My PK wants to be a xmas tree.....

[stevomtb1]

But as i don't have a battery, how many lights will i be able to wire up?

I would be happy if i could run a wire from the headlight to the 4 bullet lights at the front, and maybe a wire from the rear lamp to the 2 bullet lights at the rear.

Is this do'able?

[hank]

not sure of the answer, maybe fitting an LED bulb in the rear light will give you more juice at the front?

i'm sure someone can enlighten you on this, offers anyone?

[guy160]

Lowest wattage bulbs possible, tap current off dipped beam, that way main beam will still be standard and light the road up. LED rear light seems a good move too...

[stiltthewilt]

I've got 16 extra front and 8 rear bullet lights on my PK50, all running off the dipped beam. Made my own low voltage LED bulbs for each of them.

Get yer soldering iron out!!

[stevomtb1]

Share the know how.
I know a few none techies that would use these new fangled LED thingies to good effect.
In the mean time i'm off to get a soldiering iron

[stiltthewilt]

stevomtb1 said:

Share the know how.
I know a few none techies that would use these new fangled LED thingies to good effect.
In the mean time i'm off to get a soldiering iron

OK here's the "know how."
first off get yourself some old bulbs that'll fit the extra lights you've got. (This is assuming that they have a metal base and a glass top)
Then get on ebay and order some oversized 10mm bright white LED's
I get mine from a seller called "goodwillsales" No it's not me!! (Try these - ebay item number 190162001244)

Not only will you get decent quality LED's but you get the correct resistors to use in a 12 volt circuit.

Get yourself a 12 volt battery to try em out on... but basically you solder the resistor (they can go any way round) to the positive leg (generally the longer one) and connect the positive 12 volt supply to the resistor and the other leg to the negative.

Once you've tested this and they work (You'll be surprised how bright they are) take your old bulbs smash the glass off (mind you fingers!!)

remove all the filament and de-solder the wires connecting the filament into the bulb tip and side. Then simply solder your LED in place making sure of the correct polarity for the supply going to them (Dependant on your bulb holder)

For added stability you can put hot Glue in the empty bulb base and push the LED into it.

It's a bit of trial and error really but see how you get on.

I'll try and do some more myself and take step by step photo's along the way if it helps

[stevomtb1]

Thanks for the reply.
Have ordered the LEDs as per your ebay link.

As you get 20 for £4.99 and I only really need 6, I can practice on a few first.

Photographic step-by-step sounds like a good idea though.

Thanks again

[stiltthewilt]

stevomtb1 said:

Photographic step-by-step sounds like a good idea though.

try this...Step by step photo's on a powerpoint show

taipan.hbs.uk.com/LEDs.pps

(7 or 8 slides I think)

[stevomtb1]

;D ;D ;D ;D

Brilliant mate.

Exactly what I need.

Thanks