[re:RE]

Has anybody added additional lights to the back of their RE?  If so, what brand and what type; running, brake, turn signal, etc...

I've been told that the back of the bike is VERY dim at night and I'd like to improve the safety factor if possible.

Thanks.

[GSS]

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,7829.msg118440.html#msg118440

This DOT approved LED light lit up like a Christmas tree, but has since been removed for unclear reasons during my ongoing tinkering. The two tiny sidelights are still there and are amazingly bright.

[Ducati Scotty]

Start by replacing the bulb with a good name brand one.  The stock one is not great.  Also, the little round reflectors that you can get to hold your license Plate on are never a bad idea.

Scott

[singhg5]

Has anybody added additional lights to the back of their RE? 

I have installed LED strips as additional lights to the rear/brake OEM light and it has made a big improvement in its visibility at night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd8mT50Fpzc

[AgentX]

Custom Dynamics makes direct LED replacements for your incandescent bulbs, as well.  No personal experience but I know they exist.

Of course if you put them in the turn signals, you'll need resistors (seems counter-productive) or a new LED-compatible flasher unit to get them to blink correctly.

[The_Rigger]

I've been a user and big fan of HyperLites over the years, as have many long-distance and endurance riders I'm acquainted with...

http://www.hyperlites.com/

[GSS]

I will have to check these out. The 2 variants of 1157 that I tried from Superbrightled were pretty dim compared to incandescent. Do you have a specific recommendation for 1157 and 1156 LED bulbs that are brighter than others? Thanks.
GSS

[Hobbydad]

When I had my stock taillight I think I swapped out the 1157 for a 2357? I think that was it, same running light wattage, but much brighter as a brake light. I thought the stock light was actually pretty good, you'd be hard pressed to find one bigger, it looks like a trailer light.

When I went with my new light & plate mount I also changed out the turnsignals. The turnsignals I purchased had the option of being wired as running lights. I considered it for the additional visibility, but in the end decided against it, at least for now. That's always another option.

[gremlin]

I recently followed a BMW on the road - its owner had converted the rear turn signals into "running lights".

Up close it was OK, however, as the space between us increased the red tail-light faded out quickly .....  Overpowered by the pair of brighter yellow lights on either side of it.

If I hadn't seen it up close, I'd have been taking evasive action as it looked like it was heading in my direction !

The point of this tale is ......   on the rear ..... constant-on lights really should be RED.

[motorat]

i have installed this kit on my klr650 and my triumph speed master.
http://www.electricalconnection.com/other-lighting/tsk-std.htm

it is a ring of red leds that go in your turn signals and ae low for running and bright for braking....they did a nice job of lighting the rear of the bike.
here is what they looked like on the speedy:

[barenekd]

My Superbrightled 1197 is quite bright, more so than the stock light, and the brake light is brilliant.
Bare

[Ducati Scotty]

Motorat,

That's a seriously nice piece of kit.  Bookemarked.

Scott

[The_Rigger]

The point of this tale is ......   on the rear ..... constant-on lights really should be RED.

+1

In many US jurisdictions, that's mandated by law, and for precisely that reason.