01XX

Not a problem !!

I know for a fact who is distributing Clear Alternatives lenses and which distributors are selling through Ebay. Up until about 6 months ago I was personal friends with the owner and originator of the Clear Alternatives Company. Tobin sold the business about 6 months ago and they have changed quite a bit since then.
I now get charged a drop ship fee that never was before and the QC on orders going out is not as good as it was.

Oh well, All I can do is offer up the best price available anywhere including ebay and let those that are spending their money decide who they buy it from.

I will always at least meet any and all prices for members here and usually beat their price.

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