Got my LEDs fitted!

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Got my LEDs fitted!

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After thinking about how cool LEDs would be on my GS I was sorely tempted to pull the trigger. I then realised that my GS neither comes out in the winter nor in the dark :lol:

Considering that my wee PCX125 is my daily workhorse in all conditions then I thought - why not? ;)

Pulled the trigger on 2x5W and got my friendly Honda dealer to pop them on for me with briiliant results. Im thrilled at two things - the clean and tidy mannner they were installed in (the PCX isnt coming down with bracket fitments!) and the quality of the product. The Honda guys were well impressed by them and said they were the best quality spot accessory theyve fitted yet (surpassing the Givis I put on my CT also ) and in use they really are superb.

They have been positioned to by used as full time running lights and so far have increased vastly my capacity to be seen and also to see where im going - a welcome addition to winter commuting

Sorry about the crap phone pic quality but I hope you get the gist.

Product available from http://www.ja4x4.co.uk - £110 delivered inc switch. Result 8)
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£110! That's a lot of money for LEDs!

They must be SUPER bright...
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£110 is crazy money for a frippery

Think I would have painted the stamped mild steel mounting brackets to match the housing
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I can buy a led for my boat for $20 at a local chandler or auto electrical shop or get the same on ebay from hk or china for $1. Just doesn't include fancy plastic packaging. So guess where I bought mine when I needed 30 leds.
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maddiedog wrote:£110! That's a lot of money for LEDs!

They must be SUPER bright...
They rock - I love them 8)
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Taz wrote:I can buy a led for my boat for $20 at a local chandler or auto electrical shop or get the same on ebay from hk or china for $1. Just doesn't include fancy plastic packaging. So guess where I bought mine when I needed 30 leds.
You can keep your Chinese crap thanks :lol:
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V4 TRV wrote:You can keep your Chinese crap thanks :lol:
Better not look to closely at where just about everything you buy gets manufactured.
It's harder to avoid Chinese goods than you might think.
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gn2 wrote:
V4 TRV wrote:You can keep your Chinese crap thanks :lol:
Better not look to closely at where just about everything you buy gets manufactured.
It's harder to avoid Chinese goods than you might think.
I do know where things get manuafactured but im not installing cheap crap on my bike regardless of where its from.
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actually my $1 leds function the same as $20 ones which are also made in China but have branding and packaging. but its your choice. im typing this on a cheap chinese android that works. And ride a cheap Thai scooter that would be cheaper but for honda branding.
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gn2 wrote:
V4 TRV wrote:You can keep your Chinese crap thanks :lol:
Better not look to closely at where just about everything you buy gets manufactured.
It's harder to avoid Chinese goods than you might think.
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V4 TRV wrote:im not installing cheap crap on my bike regardless of where its from.
Your bike is from Thailand and Honda have already fitted it with cheap crap.
Those expensive LEDs you have fitted are highly likely to have some of their componentry made in China.
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gn2 wrote:
V4 TRV wrote:im not installing cheap crap on my bike regardless of where its from.
Your bike is from Thailand and Honda have already fitted it with cheap crap.
Those expensive LEDs you have fitted are highly likely to have some of their componentry made in China.
v useful input into the thread :roll:
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Not exactly a thread of earth shattering significance though.
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gn2 wrote:Not exactly a thread of earth shattering significance though.
1st entry to my ignore list ;)
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V4 TRV wrote:1st entry to my ignore list ;)
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Congrats with your new leds. Looks great!!
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Shame that the fitted lights have meant you cannot have the Termoscud installed correctly.
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figurehead71 wrote:Shame that the fitted lights have meant you cannot have the Termoscud installed correctly.
ta for the input ;)

fyi - the mechanic didnt re-fit it right but ive since done so.
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Those LED's do look the part andI like them. Would I pay £110, I doubt it (Besides I can't offard it). Does that price include the labour of your Honda dealer to fit them?
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V4 TRV wrote:
figurehead71 wrote:Shame that the fitted lights have meant you cannot have the Termoscud installed correctly.
ta for the input ;)

fyi - the mechanic didnt re-fit it right but ive since done so.
Its not fitted right on your avatar either!...I have never seen it with the strap showing on the right hand side like that, the strap is meant to go underneath with the cover over the top (like it is in your photo 56 on the left side next to your switch). Are you sure you have it fitted right? its sits high over both sides of the dashboard and tapers down neatly along both sides to where the straps are fastened under the headlamps.

If installed correctly, with the placement of both your switch and the LEDs (especially your right hand mounted one) I am doubtful you will be able to fit the Termoscud correctly.

Sorry my logical input is deemed as sarcastic by you by the sounds of things, like with GN2 looks like you have a loaded gun with every sentence posted on here, I guess without phonetics and emoticons with text you adapt a defensive role for some reason with any constructive criticism or difference of opinion?
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