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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: MaxBandit on March 16, 2009, 11:59:29 PM

Title: Tyre cap led lights - worth getting?
Post by: MaxBandit on March 16, 2009, 11:59:29 PM

Do you guys think its worth getting some of these led tyre cap lights for riding at night to make the bike more visible?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wheel-LED-Neon-Light-Car-Bike-Motorcycle-Valve-Caps-L10_W0QQitemZ110363772988QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights?hash=item110363772988&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Title: Re: Tyre cap led lights - worth getting?
Post by: wizzobeer on March 17, 2009, 12:13:02 AM

I think they look goofy and will not offer much better visibility and they only light up when moving so a car might notice them right before they hit you. Just my  two cents

Title: Re: Tyre cap led lights - worth getting?
Post by: aussiebandit on March 17, 2009, 06:04:16 AM

In some states in Oz they can be deemed illegal.

Title: Re: Tyre cap led lights - worth getting?
Post by: Red01 on March 20, 2009, 11:48:56 AM

I had em for a little while, but took them off after the batteries died... which wasn't very long (about 4-6 weeks, maybe).  I didn't get hit while they were on there, but then I haven't been hit since then either.  They are kinda heavy and will alter wheel balance some, though I didn't re-balance for them and never noticed any balance issues.  Looking back, they're gimmicky and I wouldn't bother again.

IMHO, your money is better spent on gas for another ride!  :bandit:

Title: Re: Tyre cap led lights - worth getting?
Post by: mademiriam on March 21, 2009, 09:49:17 AM

i got some of these on a used madura i bought if you know what a madura looks like you'll know why i laughed all the way home (but noone could hear me it had also been straight piped) and then took them off right away. I honestly don't think they would do much for your visibility, i agree with red they are gimmicky. Lots of other visibility tricks might work better.

Title: Re: Tyre cap led lights - worth getting?
Post by: Red01 on March 21, 2009, 12:47:59 PM

Quote from: mademiriam on March 21, 2009, 09:49:17 AM

Lots of other visibility tricks might work better.

Like reflective rim tape... and with that, you don't have to worry about battery life.  :trustme: