Added 'safety' strobes to my 5th Gen

Since I've been doing some moto-marshaling for bicycle events (mostly charity), I decided I should add some strobes to the VFR. Following TinyMinds' lead, I picked up some strobes from FleaBay.  Search for 150 WATT VOLTEX CLEAR LED STROBE KIT LIGHTBAR LIGHT BAR. I started by obtaining some donor lights, as I didn't want to start hacking away at the pristine signals I had on the VFR. Looking back there is one thing I'd do differently, but lets get into it. Step one was to remove the front signals.  In MA and CT, where I do most of my marshaling, non-emergency strobes must be amber.  Due to this I was only 'allowed' to put them in my turn signals front and back. Next, using a dremel I removed one of the legs for the mounting bung using a dremel and a wood carving bit.  I then used a 1" forstener bit to cut the hole to accept the strobe. signalmod Album: Strobe Lights Uploaded 16 Apr 2012 - 07:00 toolsofdestruction Album: Strobe Lights Uploaded 16 Apr 2012 - 07:00 Once cleaned up, I installed the rubber boot that held the strobe. (Note... this is what I would do differently) I reinstalled the signals and ran the wires back to the rear subframe. I hemmed and hawed about baking the lens off of the rear signals.  I really didn't want to pull off all of my bags and the entire rear end to do this.   AND... I noticed that with a couple of the strobes I had to touch up the soldering. I cut the boot off of two of the strobes and then drilled two 7/16" holes into the amber part of the rear lens.  (The pencil tip points to the hole). Using some thin mechanics wire I fished the lead through the bulb hole and then out the new hole.  I applied copious amounts of hot glue to the back of the strobe (sans boot) and pulled the strobe into the housing.  I then sealed up the new hole with more hot glue. That is what I should have done with the front signals.  I would have gotten more clearance for the signal bulbs and less potential for water penetration. strobeinstalledfrontsig Album: Strobe Lights Uploaded 16 Apr 2012 - 07:00 modduck Album: Strobe Lights Uploaded 16 Apr 2012 - 07:01 rearinstalled Album: Strobe Lights Uploaded 16 Apr 2012 - 07:01 Here is the signal box.  I sealed the base up with more hot glue and screwed it down next to where the tool kit goes.  I wired it in to constant hot through a fuse.  I need to be able to run these at stops with the key off.  Otherwise I would have run them to my aux fuse box. signalbox Album: Strobe Lights Uploaded 16 Apr 2012 - 07:00 Now I just have to find a fitting switch (the one that comes with the kit is not even close to water resistant).  For now it lives under my seat. I'm looking at the plasmaglow: They aren't as bright as I had hoped, but they will get your attention, which is what I was looking for.

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Like that switch!

Looks good, nice switch too.

Back when the movie The Fast and The Furious came out, you could get super cheap, bright flashing lights at just about any auto parts store...  I don't remember what they're called, but if you want brighter, that may be an option.

I really like that switch also!  I've been looking for one to use with my voltmeter that is weather resistant.  I found the website for the switch but I dont see anything about the size.....COuld you tell me how big around it is, and how much clearance you need behind the panel?  Thanks!

I have seen/operated the switch in person.  It is loverly.

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How's that for size. Hole was 3/4".

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There has been an upgrade........

You guys changing light bulbs in the parking lot again?

Do you know how many guys it takes to change a VFR headlight?

my right low beam is out.  dammit.

My right high beam is out...