Got my LEDs fitted!
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Got my LEDs fitted!
After thinking about how cool LEDs would be on my GS I was sorely tempted to pull the trigger. I then realised that my GS neither comes out in the winter nor in the dark
Considering that my wee PCX125 is my daily workhorse in all conditions then I thought - why not?
Pulled the trigger on 2x5W and got my friendly Honda dealer to pop them on for me with briiliant results. Im thrilled at two things - the clean and tidy mannner they were installed in (the PCX isnt coming down with bracket fitments!) and the quality of the product. The Honda guys were well impressed by them and said they were the best quality spot accessory theyve fitted yet (surpassing the Givis I put on my CT also ) and in use they really are superb.
They have been positioned to by used as full time running lights and so far have increased vastly my capacity to be seen and also to see where im going - a welcome addition to winter commuting
Sorry about the crap phone pic quality but I hope you get the gist.
Product available from http://www.ja4x4.co.uk - £110 delivered inc switch. Result
Considering that my wee PCX125 is my daily workhorse in all conditions then I thought - why not?
Pulled the trigger on 2x5W and got my friendly Honda dealer to pop them on for me with briiliant results. Im thrilled at two things - the clean and tidy mannner they were installed in (the PCX isnt coming down with bracket fitments!) and the quality of the product. The Honda guys were well impressed by them and said they were the best quality spot accessory theyve fitted yet (surpassing the Givis I put on my CT also ) and in use they really are superb.
They have been positioned to by used as full time running lights and so far have increased vastly my capacity to be seen and also to see where im going - a welcome addition to winter commuting
Sorry about the crap phone pic quality but I hope you get the gist.
Product available from http://www.ja4x4.co.uk - £110 delivered inc switch. Result
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Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
£110! That's a lot of money for LEDs!
They must be SUPER bright...
They must be SUPER bright...
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
£110 is crazy money for a frippery
Think I would have painted the stamped mild steel mounting brackets to match the housing
Think I would have painted the stamped mild steel mounting brackets to match the housing
Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
I can buy a led for my boat for $20 at a local chandler or auto electrical shop or get the same on ebay from hk or china for $1. Just doesn't include fancy plastic packaging. So guess where I bought mine when I needed 30 leds.
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They rock - I love themmaddiedog wrote:£110! That's a lot of money for LEDs!
They must be SUPER bright...
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You can keep your Chinese crap thanksTaz wrote:I can buy a led for my boat for $20 at a local chandler or auto electrical shop or get the same on ebay from hk or china for $1. Just doesn't include fancy plastic packaging. So guess where I bought mine when I needed 30 leds.
Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
Better not look to closely at where just about everything you buy gets manufactured.V4 TRV wrote:You can keep your Chinese crap thanks
It's harder to avoid Chinese goods than you might think.
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
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I do know where things get manuafactured but im not installing cheap crap on my bike regardless of where its from.gn2 wrote:Better not look to closely at where just about everything you buy gets manufactured.V4 TRV wrote:You can keep your Chinese crap thanks
It's harder to avoid Chinese goods than you might think.
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actually my $1 leds function the same as $20 ones which are also made in China but have branding and packaging. but its your choice. im typing this on a cheap chinese android that works. And ride a cheap Thai scooter that would be cheaper but for honda branding.
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Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
Special fried rice for me pleasegn2 wrote:Better not look to closely at where just about everything you buy gets manufactured.V4 TRV wrote:You can keep your Chinese crap thanks
It's harder to avoid Chinese goods than you might think.
Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
Your bike is from Thailand and Honda have already fitted it with cheap crap.V4 TRV wrote:im not installing cheap crap on my bike regardless of where its from.
Those expensive LEDs you have fitted are highly likely to have some of their componentry made in China.
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v useful input into the threadgn2 wrote:Your bike is from Thailand and Honda have already fitted it with cheap crap.V4 TRV wrote:im not installing cheap crap on my bike regardless of where its from.
Those expensive LEDs you have fitted are highly likely to have some of their componentry made in China.
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Not exactly a thread of earth shattering significance though.
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1st entry to my ignore listgn2 wrote:Not exactly a thread of earth shattering significance though.
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V4 TRV wrote:1st entry to my ignore list
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Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
Congrats with your new leds. Looks great!!
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Shame that the fitted lights have meant you cannot have the Termoscud installed correctly.
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ta for the inputfigurehead71 wrote:Shame that the fitted lights have meant you cannot have the Termoscud installed correctly.
fyi - the mechanic didnt re-fit it right but ive since done so.
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Those LED's do look the part andI like them. Would I pay £110, I doubt it (Besides I can't offard it). Does that price include the labour of your Honda dealer to fit them?
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Re: Got my LEDs fitted!
Its not fitted right on your avatar either!...I have never seen it with the strap showing on the right hand side like that, the strap is meant to go underneath with the cover over the top (like it is in your photo 56 on the left side next to your switch). Are you sure you have it fitted right? its sits high over both sides of the dashboard and tapers down neatly along both sides to where the straps are fastened under the headlamps.V4 TRV wrote:ta for the inputfigurehead71 wrote:Shame that the fitted lights have meant you cannot have the Termoscud installed correctly.
fyi - the mechanic didnt re-fit it right but ive since done so.
If installed correctly, with the placement of both your switch and the LEDs (especially your right hand mounted one) I am doubtful you will be able to fit the Termoscud correctly.
Sorry my logical input is deemed as sarcastic by you by the sounds of things, like with GN2 looks like you have a loaded gun with every sentence posted on here, I guess without phonetics and emoticons with text you adapt a defensive role for some reason with any constructive criticism or difference of opinion?