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07-27-2012, 03:03 AM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: White R1 09 (My Baby) White R6 10 (the run around) GSXR 1000 09 (spare bike)
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The secret of the 2012 side light
So i recently did the 2009 to 2012 conversion on my R1 and there was talk about not being able to change the side lights.
I said that's rubbish Yamaha wouldn't be so stupid as to seal a light inside a unit and not be able to change it if it fails.
So this post is for every one that was as curious as me to know what was behind the new 2012 side light for the R1 and why Yamaha thought it so important to seal it up.
I tried to heat it up, prise it off, twist it, pull it talk to it nothing worked 
So i cut it off and i was surprised at what i saw.
There is no bulb its a circuit board with two LED's one facing straight and the other facing down.
I have a idea to modify this side light to hold a bulb/LED for more light and im hoping it shines brighter and all the way down the strip. Those who have the 2012 front end will know what i mean. The light doesn't quite reach all the way down the strip.
Comments welcome
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07-27-2012, 03:21 AM
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Rx for 2nd mid-life crisis
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So the "strip" is some sort of fiber optic light pipe?
I can't see why it doesn't light up the entire length.
They sealed the LED housing, because LED's theoretically have no where out mechanism if the current is properly limited to safe level.
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07-27-2012, 03:25 AM
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It's got pegs, shocks...LUCKY!
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I believe those are high intensity LEDs. You probably won't have much luck getting anything brighter unless you just put more. If you get brighter ones they will probably need a heat sink.
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Last edited by TheBFA; 07-27-2012 at 03:33 AM.
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07-27-2012, 03:33 AM
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Rx for 2nd mid-life crisis
Join Date: Jun 2010
Bikes: 2009 R1
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So what color is the side light, white?
I changed the side bulbs on my '09 to PIAA ion yellow just to be different. I'm also running yellow H7's in the headlights during the day. It seems to make a difference in fewer cars cutting me off and generally noticing me more. Running with beams on high as well.
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2009 R1
2001 Yamaha Grizzly 660 4x4
1992 Suzuki DR650SN
RIP:
1981 Yamaha XV920RH
1974 Norton 850 Commando
1971 Norton 750 Commando
1979 Yamaha Enduro DT175
1971 Honda Z50A mini trail
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07-27-2012, 03:41 AM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: White R1 09 (My Baby) White R6 10 (the run around) GSXR 1000 09 (spare bike)
Location: London. UK
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I believe those are high intensity LEDs. You probably won't have much luck getting anything brighter unless you just put more.
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Yes there pretty bright for only 2 LED's but you can always go brighter with more. I got some thing lined up i want to try and i will keep every one posted.
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07-27-2012, 03:49 AM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Bikes: White R1 09 (My Baby) White R6 10 (the run around) GSXR 1000 09 (spare bike)
Location: London. UK
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So what color is the side light, white?
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There side light is white and the light travels about 2/3 the way down
Shot at 2012-07-27
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07-27-2012, 04:59 AM
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Bourbon is my blood
Join Date: Apr 2011
Bikes: 2002 R1, 1980 FLH Harley, 1993 Suzuki Rmx 250, 1979 CB900f(modified), 1980 Kawasaki KX125
Location: Victoria, Australia
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You could try to change the led with one of these.
http://www.cree.com/led-components-a...onal/xlamp-xml
I have a flashlight with one in it and they're fvckn bright. 
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07-27-2012, 05:16 AM
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It's got pegs, shocks...LUCKY!
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Location: Jax, FL
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Originally Posted by T.C.
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I bet it would get too hot though. My dive light has those eLED's in it (I think 4) and runs off 4 C batteries and has a heatsink that protrudes through the middle of the lens to be water cooled. IT has a cap you have to keep on it so you don't burn yourself with it.
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07-27-2012, 05:20 AM
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Bourbon is my blood
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You are right, they do get hot.
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08-29-2012, 10:12 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2012
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hmmmm.. i got an idea for this that will work... its going to be a winter project stay tuned....
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08-29-2012, 10:40 AM
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kickin' at the darkness
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geez, i'm glad i've got an 09!... ahhahahhaa... 
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08-29-2012, 12:07 PM
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Banned
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bacchus40
geez, i'm glad i've got an 09!... ahhahahhaa... |
why??? its not a ISSUE its just something that would be nice to MOD
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08-29-2012, 06:12 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Jun 2011
Bikes: '07 FZ6 & '10 R1
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Good luck with that...my fingers are way too fat to try and f with wires and lights that small. haha
Would be cool to get a few color changing LEDs in there and hook em up to a controller so you could change colors without modifying anything again.
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11-01-2012, 06:41 PM
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50th 2012 R1 #1071/2000
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any updates ?
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11-01-2012, 06:58 PM
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I like to Ride
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Originally Posted by samngcheesan
any updates ?
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11-02-2012, 01:18 AM
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Now CROSS-PLANE!!!!!
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11-02-2012, 04:52 AM
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I eat my R1
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damn glad i didnt pay 3k more for a led strip that doesnt light all the way up. missed the bullet on that 
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11-02-2012, 12:19 PM
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I like to Ride
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OptimoPrime
damn glad i didnt pay 3k more for a led strip that doesnt light all the way up. missed the bullet on that |
Try more like I payed $130 dollars for my '12 Upper/Headlight conversion after I sold my '09 Upper and Headlight.
Bike looks ten times more aggressive and I love my LED strip! 
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11-02-2012, 12:38 PM
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R1der
Join Date: Jan 2011
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the led strip is very nice on the 12s. i would do the exchange if i had a 09+ and get the 12 lights.
putting a Cree led, make sure you have a proper heatsink!
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12-03-2012, 05:57 AM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Dec 2012
Bikes: 2012 Yamaha R1 Raven edition
Location: Miami, FL
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I have a 2012 Raven and I encountered the same problem. I wanted to change the color to red and also wanted it brighter. Let me when you figure this one out.
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