Lighting upgrade - all in one thread...

[Hoff]

So I just got my 6 about 1.5 weeks ago. I've done some searching in the forums, but information is all over the place, and more about how great these mods are, not necessarily what parts are needed in actuality.

This is what I want to do.

Upgrade headlight to LED (Value Accessories part 226-0054)
Upgrade brake and rear turns to LED (VA part #7443RL or 7443A/7443R)
Add headlight modulator (Kissan part # P115W-D)
Add brake "flasher" (VA part # 28-01001)


My questions are these.

Headlight...one set of Pathfinder LED headlight kits or two? I'm used to my VTX that has one lamp, not 4. Since there are 4 lamps there, do I need 2 sets? And if so, what is the point of 4 lamps if two work as low and two work as high? Or do the new lamps go in the center as they are the low and stay on for high?

Headlight modulator, only need one that connects as master/slave setup for the dual headlights. Unless I'm way off here.

I know I need to replace the flasher for the turn signals, that's not an issue. But Value Accessories has two different 7443 lamps for tail lights. One is $20 each, the other is $7.95 each. The $7.95 one looks like it MAY be for the turn signal replacement as it possibly is red as a running light, then goes amber as a flasher (or the other way around?). Or do I just buy 2 of the red at $20ea and 2 of the amber at $20ea?

Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

[Walcrow]

Brian.....

I'd order a pair of these for the rear brake light......Ebay has them. Mine should be here in 2 days.

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...g-brake-lights

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...00022&_sacat=0

[Hoff]

Brian.....

I'd order a pair of these for the rear brake light......Ebay has them. Mine should be here in 2 days.

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...g-brake-lights

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...00022&_sacat=0

So those remove the need for the brake flasher. But they only flash 3 times right? The don't repeat the sequence as long as you hold the brake like the flasher does.

[Walcrow]

You are most likely correct from what I see on the video. You can always tap the brakes repeatedly a few seconds apart for each 3 flash sequence.

[unsub]

So those remove the need for the brake flasher. But they only flash 3 times right? The don't repeat the sequence as long as you hold the brake like the flasher does.

Yes they do - at 60 second intervals.

I have the superbrights installed and I have tested them. If your brakes are applied without interruption, they flash every 60 seconds.

-----> http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...g-brake-lights

[OlyF6B]

So those remove the need for the brake flasher. But they only flash 3 times right? The don't repeat the sequence as long as you hold the brake like the flasher does.

Video (LED flashing bulbs)



For the price and ease of install... a better value IHMO.

[Hoff]

Video (LED flashing bulbs)



For the price and ease of install... a better value IHMO.

Agreed. I can't tell in that video, it looks like you let go of the brake to make it flash again. Is that right? I'd really like sit at a light and not have to keep releasing and grabbing to make it flash for the idiots coming up behind me.

I think someone posted a set that does to that for less than the $20 a lamp.

[OlyF6B]

Agreed. I can't tell in that video, it looks like you let go of the brake to make it flash again. Is that right? .

Yes... I was pressing rear brake pedal to make the brakes flash. Personally I'm not overly concerned with needing any repeated flashing after I've come to a full stop. I'm trying to make sure that anyone behind me realizes sooner that I'm on the binders... and the brief series of flashes should help with that.

[lloydmoore1]

Brian.....

I'd order a pair of these for the rear brake light......Ebay has them. Mine should be here in 2 days.

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...g-brake-lights

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...00022&_sacat=0

I've had these for just over 1 year and they work excellent. I thought one burnt out but it just popped out of it's housing, popped it back in and still going strong.
a great upgrade and a cheap one too.

[Hoff]

Brian.....

I'd order a pair of these for the rear brake light......Ebay has them. Mine should be here in 2 days.

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?7...g-brake-lights

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...00022&_sacat=0

Ok, ordered a pair of these. Saves a little cash. The rest I'll have to just do it. As much as I hate spending that much, it should be done. First ride with the group a couple people said they didn't even notice my stock turn signals. Granted, they weren't LOOKING for them, but they should still see them.