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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: slowmover on April 01, 2026, 10:29:39 AM

Title: Brighter taillights
Post by: slowmover on April 01, 2026, 10:29:39 AM
Will the PHINLION 3600 Lumens bright taillight work safely in a 2013 V7? Or is there a better alternative?
Title: Re: Brighter taillights
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 01, 2026, 10:48:53 AM
Never used that particular one. You want a red LED behind a red lens. I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074GPX2Q8
Title: Re: Brighter taillights
Post by: ridingron on April 01, 2026, 09:13:05 PM
Will you need a load resister with these?
Title: Re: Brighter taillights
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 02, 2026, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: ridingron on April 01, 2026, 09:13:05 PM
Will you need a load resister with these?

Never needed one with the LEDs I use.
Title: Re: Brighter taillights
Post by: DoubleGuzzi on April 02, 2026, 09:27:20 AM
Quote from: ridingron on April 01, 2026, 09:13:05 PM
Will you need a load resister with these?
Primarily to control indicator flash rate though the low resistance may appear as a short for standard bulbs on 'uneducated' canbus systems.
Title: Re: Brighter taillights
Post by: Bulldog9 on April 02, 2026, 01:37:53 PM
Quote from: Antietam Classic Cycle on April 01, 2026, 10:48:53 AM
Never used that particular one. You want a red LED behind a red lens. I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074GPX2Q8

I use these too. Work very well. 8 years for the Stornello, and 6 for the Convert.

As for needing a resistor, not for tail/brake or headlights. LED's are an easy plug and play. The issue with LED's is related to the load on the turn signal relay.  I usually just skip the TS, not worth the time or $$, but the head and tail/brake lights are worth the $$ IMO.  Much less load on the system for the constant on.