Author Topic: DIY Flashing LED brake lights  (Read 2789 times)

Offline ccarlsonnh

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DIY Flashing LED brake lights
« on: July 21, 2016, 08:21:59 PM »
So, decided I'd like some of those fancy flashing LED brake lights on my K75RT.  With some shopping, thought the available complete systems were  a bit  on the  pricey side for this cheapskate.  So, went the DIY route and they're not bad.  Maybe some upgrading of the LEDs at some point but definitely more visible than the (modified) stock lamps.

1993 K75RT 35K miles blue
New Hampshire

Offline jjs1234

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Re: DIY Flashing LED brake lights
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2016, 04:50:15 AM »
I am curious to know 2 things:

1. I've seen led lamps that are around 30-50 watts , any idea how those fare in brightness?

2. Can the electronics handle essentially that much draw from a bulb?

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Offline ccarlsonnh

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Re: DIY Flashing LED brake lights
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2016, 08:35:44 AM »
A 30-50 watt LED is HUGE!!! My LED driving lights are only 10w each and are incredibly bright.  The LED strips I used here are 6 watts each I think and plenty bright  enough.  I don't  know how much current the visi-tec module can handle but I suspect it's less than 30 to 50 watts.  But, check their website to be sure.

Have a great day!
1993 K75RT 35K miles blue
New Hampshire

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