Brake light suggestions

[cbod44]

Hi there. Picked up a 93 VMax a month or so ago and after getting the carbs and fork seals done ive been riding it and checking out different things on it and noticed the stock brake light has been removed and the upper light has been made the brake light, but not a taillight. they wired the turn signals up as the taillights but they are amber colored, not red. Question is, has anyone found a light that fits in that upper area that has both tail and stop functions. I found an oval light that would be used on a truck or trailer, but its 6.5" long and a little too wide for the spot. light on there now is about 5 inches. Thanks

 

[blaxmax]

Welcome to the forum---
Here are a few different types----

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=39343&highlight=tail+light

 

[DMAN999]

I used this 60 LED tail light and I like it a lot better than the ugly stock light.
And it's a LOT brighter than the stock light too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-12V-...ley-/401116641293?vxp=mtr&hash=item5d646a380d
I did have to add a 100 Ohm resistor to the running light wire to make the difference between running and braking more noticeable but it was still a pretty easy install.

 

[Traumahawk]

I still have the stock brake light (although have LED bulbs in it). For more visibility, converted the reflector behind the seat to a 3rd brake light.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vmax-Yamaha...hash=item1eb35359a1:m:msSPrSumxOllEvFHpqJsSoA

 

[[email protected]]

If your existing light is LED you can add a dual element circuit so it will function as both running and brake lights.

http://chromeglow.com/products/wiring-controls/turn-signal-circuits/dual-element-circuits/

This is just one option. There are plenty of others.

A few guys have mentioned a LED light from Wal Mart that fits the reflector area perfectly but I believe it's a single element also.


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[Traumahawk]

If your existing light is LED you can add a dual element circuit so it will function as both running and brake lights.

http://chromeglow.com/products/wiring-controls/turn-signal-circuits/dual-element-circuits/

This is just one option. There are plenty of others.

A few guys have mentioned a LED light from Wal Mart that fits the reflector area perfectly but I believe it's a single element also.


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Thats a cool, idea. Thanks. Will have to get that ordered.

 

[[email protected]]

I bought mine from radiantz. It was around $8. Works great on my home made tail light.

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[DMAN999]

^ That sounds like it just does Exactly what adding a 100 ohm resistor did for my LED tail light.

 

[cbod44]

I still have the stock brake light (although have LED bulbs in it). For more visibility, converted the reflector behind the seat to a 3rd brake light.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vmax-Yamaha...hash=item1eb35359a1:m:msSPrSumxOllEvFHpqJsSoA

this looks like what the previous owner installed. looks like im going to get that dual element unit and try that. thanks

the original brake light and plate holder has been cut so if i were to go that way id have to fab something up

 

[one2dmax]

Our light setup

 

[jdeitz1979]

Our light setup

How much is that set up?


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[cbod44]

i finally installed the wire from chromeglow.com to make it a tail and stop light and it works great. took about 5 mins to install, except when i rode it about 20 miles and then went to leave later that night i noticed it wasnt working. i used bullet connector similar to stock to plug into the stock wiring and it had pulled out. luckily thats all it was and its back to working again. thanks for the help

 

[one2dmax]

How much is that set up?


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$40 if we send you the light bar and you do the mod work to install or $75 exchanged if we do the install for you.

 

[jdeitz1979]

$40 if we send you the light bar and you do the mod work to install or $75 exchanged if we do the install for you.

Plus or including shipping


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[one2dmax]

Add postage. The light bar only is easy and small for about $3 plus you don't send anything back. The assembly takes a bigger package for $7 AND you need to send the old one back.