Replacing Reflectors With LED's

[Bob_Roller]

I was in a local chain type auto parts store ( Checker Auto), I was looking at replacement lamps for the PIAA H4 and H3 lights that I have on both bikes.

I came across LED 'marker' lights in amber and red.

So my question is, at least in the US, I was under the assumption, that any light that was visible from the side, was to be amber in color, and lights visible from the rear were to be red.

At least on my bike, there are two round red reflectors on the rear fender, that are visible only from the side.

I'm thinking that if I replace the red reflectors with LED 'marker' lights, it should be amber, not red.

Any thoughts on this ?

[MrRiden]

Typically autos have red reflectors / lights visible at the rear side portion. Observe the wrap around tail lights on most cars on your commute. On the sides Amber front, and on the rear / side red. Currently workin'n on a '72 Triumph Daytona. It has Amber on the side / front. Red side / rear. Just my observation. I'd make 'em red just like the reflectors
rich

[nhmaf]

I agree with MRRiden - use Red to match the original red rear side reflectors.   IF you were going to put some on the edges of your fairing though, like
side markers and/or front turn signals, they should be amber.

[montmil]

Texas DOT motorcycle codes say RED rear side reflectors. Red marker lights would likely be OK but amber might draw interest from the federales.

BTW, note the illuminated side marker lamps on trucks, buses, large vehicles... single red at the rear and amber forward of the red. They also carry reflectors. That is the law.

Of course, here in Texas, I'm open for a ticket with my wife's Deville... I've removed the front license plate and reinstalled the factory "filler" trim I found in the trunk. Been doing this on all her Caddys for years. Haven't been "profiled" yet. Lucky.

[Bob_Roller]

I'll stay with the original color set-up.

It's just one of those things that I never really noticed before, and I've owned the bike for over 27 years !

[Semper Gumby]

Since my turn signals are now running lights (thanks to Kisan) I have wondered if there is a part number for a red lense for the turn signals?

Anyone?

[MrRiden]

Bill,
The only place I've seen the red lenses were at Tech days [on someone elses bike] or on eBay. I've been wanting a set, to do the running light thing, for a while but always seem to miss 'em. If I see 'em I'll PM ya.
rich

...just had a look and BINGO! http://tinyurl.com/6aw983

[suecanada]

This might be of interest in your choice of red vs amber on the turn signals rear.

http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_1203287/tm.htm

It suggests that here in NA maybe amber turnsignals as our bikes have now may be the better choice. May that is! Saves $15.00 anyway.

[Ed Miller]

If the rear turn signals are converted to running lights, they must shine red to the rear, so those lenses from Ebay would be perfect.  A guy got a ticket up in Portland on his way to a tech day for having yellow running lights, his stock turn signal lenses.  He was fuming when he showed up at the tech day!