hi... was reading the questions and answers regarding the possibility of 'red' led bullets, and as you said previously that its difficult to find a suitable red led to stand up to the job... how about some kind of 'domed shaped' red filtered lens that could be placed over the original white led bullets? or even included in the front of the design?? just a thought as i too have been watching this forum regarding this suggestion, and are just as keen on some red ones myself!!! :)
Hi Kev,
Thanks for the suggestion, I might try to see what results that produces... however it pans out we will have a red unit in the future as there have been so many requests.
Stay tuned :)
Quote from: Fluke on December 30, 2009, 06:42:24 AMhowever it pans out we will have a red unit in the future as there have been so many requests.
Stay tuned :)
That is excellent news Dan :)
Think the problem with the lens idea is that a red lens would filter out all other colours that make up the LED output, so you end up with a lower light output.
I think your right... back to plan one :-)
hmmm... have just offered a bicycle led light red lens cover up to the led pods and supprisingly enough.. plenty of red light is emitted through!!! infact, i was quite supprised with the result. Cant take a pic of this as the bicycle red lense is far too big to be able to hold it in place, plus i did'nt fancy trying to 'un-stick' the led pod from my fairing and risk messing up the adhesive pad! lol
Thats interesting Kev, White light LEDs are alot brighter than a proper red emitter LED which may explain this to some extent. Some research needed I think.
I'd definitely be up for some red pods for the rear after the last few mornings in the fog.
Bikes are the only vehicle allowed on the road without a rear high intensity fog light.
Yes it's crazy bikes don't have fogs... i need to get my act together and get something made up. Just wish there were more hours in the day :)
I'd go with the high intensity Fog Light idea. BUT, I think that red front-facing runners might be illegal since it is the highway code that states white light at the front and red at the rear :-[ .. BUT , I'm running a pair of blue LED bullets on my bike which might not be legal either. :D I think they may be less illegal than red though :o .. Personally I dont care as long as I stand more chance of survival out on the road. These lights are superb .. ;D
just checking in to see if there is any further news on the possibility of these red led pods.... anything to report fluke???? (sorry am i being over keen?) ;D
..and if you are producing red bullets would be good to check that they work on single wire canbus rear lights that double as break lights by regulating the voltage as found on modern beemers amongst others. Happy to do some testing for you if you have any prototypes ;) .
harkers
Im madrider1961 do loads of endurance rides for charity on 125cc motorbikes see http://www.madrider1961.co.uk (http://www.madrider1961.co.uk)
Ive fitted white pair to the front of my CG125cc no problem , have said about red one for the back even if its just red bullet at least if my bulb goes n pc plod behind me then they carnt pull me .. ok I do carry spare bulbs but one carnt see when it does blow ... if u know what I mean .
Any way keep up the good work always good to hear of ways to be seen better ..
Your now on my website also
I would also be very interested in a pair of rear red leds as & when they are available.
I keep checking here for news on red bullets.
Hi Guys
Sorry for the delays in a red unit... must pull my finger out :)
. . . . .... is it out yet?? lol ;D :-X
Hiya
Erm no :( ...got something nice to add to store later next week though :) (it's not red though)
Red Bullets are now in stock .....didn't take too long :))
Took ages to find just the right LED.
glad to hear red bullets now in stock... do us forum members receive a discount on these (especially them who pushed for them , 'a-hem') ;)
sure, mention this thread in 'notes to seller' in paypal when checking out and we'll refund £4 back when invoicing :-)
Hi,
Been looking at your products and forum for a while now.......I like how things are done here!
I didn't think it was worth starting a new thread for my suggestion. I want to put 2 white bullets and 2 red ones on my bike, and I'd imagine a set like that would suit a lot of bikers. Can you add a bundle like that to the store? If I try it now, it shows double postage and no discount like the other double kits.
I'm toying with the glint unit too, like I'm sure many others are. Having to watch the pennies too these days, especially when things for the 'toy' arrive in the post! "Oh, that was just a couple of bulbs, love"! So, my second suggestion is for a front/rear glint pack. I'd be amazed if there wasn't a good appetite out there for an all-in-one pack at a good price.
Is a first time poster pushing his luck mentioned the thread when ordering?!
Hi
If you contact me direct i can work you out a deal
Sales@bikevis.com
Regards
See you have the red bullets and a brake light converter on the site now.
Do you have such a thing as a fog light bullet?
Thinking the led used for the brake light could just run permanently at the higher level, will it last the number of hours required?
Would need a switch on the bars though, any solutions for a kit?
Might be a bit rare but I live in Norfolk, we get a bit of fog ere we do.
The red bullets are continuously rated at full brightness and should last for years.
With a bit of work it should be possible to use the brake light kit and a switch to override the brake light kit to make the bullets full brightness.
Was out Saturday in the fog and even dimmed the red bullets fitted to wife's bike seemed to cut through the fog much more than the bikes tail light did.
I must admit a really good fog light is needed for bikes.... though the red bullets could be used in this role i think more light is needed for really dense fog conditions.
I'll try and get something in store over the next couple of months, we already fingers crossed have a 'winter' related product on the way that should be pretty neat.
Regards
How bright are the red bullets? I have a led back light already are they much brighter?
Hi
They are handy adding extra light out wide or in a different position, they just add a extra layer of protection for when the guy behind is playing with his mobile :)
I think if you already have a good LED tail setup you would be better buying the white Bullets for up front instead.
Regards