LEDs in Ural

kawzak · 07-01-2012, 06:12 PM

I am thinking of putting LEDs in the running lights, tail light. I am not sure if the hold up better or worse in an off road/ rougher/ bouncer enviroment. Any out there experianced on these conditions ?. I like LEDs because of lower power draw-and the don't burn out for a very long time if at all. I have had some on my other bikes for 8-9 years or better.

AlanCT · 07-01-2012, 06:50 PM

Some of the guys that run total loss systems use them for obvious reasons. I'd ask around on Soviet Steeds.

Railbender · 07-02-2012, 02:10 AM

You have a 700W alternator, you don't need no stinkin' LEDs!

I can run heated grips, heated jacket and pants liners and a 35W fog light on the tub. The volt meter reads a rock steady 14.2V.

OMW · 07-02-2012, 12:14 PM

I run LED stop and tail in my MZ as the vibes killed the normal filaments. They are brighter and leave more current for the other circuits and I have not had to replace one yet. The only downside is they are more expensive than conventional bulbs but if they last who cares !

JustinP · 07-02-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Railbender

You have a 700W alternator, you don't need no stinkin' LEDs!

I can run heated grips, heated jacket and pants liners and a 35W fog light on the tub. The volt meter reads a rock steady 14.2V.

Yeah really - when you have 700 watts, why waste money on LED "upgrades".

ivel_86 · 07-02-2012, 01:10 PM

Hey bud you really need to get over to soviet steeds and check that sight out. 100% of the questions you are asking over here are already answered over there. It is a great sight meant for our bikes. I would really recommend you take full advantage of the vast amount of very useful info over there.

ivel_86 · 07-02-2012, 01:27 PM

Well I feel like a douche. I just wondered back to SS and seen your thread.

can't be blamed just got off of tower guard and its 1am my time! EXCUSES!!!!

Prmurat · 07-02-2012, 01:50 PM

No problems to run leds everywhere... They are more solid and brighter than filament bulbs.... I will do the same soon: I already found a led headlight ($$)... Still have to buy it!!

kawzak · 07-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I was concerned about the LEDs holding up to off roading more than anything. I have some in my street bikes. I have found one that was almost shaken apart in my victory-but it still worked. I replaced it anyway. they sure are brighter, and last longer. I was run over once a long time ago-so brighter is better.

07-01-2012, 06:12 PM	#1
kawzak ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 36	LEDs in Ural I am thinking of putting LEDs in the running lights, tail light. I am not sure if the hold up better or worse in an off road/ rougher/ bouncer enviroment. Any out there experianced on these conditions ?. I like LEDs because of lower power draw-and the don't burn out for a very long time if at all. I have had some on my other bikes for 8-9 years or better.

07-01-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
AlanCT The Byronic Man Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northeastern CT Oddometer: 2,877	Some of the guys that run total loss systems use them for obvious reasons. I'd ask around on Soviet Steeds. __________________ "You wouldn't be riding a motorcycle if you weren't an optimist." - Matthew Crawford 2005 Ural Tourist, 2003 Kawasaki Concours IBA #23064

07-02-2012, 02:10 AM	#3
Railbender Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: NW PA Oddometer: 970	You have a 700W alternator, you don't need no stinkin' LEDs! I can run heated grips, heated jacket and pants liners and a 35W fog light on the tub. The volt meter reads a rock steady 14.2V. __________________ The shortest distance between two points is boring.

07-02-2012, 01:10 PM	#6
ivel_86 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Thumbilly MI gonna be staying in Sturgis MI to Oddometer: 383	Hey bud you really need to get over to soviet steeds and check that sight out. 100% of the questions you are asking over here are already answered over there. It is a great sight meant for our bikes. I would really recommend you take full advantage of the vast amount of very useful info over there. __________________ SSG Raymond US Army OIF 08 OEF 12

07-02-2012, 01:27 PM	#7
ivel_86 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Thumbilly MI gonna be staying in Sturgis MI to Oddometer: 383	Well I feel like a douche. I just wondered back to SS and seen your thread. can't be blamed just got off of tower guard and its 1am my time! EXCUSES!!!! __________________ SSG Raymond US Army OIF 08 OEF 12

07-02-2012, 12:14 PM	#4
OMW Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire England Oddometer: 440	I run LED stop and tail in my MZ as the vibes killed the normal filaments. They are brighter and leave more current for the other circuits and I have not had to replace one yet. The only downside is they are more expensive than conventional bulbs but if they last who cares !

07-02-2012, 01:50 PM	#8
Prmurat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 382	No problems to run leds everywhere... They are more solid and brighter than filament bulbs.... I will do the same soon: I already found a led headlight ($$)... Still have to buy it!!

07-02-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
kawzak ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 36	Thanks for all the replies. I was concerned about the LEDs holding up to off roading more than anything. I have some in my street bikes. I have found one that was almost shaken apart in my victory-but it still worked. I replaced it anyway. they sure are brighter, and last longer. I was run over once a long time ago-so brighter is better.

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