Tail Globes

[grog]

I remember reading on here or old forum that its really difficult to change stop/tail globes on 14. Made me hesitant as my first ever blown globe.Load of crap. Tool kit out. magnetic screwdriver, dont want to drop screws, a torch. Reckon its 5 minutes to do both. 

[Hooli]

As soon as you work out which way up to put your hand it's a doddle isn't it?

[Eric GSX1400K3]

 About thr same time to change the whole assembly out for a sealed led unit....just sayin'

[GSXKING]

@grog what on earth were you unscrewing ? They're push turn fittings with the bulb sitting in the socket 

[grog]

Yeah Mate, a bit tempted by that choice. After Xmas maybe. Just gotta juggle what she sees on credit card. I want another set of indicators also. Ill get there.

[grog]

GSX, didnt know that, just unscrewed the metal rings, wasnt a problem.

[Hooli]

About thr same time to change the whole assembly out for a sealed led unit....just sayin'

Yeah but those look crap & proper lights suit a retro bike a lot better.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

About thr same time to change the whole assembly out for a sealed led unit....just sayin'

Yeah but those look crap & proper lights suit a retro bike a lot better.

each to their own Hooli

[VladTepes]

About thr same time to change the whole assembly out for a sealed led unit....just sayin'

ohh bling.  Link?

[grog]

Has anyone replaced stock globes in tail light with LED? Is it worth the effort?

[froudy]

Has anyone replaced stock globes in tail light with LED? Is it worth the effort?

I replaced my unit with an LED one and YES it was worth it. Much brighter than globes and never had to touch it again.
Don't be tempted to go for one with integrated indicators though as not only are they illegal in the UK, but they are dangerous is anyone is following you. If braking and indicating at the same time, the indicators are not very visible and can be very confusing for the person behind.

I used one of these..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX-1400-2002-Rear-Tail-Light-LED/302140944034?epid=1186042929&hash=item465900eea2:g:RX8AAOSwZrJakajX

[grog]

Thanks Froudy but i mean stock unit, just using LED globes.

[froudy]

Thanks Froudy but i mean stock unit, just using LED globes.

Ah, got you. I did fit an LED globe to my Bandit a few years ago..Did the job, no problems at all

[Hooli]

Don't LED lights have a smaller viewing angle than proper bulbs? I'd worry about not being seen by people in other lanes if that is still the case.

[froudy]

Don't LED lights have a smaller viewing angle than proper bulbs? I'd worry about not being seen by people in other lanes if that is still the case.

Yes, you're right @Hooli 
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They are still very visible from behind but appear more like two "red eyes" rather than one big red light if that makes sense.